Racine, WI

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

Board of Health

Finance and Personnel Committee

Public Works and Services Committee

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

Community Development Authority

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

Milwaukee Area-Racine-Kenosha Passenger Rail Commission

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

Waterworks Commission

Wastewater Commission

Library Board

Board of Harbor Commission

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

Finance and Personnel Committee

Public Works and Services Committee

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

Common Council

Finance and Personnel Committee

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

Public Works and Services Committee

Board of Health

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

Board of Harbor Commission

Library Board

Community Development Authority

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

Common Council

Waterworks Commission

Wastewater Commission

Public Works and Services Committee

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

Finance and Personnel Committee

Board of Health

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

Community Development Authority

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

Common Council

Wastewater Commission

Waterworks Commission

Board of Harbor Commission

Library Board

Finance and Personnel Committee

Public Works and Services Committee

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

Common Council

Finance and Personnel Committee

Board of Health

Public Works and Services Committee

Community Development Authority

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

Milwaukee Area-Racine-Kenosha Passenger Rail Commission

Common Council

Library Board

Transit Commission

The Racine Transit Commission approved a $1.035 million purchase for midlife overhauls of up to 9 Gillig fixed-route buses, and approved the RYDE Racine Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan as required by federal rule 49 CFR Part 673. The commission also received and filed an operating performance report and budget update, and scheduled its next meeting for September 17, 2026. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved RYDE Racine's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $1,035,000 purchase for midlife overhauls of up to 9 Gillig buses (unanimous)
• Received and filed operating performance report and budget update (unanimous)
• Scheduled September 17, 2026 meeting in City Hall room 303 (unanimous)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee will consider awarding a sidewalk replacement contract, approving final payments for sewer and roofing work, and discussing street closures and parking meter removal. Several items involve contract corrections and penalties under the Racine Works Program.

• Award Contract 2026195 for 2026 Sidewalk Replacement to Beardsley Concrete, LLC for $337,898.31
• Final payment of $581,003.51 for Contract 2024062 CCTV Sewer Inspection to Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC
• Approve Change Order No. 2 deducting $175,665.25 from Contract 2025005 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Linings
• Final payment of $1,031,652.25 for Contract 2025005 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Linings to Visu-Sewer
• Approve revocable occupancy permit for 1301 N. Wisconsin Street with $150 fee

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee is voting on multiple bond issuances totaling over $66 million to fund capital improvements, water infrastructure, and wastewater projects. The agenda includes the city's annual general obligation notes, refunding bonds for the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center, and state loan applications for lead service line replacements. Staff also recommends approving a software contract and a parking lease modification.

• Approval of up to $22,700,000 in 2026 general obligation promissory notes for capital projects
• Approval of up to $15,610,000 in refunding bonds for the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center
• Authorization of $7,692,681 and $18,800,607 in Waterworks System Revenue Bonds via state loans
• Intent to apply for $30 million in FY2028 loans for approximately 3,000 lead service line replacements
• Agreement with Tyler Technologies for ERP software upgrade estimated at $450,000

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board of Harbor Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear reports from the Sheriff's water patrol and Parks/Recreation, and discuss old business on dredging and piling upstream of the State Street Bridge, plus structural and old abutment repairs to that bridge. New business is limited to setting the next meeting date. No new contracts or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Dredging and piling upstream of State Street Bridge
• State Street Bridge structural repairs
• State Street Bridge old abutment repairs
• Approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Next meeting set for September 17, 2026 at Racine Yacht Club

Due Process Board

The Due Process Board will hear an appeal of the Racine Police Department's July 15, 2026 decision to deem 501 Sixth Street a Chronic Nuisance Premises under Section 66-1003(b) of the municipal code. The board will also consider approving minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting and discuss old and new business.

• Appeal of chronic nuisance designation for 501 Sixth Street
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026 meeting

Library Board

The Racine Public Library Board will consider approving a new Library Assistant (Public Service) position, revised Patron Behavior and Equipment Use policies, and a written appeal regarding library privileges for Kyle Harris. The board will also discuss a Prairie Lakes Library System resource library board position and may enter closed session to discuss personal matters. Routine items include approving June invoices, the financial report, and the executive director's report.

