Parks & Recreation Commission (Meets as needed/quarterly on 4th Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)
Regular MeetingSuperior, WI · January 26, 2023
Minutes
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes
January 26, 2023
The meeting was called to order by Chair Ledin at 5:01 pm on January 26, 2023, in Government Center Room 204.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Nick Ledin, Ruth Ludwig, David Kroll, Mick MacKenzie, Gene Rosburg,
Elizabeth Norén, Jemal Broussard
City Staff Present: Linda Cadotte, Russ Behlings, Jodi Saylor, Michael Maruska
Others Present: Maria Lockwood (Superior Telegram) *
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1. Parks & Recreation Commission (Meeting held September 29, 2022)
MOTION by Ludwig, second by Norén and carried to approve the minutes from the
September 29, 2022, meeting with correction to spelling of MacKenzie.
3. OLD BUSINESS
3.1. Request approval for Animals Ordinance Revision –Off Leash Areas
There was discussion of the ordinance changes to clarify that dogs are to be on a leash unless in
designated “off leash areas” as defined in the ordinance updates. The Commissioners felt it
important that dogs be leashed when they are not on the owner’s property to avoid any possible
conflicts or attacks.
MOTION by Ludwig, second by Norén and carried to approve the revisions to the
ordinance with amendments listed below.
AMMENDMENT to the motion by MacKenzie, second by Broussard to adopt changes to
the revised ordinance as presented by Commissioner MacKenzie to include the following
under Chapter 22 “Under Restraint Definition”:
1. By a fence, leash, tie out line, electronic fence, or owner command if effective and/or
productive, within the confines of owner’s property
2. By a “leash” while outside the confines of the owner’s property and on public property to
include trails, parks, and government buildings
2. Within a vehicle that is sufficiently enclosed so as to prevent the animal from exiting the
vehicle. In addition, vehicle confining the animal should be monitored periodically in an effort to
prevent the animal’s exposure to extreme temperatures.
MOTION by Ledin, second by Rosburg to amend the amendment and to adopt items one
and three and leave two as was originally presented.
MOTION by MacKenzie, second by Rosburg and carried to refer the WI Point off-leash
section to the WI Point Committee and the ordinance revisions to the Public Safety
Committee.
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4. NEW BUSINESS
4.1. Volunteer Program Re-Cap Presentation (receive and file)
MOTION by Rosburg, second by MacKenzie and approved to receive and file the 2022
Volunteer Program Re-Cap.
4.2. Boat Launches Re-Cap Presentation (receive and file)
MOTION by Rosburg, second by Norén and approved to receive and file the 2022 Boat
Launch Re-Cap.
4.3. Approval requested for purchase offer Bunge Corp Land off 44th Avenue
There was discussion regarding the benefits of this land being owned by the City. Some of the
reasons were that the City currently has a few right of ways in the area and already does some
cleanup of garbage and such on the property. Ownership would allow the City to maintain and
potentially make improvements to the land.
MOTION Rosburg, second by Ludwig and approved to support the purchase the Bunge
Corp Land off 44th Avenue.
5. RECURRING BUSINESS
5.1. Director’s Update
5.1.1. Letters have been sent out to previous grant applications inviting applications for 2023.
The Council approved $70K for 2023 Recreational Grants. Applications are due February
28th and will be reviewed by this commission at the next meeting on March 16th.
Recommendations will then be made and voted on at the March 23rd Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting.
5.1.2. The Volunteer, Events & Program Coordinator Position and pay rate were approved at
the last Human Resources Committee meeting. The hope is they will also be approved at
the next City Council meeting.
5.1.3. The Catamaran Leases on Barkers Island were approved, however, the concrete was not
able to be poured prior to winter so will be poured this spring. We did allow them to store
the boats there for this winter.
5.1.4. Will be posting soon looking for bands for this year’s Bayside Sounds concerts. The
person hired for the new position will be working with this program to allow Caitlin the
ability to focus on the Summer Playground Program.
5.1.5. Pickle Pond project was awarded to White Lake Dock and Dredge out of Norton Shore,
Michigan. Spring staging will happen by the Veteran’s Memorial on the corner of
Belknap and Hwy 2. There will be a dewatering area in the space near where the sledding
hill is located for the Ice Festival.
5.1.6. Overnight parking lots – there has been some discussion on how and where to enforce
this ordinance. This will be brought to a future Public Safety meeting.
5.1.7. The Parks CIP projects will be presented at the March 23rd meeting.
5.1.8. If approved, we will bring back the off leash ordinance changes to discuss where signs
were placed and look at potential concern areas where they also could be place.
5.1.9. Introduced Michael Maruska as the new Full Time Working Foreman for the Parks crew.
This was a new position created this year. Michael has been with the City for about 5
years.
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5.1.10. Superintendent’s Update
5.1.10.1. The Solar lights are on and working on the trail. They are set to run for 3 hours
from sunset. Cloudy days and snow can affect them, but they are working to fix
the bugs. There are 108 lights all with color id and number for easy location if
calls come in about lights not working. They are on all of the Red Trail and part
of the Green Trail.
5.1.11. Ski trails are booming and grooming is going great. Crews are now grooming 6
days per week which is earlier than in past years.
5.1.12. Ice Rinks are coming along. Warmer weather and snow have made it difficult.
All but Red Barn are now open. The 4 primary rinks are up and running with
lights on timers, and they are working on LED upgrades on those.
5.1.13. Veteran’s Park new equipment has been installed and has pour in place
surfacing. Turned out very nicely. The crew that installed the pour in place did
damage some equipment, but they repaired most of that and are getting supplies
to make additional corrections. Cadotte added that that park and land are owned
by the housing authority. That land was supposed to be transferred to the City
after this project, but the Housing Authority decided not to do that. Director
Cadotte suggested the City consider giving them the playground which they
would then be responsible to maintain.
5.2. Future Agenda Items
5.3. Confirm next meeting date as March 16, 2023, at 5pm in Room 204 of the Government Center
The Commission requested presentations be given by any new applicants (15 minutes) or
applicants that have a major change in what their request is.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Rosburg, second by Norén and carried to adjourn the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Jodi Saylor
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Agenda
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA
Thursday, January 26, 2023–5:00 p.m.
Government Center Room 204
VIDEO CALL LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83538736153
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MISSION STATEMENT: To fairly and equitably develop, maintain and improve its programs and entities.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ruth Ludwig, Nick Ledin, Gene Rosburg, Elizabeth Norén, Jemal Broussard, David Kroll, Mick Mackenzie
1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1. Parks & Recreation Commission (Meeting held September 29, 2022)
3. OLD BUSINESS
3.1. Request approval for Animals Ordinance Revision –Off Leash Areas
4. NEW BUSINESS
4.1. Volunteer Program Re-Cap Presentation (receive and file)
4.2. Boat Launches Re-Cap Presentation (receive and file)
4.3. Approval requested for purchase offer Bunge Corp Land off 44th Avenue
5. RECURRING BUSINESS
5.1. Director’s Update
5.2. Future Agenda Items
5.3. Confirm next meeting date as March 16, 2023, at 5pm in Room 204 of the Government
Center
6. ADJOURNMENT
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.
