Licenses & Fees Committee (Meets as needed, often on the 3rd Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m.)

[20260720L&F 1] AGENDA LICENSES AND FEES COMMITTEE MONDAY, July 20, 2026 – 3:30 p.m. Superior Government Center 1316 N 14th Street in Room 204 Video Call Link Or visit: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/272089123486829?p=FgXpC5qm5GyjNQDxpW Meeting ID: 272 089 123 486 829 Passcode: Yg2KE6zN MEMBERS: Lindsey Graskey, Mike Herrick, Jack Sweeney, & Robert Hering (Alternate) MISSION STATEMENT: “To hold hearings to consider licenses that have been denied through the application process. Review Code of Ordinances regarding license requirements and fees. To review license applications with problems or extenuating circumstances.” 1 ROLL CALL 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Licenses & Fees Committee (Meeting held June 11, 2026) 3 OLD BUSINESS 4 NEW BUSINESS 4.2 Ordinance amending City Code, Chapter 1, Section 1-14, Citations and deposit for violation of certain provisions, to assign citation authority for designated trails and routes. 4.3 New Outdoor Alcohol Consumption License: Port Town Tavern, 1318 Tower Avenue 4.4 License process and ordinance review: 4.4.1 Outdoor Alcohol Consumption License (City Code, Chapter 14 – Alcohol Beverages, Section 14-58 – Premises) 4.4.2 Sidewalk Café License (City Code, Chapter 74 – Licenses, Permits and Business Regulations, Article X – Sidewalk Café License) 5 RECURRING BUSINESS 5.1 City Clerk Report 5.2 Future Agenda Items 5.3 Confirm Next Meeting Date 6 ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 2  [20260720L&F 2] 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. 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 call (715) 395-7200 by 4:30 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled meeting date (OR dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Service). The City will attempt to accommodate any request depending on the amount of notice received. In compliance with Wisconsin Open Meetings Law, this amended agenda was posted on 07/16/2026 at the following locations: Superior Government Center and online at https://www.ci.superior.wi.us/agendacenter. Licenses & Fees Committee Meeting Page 2 of 2  [20260720L&F 3] MINUTES LICENSES AND FEES COMMITTEE June 11, 2026 Special Meeting Superior Government Center Room 270, 1316 N 14th Street, Superior, Wis. MEMBERS: Mike Herrick, Lindsey Graskey, Jack Sweeney, & Robert Hering (Alternate) The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. on June 11, 2026 in Superior Government Center Room 270. MEMBERS PRESENT: Lindsey Graskey, Mike Herrick, Jack Sweeney, and Robert Hering (Alternate) CITY STAFF PRESENT: Mayor Paine, City Clerk Blunt, Deputy Clerk Bacon, Planning Director Serck, City Attorney Prell, Paralegal Bowers, Chief Building Inspector Bustrak, Asst. Chief Building Inspector Rhode OTHERS PRESENT: Shelley Nelson (Superior Telegram), Roy Christensen, Kathryn Aird, Joe Stensland, Mallik Panda, Curt Forse, Arun Kumar 1. ROLL CALL 1.1. Election of Chair MOTION by Councilor Sweeney, seconded by Councilor Herrick and carried unanimously, to elect Councilor Graskey as Chair. 1.2. Election of Vice Chair MOTION by Councilor Sweeney, seconded by Councilor Graskey and carried unanimously, to elect Councilor Herrick as Vice Chair. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1. Public Hearing for consideration of non-renewal of Cigarette, Tobacco, Vape Product Retail License and Alcoholic Beverage Retail License Applications with delinquent special assessments, personal property taxes, outstanding license fees and/or code or ordinance violations. MOTION TO MOVE INTO RECESS until 10:25 a.m. by Chair Graskey, was seconded by Councilor Sweeney, and carried by voice vote. Meeting was called back into session by Chair Graskey at 10:32 a.m. 1 MINUTES: Licenses and Fees Committee June 11, 2026  [20260720L&F 4] Hearings Scheduled for 10:30 a.m. 4.1.1. WI CStore, Inc, Trade Name: WI CStore, 311 Belknap Street, Agent: Tracey Bowman License types: Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device, Class “A” Beer and “Class A” Liquor (Cider Only) Retail Licenses 4.1.2. WI CStore, Inc, Trade Name: WI CStore, 406 Belknap Street, Agent: Tracey Bowman License types: Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device, Class “A” Beer and “Class A” Liquor (Cider Only) Retail Licenses City Attorney Prell addressed the committee reporting that an agreement had been made with WI Cstore owner Mallik Panda in which the owner agreed with all aspects of the City’s Complaints, and further agreed that the Committee should recommend non-renewal of the licenses at both locations to the City Council. Mr. Panda, after hearing the explanation from City Attorney Prell expressed his agreement to the committee. