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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Agenda Thursday, July 16, 2026–6:00 PM Government Center Room 270 Virtual Link Click here to join the meeting now Meeting ID 264 590 745 840 449 / Passcode: R9w9Ni6a Or call in (audio only) +1 (872) 242-8028 Phone Conference ID: 521 593 740# COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Tylor Elm-Chair, Mike Herrick-Vice Chair, Sarah Anderson, Joe Radtke - Alternate 1 ROLL CALL 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Public Safety Committee (06/18/26 minutes) 3 OLD BUSINESS 3.1 Discussion and Consideration of limiting the number of chickens, fowl, and waterfowl allowed at each residence 3.2 Discussion and Consideration of specifications on required housing and enclosures for fowl and waterfowl 4 NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Discussion on Central Park Area Safety and Traffic Concerns – Request from Councilor Radtke • 10th Ave E and 7th St • 10th Ave E and 6th St • 11th Ave E and 6th St 4.2 Discussion on Billings Park Area Safety and Traffic Concerns • Garfield and 21st St • Wyoming and 21st St 4.3 Recommendation to approve the contract with Hanco Utilities in the amount of $44,428.00 for the North End Fire Station Fiber Installation, and forward to the full City Council for approval – Request from Chief Vollbrecht 5 RECURRING BUSINESS 5.1 Police and Fire Department Updates 5.2 Future Agenda Items 5.3 Confirm the next meeting date as August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Room 204 of the Government Center Public Safety Committee 07/16/2026 Page 1 of 2 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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Public Safety Committee 07/16/2026 Page 2 of 2 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES – JUNE 18, 2026 MEETING The meeting was called to order by Councilor Elm at 4:31 p.m. on June 18, 2026, in Government Center Room 217. 1 ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilor Tylor Elm-Chair, Councilor Mike Herrick-Vice Chair, Councilor Sarah Anderson*, Councilor Joe Radtke-Alternate CITY STAFF PRESENT: Fire Chief Camron Vollbrecht, Police Assistant Chief Michelle Pope, Police Sergeant Nicholas Eastman, Police Sergeant Bradley Jago, Administrative Assistant Nikki Kalan OTHERS PRESENT: Shelley Nelson-Telegram, Darin Lind-Dukes Towing *virtual 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Public Safety Committee (05/21/26 and 06/04/26 minutes) MOTION to approve by Councilor Herrick, second by Councilor Radtke, and carried. 3 RECURRING BUSINESS 3.1 Police and Fire Department Updates 4 NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Discussion and Consideration of adding two stop signs going North and South on 22nd Street and Oakes Avenue MOTION to approve by Councilor Radtke, second by Councilor Herrick, and carried. 4.2 Approve agreement between the City of Superior and TouchPhrase Development, LLC d/b/a Julota for police case management software in the amount of $31,345.00 MOTION to approve by Councilor Herrick, second by Councilor Radtke, and carried. *Sergeant Bradley Jago left the meeting 4.3 Discussion and Consideration of amending the Towing Services Agreement by and between the City of Superior and Duke’s Towing, Inc. MOTION to approve by Councilor Herrick, second by Councilor Radtke, and carried. *Darin Lind left the meeting 4.4 Discussion and Consideration of prohibiting roosters within city limits. Handout given during the meeting. See attached. MOTION to approve by Councilor Radtke, second by Councilor Herrick, and carried. 4.5 Discussion and Consideration of limiting the number of chickens, fowl, and waterfowl allowed at each residence. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE – 06/18/2026 MEETING MINUTES Page 1 of 2  4.6 Discussion and Consideration of specifications on required housing and enclosures for fowl and waterfowl. MOTION to hold items 4.5 and 4.6 in committee by Councilor Herrick, second by Councilor Radtke. Submitted by Nikki Kalan PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE – 06/18/2026 MEETING MINUTES Page 2 of 2 Milwaukee WI 78-6.5 Animals c. If a timely written objection and request for a hearing has been submitted to the commissioner, the commissioner shall hold a hearing within 14 days. d. Within 10 days of completion of the hearing conducted pursuant to par. c, the commissioner shall mail to the objector and permit applicant his or her written determination on the granting of the permit, taking into consideration factors listed under sub.3. 