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The meeting was called to order by Chair Ledin at 5:00 pm on September 29, 2022 in Government Center Room 204.
1. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Nick Ledin, Ruth Ludwig, David Kroll, Mick Makenzie, Gene Rosburg,
Elizabeth Norén,
Members absent: Jemal Broussard
City Staff Present: Linda Cadotte, Russ Behlings, Caitlin Knoll, Jodi Saylor*, Tina Anrig (Animal
Control Officer)
Others Present: Belissa Ho (Wikiwiki Ohana), Mark Vaughan, Chris Slocum, Diane Johnson (all
with Blue Water Paddling), Shelly Nelson (Superior Telegram)
1.1 Introductions – Mick Mackenzie new Commissioner
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1. Parks & Recreation Commission (Meeting held May 26, 2022)
MOTION by Ludwig, second by Kroll, and carried to approve with correction to Gene
Rosburg last name.
3. OLD BUSINESS
3.1. Barker’s Island Boat Launch – Catamaran Leases (Blue Water Paddling & WikiWiki)
Blue Water Paddling, formerly Duluth Boat Club, was the first festival provider for dragon
boats. They have been around for 15-18 years. They currently own two dragon boats, currently
housed at the Barkers Marina guest dock, and two forty feet long, 6-person outriggers that they
currently have no home for. They are asking for approval to store the outriggers at the Barkers
Island Boat Launch at the cost of $150 per boat, per year.
Belissa Ho entered the meeting at 5:12pm.
Blue Water Padding and WikiWiki Ohana have both been instrumental in bringing dragon boats
to the area. They offer programming that allows people to learn about dragon boating, try out
dragon boats and be involved in their organizations. They believe having a presence at Barkers
Island with the outriggers would get people excited about and interested in dragon boats. They
have invested 20+ years into this for the community and bring revenue to local businesses
annually.
MOTION by Ludwig, second by Norén and to approve the Barker’s Island Boat Launch –
Catamaran Leases with the amendment to the price of $150 per slip, per year.
Belissa Ho, Mark Vaughan, Chris Slocum, and Diane Johnson left the meeting at 5:30pm.
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4. NEW BUSINESS
4.1. Playground Program Re-Cap
The Summer Playground Program (SPP) ran from June 13-Aug19, 2022. They are open
Monday – Friday from 11:30am - 4:30pm at 6 park locations around City. They once again
partnered with the Superior School District to provide lunch and snacks to anyone under 18,
even if they were not part of the SPP. They had two to three staff at each site that provided
activities and supervision for kids ages 5 – 11. Participants went on a few field trips this year as
well as going to the YMCA two times per week to swim. Other trips included paddle boarding
at Barkers Island, ice skating at the Superior Ice Arena, and attended the high school’s Club
Superior Volleyball skills session. Transportation was provided by leased school district buses
and staff. Average attendance was up from last year and more in line with pre-pandemic. Each
location was fully staffed this year with two to three staff at each location, in part due to the age
requirement being lowered and the wage being increased. Nine of those were returning staff
from previous years. Goals for 2023 would be to have the same staffing levels, continue to offer
the program for 10 weeks, and continue to partner with teams and organizations for on-site
programming, and institute of a Code of Conduct for participants and their parents. See attached
re-cap.
4.2. Bayside Sounds Concert Series Re-Cap
Bayside Sounds once again received very generous sponsorships from local businesses,
including the Title Sponsor – Superior Choice Credit Union. Concerts were offered every
Wednesday for 8 weeks, from July 13th through August 31 with a bonus concert at UWS on
September 14th. A concert was held in conjunction with our second annual Volunteer
Appreciation Event. Goals for next year would be to consider adding food trucks for each
concert.
4.3. Discussion on Dog Ordinance
Councilor Ledin has had a few constituents reach out over an issue that also got raised at Public
Safety of dogs walking around in parks unleashed. People requested that signs be installed in the
parks stating that dogs should be leashed. While there is an ordinance about dogs and leashing,
it is somewhat ambiguous. Owners could be fined for not picking up dog waste, if the dog were
to bother someone, scare someone etc. Discussion involved whether all domesticated animals
should be leashed and if there should be certain areas owners could allow dogs to run with no
leash, such as Wisconsin Point Beach. It was decided to support an amendment to the ordinance
and send this item to the Public Safety Committee.
MOTION by Mackenzie, second by Norén and carried to refer this to Public Safety
Committee to amend ordinance that dogs and other animals must be on leash if on public
property.
Tina Anrig left the meeting at 6:28pm.
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4.4. Reservation Software Update
Since March 2021, we have processed over 400 reservations in the new software. This has very
much streamlined the process, despite a few hiccups here and there. Overall, people seem to like
being able to go online and see what is available and then take of a reservation while there. Of
note, the City is seeing 60% of all reservations come in from people that are not residents of
Superior. Feedback shows that people enjoy the amenities we offer as well as clean parks and
various different settings. See attached re-cap.
4.5. Approve Parks and Recreation Commission meeting dates and times for 2023
March dates are used for review of grants and then voting on grants before going to City
Council.
MOTION by Mackenzie, second by Ludwig and carried to approve the meeting dates for
2023.
5. RECURRING BUSINESS
5.1. Director’s Update
5.1.1. Boat Launch kiosks – after further looking in to it, we are going to look at doing a QR
code pointing to our website for payments to be ready for summer 2023.
5.1.2. Pickle Pond project is out for bids which are closing soon. This project is run by the EPA
and DNR and the City contact is Darienne McNamara. The hope is to award the bid in
October so work could start right away or wait until spring. This would affect events on
Barkers Island as contractors will be using some of the area of the grassy hill for staging
and equipment.
5.1.3. Water testing was conducted at Billings Park over the summer and there was only one
minor warning that came back. Testing was done regularly as well as after storms so it is
looking good that a better beach access swimming could be brought back at some point in
the future.
5.1.4. The quality testing at Barkers Island was extended and even though there were few
warnings, there were closures recently. In the last week, a couple algae blooms have
moved in so it was just announced today that Barkers Island swimming beach is closed
for the season.
5.1.5. The Parks Commission did an onsite meeting in July at the Children’s Memorial Garden
which had been prepped for paving of the lot and trail to Girl Scout Point. After further
discussion, it was decided to wait to have the trail paved as people may like the rustic feel
of it. The parking lot is prepped and will be paved next year.
5.1.6. Carl Gullo new sign had a great unveiling appreciation ceremony on September 27th. The
hope is to get the consolidated court area prepped to settle over winter while the rest of
the equipment and upgrades will be completed next year.
5.1.7. WI Playground has been having a hard time with scheduling issues for the Veteran’s Park
playground upgrade. At this point, we may run into a weather situation where they are
not able to do the pour in place.
5.1.8. The Parks crew is looking at doing the equipment install at Carl Gullo in house but would
need to either contract some to do the pour-in-place or not go with that as the base.
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5.1.9. SYO gave a tremendous amount of data for their end of year reports which will be
included in the minutes.
5.1.10. Parks Superintendent, Behlings said the summer season went well. They were fully
staffed this season. They are currently starting to do the season wrap up.
