Superior
Upcoming
Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)
The Tourism Development Commission will discuss and potentially approve a $2,000 sponsorship for the Superior/South Shore Winter Guide cover presence. They will also consider establishing a monthly On-Location Content Capture Allowance of $100–$200 for tourism marketing. Additional items include reviewing the 2026 Sponsorship Form, updates on digital asset management and visitor guides, and financial reports.
- Discuss and approve $2,000 sponsorship for Winter Guide cover presence
- Proposal for On-Location Content Capture Allowance ($100–$200/month)
- Review and approve 2026 Sponsorship Application Form
- Gotta Be Superior Digital Asset Management update
- Visitor guide updates and financial review
City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)
The City Council will consider a $31,345 contract for police case management software and an ordinance prohibiting the keeping of roosters. The meeting also includes several liquor and tobacco license applications for businesses on Belknap Street and Tower Avenue.
- Contract for Julota police case management software: $31,345.00
- Ordinance O26-4430: Prohibiting the keeping of roosters
- Ordinance O26-4429: Adding a two-way stop at Oakes Avenue and North 22nd Street
- Relocation of polling place for August 11 Primary (Precinct 3) to Northwood Technical College
- New retail tobacco and liquor licenses for WI Cstore at 311 and 406 Belknap Street
Liability Claims Committee (Meets as needed)
This committee meets to review and potentially act on six pending liability claims against the city. After a public comment period, they will enter closed session to discuss each claim with legal counsel, then reconvene to announce their decisions. No details on claim amounts or nature are provided in the agenda.
- #26-08 USAA General Indemnity Co. OBO Kevin & Jocelyn Meredith
- #26-09 Mark Kinblom
- #26-10 Amy Renoos
- #26-11 Kristin Charles
- #26-12 Richard Doolittle
Public Works Committee (Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)
The Public Works Committee will discuss and recommend action on a report evaluating the potential acquisition of Superior Water, Light & Power utilities, including a recommendation for a public referendum and meeting schedules. New business includes approving an amendment to an electrical services contract with Benson Electric Company, modifying Ordinance 34-73 to expand commercial plan review authority, awarding a contract to Redline Plan Review for commercial plan review, and discussing hauled waste charges under Ordinance 114-62(e).
- Discussion and recommendation on Raftelis report evaluating acquisition of Superior Water, Light & Power utilities
- Recommendation of referendum and public meeting schedules for utility acquisition
- Approval of amendment to Electrical Services Contract with Benson Electric Company
- Modification of Ordinance 34-73 to expand Delegated Authority for Commercial Plan Review
- Award contract to Redline Plan Review for Commercial Plan Review; discussion on Ordinance 114-62(e) Hauled Waste Charges
Last 30 days
Public Works Committee (Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)
The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for July 2, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.
Golf Course Committee (Meets 4th Thursday as needed, at 11:00 a.m.)
The Golf Course Committee will elect a new chair and vice-chair, and receive updates on the irrigation system project including conversion to a commercial well. Financial reports for May 2026 show revenue ahead of budget and favorable net operating income.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Irrigation system update: converting to commercial well, bid documents due June 1
- May 2026 revenue $381,608, ahead of budget
- Marketing report: new website, increased junior program enrollment
- Superintendent report: tee area improvements, multi-irrigation system testing
Police and Fire Commission (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:45 p.m.)
The commission will discuss and potentially approve a police officer exam plan for a new hiring cycle, also acting on recommendations to grant tenure to three probationary officers (Pfister, Snyder, Kolquist) and receive command staff changes in the fire department. Other items include election of officers, approval of minutes, and department updates.
- Approve Police Officer Exam Plan for 2026B cycle (written test, oral, physical)
- Grant tenure to Officer Rob Pfister (completed probation May 21)
- Grant tenure to Officer Hunter Snyder (completed probation May 21)
- Grant tenure to Firefighter Breena Kolquist (completed probation June 1)
- Receive command staff changes: Asst. Chief Huber returns to Battalion Chief, B.C. Zimmerman promoted to Asst. Chief (probationary)
Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)
The Tourism Development Commission will consider two grant applications: $15,000 for Superior Rotary's Dragon Boats 2026 and $2,500 for the St. Louis River Rendezvous. They will also receive a social media performance presentation, discuss updating the visitor guide, and explore tabling at the Wisconsin State Fair. Old business includes drone footage production and digital asset management.
- Grant application for Dragon Boats 2026: $15,000
- Grant application for St. Louis River Rendezvous: $2,500
- Discussion on tabling at Wisconsin State Fair (Aug 6-16, 2026)
- Organic social media performance presentation
- Visitor guide update discussion
Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)
The Finance Committee will review a report on library utility spending and analyze the General Fund's expenditure versus budget. The meeting also includes recurring reviews of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and the Nemadji Golf Course's financial performance.
- Review of library utility costs (2021-2026 data)
- General Fund 2025 and 2026 Expenditure vs. Budget Analysis
- ARPA Fund Budget Review
- Nemadji Golf Course May 2026 financial report
- Insurance update regarding vehicle coverage and police pursuits