3. KEEPING OF HONEY BEE HIVES. A permit authorizes the keeping of honey bee hives on a premise, provided the following: a. No more than 2 hives are allowed on a lot. b. Honey bees are limited to eastern european races of apismelifera. c. All honey bees shall be kept in hives with removable frames which shall be kept in sound and usable condition. d. A minimum 6-foot high closed fence, closed hedge, building or other solid flyway barrier or other barrier which the commissioner determines to be of sufficient height shall be located between hives and the property lines for all hives located within 20 feet of the property line. A supply of water shall be located within these enclosures and flyway barriers. A flyway barrier is not needed if the bee hive is kept at least 10 feet off the ground. e. All hives and related structures that form the apiary shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from the front property line and 10 feet from all other property lines. f. Hives shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from dwellings, porches, gazebos, decks, swimming pools, permanently affixed play equipment and any other habitable area on any adjoining lots unless the owner of the adjoining property has provided written permission for closer hive placement. g. Hives shall be provided with fresh water throughout the day and be designed to allow bees to access water by landing on a hard surface. This is not required during the winter. h. Hives shall be actively maintained. Hives not under active human management and maintenance shall be dismantled or removed by the most recent permit holder. i. In any instance in which a hive exhibits unusually aggressive characteristics it shall be the duty of the beekeeper to destroy or requeen the hive. Queens shall be selected from stock bred for gentleness and non-swarming characteristics j. In addition to compliance with the requirements of this section, no beekeeper shall keep a hive or hives that cause any unhealthy conditions or interfere with the normal use and enjoyment of human or animal life of others, any public property or property of others. k. A permit application that is denied because it does not meet the standards of this subsection may be appealed to the commissioner, who may waive or modify the requirements of this subsection consistent with professional practice guidelines promulgated by the University of Wisconsin system, Milwaukee County Extension, or other similar professional or academic material. 4. PERMIT REVOCATION. A permit shall be subject to revocation upon failure to comply with any provisions of this section. Once a permit is revoked, a permit shall not be reissued. 78-6.5. Keeping of Chickens in the City. 1. PERMIT REQUIRED. No person shall keep chickens in the city without obtaining a valid permit issued by the commissioner. The permit process requires a completed application accompanied with a fee prescribed in s. 60-7-8. The permit application is also subject to notification and approval pursuant to sub. 2. 2. NEIGHBORHOOD APPROVAL REQUIRED. Before a permit is issued for the keeping of chickens, the following process shall be followed: a. Once a permit is applied for, the property owner, if someone other than the applicant, and owners of all directly or diagonally abutting properties, including those across an alley, shall be notified by the commissioner. This shall be done via first-class U.S. mail. b. Property owners shall have 14 working days to file a written objection and request for a hearing to the commissioner if they object to the granting of a permit. c. If a timely written objection and request for a hearing has been submitted to the commissioner, the commissioner shall hold a hearing within 14 days. d. Within 10 days of completion of the hearing conducted pursuant to par. c, the commissioner shall mail to the objector and permit applicant his or her written determination on the granting of the permit, taking into consideration factors listed under subs. 3 and 4. 3. KEEPING OF CHICKENS ALLOWED. The keeping of up to 4 chickens, with a permit, is allowed on a residential premise, provided the following: a. No person shall keep any rooster. b. chickens.