5.1.11. Crews are working on the Central Park disc golf course that is being expanded to a 9-hole
course.
5.1.12. Installing solar lights on all of red and part of green ski trails and improving the trails.
They should be able to double track the red trail this year.
5.1.13. Crews are also working at Bakers Island planting trees next week. The docks will be
pulled for repairs/replacement this winter.
5.2. Future Agenda Items
5.2.1. January – updated CIP project list
5.2.2. Mackenzie - Public Boat Landing parking ordinances.
5.2.3. Volunteer Recap for 2022
5.2.4. Ludwig – discussion on garden maintenance.
5.3. Confirm next meeting date as January 26, 2023 in Room 204 of the Government Center
6. ADJOURNMENT
1. Chair Ledin adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Jodi Saylor
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PART II - CODE OF ORDINANCES
Chapter 22 ANIMALS
Chapter 22 ANIMALS1
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 22-1. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Animal shall mean all living creatures, not human, endowed with sensation and power of
voluntary movement, including mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles.
At large means off the premises of the owner and not under the immediate control of the
owner or some other person.
Cruelty or torture means any act, omission or neglect that inflicts, causes or permits
unnecessary or unjustifiable physical pain or suffering and/or results in the injury or death to
the animal.
Dangerous dog means a dog that has been declared to be dangerous by the humane
officer because it has, without provocation killed or inflicted great bodily harm on a human
being or a domestic animal on public or private property; or has aggressively bitten, attacked or
endangered the safety of a human or domestic animal after the dog has been declared a
potentially dangerous dog and the owner has received notice of such.
Domestic animal means an animal of a species which is generally bred or kept by human
beings and which does not generally exist untamed and in the wild.
Hearing officer means the chief of police, or his or her designee.
Humane officer means the person designated by the mayor, and consented to by the
common council, to handle those duties delegated to a humane officer under Wis. Stats. ch.
173, and who has completed a course of training approved by the department of agriculture,
trade and consumer protection or received certification by the department.
Non-domestic and/or wild animal means any native or non-native animal of a species
which is generally not bred or kept by human beings and which generally exists untamed and in
the wild, or any animal that is wild, ferocious, or vicious by nature, habit, disposition or
character.
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Cross reference(s)—Health and sanitation, ch. 62; declaration of Barker's Island as bird sanctuary, § 90-47.
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Owner means any person who owns, keeps, harbors or has custody of an animal or any
person who resides with a person who owns, keeps, harbors or has custody of an animal. Any
person who accepts from an owner temporary or permanent keeping or custody of an animal
shall be considered an owner of the animal.
Off leash Areas are defined as public property where people may responsibly exercise their
dogs without leashes:
(1) Superior Municipal Forest Areas
a. Superior Dog Park - the fenced in area adjacent to parking lot located off North
28th Street at the Millennium Trailhead – year round
b. On the Yellow and Red Trails when not snow covered (estimated to be April
through November)
c. McClure’s Landing – year round
(2) Inside hockey rink boards at the following locations when the ground is dry and there is
no ice (estimated to be April through November):
a. Allouez Hockey Rink – 3631 East 2nd Street
b. Billings Park Civic Center – 18th Street/New York Avenue
c. Carl Gullo – 510 26th Avenue East
d. Pattison – 1016 Faxon Street
e. Red Barn – 901 E 6th Street
f. South End – 5902 Weeks Avenue
g. Wade Bowl – 1228 Clough Avenue
(3) Wisconsin Point - on the beach from lot #1 south access to Dutchman Creek/Moccasin
Mike Road
Potentially dangerous dog means a dog that has been declared a potentially dangerous
dog by the humane officer because it has chased, approached, or bit a person, including a
person on a bicycle, upon the streets, sidewalks or any private property, other than the dog
owner's property in an apparent attitude of attack, or who has a known propensity, tendency
or disposition to attack unprovoked, cause injury or otherwise threaten the safety of humans or
domestic animals.
Public nuisance means any animal to which the following conditions apply:
(1) Animals that are found on any property against the wishes of the owner or lawful
occupant of the property;
(2) An animal that damages or fouls the property of anyone other than its owner;
(3) Animals that are dangerous or vicious animals;
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(4) Animals that cause unsanitary conditions of enclosures or surroundings;
(5) Animals that are diseased animals dangerous to human health;
(6) Animals that bark excessively or make prolonged and disturbing noises interfering
with the peace and quietude of the neighboring property; or
(7) Animals that have been determined to be strays.
Public property includes all streets, sidewalks, boulevards, parks, beaches, and any public
right-of-way.
Stray means any unlicensed and unattended animal which appears to not have an owner.
Superior Dog Park means the fenced in area adjacent to Municipal Forest parking lot
located off of North 28th Street/Millennium Trailhead where people may responsibly exercise
their dogs without leashes.
Under restraint means an animal controlled:
(1) By a fence, leash and/or its owner's command within the confines of the owner's
property; or
(2) By a leash while outside the owner's property and under the control and direction of
the owner or a responsible member of the immediate family, so as to be effectively
restrained; or
(3) Within a vehicle that is sufficiently enclosed so as to prevent the animal from exiting
the vehicle.
Unprovoked means that the victim has been conducting themselves peacefully and
lawfully and has been bitten or chased in a menacing fashion or attacked by a dog.
Unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet means generally, but is not limited to the
creation of any noise by any animal which can be heard by any person, including a law
enforcement officer or humane officer, from a location outside of the building or premises
where the animal is being kept.
(Code 1971, § 7-1; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009; Ord. No. O17-4039, § 1, 11-7-2017; Ord.
No. O19-4132, § 1, 2-5-2019)
Sec. 22-2. Enforcement.
(a) City humane officers and law enforcement officers shall enforce the provisions of this
section and state law. Any person may call or deliver a complaint to a humane officer or
law enforcement officer stating the facts and circumstances of an alleged violation of this
section. The officer may investigate such complaint.
(b) If a violation occurs in the presence of the officer, a citation may be issued. If a violation
did not occur in the presence of such officer, but probable cause of a violation exists, all
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reports, witness statements, and evidence will support a citation. The officer may also
issue an abatement order in accordance with Wis. Stats. ch. 173. Such an order shall
contain the following: the name and address of the person to whom directed, the statute
or ordinance alleged to be violated, prohibition on further violations, a description of
measures necessary to correct the alleged violation, and a description of the hearing and
appeal provisions.
(c) No person shall interfere with, hinder, or molest a humane officer or law enforcement
officer enforcing this chapter or state law, nor shall any person fail to obey the lawful
order of a humane officer. No person shall seek to release any animal in the custody of a
humane officer, law enforcement officer or city animal impound facility.
(Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-3. Owners to exercise proper control of their animals; penalty.
Owners shall keep animal under restraint and exercise proper care and control of their
animals to prevent them from becoming a public nuisance. A public nuisance is created by any
owner who allows:
(1) Excessive, continuous or untimely barking, howling, crying or yelping, or the making
of loud, continuous and disruptive noises;
(2) Molesting or threatening persons, chasing vehicles, or attacking other domestic
animals;
(3) Running at large on public property (not designated as an off-leash area in definitions)
or private property;
(4) Defecating on public property or private property not exclusively owned or occupied
by the owner of the animal, and allowing feces to remain and collect on the property
owned or occupied by the owner of the animal; or
(5) Any dog to be tied to a leash which, at its full length, reaches within three feet of a
public sidewalk.
