Racine, WI

Finance and Personnel Committee

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

Board of Health

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

Community Development Authority

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

Milwaukee Area-Racine-Kenosha Passenger Rail Commission

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

Community Development Authority

Common Council

Library Board

Transit Commission

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to review proposed police promotions and receive operational reports. The Fire Chief will provide an update on department operations and a proposed new fire station. The body will also conduct an election of officers and set 2027 meeting dates.

• Promotions to the rank of sergeant, traffic investigator, and investigator
• Update on a proposed new fire station
• Election of PFC officers
• Receipt of Internal Affairs, Personnel, Probationary Officer & Training Unit, and Public Safety reports

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee will consider several requests to waive formal bidding procedures for equipment and services. The body is also reviewing a contract amendment for Lathrop Avenue and 2027 office space lease agreements.

• Amendment 1 to Contract 2025259 for Lathrop Avenue (Project ID: 2703-07-02)
• Request to waive formal bidding for 2027 brush removal and wood chipping from Mobile Reduction
• Request to waive formal bidding for Building Complex Projects and a Case Tractor Loader
• Request to waive formal bidding for Neenah Foundry sewer related materials
• 2027 lease agreements for City Hall, City Hall Annex, and the Safety Building totaling approximately $260,054.00 in annual revenue

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board will review and recommend approval of funding priorities for the 2026 Annual Action Plan, covering CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds. The board will also consider allocating $189,999 in CDBG funds to the Healthy Homes Rehabilitation Program and recertifying Habitat for Humanity as a housing development organization for new construction.

• Review of proposed 2026 Annual Action Plan funding priorities for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs
• Allocation of $189,999 in FY 2026 CDBG funds to the Healthy Homes Rehabilitation Program
• Recertification of Habitat for Humanity as the City of Racine’s New Construction Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for 2026-2027

Community Development Authority

The Racine Community Development Authority will consider actions related to the Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Project, including a change order for building construction and a determination of necessity for property acquisition. The agenda also includes approving receivership for a property on Prospect Street, extending a professional services agreement, and approving five applications for the Racine Rehabbed and Ready program.

• Resolution 26-18: Authorize CDA to act as receiver for 2321 Prospect Street
• Resolution 26-19: Change order #2 for building #3 at 1018-1026 Wilson Street (Lincoln-King Housing Project)
• Resolution 26-20: Extend professional services agreement with Concord Group for Lincoln-King project through May 30, 2027
• Resolution 26-21: Approve five Racine Rehabbed and Ready applications at Buchanan St, Durand Ave, Sixteenth St, Villa St, and Wolff St
• Resolution 26-24: Determination of Necessity for property acquisition for Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Project

Sex Offender Residency Board

The Sex Offender Residency Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings to decide on residency restriction exemptions for four individuals. The board may enter closed sessions to discuss medical and conviction records before announcing decisions in open session.

• Exemption request for Justin W. Griffis to reside at 1514 Junction Avenue
• Exemption request for Charles Young Cooper to reside at 1932 Taylor Avenue
• Exemption request for Joseph Stephen (aka Elliot Maddock) to reside at 1534 West Street
• Exemption request for Sunny Mazurek to reside at 1534 West Street

The Sex Offender Residency Board approved residency exemption requests for Justin W. Griffis, Charles Young Cooper, and Gerald William Halcsik. The board deferred the application for Joseph Stephen (aka Elliot Maddock) pending completion of treatment and a confirmed release date. An application for Sunny Mazurek was received and filed after the applicant secured housing that did not require board approval.

• Approved residency exemption for Justin W. Griffis
• Approved residency exemption for Charles Young Cooper
• Approved residency exemption for Gerald William Halcsik
• Deferred residency exemption for Joseph Stephen (aka Elliot Maddock)
• Received and filed application for Sunny Mazurek
• Approved September 23, 2026 meeting minutes

Waterworks Commission

The commission is reviewing several contracts for water infrastructure, including design services for FY2028 water mains and a developer's agreement for the Sanctuary at Pike River. The body will also consider cost increases and timeline extensions for the Water Treatment Filter Bed Rehab Project.

• Proposal from CDM Smith for FY2028 local water main design: $158,343.00
• Change Order No. 4 for Lee Mechanical (Filter Bed Rehab): $76,069.00 increase and 216-day extension
• Amendment No. 4 for CDM Smith (Filter Bed Rehab): $266,000.00 increase and 216-day extension
• Developer's Agreement for Sanctuary at Pike River: developer to pay estimated $850,000 installation cost
• Construction-Related Services Agreement for Sanctuary at Pike River: $40,000.00 paid by developer

Wastewater Commission

The Wastewater Commission will consider a sanitary sewer extension for the Village of Caledonia. The body will also review several contract change orders and the 2025 Annual Report.