-214- No person shall slaughter any 11/05/2019 c. Chickens shall be provided with 78-7. Animals 78-7 fresh water at all times and adequate amounts of feed. d. Chickens shall be provided with a sanitary and adequately-sized covered enclosure, or coop, and shall be kept in the covered enclosure or a sanitary and adequately-sized and accessible fenced enclosure, or yard, at all times. e. Chicken coops shall be constructed in a workmanlike manner, be moisture-resistant and either raised up off the ground or placed on a hard surface such as concrete, patio block or gravel. f. Chicken coops and yards shall be constructed and maintained to reasonably prevent the collection of standing water, and shall be cleaned of hen droppings, uneaten feed, feathers and other waste daily and as is necessary to ensure that the coop and yard do not become a health, odor or other nuisance. g. Chicken coops and yards together shall be large enough to provide at least 16 square feet per chicken. h. No enclosure shall be located closer than 25 feet to any residential structure on an adjacent lot. i. No enclosure shall be located in the front yard of a dwelling. j. In addition to compliance with the requirements of this section, no one shall keep chickens that cause any nuisance, unhealthy condition, create a public health threat or otherwise interfere with the normal use of property or enjoyment of life by humans or animals. 4. a. PUBLIC HEALTH REQUIREMENTS. Chickens shall be kept and handled in a sanitary manner to prevent the spread of communicable diseases among birds or to humans. b. Any person keeping chickens shall immediately report any unusual illness or death of chickens to the health department. c. The commissioner may order testing, quarantine, isolation, vaccination or humane euthanasia of ill chickens or chickens believed to be a carrier of a communicable disease. 5. PERMIT REVOCATION. A permit is subject to revocation upon failure to comply with any provisions of sub. 3 or 4. Once a permit is revoked, a permit shall not reissued. Kennels, Horse Stables and Animal Fancier Permits. 1. KENNELS AND HORSE STABLES. a. Permit Required. No person shall operate a kennel or horse stable without a valid permit issued by the commissioner. When all applicable provisions of this section along with applicable federal and state of Wisconsin requirements have been complied with by the applicant and a valid occupancy permit for this business has been issued by the commissioner of neighborhood services, the commissioner shall issue a permit to operate upon payment of the fee required in s. 60-51. b. Kennels; Operation. Kennels shall be operated in accordance with the following requirements: b-1. All animals shall be maintained in a healthy condition, or if ill shall be given appropriate treatment immediately. b-2. The quarters in which the animals are kept shall be maintained in a clean condition and in a good state of repair. b-3. Animal pens or enclosures shall be large enough to provide freedom of movement to the animals contained therein and shall be constructed of nonporous and noncorrosive materials. Dogs and cats over the age of 5 months shall be housed in separate enclosures with enough space as set by applicable federal requirements with no more than 3 dogs or 3 cats contained within the same enclosure. Animals shall not have the freedom to roam the business establishment. b-4. Food supplies shall be stored in rodent-proof containers and food and water containers shall be kept clean. b-5. Litter or bedding material shall be changed as often as necessary to prevent an odor nuisance. b-6. Feces shall be removed from yards, pens and enclosures at least daily and stored in tightly covered metal containers until final disposal. b-7. Yards, pens, premises and animals shall be kept free of pest infestations. b-8. No odor nuisance shall be permitted. Any animal holding area containing animals shall be provided with fresh air by means of windows, doors, vents, exhaust fans or air conditioning so as to minimize drafts, odors and moisture condensation. b-9. Kennels shall also be operated in accordance with requirements set forth in s. 78-9-3 to 5. Nothing in this section shall apply where Rice Lake WI § 70-19Animals kept in residential zones. [Added 8-24-2021 by Ord. No. 