Any animal not under restraint or which has become a public nuisance may be impounded
by a law enforcement officer or humane officer and the owner of any such animal may be
subject to penalty under this chapter.
(Code 1971, § 7-2; Ord. No. O05-3510, § 1, 3-15-2005; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-4. Potentially dangerous or dangerous dogs.
(a) Declaration. All cases involving bites or any other cases involving behavior considered
potentially dangerous or dangerous will be reviewed by the humane officer who will issue
notice in conformity with this chapter.
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(b) Notice of potentially dangerous dog. Upon determination that a dog is potentially
dangerous by the humane officer the city shall provide a a notice of potentialy dangerous
dog to the owner of such dog by U.S. mail, Priority Service, or by personally serving the
owner or a person of suitable age at the residence of such owner. The notice shall describe
the dog deemed to be potentially dangerous and shall give the owner a list of the
restrictions immediately imposed by the designation as well as their right to a hearing to
dispute the designation. A hearing must be requested in writing, within 14 days after
receipt and submitted to the Superior Police Department to the attention of the
administrative assistant.
(c) Notice of dangerous dog. Upon determination that a dog is dangerous pursuant to this
section, the humane officer shall prepare a written notice of the dangerous dog
declaration to be sent by U.S. Mail, Priority Service, or personally served on the owner, or
a person of suitable age at the residence of such owner. The notice shall describe the dog
deemed to be dangerous. The notice shall further inform the owner of the right to appeal
the determination by requesting a hearing, in writing, within 14 days after receipt and
submitted to the Superior Police Department to the attention of the administrative
assistant. Notwithstanding any request for hearing, the dog owner shall, immediately upon
receipt of the dangerous dog notice, confine the dog in a proper enclosure or shall muzzle
the dog whenever it is outside of the enclosure. If no timely request for hearing is received
by the police department, the owner shall comply with all of the requirements in
subsection (f) "Regulation of potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs" herein. If a
hearing is requested by the dog owner, in writing, within 14 days of receiving the notice, a
hearing officer shall be appointed and a hearing shall be convened. Once the hearing
officer has conducted the hearing on the declaration, said officer shall issue an order which
either confirms the humane officer's declaration, or reverses it. After the owner is given
notice and an opportunity for a hearing as provided in this section, the chief of police or
his or her agent is authorized to order the destruction or disposition of any animal which is
determined to be a dangerous animal.
(d) Hearing. If the owner timely appeals the determination of a potentially dangerous or
dangerous dog, a hearing shall be scheduled as soon as possible for the owner and the
hearing officers' schedules. The hearing officer shall receive evidence whether the dog
should be declared potentially dangerous or dangerous. After considering all evidence
submitted, the hearing officer shall make written findings of fact and reach a conclusion
whether the dog is a potentially dangerous dog or dangerous dog pursuant to the section.
The findings and conclusions shall be made within ten working days after the hearing and
shall be personally served upon the owner or a person of suitable age at the residence of
such owner. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final.
(e) Exemption. Dogs may not be declared potentially dangerous or dangerous if the threat,
injury, or damage was sustained by a person:
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(1) Who was committing, at the time, a willful trespass or other tort upon the premises
occupied by the owner of the dog;
(2) Who was provoking, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog or who can be shown
to have repeatedly, in the past, provoked, tormented, abused, or assaulted the dog;
or
(3) Who was committing or attempting to commit a crime at the time.
(f) Regulation of potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs. The owner of any dog
determined to be potentially dangerous or dangerous after being given the opportunity for
a hearing provided above shall be required to abide by any and all restrictions mandated
by the humane officer, including, but not limited to:
(1) The dog shall be registered with the city as a dangerous dog within 14 days of the
determination that the dog is dangerous. The city may charge the owner an annual
dangerous dog registration fee of $500.00 in addition to regular dog licensing fees.
The property will also be posted with visible warning sign to warning sign to inform
others that there is a dangerous dog on the premises.
(2) A proper enclosure exists for the dog. If the dog is outside the enclosure it shall be
muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under the physical
restraint of a responsible person. The muzzle must be made in a manner that will
prevent the dog from biting any person but will not cause injury to the dog or
interfere with its vision or breathing. Proper enclosure means securely confined
indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure suitable to prevent the
animal from escaping. A proper enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part
of a house, garage, or other structure that would allow the dog to exit of its own
volition, or any house or structure in which windows are open or in which door or
window screens are the only obstacles that prevent the dog from escaping.
(3) The dog shall be microchipped for identification. The name of the microchip
manufacturer and the microchip number will be provided to the animal control
authority. If the microchip is not implanted by the owner, it may be implanted by the
humane officer. In either case all costs related to the purchase and implantation of
the microchip will be the responsibility of the dog owner.
(4) An owner of a dangerous dog must notify the humane officer in writing of the death
of the dog or any change in residency within ten days of the death or transfer and
must, if requested by the animal control authority, execute an affidavit under oath
stating the circumstances the dog's death and disposition or the complete name,
address and telephone number of the person to whom the dog has been transferred.
(5) A humane officer may require a dangerous dog to be sterilized at the owner's
expense. If the owner does not have the animal sterilized the humane officer may
have the animal sterilized at the owner's expense.
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(6) A person who owns a dangerous dog and who rents property from another where the
dog will reside must disclose to the property owner prior to entering the lease
agreement that the person owns a dangerous dog that will reside at the property.
(g) Seizure. Failure to strictly comply with the humane officer's order regarding a potentially
dangerous dog may result in a fine of up to $500.00 and/or impoundment. The dog may be
released at the discretion of the humane officer after paying all fees incurred in
impounding and confining the dog.
(h) Failure to strictly comply with the humane officer's order regarding a dangerous dog will
result in seizure of the dog. The dog will be held until all the requirements are met. The
owner shall be responsible for all fees incurred during impoundment. If the owner fails to
act or does not claim the dog after seven days of impoundment, the dog will be humanely
destroyed.
A second violation of the dangerous dog order will result in the seizure and destruction of the
dog. The owner shall pay all costs incurred in confiscating, confining and destroying the dog.
(Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009; Ord. No. O19-4132, § 1, 2-5-2019)
Sec. 22-5. Impoundments.
A police officer, humane officer, or designee, who captures and restrains an animal within
the City of Superior shall notify or deliver the animal to the designated animal impound facility.
Unless impounded or relinquished by their owners, all domestic animals which are impounded
shall be kept and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Wis. Stats. ch. 173, as such
statute may from time to time be amended. Non-domestic animals and animals impounded by
their owner may be impounded and/or disposed of as directed by the humane officer or their
assistants.
Animals subject to impoundment:
(1) Any unrestrained or unlicensed animal required to be restrained or licensed by this
section may be impounded.
(2) Any animal meeting the definition of a public nuisance animal as defined in this
section may be impounded.