• Consideration of approval for draft Library Assistant (Public Service) position description (Grade E)
• Consideration of approval for revised Patron Behavior Policy and Youth Patron Restorative Return Procedure
• Consideration of approval for revised Equipment Use Policy
• Discussion and potential action on Prairie Lakes Library System Resource Library Board position
• Consideration of written appeal regarding library privileges for Kyle Harris

Library Board- Finance and Personnel

The Library Board's Finance and Personnel committee is meeting to approve minutes from July 16, 2026, and to consider approving a position description for a Library Assistant (Public Service), a Grade E role. The agenda also includes public comment, communications, and confirmation of the next meeting date. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Consideration of approval for Library Assistant (Public Service) position description
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026
• Public comment limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker
• Next meeting date to be determined

Waterworks Commission

The Waterworks Commission will review and potentially approve two bond resolutions totaling over $26 million for water system improvements, funded through the state Safe Drinking Water Loan Program. They will also consider change orders for water main and lead service line contracts, and authorize applications for future state loans for lead service line and water main replacements. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation strategy and a proposed settlement.

• Approval of Change Order #2 on Contract W-25-6 (STH 31 Water Main Replacement) increasing contract by $564,758 to $2,821,328
• Approval of Change Order #4 on Contract W-25-7 (2025 Private Lead Service Replacement) with no fiscal impact, extending deadline to May 30, 2026
• Resolution authorizing up to $7,692,681 in Waterworks System Revenue Bonds (Series 2026A) with 2.365% interest, $1.6M principal forgiveness
• Resolution authorizing up to $18,800,607 in taxable Waterworks System Revenue Bonds (Series 2026B) with 0.250% interest, $21.35M principal forgiveness
• Request to submit Intent to Apply for $30 million WI-DNR loan for ~3,000 lead service line replacements over two years

Wastewater Commission

The Racine Wastewater Commission will consider approving several contracts and grants, including a $1.6 million lift station upgrade, a $351,050 sewer lining project, and amendments to professional services agreements. They will also receive updates on cybersecurity attacks, a utility reorganization strategy, and the proposed 2027 budget and capital improvement plan. The meeting includes a request from the Village of Caledonia for a sanitary sewer extension at Harbor View.

• Amendment to Carollo agreement for UV disinfection system replacement, not to exceed $180,121
• Amendment to SEH agreement for air permitting consulting, not to exceed $50,000
• Acceptance of 2027 WI DATCP Household Hazardous Waste Grant for $42,721.31
• Bid award for Contract 2026-WW-SS-03, Sanitary Sewer Lining Project, to Hoerr Construction, Inc. at $351,050.00
• Bid award for Contract 2026-WW-SS-02, Lift Station #10 Upgrades, to Mid City Corp at $1,617,975.00

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to acquire a Racine Unified School District property for blight elimination, authorize infrastructure funds for a Newport Builders project, and review the Racine: Rehabbed and Ready program terms.

• Public hearing on Resolution 26-13 to acquire 5120 Byrd Avenue from Racine Unified School District for blight elimination and redevelopment
• Resolution 26-14 authorizing use of TID No. 22 infrastructure funds for a development agreement with Newport Builders at 500 Walton Avenue
• Review of Racine: Rehabbed and Ready program terms
• Approval of minutes from June 25 and July 23, 2026 meetings

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests and a major amendment to a conditional use permit for the Racine Zoological Gardens. The commission will review and make recommendations on these items, which include designating a local landmark, changing zoning districts for three properties, and approving a new zoo building.

• Rezone 234 Wisconsin Avenue to B4 with Historic Overlay and designate as local landmark
• Rezone 1025 Marquette Street from B1 to R3
• Rezone 4515 and 4525 Washington Avenue from R3 to O Restricted Office
• Major amendment to conditional use permit for zoo veterinarian hospital and education facilities at 2131 N. Main Street

Public Works and Services Committee

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

Board of Health

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

Sex Offender Residency Board

The Sex Offender Residency Board will hold a public hearing on two applications for exemptions from residency restrictions. Dakota Hensley seeks an exemption to reside at 1534 West Street, and Jacob Lord seeks an exemption to reside at 1510 Buchanan Street. The board will then convene in closed session to deliberate before announcing its decisions in open session.

• Public hearing on Dakota Hensley's request for exemption to reside at 1534 West Street
• Public hearing on Jacob Lord's request for exemption to reside at 1510 Buchanan Street
• Closed session to consider medical history and other health information under Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(f)
• Closed session to deliberate on both applications under Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(a)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission will hold a special meeting to consider three items: an appeal from MTZ Mufflers, LLC regarding revocation of a conditional use permit at 1501 Goold Street; a request from the Community Development Authority for approval of a 2-Lot Certified Survey Map covering multiple properties on West, Wilson, and Prospect Streets; and a request from Dominion Properties for design review and approval of signage and facade changes at 512 Main Street.