• Sanitary sewer extension request for Audubon Arboretum subdivision (Phase 2) in the Village of Caledonia
• Change Order #4 for Chicory Road Area Sewer Improvements increasing the contract to $10,262,704.89
• Change Order #1 for Contract 2026-WW-SS-01 decreasing the contract to $115,367.00
• Final payment of $115,367.00 for Contract 2026-WW-SS-01 (National Power Rodding Corp)
• Change Order #5 for B-22 UV Upgrade Project (time extension, no cost change)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider 2027 operating plans and tax assessments for the Downtown, Douglas Avenue, and Uptown Business Improvement Districts. The meeting includes votes on several public health grants, legal settlements, and requests to waive formal bidding for city equipment and services.

• 2027 BID Operating Plans: Downtown ($251,404.12), Douglas Avenue ($94,454.29), and Uptown ($46,833.80)
• Proposed legal settlements: $25,000 for Bennie Nunn et al. and $55,000 for Kimberlyn Stafford
• Contract for firefighting protective equipment with Conway Shield for $103,212.20
• Request to apply for Wisconsin Coastal Management Program grant for 5th Street Boat launch piers (City share approx. $99,000)
• Multiple Public Health Department grants including Infant Mortality-Racine ($222,700) and Well Woman Program ($138,251)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will hold a budget workshop to debate and vote on various amendments to the proposed 2027 City of Racine Budget. Discussions include changes to department funding, personnel reporting structures, and utility rates.

• Proposed $130,000 for a Police Department License Plate Reader system
• Proposed removal of $40,000 from Community Safety for Racine Zoo maintenance
• Proposed removal of all admission and pass fees at King Community Center
• Proposed increase in household hazardous waste rates from $3 to $4 per year
• Proposed 12.5% sewer rate increase for Caledonia and Mount Pleasant

The committee approved the 2027 City Budget with amendments including a new sump pump ad hoc committee and police equipment funding. It also approved the 2027 Waterworks and Wastewater budgets and updated sewer and hazardous waste rates.

• Approved 2027 City Budget as amended (8-1)
• Approved $130,000 for Police Department License Plate Reader system (10-2)
• Approved moving Vacant Rental & Nuisance Property Manager position to Police Department (13-0)
• Approved creation of ad hoc committee for Sump Pump Ordinance (13-0)
• Approved 2027 Sewer Service Rates with 0% increase for residents and 12.5% for Caledonia and Mount Pleasant (8-0)
• Approved increasing annual Household Hazardous Waste rates from $3 to $4 (8-0)
• Approved 2027 Waterworks and Wastewater budgets (8-0)
• Denied removal of non-resident fees for youth at King Community Center (7-6)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board of Harbor Commission will review reports from the Racine County Sheriff's Department Water Patrol and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. The meeting includes discussions on bridge repairs and a temporary closure.

• State Street Bridge Repairs (Old Abutment)
• Main Street Bridge Temporary Fix and Closure

Library Board

The Racine Public Library Board will meet to review August financial reports and invoices. The board is deciding on the 2027 holiday closure schedule and revisions to the Patron Behavior Policy regarding ages. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss specific personnel or disciplinary matters.

• Approval of 2027 RPL Holiday Closure dates
• Revision of Patron Behavior Policy regarding ages
• Approval of August invoices and credit card purchases
• Discussion and potential action on Prairie Lakes Library System Resource Library Board position
• Written appeal regarding library privileges for Janeyah Oates and Nala Burks

Committee of the Whole

This is a conditional overflow meeting to continue discussion and consideration of the proposed 2027 budget. The need for the meeting will be determined on October 14, 2026, based on the progress of budget deliberations.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2027 proposed budget

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee will review several new and renewal license applications for local businesses. The body will also discuss a police report regarding license premises and consider rescinding a formal expression of concern for one business.

• Amusement Center License renewal for Chuck E. Cheese at 5612 Durand Ave.
• New Class B liquor license application for Kornerstone at 2124 Sixteenth St.
• New Class B liquor license application for Houston's 414 at 1102 Mound Ave.
• Change of Agent applications for Memorial Hall (72 Seventh St.) and Festival Hall (5 Fifth St.)
• Review of formal expression of concern for Doobies at 3701 Durand Ave. Ste 345

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee met to review various licensing applications and reports. The committee recommended approval for several amusement and liquor licenses, deferred one operator's license request, and referred a concern regarding Doobies to a Good Neighbors Meeting.