(3) Any animal found to be not properly sheltered from cold, hot or inclement weather,
not properly fed or watered, or provided with suitable food and drink in
circumstances that threaten the life of the animal in accordance with Wis. Stats. ch.
951.
(4) Any animal involved in a biting incident.
However if it is the opinion of a licensed veterinarian that a critically injured or diseased
animal will unnecessarily suffer, such an animal may be humanely euthanized prior to the
designated holding period even though attempts to locate or notify the owner have been
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unsuccessful. If an owner is located they will be responsible for the cost of the euthanization
and or the reasonable cost of the care and treatment.
(Code 1971, § 7-3; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-6. Fee for redemption of impounded animals.
Until such time as the animal is disposed of by the impound facility, the owner of the
animal impounded under this chapter may reclaim the animal upon payment of the applicable
license fee, if unpaid and upon payment of all costs and charges incurred by the city for the
capture, impounding and maintenance of the animal.
(Code 1971, § 7-4; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-7. Cruelty; neglect.
No person shall:
(1) Intentionally torture any animal or without justification kill any domestic animal of
another;
(2) Abandon or fail without reasonable excuse to provide necessary food, water, care or
shelter for any animal in his ownership or control, as described:
a. Food—Of sufficient quantity and quality to allow for normal growth and
maintenance.
b. Water—Clean and fresh water available at all times. Water must not be frozen
nor is snow or ice an adequate source of water.
c. Care—Keep areas where animals are kept clean of feces, urine and debris, and
provide veterinary care in cases of sickness, injury, disease or suffering.
d. Shelter—For an animal exposed to the elements this shall include a windproof,
waterproof structure of suitable size to accommodate the animal and allow
retention of body heat. In the winter the structure shall be provided with
suitable bedding material consisting of straw, cedar shavings, blankets, or the
equivalent to provide insulation and protection against cold and dampness and
promote the retention of body heat. In the summer months shade must be
provided.
e. Debris and other material—Whether manmade or occurring in nature, must be
tended to in such a manner as to provide a safe environment for an animal at all
times. This provision includes, but is not limited to, the obligation to maintain a
premises so as to allow an animal to move safely without risk of entanglement.
(3) Intentionally poison any domestic animal of another or place poison in any place with
intent that it be taken by a domestic animal of another;
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(4) Intentionally transport or confine any animal in a cruel manner;
(5) Intentionally participate in or cause an animal to fight with another animal for
amusement, gain or training purposes, or intentionally maintain or allow any place to
be used for such purpose; or
(6) Intentionally abandon any animal by leaving an animal by roadside or other public
area, leave an animal on private property without the consent of the owner, or leave
an animal without care (food, water or shelter).
a. As used in this section, "torture" does not include bona fide experiments carried
out for scientific research or normal and accepted veterinary practices, or
normally accepted farming or husbandry practices.
b. All penalties and fines levied due to a violation of this section shall be in
accordance with Wis. Stats. §§ 951.18, 393.50 [939.50], 939.51.
(Code 1971, § 7-5; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-8. Rabies control.
(a) State statute adopted by reference. Wis. Stats. § 95.21, "Rabies Control Program," and
such amendments to said section as may be from time to time be made, is incorporated
and adopted.
(b) Duties of owner of animal exposed to rabies. It is hereby made the duty of any animal
which the person knows to have been exposed to rabies or has bitten any person to
immediately notify the humane officer of such fact and to release the animal to the
humane officer upon demand. Said officer may seek whatever legal process is necessary to
enter private property to carry out this directive.
(1) Animal bites. A humane officer or law enforcement officer shall order a dog, cat or
ferret quarantined if the officer has reason to believe that the animal bit a person, is
infected with rabies, or has been in contact with a rabid animal. If quarantine cannot
be imposed because the animal cannot be captured, the officer may kill the animal.
The officer may kill an animal only as a last resort or if the owner agrees. The officer
shall attempt to kill the animal in a humane manner and in a manner which avoids
damage to the animal's head.
a. A humane officer or law enforcement officer who orders a dog, cat or ferret to
be quarantined shall deliver the animal or order the animal delivered to an
isolation facility as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours after the original
order is issued. The officer may order the animal to be quarantined on the
premises of the owner if the animal is currently immunized against rabies and
the owner agrees to and is capable of the quarantine requirements. The animal
will be kept under strict isolation and under the supervision of a veterinarian for
at least ten days after the incident occurred.
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b. A humane officer or law enforcement officer may order killed or may kill an
animal other than a dog, cat or ferret if the officer has reason to believe that the
animal bit a person or is infected with rabies. The animal will then be sent to the
state diagnostic lab for rabies testing.
(2) Vaccinations required. The owner of every dog, cat or ferret shall have the animal
vaccinated against rabies no later than five months of age and re-vaccinated within
one year after the initial vaccination. The owner of any dog, cat or ferret, shall keep
the animal current with rabies vaccinations and shall have the animal re-vaccinated
against rabies by a veterinarian on or before the date the immunization expires.
Because of techniques and tolerances, species limitations and public health
implications, animal rabies vaccines shall be administered only by or under the
supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Any animal of a species for which no rabies
vaccination is licensed for that species by the United States Department of Agriculture
shall be considered unvaccinated for rabies, regardless of that animal's vaccination
history.
(Code 1971, § 7-6; Ord. No. O05-3510, § 1, 3-15-2005; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Secs. 22-9—22-30. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. DOG LICENSE2
Sec. 22-31. Licenses required.
Every owner of a dog more than five months of age on January 1 of any year, or five
months of age within the license year, shall annually, or on or before the date the dog becomes
five months of age, pay the dog license tax and obtain a license. The license year commences
on January 1 and ends on the following December 31.
(Code 1971, § 7-7; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-32. Issuance of dog licenses; license tax; late fee.
Dog licenses shall be issued by the director of finance or such persons as he or she may
deputize for the purpose of issuing licenses and collecting license taxes. Licenses shall be issued
to dog owners who comply with section 22-33 and who pay a license tax of $7.50 for each
neutered male dog or spayed female dog or $15.00 for each unneutered male dog or unspayed
female dog. If the owner of a dog fails to obtain a license prior to April 1st of each year or fails
to obtain a license within 30 days of acquiring a licensable dog, or if the owner fails to obtain a
license on or before the dog reached licensable age, a late fee of fee of $5.00 shall be assessed
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and collected from the owner. The late fee shall be in addition to the applicable license tax. In
lieu of the above, the city treasurer shall issue kennel licenses when authorized by Wisconsin
Statutes.
(Code 1971, § 7-8; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-33. Proof of rabies vaccination.
No dog license shall be issued for any dog until evidence has been presented that the dog
is currently immunized against rabies.
(Code 1971, § 7-9; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-34. Dog tag.
(a) Issuance; shape to change yearly. Upon the issuance of a dog license, the director of
finance, or a person deputized by him or her, shall issue to the owner a license certificate
and a metallic tag for each dog licensed. The shape of the tag shall be changed each year
and shall have stamped thereon the year for which it was issued and the number
corresponding with the number on the license certificate.
(b) Affixing to collar. Each owner shall be required to provide each dog with a collar to which
the license tag shall be affixed and shall see that the collar and tag are constantly worn.