• Appeal of conditional use permit revocation for MTZ Mufflers at 1501 Goold Street
• 2-Lot Certified Survey Map for properties at 1410, 1412, 1416 West Street; 1012, 1016, 1020, 1024, 1026 Wilson Street; 1341, 1343 Prospect Street
• Design review and approval of signage and facade changes at 512 Main Street by Dominion Properties

Sister City Planning Committee

The Sister City Planning Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, receive updates from partner cities (Aalborg, Montélimar, Zapotlanejo, Brantford), hear a report on the Summer 2026 student exchange with Oiso, and review committee bylaws. A financial account update is also on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2026 meeting
• Updates from sister cities: Aalborg, Montélimar, Zapotlanejo, Brantford
• Report from Oiso Subcommittee on Summer 2026 student exchange
• Committee review and update of bylaws (item 0102-26)
• Financial account update

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several financial items, including authorizing up to $22.7 million in general obligation promissory notes for capital improvements and equipment, and up to $15.61 million in refunding bonds for the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center. They will also review contracts for parking meter removal, software upgrades, and various public works projects, along with a development agreement for the Giese School property.

• Authorize sale of up to $22,700,000 in 2026 general obligation promissory notes for capital projects and equipment
• Authorize sale of up to $15,610,000 in 2026 general obligation refunding bonds for Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center construction
• Approve 3-year contract with Passport Labs, Inc. for digital parking payments, total cost $24,255
• Enter development agreement with Neumann Companies for Giese School Property at 5120 Byrd Ave, using TID 31 funds
• Award Contract 2026195 for 2026 Sidewalk Replacement to Beardsley Concrete, LLC for $337,898.31

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is discussing a proposed ordinance on immigration enforcement, sponsored by Mayor Mason and Alders Weiss and Pabon. The committee will consider referring the ordinance for further review. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the approval of minutes from the previous meeting also on the agenda.

• Proposed Ordinance 004-26: Immigration Enforcement

Transit Commission

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee will discuss the loitering ordinance, fee schedules, and signage. The body will also review several new and modified liquor, tobacco, and specialty business license applications.

• Discussion and possible action on the loitering ordinance, fee schedule, and signage
• Liquor license applications for Marino's Little Italy (1238 Lathrop Ave.), La Esquina (2005 Taylor Ave.), and Danny's Grocery & Lounge (1950 Taylor Ave.)
• Liquor license applications for Vero's LLC (211 6th Street and 209 6th St.)
• Massage Establishment License for Sunflower Spa (906 State St.) and Secondhand Article Dealer License for Salt Commons (2224 Northwestern Ave Unit 308)
• Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vape Device Retail License for Moes Market (1949 Racine St.)

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved multiple liquor, tobacco, and business license applications. The committee denied license requests for a grocery lounge and a massage spa, while deferring a loitering ordinance discussion.

• Approved 'Class B' liquor license for Marino's Little Italy (2-0)
• Approved Change of Agent for Vero International Cuisine (2-0)
• Approved 'Class C' wine license for Vero Tea Room (2-0)
• Denied 'Class B' liquor license for Danny's Grocery & Lounge (2-0)
• Denied Massage Establishment License for Sunflower Spa (2-0)
• Approved Secondhand Article Dealer License for Salt Commons (2-0)
• Approved Tobacco and Vape Retail License for Moes Market (2-0)
• Deferred discussion on loitering ordinance and fee schedule (2-0)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee will consider a financial agreement for the State Street Bridge and final payments for the Uptown Green Infrastructure Project. The body will also review street closure requests for a September event and various traffic and waste disposal concerns.

• Amendment 2 to Contract 2025187 for the STH 38 (State Street) Bridge over Root River
• Final payment of $588,909.30 for the Racine Uptown Green Infrastructure Project (Contract 2025181)
• Deduct change order of $4,875.70 for the Racine Uptown Green Infrastructure Project
• Street closures for Party on the Pavement on September 19, 2026, affecting Main Street, 6th Street, and Wisconsin Avenue
• Request for a 4-way stop at the intersection of Carmel Ave and Graham St

The Public Works and Services Committee approved street closures for a September event and authorized a bridge contract amendment. The committee also accepted final payment for the Racine Uptown Green Infrastructure Project and deferred a request for a 4-way stop at Carmel Ave and Graham St.

• Approved street closures for Party on the Pavement on Sept 19, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Contract 2025187 for STH 38 Bridge over Root River (Unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $588,909.30 for Racine Uptown Green Infrastructure Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Racine Uptown Green Infrastructure Project for a deduct of ($4,875.70) (Unanimous)
• Deferred request for 4-way stop at Carmel Ave and Graham St pending traffic study
• Deferred request to allow farmers market signs at City entrance signs
• Received and filed Root River Watershed presentation
• Received and filed discussion on household item garbage pickup

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee will discuss several development agreements and utility grants. The body is also reviewing a contract for a digital parking payment system and an employment action dispute.