• Approved September 30, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval for Chuck E. Cheese amusement center license renewal (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Kornerstone Social LLC liquor license with a six-month opening condition (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Memorial Hall liquor license agent change (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Festival Hall liquor license agent change (4-0)
• Recommended receiving and filing Houston's 414 LLC liquor license application (4-0)
• Deferred appearance of Juliana Moran for a new operator's license (3-1)
• Referred Doobies formal expression of concern to a Good Neighbors Meeting (4-0)

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

Committee of the Whole

The committee is conducting a public hearing and workshop regarding the 2027 proposed budget. This session serves as an overflow for Common Council questions to city departments.

• Public hearing on the 2027 Proposed Budget
• Department Q&A overflow session
• Discussion on scheduling an additional overflow meeting for October 15, 2026

The Committee held a public hearing regarding the 2027 Proposed Budget and conducted a Department Q&A overflow session. Members voted to limit public hearing speakers to three minutes and decided not to hold an additional meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

• Approved 3-minute limit for public hearing speakers (12-2)
• Denied additional Committee of the Whole meeting for Thursday, October 15, 2026 (14-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will conduct a budget workshop dedicated to department questions and answers. Common Council members will ask questions regarding the 2027 Proposed Budget in aldermanic district order.

• Department Q&A regarding the 2027 Proposed Budget

The Committee of the Whole met to conduct a question-and-answer session regarding the 2027 Proposed Budget. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the workshop. The meeting was recessed at 10:03 p.m. and scheduled to continue the following day.

• Budget workshop held for 2027 Proposed Budget
• Meeting recessed until October 14, 2026

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports from various public health divisions. These reports cover administration, community, environmental, and laboratory services.

• September 2026 reports from the Public Health Administrator, Deputy PHA, and Division Directors/Coordinators

The Board of Health approved the minutes from their September 8, 2026, meeting. Members also received and filed the September 2026 reports from the Public Health Administrator and division directors.

• Approved September 8, 2026, meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Received and filed September 2026 department reports (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:08pm (voice vote)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee will review proposed special assessment rates for 2028 concrete paving and curb and gutter construction. The body will also consider a street closure request for the annual Holiday Parade.

• Proposed special assessment rates for 2027 Public Hearings for 2028 Portland Cement Concrete Paving and Curb & Gutter
• Request to paint crossing lines by Racine Christian school on Kinzie and Virginia Street
• Request to add assessable parking on Washington Ave between Blaine and Osborne
• Request to close Ontario St., Main St. (between State St. and 6th Street), and 6th St. (between Main St. and City Hall) for the Holiday Parade on November 14, 2026

The committee recommended approval of special assessment rates for 2028 concrete paving and curb and gutter projects, where abutting property owners cover 100% of costs. Members also recommended approval of street closures for the annual Holiday Parade scheduled for November 14, 2026. Requests to paint crosswalk lines near Racine Christian School and to alter parking on Washington Avenue were both received and filed.

• Approved Sept. 29, 2026 meeting minutes
• Recommended approval of 2027 assessment rates for 2028 concrete paving and curb construction (unanimous)
• Received and filed request to paint crossing lines at Kinzie and Virginia Street
• Received and filed request regarding parking on Washington Avenue
• Recommended approval of right-of-way closures for the Nov. 14, 2026 Holiday Parade (unanimous)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

Public Works and Services Committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations from city departments regarding 2027 goals, initiatives, funding, and operational changes. The meeting is dedicated to these presentations, with a question-and-answer session to follow if time permits.

• Department presentations on 2027 goals, funding, and capital items
• Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting. The remainder of the session was dedicated to department presentations regarding 2027 goals and operations.

• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (11-0)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee will consider multiple funding requests and grant agreements for the Public Health Department. The body will also review a service agreement for animal shelter services and a grant application for boat launch piers.

• Agreement with Wisconsin Humane Society for Stray and Impound Animal Shelter Services for $216,039.10
• LPHD Public Health Infrastructure Grant funding of $336,605
• Infant Mortality-Racine Program recurring funding of $222,700
• Grant application for replacement piers at the 5th Street Boat launch with a city share of approximately $99,000
• Proposed disallowance of claims from Travelers Insurance (Johnson Brothers Liquor Company) and John and Karen Goodwin

The committee recommended approval for numerous state and federal grants for the Public Health Department. It also recommended the disallowance of one insurance claim and the approval of two legal settlements.