21-04] A. For this section, areas zoned residential include: One- to Two-Family Residential (R), Single-Family Residential (RS), Multifamily Residential (RM) and Estate Residential (RE). An exception to the areas and animals governed by this section shall be those permitted under Rice Lake Code for Estate Residential Zoning (RE), § 260-24C(5), in accordance with that subsection. B. The following animals are permitted to be harbored, owned, or kept in areas in the City that are zoned residential: (1) Dogs. (2) Cats. (3) Guinea pigs. (4) Hamsters. (5) Caged birds. (6) Ferrets. (7) Iguanas and similar reptiles. (8) Snakes. (9) Mice. (10) Fish. (11) Potbellied pigs. (12) Other species of animals of similar type what are commonly kept, harbored, or owned as household pets. C. Animals kept as pets outside the home. (1) The following animals are permitted to be owned, harbored, or kept in areas in the City of Rice Lake zoned residential, provided that suitable enclosures are provided for shelter and containment: (a) Chickens (not roosters). (b) Ducks. (c) Swans. (d) Geese. (e) Turkeys (domesticated). (f) Domesticated rabbits (no more than three). (g) Pigeons. (h) Other types of animals of similar type which are commonly kept, harbored, or owned as pets kept outside the home. (2) The maximum number of all animals allowed under this section is six or less. Janesville WI Sec. 8-70. - Livestock and poultry; areas not allowed; exceptions; nuisances prohibited; number limitations. (a) No horse, mule, donkey, pony, cow, pig, goat, sheep, or animal raised for fur-bearing purposes, and no dove cote, rabbit warren, or other yard or establishment where small animals or fowl such as ducks, geese, turkeys, pheasants, rabbits, or guinea pigs are kept shall be allowed within the City limits, except in outlying building areas where no house, building, tenement, apartment house, hotel, restaurant, boardinghouse, retail food store, building used for school, religious or hospital purposes, or residence other than that occupied by the owner or occupant of the premises upon which such animals or fowl are kept is less than 150 feet from the outer edge of any barn, coop or enclosure in which said creatures are housed or permitted to run. All said creatures may be kept only when no nuisance is created thereby, and their numbers shall be kept within the limitations set out in Sections 8-71 through 8-75. However, chickens may be kept as permitted in Subsection (b) of this section. (b) Excepted from the prohibitions set forth in this section are chickens and chicken coops, which meet the following requirements: (1) Chickens allowed. a. The term "chicken" means a domestic fowl of the subspecies Gallus domesticus. b. Any person may keep up to four female chickens on any residential zoning lot in the City which contains one single-family residential dwelling unit. c. No roosters shall be allowed to be kept under this section. d. Chickens may only be kept in a chicken coop or the attached and contiguous run located in the rear yard area. The chicken coop or run shall not be located in the front, interior side, or corner side yard of the residential zoning lot From: Radtke, Joe <radtkej@superiorwi.gov> Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 3:43 PM To: Elm, Tylor <elmt@superiorwi.gov> Cc: Kalan, Nicole <kalann@superiorwi.gov>; Trone, Thor <tronet@superiorwi.gov> Subject: Request for stop signs Councilor Elm, I met with a resident on E 6th St. who is concerned about the speed of traffic using 10th and 11th Avenues East as short cuts to and from 21st St. He and his neighbor’s children play and ride bicycles around the neighborhood, and they’re concerned for their safety. He recounted a recent close call with a car that almost hit a child on 10th Ave E. He would like to see several stop signs added. He is requesting changing the yield signs currently at the intersection of 10th Ave E and 7th Ave to stop signs (see attached photos). He would also like to see a stop sign at 10th Ave E and 6th St.. And, if possible, he requested a stop sign at 11th Ave E and 6th St. Of particular concern is 10th Ave E. and the traffic traveling East from the intersection on 7th St. where it passes over the railroad tracks there and the rise limiting the view on the other side of the tracks. Can you please add this to the agenda for discussion at the next Public