(c) Duplicate tag. In case a dog tag is lost or destroyed, a duplicate will be issued by the
director of finance upon presentation of a receipt showing the payment of the license fee
for the current year and the payment of a $2.00 fee for the duplicate.
(d) Transferability; refund. Dog tags shall not be transferable from one dog to another and no
refunds shall be made on any dog license fee.
(Code 1971, § 7-10; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-35. Untagged dogs.
No owner of a dog shall negligently or otherwise permit his dog to be untagged. A dog is
considered to be untagged if a valid dog tag issued pursuant to section 22-34 is not attached to
a collar which is kept on the dog whenever the dog is outdoors unless the dog is securely
confined in a fenced area.
(Code 1971, § 7-11; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-36. Exemptions.
Every dog specially trained to lead blind or deaf persons or to provide support for mobility
is exempt from the dog license tax, and every person owning such a dog shall receive annually a
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free dog license from the director of finance. Dogs whose owners are nonresidents temporarily
within the city or dogs brought into the city for the purpose of participating in any dog show are
exempt from the dog license tax.
(Code 1971, § 7-12; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Secs. 22-37—22-60. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. KEEPING OF ANIMALS
Sec. 22-61. Dog and cat limits.
No person shall keep more than three dogs and three cats in any residential lot except in
areas as may be zoned suburban, or as otherwise permitted by section 22-61.1 or section 122-
450 (20) of the zoning code of the city, with the exception that a litter of pups or kittens or a
portion of a litter may be kept for a period of time not exceeding four months from birth. A
residential lot shall mean a parcel of land accepted and occupied by a dwelling, under common
ownership. For the purpose of this section, any vacant parcel or parcels adjoining a dwelling
and under the same ownership or control shall constitute one lot.
(Code 1971, § 7-13; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009; Ord. No. O19-4148, § 1, 5-21-2019)
Sec. 22-62. Livestock; tethering and keeping.
(a) No cow, horse or mule shall be staked out or tethered so that it can reach any shade tree
or be within ten feet of any sidewalk in the city.
(b) No person shall stake out, tether or leave, allow or permit to be unattended, any horse,
mule, cow or similarly large animal upon the right-of-way of any street, alley, highway or
any public ground within the city.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to untie, release or otherwise free any horse, mule, cow
or similarly large animal, whether restrained pursuant to this article or otherwise legally
restrained.
(d) No horse, pony, cow, mule, similarly animal, goat, pig, or sheep shall be pastured, stabled,
staked out, tethered or in any manner kept in the city nearer than 300 feet from any
human habitation, other than the owner's habitation or 300 feet from any public
institution.
(e) No person shall keep or maintain a horse, mule, cow or similarly animal in the city unless
permitted by section 22-61.1 and provides a fenced area or other enclosure which
adequately secures and restrains the animal. The gate or other means used for ingress or
egress shall be provided with a padlock or other proper security device designed to
prevent unauthorized access to the fenced area or enclosure.
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(Code 1971, § 7-14; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009; Ord. No. O19-4148, § 1, 5-21-2019)
Sec. 22-63. Riding horses; prohibited riding area.
(a) It shall be unlawful to ride a horse on any street, highway or alley in the city faster than at
an ordinary trot, or to ride a horse in such a manner as to endanger or expose any person
to injury.
(b) It shall be unlawful to ride or lead any horse upon any playground, park, boulevard, school
ground or other public grounds except the city municipal forest, in the city, nor upon the
sidewalks of the city unless such is necessary because such sidewalk is constructed across
an alley, street or highway.
(Code 1971, § 7-15; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009; Ord. No. O19-4148, § 1, 5-21-2019)
Sec. 22-64. Exotic, large and wild animals prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain, sell, buy or have in his or her
possession or under his or her control within the city any poisonous reptile or any other
dangerous or carnivorous exotic animal, herbivorous wild animal, wild animal or reptile, any
vicious or dangerous exotic animal or any other animal or reptile of wild, vicious or dangerous
propensities including, but not limited to, all poisonous snakes, constrictor snakes six feet or
more in length, nonhuman primates, bears, crocodiles, alligators, coyotes, elephants, foxes,
gamecocks and other fighting birds, hippopotamus, hyenas, jaguars, leopards, lions, lynxes,
pumas, cougars, mountain lions, panthers, ocelots, tigers or other wild feline species, including
exotic cat crossbreeds, rhinoceros, wolves or hybrid dogs that are part wolf, poisonous insects,
arachnids and any endangered species. This section shall not include captive-bred species of
caged birds, rodents, turtles, fish and nonpoisonous, nonconstricting snakes.
Any humane officer or law enforcement officer shall be empowered to immediately
impound any wild animal found within the city, and to seek whatever legal process is necessary
to enter private property to carry out this directive. It is not a defense to allege that the animal
has been tamed or born and/or raised in captivity.
Exceptions. This chapter shall not apply to animals kept for research purposes by a
recognized research institution, injured animals kept temporarily by a veterinarian for
recuperation and rehabilitation, or animals brought into the city for temporary exhibition in a
circus or wildlife exhibit.
(Code 1971, § 7-16; Ord. No. O03-3443, § 1, 11-4-2003; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009;
Ord. No. O19-4148, § 1, 5-21-2019)
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Sec. 22-64.1. Over the limit or prohibited animal application.
Any person requesting an exemption from sections 22-61—22-64 must provide the
humane officer an application for over the limit or prohibited animal application which must be
approved by the humane officer and the chief of police or designee.
(Ord. No. O19-4148, § 1, 5-21-2019)
Sec. 22-65. Feeding of deer prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to place any feed such as salt minerals, grain, fruit,
vegetable material, sunflower seeds, deer suckers or any other type of feed on any public
or private property for the purpose of enticing whitetail deer into any specific area of
anyone's property in the city except as provided in subsection (c) of this section.
(b) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that either of the following acts are for the
purpose of feeding whitetail deer:
(1) The placement of salt, minerals, grain, fruit, vegetable material, sunflower seeds or
deer suckers in an aggregate quantity of greater than one-half gallon at a height of
less than six feet off the ground.
(2) The placement of salt, minerals, grain, fruit, vegetable material, sunflower seeds or
deer suckers in an aggregate quantity of greater than one-half gallon in a drop feeder,
automatic feeder or similar device regardless of the height of the salt, minerals, grain,
fruit, vegetable material, sunflower seeds or deer suckers.
(c) This section shall not apply to the following situations:
(1) The placement of bait for the purpose of hunting whitetail deer subject to all other
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations governing hunting and the discharge of
hunting weapons.
(2) Naturally growing grain, fruit or vegetable material, including gardens and residue
from lawns, or gardens and other vegetative materials maintained as a mulch or
compost pile.
(3) Unmodified commercially purchased bird feeders or their equivalent.
(4) Deer feeding may be authorized on a temporary basis by the common council for
specific public purposes determined by the common council.
(d) Any person who violates any provision of this section and is found guilty shall be fined not
less than $50.00 nor more than $100.00 plus penalty assessments and costs.