• Recommended approval of various Public Health Department grants and contracts
• Recommended approval of $216,039.10 agreement with Wisconsin Humane Society
• Recommended approval to apply for 5th Street Boat launch pier grants
• Recommended approval to accept antique fire bell donation from Steven Salvo
• Recommended approval of resolution supporting election workers (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended disallowance of Travelers Insurance claim for Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
• Deferred claim of John and Karen Goodwin
• Recommended $25,000 and $55,000 legal settlements for Bennie Nunn and Kimberlyn Stafford

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a special hearing regarding disciplinary charges filed against Racine Police Officer Channing Schultz. The board will deliberate in closed session before reconvening in open session for a final vote on the charges.

• Disciplinary hearing for Officer Channing Schultz (0881-26)

Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

The Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM in City Hall Annex, Room 130, rescheduled from 10/14 due to a budget presentation conflict. The board will consider approving a Concession Rent Policy requested by Director Matt Koepnick, with staff recommending approval. It will also receive the Director's Report for April-September 2026, a Zoological Report for April-May 2026, and discuss how to build future board agendas. The agenda lists no dollar amounts or fiscal note for the policy.

• Vote on Concession Rent Policy requested by Director Matt Koepnick; staff recommends approval (item 0801-26)
• Director's Report covering April-September 2026 (item 0387-26)
• Zoological Report for April-May 2026 from the Racine Zoological Society (item 0807-26)
• Discussion on how to build future board agendas (item 0809-26)
• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting

The Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services deferred a request to approve a new Concession Rent Policy. Other items, including the Director's and Zoological reports, were received and filed.

• Approved April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Deferred approval of Concession Rent Policy
• Received and filed Director's Report-April-September 2026
• Received and filed Zoological Report-April-May 2026
• Received and filed communication regarding future board agendas

Sister City Planning Committee

The committee will discuss updates from sister city partners and review committee bylaws. The meeting also covers youth opportunities and host families for students from France and Japan.

• Review and update of committee bylaws
• Updates from partners: Aalborg, Brantford, Montélimar, Oiso, and Zapotlanejo
• Youth Leadership Summit and Young Artists and Authors Showcase
• Host families for French and Japanese students

Common Council

The Racine Common Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM in City Hall Room 205. The main item is the proposed 2027 City of Racine Budget, referred to the Committee of the Whole, which includes the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Fund, Capital Project Funds, Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds, along with associated budget, positions, ordinances and fee schedules. The agenda also lists proposed litigation settlements, a large set of state public health grants, and several referrals to committees. Most items are communications referred to committee, so the council is receiving and routing them rather than taking final action at this meeting.

• Proposed 2027 City of Racine Budget (item 0876-26), referred to Committee of the Whole; staff recommends approval
• Proposed settlement in Bennie Nunn, et al. v. City of Racine, et al., Racine County Case No. 25 CV 1192 (0826-26)
• Proposed settlement in Kimberlyn Stafford v. City of Racine, et al., E.D. Wis. Case No. 24CV1324 (0877-26)
• Wisconsin Humane Society stray and impound animal shelter services agreement, $216,039.10 (0892-26)
• 2027 assessment rates for 2028 Portland Cement Concrete Paving and Curb & Gutter, with abutting property owners paying 100% of street improvement cost (0862-26)

The Council awarded a lateral lining contract to Musson Brothers Inc. and authorized the acceptance of over $1.2M in transit capital funding. Several liquor licenses were approved, and the proposed 2027 City Budget was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

• Awarded $325,500 sewer lateral lining contract to Musson Brothers Inc. (Voice Vote)
• Approved $1,251,200 in WisDOT transit capital funding (Voice Vote)
• Approved 'Class B' liquor license for Old English Pub (Voice Vote)
• Approved 'Class B' liquor license for La Esquina del Barrio Restaurante y Salon Fiesta (Voice Vote)
• Authorized 2027 RYDE Racine transit service contract for Village of Yorkville (Voice Vote)
• Approved appointments of Jomarie Coloriano, Sam Williams, Gary Cotton, and Krysta Venegas to the Affirmative Action & Rights Commission (Voice Vote)
• Referred proposed 2027 City of Racine Budget to Committee of the Whole (Voice Vote)
• Approved September 15, 2026 meeting minutes (14-0)

Common Council

The Racine Common Council is scheduled to meet Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in City Hall, Room 205. The agenda centers on Mayor Cory Mason's 2027 budget address and budget introduction, followed by a presentation on the budget process by the City Administrator. The only other listed items are the call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, and adjournment. No specific budget figures, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings appear in the agenda text provided.

• Mayor Cory Mason delivers the City of Racine 2027 Budget Address
• City Administrator presents on the budget process
• Meeting held at City Hall, 730 Washington Ave., Room 205, 6:00 PM
• Agenda lists no public hearing or action items beyond the budget presentation

Mayor Mason presented the 2027 Budget Address to the Common Council. The City Administrator discussed the budget process. No votes or formal decisions were recorded during the meeting.