Safety Committee meeting. Thanks, Joe Radtke Councilor, 5th District From: Hering, Robert <heringr@superiorwi.gov> Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2026 5:25 PM To: Elm, Tylor <elmt@superiorwi.gov>; Carlson, Chris <carlsonc@superiorwi.gov> Cc: Winterscheidt, Paul <winterscheidtp@superiorwi.gov>; Paine, Jim <painej@superiorwi.gov> Subject: Re: Public safety Thank you for the input. I feel we need to do something as this traffic will only increase when the bridge is shut down. Plus there has been a lot of excessive speeding. I think last week in a matter of 30 min SPD pulled over 4-5 vehicles Thank You Robert Hering Alderperson District 9 City of Superior, WI From: Elm, Tylor <elmt@superiorwi.gov> Sent: Saturday, 27 June 2026 08:35:03 To: Carlson, Chris <carlsonc@superiorwi.gov>; Hering, Robert <heringr@superiorwi.gov> Cc: Winterscheidt, Paul <winterscheidtp@superiorwi.gov>; Paine, Jim <painej@superiorwi.gov> Subject: Re: Public safety Chris, Thank you for your detailed response. Councilor Hering, how would you like to proceed? Tylor Elm City of Superior | Downtown District 6 Mobile: (218) 461-0ELM (356) - Email: elmt@superiorwi.gov Website: https://www.superiorwi.gov From: Carlson, Chris <carlsonc@superiorwi.gov> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2026 10:09 AM To: Elm, Tylor <elmt@superiorwi.gov>; Hering, Robert <heringr@superiorwi.gov> Cc: Winterscheidt, Paul <winterscheidtp@superiorwi.gov>; Paine, Jim <painej@superiorwi.gov> Subject: RE: Public safety Councilors, There are approximately 3000 cars per day on N21st. There aren’t a lot of counts in Billings Park but averaging the few available counts between the viaduct and New York, it averages to about 3000. If you ever want to look at traffic counts, you can see them here. WisDOT Traffic Counts When you open the map, it is frustratingly centered on Madison. But if you scroll to Superior, you can click on any dot to see the count data for that location. We don’t have any hard thresholds on when RRFB installation is warranted. It typically comes down to the proximity of another controlled ped crossing, the amount of pedestrian traffic, the volume of vehicle traffic, and a bit of what just feels right. From a staunch DOT perspective, this is the ped/traffic criteria they look at for installations on their roadways: - A minimum volume of 20 or more pedestrians during a single hour (any four consecutive 15-minute periods) of an average day should be met. Young (85) and disable pedestrians count 2 times toward volume thresholds. Additionally, seasonal day volumes can be used in place of average day volumes if the crossing is in a known tourist area. - A minimum vehicular volume of 1,500 vehicles per day. We have many, many locations that match the latter criteria. And few that meet the former. That said, these standards were made by the DOT, not designed around city life and needs, and not something we should hang our hats on. Local roads and neighborhoods have different needs than state highways. There is an RRFB at Missouri. It was placed there since that is a safe route to school crossing. Wyoming is also a safe route to school. The placement of only one at Missouri may have been due to the proximity of Wyoming and Missouri, wanting to prioritize Missouri for crossings, and trying to balance need with cost. An RRFB installation averages about $12-15,000 depending on several factors. Regarding Garfield, that is a crossing the Mayor and I have discussed improving. It is an important crossing as cars are entering Billings Park and it is seeing more ped traffic with the success of the businesses on the south side. The idea of an RRFB can be pursued, but in the short term, we can also look at the existing crosswalk and see what can be done to freshen it up making it more prominent. I hope this helps in the discussion. Have a good weekend. Chris From: Elm, Tylor <elmt@superiorwi.gov> Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2026 3:12 PM To: Hering, Robert <heringr@superiorwi.gov> Cc: Winterscheidt, Paul <winterscheidtp@superiorwi.gov>; Carlson, Chris <carlsonc@superiorwi.gov> Subject: Re: Public safety Councilor Herring, Thank you for reaching out. I don't have any concerns with discussing this at Public Safety, and I've CC'd Chris from Public Works and Paul from the Police Department so we can start gathering some