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 19.85(g), which states: “Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or likely to become involved,” upon motion made and seconded, the Committee will go into Closed Session. MOTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION by Chair Graskey, was seconded by councilor Sweeney, and carried by voice vote. Closed session commenced at 10:39 a.m. with the following present: MEMBERS PRESENT: Lindsey Graskey, Mike Herrick, Jack Sweeney, and Robert Hering (Alternate) OTHERS PRESENT: Mayor Paine, City Clerk Blunt, Planning Director Serck, and Attorney Christensen The committee moved back into open session at 10:59 a.m. Chair Graskey addressed the hearing attendees: “The committee the committee has decided to adopt the recommendation of the City Attorney to non-renewal the licenses stated in the city's complaints for 311 and 406 Belknap Street. The committee adopts the facts stated in those complaints on the basis that the city and the owners agreed with the statements in the complaints. I will ask the owners of that to confirm once again, on the record, that they agree with the complaints. (Mr. Panda expressed verbal agreement). The committee will issue a written statement with by mail to be delivered to you in five to six days. This hearing is now adjourned.” 2 MINUTES: Licenses and Fees Committee June 11, 2026  [20260720L&F 5] Hearings Scheduled for 11:30 a.m. 4.1.3. Alyce's Palace, LLC Trade Name: Alyce's Palace Agent: Gary Nelson 1108 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880 License types: Class “B” Beer and “Class B” Liquor Retail Licenses City Attorney Prell addressed the committee reporting that an agreement had been made with owners of Alyce’s Palace. The licensee has now relinquished their request for renewal and no action would be required from the committee or council. Their current license remains active through June 30, 2026. MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE by Councilor Herrick, was seconded by Councilor Sweeney, and carried via voice vote. 4.2. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 19.85(g), which states: “Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or likely to become involved,” upon motion made and seconded, the Committee will go into Closed Session to discuss and/or act upon Item 4.1.1 – 4.1.3 of the Agenda. 5. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 11:02 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Blunt, City Clerk 3 MINUTES: Licenses and Fees Committee June 11, 2026  [20260720L&F 6] Ci t y At t o r n ey ’s O f f i c e Frog Prell, City Attorney Starr Bowers, Paralegal Phone: (715) 395-7214 1316 North 14th Street Fax: (715) 395-7590 Suite 301 TDD: (715) 395-7521 Superior, WI 54880 E-mail: attorney@superiorwi.gov Website: www.superiorwi.gov MEMORANDUM Date: July 16, 2026 To: Licensing and Fees Committee From: Starr Bowers, Paralegal Re: Ordinance No. O26-xxxx – Citation Authority for Designated Trails and Routes Background The attached ordinance proposes amendments to Chapter 1 of the City Code to provide a clear enforcement mechanism for violations of City Code § 90-360, governing designated trails and routes. While § 90-360 establishes the regulations applicable to designated trails and routes, it is not currently included within § 1-14 of the City Code, which identifies ordinance provisions that may be enforced through the municipal citation process. This amendment addresses that omission. Summary of Proposed Changes The ordinance makes the following changes: 1. Adds Section 90-360 to the list of ordinances enforceable by citation. o The ordinance amends Section 1-14(b) to include City Code Section 90-360 (Designated trails/routes) among those provisions that may be enforced through issuance of a municipal citation. 2. Assigns citation authority. o The ordinance designates both the Chief of Police and the Director of Parks & Recreation as enforcement officials authorized to issue citations for violations of Section 90-360.  [20260720L&F 7] o This change recognizes that Parks & Recreation staff are often responsible for oversight and management of the City’s trail system and places citation authority with personnel who routinely observe violations in those areas, while preserving concurrent enforcement authority for the Police Department. 3. Establishes the applicable forfeiture deposit. o The ordinance amends Section 1-14(c)(1) to add Section 90-360 to the existing deposit schedule. o Violations would carry a $50.00 deposit, plus applicable penalty assessments and court costs, consistent with several other municipal ordinance violations. Purpose The proposed amendments provide an efficient and practical enforcement mechanism for trail and route regulations. By expressly authorizing designated City officials to issue municipal citations and by incorporating Section 90-360 into the City’s deposit schedule, the ordinance promotes consistent enforcement, encourages compliance with trail regulations, and improves the City’s ability to address violations without requiring additional ordinance amendments in the future. Recommendation I recommend that the Licensing and Fees Committee approve Ordinance No. O26-xxxx and forward it to the Common Council with a recommendation for adoption.  [20260720L&F 8] ORDINANCE #O26-xxxx AN ORDINANCE INTRODUCED BY THE LICENSES AND FEES COMMITTEE AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 1- 14 – CITATIONS AND DEPOSIT FOR VIOLATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS, TO ASSIGN CITATION AUTHORITY FOR DESIGNATED TRAILS AND ROUTES The Common Council of the City of Superior, Wisconsin, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. City Code, Chapter 1 – General Provisions, Section 1-14 – Citations and Deposit for Violation of Certain Provisions, Paragraph (b) – Listing of sections enforceable by citation, is hereby amended by adding the following: Code Section: 90-360 Title: Designated trails/routes Enforcement Official: Police chief Director of parks & recreation SECTION 2. City Code, Chapter 1 – General Provisions, Section 1-14 – Citations and Deposit for Violation of Certain Provisions, Paragraph (c) – Case deposit schedule, Subparagraph (1), is hereby amended to read as follows: (1) Sections 22-2, 22-5, 22-31, 22-35, 70-61, 90-360, $50.00 plus penalty assessments and costs; 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 X day of XX, 2026. Approved this X day of XX, 2026. ________________________________________ Mayor Attest: ____________________________________ City Clerk O26-xxxx Citation Authority for Trails and Routes 1 [20260720L&F 9] [20260720L&F 10] [20260720L&F 11]  [20260720L&F 12] Heidi Blunt, City Clerk Dawn Bacon, Deputy City Clerk Lori Lang, City Clerk Assistant Phone: (715) 395-7200 1316 North 14th Street, #200 Fax: (715) 395-7264 Superior, WI 54880 E-mail: cityclerk@superiorwi.gov Website: www.SuperiorWI.gov MEMORANDUM DATE: July 14, 2026 TO: Licenses and Fees Committee FROM: Heidi Blunt, City Clerk RE: License Process & Ordinance Review: Outdoor Alcohol and Sidewalk Cafes The Clerk's Office is seeking feedback from the License and Fees Committee regarding the City's Outdoor Alcohol Consumption License and Sidewalk Café License ordinances. In working with businesses utilizing these licenses, we have found that their use has evolved over time beyond the ordinance-prescribed framework. There may be opportunities to simplify the licensing process, reduce overlap between the two provisions, and improve how licensed premises areas are identified and reported. One concept for discussion is whether use of City- owned sidewalks could be incorporated into the Outdoor Alcohol Consumption License rather than maintaining a separate Sidewalk Café licensing process. This item is for discussion only. Committee feedback will help guide the Clerk's Office in evaluating potential ordinance amendments for future consideration.  [20260720L&F 13] Sec. 14-58. Premises. (a) No holder of a license authorized by this chapter may enlarge the licensed premises without first submitting to the fire chief and chief of building inspection, or their designees, and the common council a specific written description of the enlargement, or statement as to why the enlargement is needed and an illustration showing the location of fixtures, entrances and furniture in the enlarged areas. No premises shall be enlarged unless the provisions of this section have been met and the enlargement has been inspected by fire and building inspection representatives, and approved by the fire chief, chief building inspector and the common council. (b) Each individual partnership/corporation wishing to amend their premises for a special event must complete an application provided by the clerk which includes information required by the fire inspector, building inspector, health inspector and police chief. Application must be filed 15 days prior to council action. No premises may be amended for a special event unless the provisions of this section have been met and the application has been approved by the fire inspector, building inspector, health inspector, police chief and common council. (c) Outdoor alcohol consumption license. No licensee authorized under this section shall permit the sale, service, or consumption of alcohol on any unenclosed part of the licensed premises or adjacent premises owned or leased by the licensee except when granted an outdoor alcohol consumption license by the common council. The license is a privilege in which no rights vest and therefore, may be revoked for violations of any provisions. (1) Application. An application shall be made in writing on the form prescribed by the city clerk and must include a site plan drawn to scale and dimensions showing the location of fixtures, entrances/exits and furniture; and shall accurately describe the outdoor area and the nature of fencing or other measures intended to provide control over the operation of the outdoor seating area. The area in which the outdoor alcohol license is to be granted must be clearly delineated from the adjacent non-licensed property by the installation of a fence, railing, wall, or by an obvious change in the surface such as paving stones or concrete slab. (All applicable building/fire codes apply.) (2) Approval. a. All initial applications must be approved by the common council, after recommendation for approval by the following departments: police and fire, and the license and fees committee. Renewals will be approved by the common council with other applicable alcohol renewal applications. b. In making their determination on whether or not to recommend approval of an outdoor alcohol consumption license, the license and fees committee shall, on a case-by-case basis, take into consideration public safety; size of the outdoor area; location with respect to adjacent residential uses and neighborhood conditions; noise; parking; hours of operation; harmful, offensive or otherwise adverse impact to the surrounding neighborhood; and security and monitoring of alcohol consumption when recommending the license be granted as requested, modified for denied. (3) Control over area. A licensed operator shall have control over the outdoor seating area at all times the outdoor seating area is in operation and the area shall be capable of being constantly observable by serving or security personnel. (4) Amplified sound. Amplified sound, such as music, is permitted but may not be audible outside of the outdoor seating area unless a one-day outdoor cabaret license has been obtained. Outdoor music is limited to the following hours: Sunday—Thursday from 12:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m., and Friday—Saturday from 12:00 p.m.—12:00 a.m. Created: 2026-05-07 10:59:19 [EST] (Supp. No. 38) Page 1 of 2  [20260720L&F 14] (5) Improved surface. The outdoor area must be suitable for pedestrian traffic. The appearance, lighting, signage, visual barriers must be reasonably compatible with the surrounding area. (6) Fee. There shall be an initial application fee of $100.00; and no renewal fee if there are no changes to the outdoor area. (7) Time of operation. The outdoor seating area may only be open during regular business hours. No one may be in the outdoor seating area beyond those hours unless they are employees of the licensed premise and are actually involved in the process of clean-up, maintenance or repair. The shift commander of the police department has the authority to order any outdoor seating area to be closed down at any time the shift commander believes it is in violation of this ordinance. (8) State statutes enforced within outdoor seating area. Every licensee under this section shall comply with and enforce