• Development agreement for Giese School Property at 5120 Byrd Ave using approximately $2.3 million for infrastructure and $1.7 million for home down payment assistance
• Developer's Agreement for Settlement at Hood's Creek - Addition 6 with estimated water main costs of $251,000 paid by the developer
• 3-year contract with Passport Labs, Inc. for digital parking payments costing $24,255 for implementation and $12,000 annually for licensing
• Application for 2027 CVMIC Risk Reimbursement Program Grant for Water and Wastewater up to $10,000
• Employment action dispute proceeding regarding Jonathan Griffin

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for a development agreement at 5120 Byrd Ave and a digital parking payment contract. The committee also approved a water utility representative update and a risk reimbursement grant application. One employment action dispute was settled during a closed session.

• Recommended approval of development agreement for Giese School Property at 5120 Byrd Ave
• Recommended approval to update Authorized Representative for State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund
• Recommended approval of Developer's Agreement for Settlement at Hood's Creek - Addition 6
• Recommended approval to apply for 2027 CVMIC Risk Reimbursement Program Grant (up to $10,000)
• Recommended approval of 3-year digital parking contract with Passport Labs, Inc. ($24,255 implementation)
• Approved settlement of employment action dispute regarding Jonathan Griffin (3-0)
• Approved July 13th, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority is considering resolutions to provide infrastructure and down payment assistance for a project at 5120 Byrd Avenue. The body will also discuss guidelines for the Racine: Rehabbed and Ready program and the sale of Lincoln King Townhomes.

• Resolution 26-10: Use of Tax Incremental District No. 31 funds for 5120 Byrd Avenue
• Resolution 26-11: Rules and guidelines for Racine: Rehabbed and Ready
• Resolution 26-12: Acceptance of purchase offers for five Lincoln King Townhome units
• Closed session discussion on marketing and sales price for Lincoln-King Townhomes
• Closed session discussion on the acquisition of 1229 Sixth Street

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on the proposed Ordinance #0001-26 that updates nuisance property regulations. The council will also review a request to close several downtown streets for the September 19 Party on the Pavement event. Additional items include a bridge contract amendment, a change order for the Uptown Green Infrastructure project, and a $178,571 state grant for lead‑service outreach.

• Ordinance #0001-26 – Nuisance Properties Amendments (recommended for approval)
• Street closures for Party on the Pavement: Main St (State St to 7th St), 6th St (Lake Ave to Grand Ave), Wisconsin Ave (4th St to 7th St) on Sep 19, 2026
• Amendment 2 to Contract 2025187 for the State/Municipal Financial Agreement on the STH 38 (State St) Bridge over Root River
• Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2025181 – Racine Uptown Green Infrastructure Project, deduct amount $4,875.70
• Additional award of $178,571 from WI DNR for Lead Service Lateral Replacement Outreach and Education

Board of Review

The Board of Review will receive the Assessment Roll and sworn statements from the Clerk. Members will examine the roll to correct errors, add omitted property, or eliminate double-assessed property. The board also handles taxpayer requests regarding objections and testimony methods.

• Review of the Assessor's level of assessment
• Certification of corrections to the Assessment Roll under Wis. Stat. §70.43
• Verification of open-book changes in the Assessment Roll
• Review of Notices of Intent to File Objection
• Scheduling of Objection Hearings

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional‑use requests: a funeral establishment at 816 Sixth Street, a building addition to the assisted‑living facility at 5111 Wright Avenue, and a religious institution at 2005 Lathrop Avenue. After the hearings, the commission will review a design‑review application for facade changes at 1101 Mound Avenue. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting.

• Conditional use permit for a funeral establishment at 816 Sixth Street (O/I Office/Institution District)
• Major amendment to a conditional use permit for a building addition at 5111 Wright Avenue (R2 Single Family Residence District)
• Minor amendment to a conditional use permit for a religious institution at 2005 Lathrop Avenue (B2 Community Shopping District)
• Design review and approval of facade changes at 1101 Mound Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting

Library Board- Finance and Personnel

The Racine Library Board will first approve the minutes from the April 30th, 2026 Finance and Personnel Committee meeting. It will then discuss and consider approval of a Bookmobile and Outreach Librarian position as outlined in agenda item 0644-26. The board will also confirm the date for the next meeting before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the April 30th, 2026 F&P Committee (Item 0446-26)
• Consider approval of Bookmobile & Outreach Librarian position (Item 0644-26)
• Confirm date for next meeting (TBD)
• Public comment session (limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)