(Ord. No. O02-3371, § 1, 7-2-2002; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
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Sec. 22-66. Cleanliness of places where animals are kept; keeping of ill animals.
All stables, barns, cattle sheds, cattle yards, pigpens, kennels and other places wherein
cattle or other animals of any kind are kept shall be at all times maintained in a clean and
inoffensive condition; and any person owning or having under his or her charge within the city
any animal which he or she shall know or suspect to be affected by any communicable disease,
in particular by glanders or anthrax, shall carefully isolate the animal from other animals and
shall make a report of the existence or suspected existence of such disease to the county health
department.
(Code 1971, § 7-17; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-67. Permission required to trap animals on private property; penalty.
(a) The trapping of animals within the city on public or private property is prohibited unless
permission is obtained from the owner of the property.
(b) The fine for a violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be a fine of not less than
$10.00 and not more than $100.00, and the costs of prosecution to the city, and in default
of payment of the fine and costs of prosecution, the violator shall be imprisoned in the
county jail for not more than 15 days or until the forfeiture and costs of prosecution are
paid.
(Code 1971, § 7-18; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-68. Feeding of waterfowl prohibited.
(a) Purpose. This section is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community and its
wildlife by prohibiting the feeding of waterfowl, including ducks, geese, and gulls, on any
maintained park, other recreation area, or public property in the City of Superior. It has
been established that feeding waterfowl increases the potential for damage to public
parks and property, may elevate the potential for the spread of disease in people, and
contributes to water quality problems in public swimming areas.
In addition, it is the intent of this section to protect the welfare of the waterfowl
themselves, as wildlife studies have shown that feeding waterfowl can interrupt their normal
migration patterns, can make them more aggressive in demanding food, cause nutritional
problems, expose them to danger by eliminating their natural fear of predators, and promote
the spread of diseases.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Waterfowl shall include any bird that frequents the water, or lives about rivers, lakes, etc.,
or on or near the sea; an aquatic fowl, including, but not limited to, ducks, geese, and gulls.
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(c) Prohibitions. No person shall feed or provide food to any waterfowl at or within 300 feet of
any maintained park, other recreation area, or public property in the City of Superior. It is
prohibited to place, deposit, scatter or distribute in a location accessible to waterfowl any
type of food, including, but not limited to, corn, wheat or other grains, bread, popcorn,
bird seed, scraps or any substance liable to be eaten by waterfowl or other wild animals.
(d) Feeding of other songbirds and other backyard birds. Feeding of songbirds and other
backyard bids shall be permitted outdoors at such times and in such numbers that:
(1) Such feeding does not create an unreasonable disturbance that affects the rights of
surrounding property owners and renders other persons insecure in the use of their
property;
(2) Does not create an accumulation of droppings on the property and surrounding
properties; and
(3) Does not become an attractant for rodents or other wild animals; and bird feeders are
placed at least five feet above the ground.
(e) Violation and enforcement. Animal control officers and all police officers for the City of
Superior are given full power and authority to enforce this section.
Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be fined $50.00 for the first
violation, $100.00 for the second infraction committed within one calendar year, and $250.00
for third infraction committed within one calendar year.
(Ord. No. O17-4026, § 1, 8-15-2017)
Secs. 22-69—22-92. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. KENNELS3
Sec. 22-93. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Kennel means any business enterprise which regularly engages in raising, training, buying,
selling or boarding any species of animal for hire or profit, but not including an animal or
veterinary hospital.
(Code 1971, § 7-19(a); Ord. No. O05-3510, § 1, 3-15-2005; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
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Sec. 22-94. License—Required.
No person shall operate a kennel without first obtaining a license pursuant to statute from
the city finance department. The license year shall be from January 1 to December 31. The
annual license fee commencing January 1, 1994 shall be $75.00 per year, which will also be
charged without proration for periods of less than a year. The license shall not be transferable
between person and locations. A written application for such license shall be filed with the
finance department, which shall contain the name and address of the applicant and the
location of the proposed kennel and such other information as may be required by the finance
department, humane officer or the county health department.
(Code 1971, § 7-19(b); Ord. No. O05-3510, § 1, 3-15-2005; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-95. Same—Suspension or revocation.
A license issued under this chapter may be suspended or revoked during its term for
failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this chapter or with any law, rule or
regulation governing the keeping or protection of animals. Upon recommendation by the
humane officer, a license may be suspended for a period of time, not exceeding seven days
without notice or hearing in the event of a violation of this chapter which presents an
immediate and extensive danger to the health, safety or welfare of persons or animals. In the
event that a license is suspended by the humane officer for a period of longer than seven days,
the licensee shall be entitled to notice and a hearing before the common council within seven
days after requesting such hearing. During any period of suspension, no sales of pets or other
business or transactions involving such pets shall be performed by the licensee. In the event of
license revocation, no part of the license fee shall be refunded.
(Code 1971, § 7-19(d); Ord. No. O05-3510, § 1, 3-15-2005; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-96. Sanitation; humane treatment.
Every kennel, including all places of confinement and all other facilities therein shall at all
times be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and no refuse or waste material shall be
allowed to accumulate which shall be detrimental to the animals in the kennel. All animals kept
therein shall be humanely treated and confined. Any animal having any disease shall be
properly isolated and treated and shall not be sold.
(Code 1971, § 7-19(c); Ord. No. O05-3510, § 1, 3-15-2005; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-97. Inspection of kennels.
All kennels in the city shall be inspected on a annual basis, upon 72 hours' notice by the
humane officer or his or her designee. He or she shall provide each kennel operator with a
written list of violations and the method for their abatement. Refusal to follow such directives
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shall be basis for suspension or revocation of any kennel license. Kennels may be inspected
without notice if complaints are received regarding noise, cleanliness and/or mistreatment.
(Code 1971, § 7-19(e); Ord. No. O05-3510, § 1, 3-15-2005; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-98. Compliance with state and federal guidelines.
The holder or [of] each kennel license shall comply with the applicable Wisconsin
Department of Agricultural and the United States Department of Agricultural guidelines
regarding confinement, care, feeding and treatment of animals, as well as all applicable
statutes.
(Code 1971, § 7-19(f); Ord. No. O05-3510, § 1, 3-15-2005; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-99. Violation; penalty.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall forfeit not less than $50.00 and
no more than $500.00 per day for each separate offense. In addition, the city attorney shall
have the authority to pursue civil remedies for nuisance created by any person operating a
kennel under this chapter.
(Code 1971, § 7-19(g); Ord. No. O05-3510, § 1, 3-15-2005; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Sec. 22-100. Humane officer.
(a) The mayor shall designate, subject to the consent of the common council, a person whose
duties shall include those duties delegated to a humane officer under Wis. Stats. ch. 173
provided such person shall have completed a course of training approved by the
department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection or received certification by the
department.
(b) The chief of police is designated as of the official of the city authorized to withdraw
abatement orders issued by the humane officer under Wis. Stats. § 173.11.
(Code 1971, § 7-20; Ord. No. O09-3709, § 1, 11-17-2009)
Cross reference(s)—Officers, § 2-82 et seq.
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Volunteer Program
Denise McDonald, Program Coordinator
SuperiorParks@ci.superior.wi.us
Adopt-A-Programs
Individuals, businesses and organizations to take an active role in the upkeep and improvements.