information. Before bringing it forward, I think it would be helpful to collect some traffic data and get staff input. Typically, these types of flashing pedestrian crossings (RRFBs) are installed on higher-volume roadways such as Tower Avenue, Belknap Street/US-2, and other locations with heavier traffic and pedestrian activity. Because they are relatively expensive to purchase/install and sometimes maintain, requests in lower-volume areas have generally not moved forward in the past. I don't recall what volume is needed to warrant it off the top of my head. Chris and Paul, would you be able to provide any available traffic counts, speed data, pedestrian information, or other observations for the intersections of Garfield Avenue & 21st Street and Wyoming Avenue & 21st Street? I'd also appreciate any recommendations or concerns you may have regarding these locations. Once we have that information, I'd be happy to bring it to the Public Safety Committee for discussion. I just don't want to oversell expectations until we have the facts and can evaluate whether these locations would meet the typical criteria. Thank you, Tylor Elm City of Superior | Downtown District 6 Mobile: (218) 461-0ELM (356) - Email: elmt@superiorwi.gov Website: https://www.superiorwi.gov From: Hering, Robert <heringr@superiorwi.gov> Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2026 10:59 AM To: Elm, Tylor <elmt@superiorwi.gov> Subject: Public safety As we had talked a little, is there any chance of getting a flashing crosswalk at the corner of Garfield and 21st and possibly Wyoming and 21st. There has been increased traffic and higher speeding, and now with Love Creamery and increased kid traffic this would be very nice. Thank You Robert Hering Alderperson District 9 City of Superior, WI  Superior Fire Department Camron Vollbrecht, Fire Chief Phone: (715) 395-1680 Superior Fire Department FireDept4@ci.superior.wi.us 3326 Tower Avenue www.SuperiorWI.gov Superior, WI 54880 Public Safey Committee Meeting Date: July 16th, 2026 MEMORANDUM Date: July 10th, 2026 To: Members of the Public Safety Committee From: Camron Vollbrecht, Fire Chief RE: North End Fire Station Fiber Install Contract with Hanco Utilities. Introduction Fire Chief Vollbrecht is requesting the Public Safety Committee approve the contract with Hanco Utilities in the amount of $44,428.00 for the North End Fire Station Fiber Installation, and forward to the full City Council for approval. Background and Proposals Received The Fiber Install at North End Fire Station will allow for high-speed connection to the internet and to other city buildings. The city has fiber installation contract rates in place with Hanco Utilities. Budget Source The cost for the Fiber Install was included in the budget for the North End Fire Station. Recommendation It is the recommendation of the Superior Fire Department recommend and approve the contract with Hanco Utilities in the amount of $44,428.00 for the Fiber Installation for North End Fire Station, and forward to the full City Council for approval 1|Page Approved:____________________________________ Date:__________________ Chairperson Elm Denied:______________________________________ Date:__________________ Chairperson Elm 2|Page HANCO UTILITIES, Inc. QUOTE YOUR WBE CONTRACTOR 128 N 21st St DATE: June 9, 2026 Superior, WI QUOTE # 6092026 Phone: (715) 394-2626 Email: info@hancoutilities.com BY: Jeff Bright TO: FOR: Stephanie Becken Install 12 Count fiber to Firehall Connect Superior - City of Superior Firehall Fiber Install Labor Description Unit Quantity Rate Amount Directional Bore 2" lin/ft 1900 $ 14.86 $ 28,234.00 12F & Mule Tape Placement lin/ft 2900 $ 1.50 $ 4,350.00 17" HH Placement each 3 $ 450.00 $ 1,350.00 24" HH Placement each 4 $ 600.00 $ 2,400.00 Tree Protection each 10 $ 100.00 $ 1,000.00 Enter Existing HH each 1 $ 275.00 $ 275.00 Single Fiber Splicing each 4 $ 100.00 $ 400.00 Case Re-Enter each 1 $ 275.00 $ 275.00 SUBTOTAL $ 38,284.00 Materials Description Unit Quantity Rate Amount 2" HDPE Duct lin/ft 1900 $ 0.56 $ 1,064.00 12 Count Fiber lin/ft 2900 $ 0.40 $ 1,160.00 11x18 Handhole each 3 $ 220.00 $ 660.00 36x24 Handhole each 4 $ 440.00 $ 1,760.00 Mule Tape lin/ft 3000 $ 0.50 $ 1,500.00 SUBTOTAL $ 6,144.00 Comment or Instructions: Quantities are estimated Actuals to be invoiced Permits and Traffic Control if required are not included