all provisions of Wis. Stats. ch. 125, applicable to Class "B" licensed premises, except insofar as such provisions are clearly inapplicable. Violation of the provisions of Wis. Stats. ch. 125, shall be grounds for immediate revocation of the outdoor alcohol beverage license by the common council. (Code 1971, § 5-11; Ord. No. O09-3705, § 1, 10-6-2009; Ord. No. O14-3887, § 1, 8-5-2014; Ord. No. O22-4279, § 1, 8-2-2022) Created: 2026-05-07 10:59:19 [EST] (Supp. No. 38) Page 2 of 2  [20260720L&F 15] PART II - CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 74 - LICENSES, PERMITS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS ARTICLE X. SIDEWALK CAFÉ LICENSE ARTICLE X. SIDEWALK CAFÉ LICENSE Sec. 74-260. Definition. Establishments holding a full service restaurant license from the State of Wisconsin may be eligible for a sidewalk café license to allow sidewalk café seating for service of food and beverages on the public sidewalk directly adjacent to the establishment. (Ord. No. O09-3706, § 1, 10-6-2009) Sec. 74-261. License required; application; license fees. No person or establishment may operate a sidewalk café within the city without having secured a license from the city clerk. Application for [a] sidewalk café license shall be made in writing on the form prescribed by the city clerk and must include a site plan drawn to scale and shall accurately describe the café area and furniture, and shall indicate the nature of fencing or other measures intended to provide control over the operation of the café seating area. The license period is July 1—June 30. There shall be an initial application fee of $100.00; and no renewal fee if there are no changes to the outdoor area. (Ord. No. O09-3706, § 1, 10-6-2009) Sec. 74-262. Approvals. (a) All applications must be approved by the common council, after recommendation for approval by the following departments: police and fire, and license and fees committee if alcohol will be served. Renewals will be approved by the common council with other applicable alcohol renewal applications. (b) In making their determination on whether or not to recommend approval of sidewalk café license, the license and fees committee shall, on a case-by-case basis, take into consideration public safety, size of the café area, location with respect to adjacent residential uses and neighborhood conditions, noise, parking, hours of operation, and security. (Ord. No. O09-3706, § 1, 10-6-2009; Ord. No. O14-3889, § 1, 8-5-2014) Sec. 74-263. Surface. (a) The entire sidewalk surface for the proposed sidewalk café must be paved. For purposes of this section, a paved surface includes: concrete, asphalt, cement, brick, pavers, or other impervious surface. The appearance, lighting, signage, visual barriers must be reasonably compatible with the surrounding area. (b) An establishment is not eligible if the café placement would present a safety hazard due to any other elements of the topography or layout of the sidewalk, regardless of the width or square footage of the adjacent public sidewalk, or would impede pedestrian traffic. (Ord. No. O09-3706, § 1, 10-6-2009) Superior, Wisconsin, Code of Ordinances Created: 2026-05-07 10:59:34 [EST] (Supp. No. 38) Page 1 of 2  [20260720L&F 16] Sec. 74-264. Hours. All tables, chairs, barriers and other items relating to the sidewalk café may not be in place prior to 10:00 a.m. and must be removed by 10:00 p.m. nightly. (Ord. No. O09-3706, § 1, 10-6-2009) Sec. 74-265. Lease and insurance requirements. A lease with the City of Superior, and a certificate of commercial general liability insurance, in the amount of $1,000,000.00, designating the City of Superior as an additional insured for the sidewalk café site, is required. (Ord. No. O09-3706, § 1, 10-6-2009) Sec. 74-266. Outdoor alcohol consumption at a sidewalk café. (a) If a sidewalk café has an outdoor alcohol consumption license, as outlined in chapter 14, food service shall be required to be available at all times the sidewalk café is open. Consumption of alcohol shall be limited to persons seated at tables in the sidewalk café site. (b) Each sidewalk café serving alcohol shall be responsible for control of the area to be sure customers are of the legal drinking age, and that alcohol beverages are not removed from the sidewalk café area. (Ord. No. O09-3706, § 1, 10-6-2009) Created: 2026-05-07 10:59:34 [EST] (Supp. No. 38) Page 2 of 2