Minimum commitment of two years.
City will place a sign acknowledging the adopter's commitment to the space.
• Parks Volunteers work with staff to adopted an area and then
• Gardens work to keep that area beautiful
• planting flowers
• Boat Launches • painting
• reporting vandalism or damage
• Trails • planning clean-up days
• other maintenance activities
• Ball Fields
18 Oakes –
Realtors as Neighbors Foundation
Allouez –
American Family Insurance
Barker’s Island Festival Park –
Sterling Silver Studio
Bear Creek Park –
Humane Society of Douglas County
Benny Peterson Park –
The Keener Family
Billings Park – Team RWB
Carl Gullo Park –
Fire Station #3
Center City Park –
Serenity Salon & Spa
Central Park –
Challenge Center, Inc
Dog Park
Superior Animal Hospital
Gouge Park –
The Oaks Family
Hammond Park –
Nummi Jewelers Family
Harbor View Park –
Barko Hydraulics, LLC
Heritage Park –
Central Assembly of God Church
Kelly Park –
Walking Victorious Ministry
Veteran’s Memorial Park –
Boys & Girls Club
Wade Bowl –
Trends Day Spa & Salon
Webster Dream Park –
Cenovus Superior Refinery
Wisconsin Point –
Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve
Veteran’s Memorial Flag Park
Superior - Douglas County
Chamber of Commerce
Central Park Garden –
Superior Optimist Club &
Northern Lights Elementary
Heritage Garden –
Superior Middle School
Webster Dream Park Garden-
Cenovus Superior Refinery
Boat Launches
Osaugie Trail
(18th to Loons Foot)
Rotary Club of Superior
Makwa Ziibiins Miikana
(Bear Creek Trail)
Mayor’s Commission on Communities of Color
Barker’s Island Beach Trail
Volunteer Hours through the
Adopt-A-Program 2021
• Gardens – 120 hours
• Parks – 886 hours
• Trails – 142 hours
• Boat Launches – 131 hours
TOTAL HOURS 1,279 x $28.54* = $36,502.66
*According to the Non-Profit Leadership Center
https://nlctb.org/tips/value-of-volunteer-time/
Volunteer Hours through the
Adopt-A-Program 2022
• Gardens – 271 hours
• Parks – 1039.05 hours
• Trails – 248 hours
• Boat Launches – 186 hours
• Ball Fields – 75 hours
TOTAL HOURS 1,819.50 x $29.95 = $54,494.03
*According to the Non-Profit Leadership Center
https://nlctb.org/tips/value-of-volunteer-time/
Volunteer Hours NOT through the
Adopt-A-Program 2021
• Trail Building (Henry’s Project on Millennium Trail) – 220 hours
• Osaugie Trail (MidWest Energy) – 15 hours
• Dog Park Clean-up (Cardinal Health)– 36 hours
• Billings Park Painting (Lake Superior Area Realtors)– 10 hours
• Central Park Painting (Mnpls Youth Group) – 36 hours
• Student Clean up – 25 hours
TOTAL HOURS 342 x $28.54 = $9,760.68
Volunteer Hours NOT through the
Adopt-A-Program 2022
• Superior Senior High Students Volunteers – 97 hours
• Cooper Students Cleaned up Billings Parks Civic Center – 150
Northwestern Students – Cigarette butt Pick up 40 hours
• Trail Building with the Campbell's – 19 hours
• NCWMA Garlic Mustard Pull Central Park – 15 hours
• Painted Turtles in Gouge Park – 30 hours
TOTAL HOURS 351 x $29.95 = $10,512.45
Total Volunteer Hours for 2022
2,160.50 hours x $29.95
TOTAL VALUE OF PROGRAM
= $64,692.00
Priceless and not quantifiable level of engagement,
dedication, pride and commitment to the community!
Boat Launch
Recap 2022
2022 Total Sales
$22,905.41 in Total Sales
$7,672.41 in daily passes
$15,232 in annual passes
Total by Location
Sales
$238.00 $851.75
$998.00
$812.30
Locations Passes Revenue $2,860.00
$495.00
Arrowhead Pier 178 $ 851.75
Barker's Island 199 $ 998.00
Billings Park 164 $ 812.30
$5,035.36
Kwik Trip 468 $ 11,395.00
$11,395.00
Loon's Foot 1006 $ 5,035.36
Marina 20 $ 495.00
Northwest Outlet 118 $ 2,860.00
Office 11 $ 238.00 Arrowhead Pier Barker's Island Billings Park Kwik Trip
Loon's Foot Marina Northwest Outlet Office
Total by Permit Type
Sales
Permit Type Passes Revenue
Resident 329 $ 8,218
$7,672.41 $8,218.00
Resident Sr 170 $ 3,405
Resident Military 2 $ 40
Non-Resident 78 $ 2,340
Non-Resident Senior 49 $ 1,230 $1,230.00
$2,340.00 $3,405.00
Day 1546 $ 7,672
$40.00
Resident Resident Sr Resident Military
Non-Resident Non-Resident Senior Day
5 Year Comparison – Pass Count
Location 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Grand Total
Arrowhead Pier 149 190 204 153 178 862
Barker's Island 202 291 313 252 199 1,318
Billings Park 130 160 185 132 164 772
Kwik Trip 412 430 603 571 468 2,465
Loon's Foot 611 879 1,217 1,042 1,006 4,608
Marina 11 20 34 20 96
Northwest Outlet 91 113 19 130 118 422
Office 40 48 169 88 11 422
TOTAL 1646 2131 2710 2402 2164 10,965
5 Year Comparison – Pass Count
1300
1100
900
700
500
300
100
-100 Arrowhead Pier Barker's Island Billings Park Kwik Trip Loon's Foot Marina Northwest Outlet Office
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
5 Year Comparison – Revenue
Arrowhead Barker's Northwest
Year Billings Park Loon's Foot Office Kwik Trip Marina Total
Pier Island Outlet
2018 $757.10 $1,071.15 $654.02 $3,154.95 $930.00 $5,590.00 $1,625.00 $2,105.00 $15,887.22
2019 $939.00 $1,469.30 $791.02 $4,876.96 $1,080.00 $15,525.00 $895.00 $1,235.00 $26,811.28
2020 $945.00 $1,489.01 $850.00 $5,596.25 $1,117.50 $14,325.00 $455.00 $24,777.76
2021 $785.71 $1,284.25 $686.68 $5,322.75 $2,145.39 $14,015.00 $885.00 $3,130.00 $28,254.78
2022 $851.75 $998.00 $812.30 $5,035.36 $238.00 $11,395.00 $495.00 $2,860.00 $22,685.41
Total $4,231.59 $6,626.33 $3,796.72 $23,360.90 $7,082.89 $52,570.00 $885.00 $10,855.00 $109,408.43
5 Year Comparison – Revenue
$18,000.00
$16,000.00 $15,525.00
$14,325.00 $14,015.00
$14,000.00
$12,000.00 $11,395.00
$10,000.00
$8,000.00
$5,590.00
$6,000.00
$4,000.00
$2,000.00
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