QUOTE TOTAL $ 44,428.00  Superior Fire Department Camron Vollbrecht, Fire Chief Phone: (715) 395-1680 Superior Fire Department FireDept4@ci.superior.wi.us 3326 Tower Avenue www.ci.superior.wi.us Superior, WI 54880 Memorandum Date: July 13th, 2026 To: Public Safety Committee From: Camron Vollbrecht, Fire Chief RE: Fire Department updates 1. Operations: a. Crews have responded to 2,130 calls as of July 10th. b. The Dive Team responded to Upper Lake St. Croix on July 12th to search for a missing swimmer. c. The fire crews participated in the 4th of July Parade. The crews were busy with medicals and a small grass fire on WI Point on the 4th. 2. Training: a. The fire crews continued training and signing off on the new fire engine. b. We had our first member complete the National Registry test for AEMT licensure. More members will be testing this week. c. Members participated in a joint hazmat training in Ashland with Ashland FD on responses to propane emergencies. d. Crews completed drafting training with the Town of Superior. 3. Facilities: a. The North End Fire Station construction is progressing on schedule. CMU walls are well underway. The soil corrections are finished on the site and were under budget. 4. Inspection and Enforcement: a. There is progress in the razing and removal of the Superior Sage Hotel. Removal of the materials not allowed in a demo landfill (TVs, ect.) began last week. Demolition of the building should start on the 14th.  Superior Fire Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Incident Type-copy PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE Fire 63 2.96% Fire - Outside Fire - Other Outside 15 0.70% Fire Fire - Outside Fire - Trash / 9 0.42% Rubbish Fire Fire - Outside Fire - Vegetation / 6 0.28% Grass Fire Fire - Outside Fire - Wildfire - 2 0.09% Wildland Fire - Outside Fire - Wildfire - 2 0.09% Urban Interface Report ID: 107745 This report was generated on : 07/10/2026 11:09 AM Page: 1 of 7  Superior Fire FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, Incident Type-copy 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE Fire - Outside Fire - Dumpster / 3 0.14% Other Outdoor Container Fire Fire - Structure Fire - Structural 8 0.38% Involvement Fire - Structure Fire - Room and 4 0.19% Contents Fire Fire - Structure Fire - Confined 5 0.23% Cooking / Appliance Fire Fire - Transportation Fire - Vehicle 7 0.33% Fire - Passenger Fire - Transportation Fire - Vehicle 1 0.05% Fire - Commercial Fire - Transportation Fire - Boat / 1 0.05% Personal Watercraft / Barge Fire Hazardous Situation 70 3.29% Hazardous Situation - Hazard Non- 6 0.28% Chemical - Electrical Power Line Down / Arching / Malfunction Hazardous Situation - Hazard Non- 7 0.33% Chemical - Electrical Hazard / Short Circuit Hazardous Situation - Hazard Non- 7 0.33% Chemical - Motor Vehicle Collision Hazardous Situation - Hazardous 4 0.19% Materials - Fuel Spill / Fuel Odor Hazardous Situation - Hazardous 15 0.70% Materials - Gas Leak / Gas Odor Hazardous Situation - Hazardous 11 0.52% Materials - Carbon Monoxide Release Hazardous Situation - 1 0.05% Overpressure - Rupture Without Fire Report ID: 107745 This report was generated on : 07/10/2026 11:09 AM Page: 2 of 7  Superior Fire FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, Incident Type-copy 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE Hazardous Situation - 13 0.61% Investigation - Odor Hazardous Situation - 6 0.28% Investigation - Smoke Investigation Medical 1493 70.09% Medical - Illness 138 6.48% Medical - Illness - Abdominal Pain 75 3.52% / Problems Medical - Illness - Allergic 5 0.23% Reaction / Stings Medical - Illness - Back Pain (Non- 37 1.74% Trauma) Medical - Illness - Breathing 122 5.73% Problems Medical - Illness - Cardiac Arrest 24 1.13% Medical - Illness - Chest Pain 91 4.27% (Non-Trauma) Medical - Illness - Convulsions / 34 1.60% Seizures Medical - Illness - Diabetic 28 1.31% Problems Medical - Illness - Headache 19 0.89% Medical - Illness - Heart Problems 14 0.66% Medical - Illness - Overdose / 12 0.56% Poisoning Medical - Illness - Pregnancy / 3 0.14% Childbirth Medical - Illness - Psychological 27 1.27% Behavior Issues Medical - Illness - Sick Case 187 8.78% Medical - Illness - Stroke / CVA 20 0.94% Report ID: 107745 This report was generated on : 07/10/2026 11:09 AM Page: 3 of 7  Superior Fire FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, Incident Type-copy 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE Medical - Illness - Unconscious 18 0.85% Victim Medical - Illness - Well Person 29 1.36% Check Medical - Illness - Altered Mental 40 1.88% Status Medical - Illness - Nausea / 24 1.13% Vomiting Medical - Illness - Unknown 51 2.39% Problem Medical - Illness - No Appropriate 172 8.08% Choice Medical - Injury 44 2.07% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Animal 1 0.05% Bites Medical - Injury / Trauma - Assault 19 0.89% Medical - Injury / Trauma - 2 0.09% Choking Medical - Injury / Trauma - Eye 1 0.05% Trauma Medical - Injury / Trauma - Fall 166 7.79% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Heat / 4 0.19% Cold Exposure Medical - Injury / Trauma - Motor 43 2.02% Vehicle Collision Medical - Injury / Trauma - 1 0.05% Industrial Accident/Inaccessible Incident/Other Entrapment (Non- Vehicle) Medical - Injury / Trauma - 3 0.14% Gunshot Wound Medical - Injury / Trauma - 11 0.52% Hemorrhage / Laceration Report ID: 107745 This report was generated on : 07/10/2026 11:09 AM Page: 4 of 7  Superior Fire FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, Incident Type-copy 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE Medical - Injury / Trauma - Stab / 1 0.05% Penetrating Trauma Medical - Injury / Trauma - Other 5 0.23% Traumatic Injury Medical - Other - Healthcare 1 0.05% Professional Admission Medical - Other - Medical Alarm 13 0.61% Medical - Other - Standby 6 0.28% Request Medical - Other - Transfer / 1 0.05% Interfacility Medical - Other - Intercept Other 1 0.05% Unit Public Service 254 11.92% Public Service - Citizen Assist - 14 0.66% Person In Distress Public Service - Citizen Assist - 19 0.89% Citizen Assist / Service Call Public Service - Citizen Assist - 169 7.93% Lift Assist Public Service - Alarms (Non 16 0.75% Medical) - Fire / Smoke Alarm Public Service - Alarms (Non 1 0.05% Medical) - Gas Alarm Public Service - Alarms (Non 17 0.80% Medical) - CO Alarm Public Service - Alarms (Non 6 0.28% Medical) - Other Alarm Public Service - Disaster / 3 0.14% Weather - Damage Assessment Public Service - Disaster / 1 0.05% Weather - Weather Response Report ID: 107745 This report was generated on : 07/10/2026 11:09 AM Page: 5 of 7  Superior Fire FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, Incident Type-copy 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE Public Service - Other - Move-up 1 0.05% Public Service - Other - Standby 6 0.28% Public Service - Other - Damaged 1 0.05% Hydrant Rescue 5 0.23% Rescue - Outside - Extrication / 1 0.05% Entrapped Rescue - Structure - Elevator / 2 0.09% Escalator Rescue Rescue - Transportation (Land) - 1 0.05% Motor Vehicle Collision Extrication / Entrapment Rescue - Water - Person in Water 1 0.05% (Standing Water/Lake) No Emergency 231 10.85% No Emergency - False Alarm - 4 0.19% Intentional False Alarm No Emergency - False Alarm - 23 1.08% Malfunctioning Alarm No Emergency - False Alarm - 60 2.82% Accidental Alarm No Emergency - False Alarm - 19 0.89% Other False Call No Emergency - Good Intent - No 18 0.85% Incident Found Upon Arrival / Location Error No Emergency - Good Intent - 6 0.28% Controlled Burning (Authorized) No Emergency - Good Intent - 9 0.42% Smoke From Nonhostile Source (Smoke Scare) Report ID: 107745 This report was generated on : 07/10/2026 11:09 AM Page: 6 of 7  Superior Fire FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, Incident Type-copy 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE No Emergency - Good Intent - 6 0.28% Investigate Hazardous Release (Nothing Found) No Emergency - Cancelled 86 4.04% Law Enforcement Support 14 0.66% Law Enforcement Support 14 0.66% Total 2130 100.00% Report ID: 107745 This report was generated on : 07/10/2026 11:09 AM Page: 7 of 7 Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)  Superior Fire Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 FDR-INSP: Inspection Count by Type INSPECTION TYPE NAME TOTAL Annual Commercial with Residential 20 Annual Fire Prevention 255 Bi-Annual Commercial with Residential 3 Bi-Annual Fire Prevention 26 Lead Inspector - Occupancy/Referral 27 Multi-unit Residential/Hotel/Motel 70 Total 401 Report ID: 99975 This report was generated on : 07/10/2026 11:10 AM Page: 1 of 1 Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)