Racine public meetings in 2022

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. The board also received and filed reports from the Public Health Administrator and various division directors for October and November 2022.

• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed October and November 2022 reports for Public Health Administrator and Division Directors/Coordinators (Voice Vote)

Police and Fire Commission

The Commission approved three police officer candidates to advance in the hiring process. The board also received and filed several police department reports and approved minutes from five previous meetings.

• Approved candidates Jose Nuno, Tyler Gerber, and Vasken Haroian for next hiring phase
• Received and filed Internal Affairs, Investigations, Personnel, and Training Unit reports
• Approved minutes for September 13, September 14, September 19, September 20, and October 25

Common Council

The Common Council approved several public safety grants for police and fire departments and authorized a loan for the Main Street-Goold Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. The council also approved various business licenses and extended contracts for homeless assistance organizations.

• Approved Declaration of Official Intent to reimburse costs for Main Street-Goold Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project (Voice Vote)
• Approved $80,000 professional services agreement with SmithGroup, Inc. for Zoo Pathway Permanent Repair (Voice Vote)
• Approved acquisition of 2023 Ford/Horton Medical Response Unit for Fire Department (Voice Vote)
• Approved applications for Police grants: Alcohol Enforcement ($20,000), Seatbelt Enforcement ($19,000), Speed Enforcement ($9,000), and Beat Patrol ($121,434) (Voice Vote)
• Approved change of parking at 1800 North Main Street to One-Half Hour Parking (Voice Vote)
• Approved Class A and B liquor licenses for Lakeview Pharmacy, Bar@2210, Island Jam, and Mi Jacalito (Voice Vote)
• Approved contract extensions for HALO and Lutheran Social Services (13-0)
• Referred ordinance change for Common Council Regular Meeting Times to Committee of the Whole (11-1)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission approved signage for 500 Main Street and three Certified Survey Maps for properties on Northwestern Avenue and Summit Avenue. All approvals were granted subject to specific conditions. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting.

• Approved signage at 500 Main Street for Hotel Verdant subject to conditions A.-D. (Voice vote)
• Approved 2-Lot Certified Survey Map at 2102 Northwestern Avenue subject to conditions A.-H. (Voice vote)
• Approved 4-Lot Certified Survey Map at 2220, 2234 and 2242 Northwestern Avenue subject to conditions A.-K. (Voice vote)
• Approved 4-Lot Certified Survey Map at 1450 and 1500 Summit Avenue subject to conditions A.-H. (Voice vote)
• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (Voice vote)

Sex Offender Residency Board

The Sex Offender Residency Board approved three requests for exemptions from residency restrictions. Two exemptions were granted fully, and one was granted for an initial six-month period.

• Approved residency exemption for Gerald J. Borchardt Jr. at 4024 Olive Street
• Approved residency exemption for Richard Earl Robinson at 955 Washington Avenue Apartment 201
• Approved 6-month residency exemption for Andrea Lamark Jones at 2516 Taylor Avenue
• Approved minutes for the October 10, 2022 meeting

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved a request to change parking restrictions at 1800 North Main Street. The committee also recommended approval for four change orders extending completion dates for zoo, park, and sidewalk projects.

• Approved changing parking at 1800 N. Main Street from 2-hour (except weekends/holidays) to 30-minute parking at any time (unanimous)
• Approved extending completion date to July 31, 2023, for Zoo Pathway Permanent Repair and Shoreline Protection contract 2022132 (unanimous)
• Approved extending completion date to May 31, 2023, for Parks Asphalt Paving contract 2022084 (unanimous)
• Approved extending completion date to May 1, 2023, for Parks Services Building Lot Paving contract 2022083 (unanimous)
• Approved extending 2022 Sidewalk Replacement contract 2022070 from 75 to 105 calendar days and suspending time from Dec 1, 2022, to April 1, 2023 (unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for multiple grant applications for police and fire services, a zoo operating agreement extension, and wastewater utility loan documents. The committee also recommended updating Common Council meeting times and approving 2023 early absentee voting locations.

• Recommended approval of 2023 alternate early absentee voting locations
• Recommended approval of ordinance change to update Common Council meeting times
• Recommended approval of intent to reimburse for Main Street-Goold Street Sanitary Sewer project
• Recommended update to fiscal note for Resolution #0552-21 regarding Clean Water Fund Loan
• Recommended $80,000 professional services agreement with SmithGroup, Inc. for Zoo Pathway repair
• Recommended approval for Fire Chief to apply for $25,000 Racine Community Foundation grant
• Recommended procurement of 2023 Ford/Horton Medical Response Unit
• Recommended approval for Police Chief to apply for/accept Alcohol, Seatbelt, Speed, and Beat Patrol grants

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved several massage, gas station, and liquor licenses. The committee also voted to begin the process of suspending or revoking the cigarette and tobacco license for Taylor Mart.

• Approved Massage Establishment License for Main Massage (unanimous)
• Approved Massage Establishment License for Relax Spa Massage Inc (unanimous)
• Approved Gas Service Station License for George Town Market (3-1)
• Approved Change of Agent for Mi Jacalito LLC and Bar@2210 (unanimous)
• Approved Class 'A' Fermented Malt Beverage license for Lakeview Pharmacy (4-1)
• Approved ownership changes for Piggly Wiggly Supermarket #355 and Island Jam (unanimous)
• Deferred Reserved 'Class B' license application for The Green Room Lounge Inc (unanimous)
• Approved initiation of suspension/revocation procedures for Taylor Mart tobacco license (unanimous)

Board of Harbor Commission

The commission approved the minutes from August 18 and September 15, 2022. The board received reports on boat launch sales and updates regarding the North Pier repair project and pump station replacement.

• Approved August 18, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

The Board approved the minutes from the June 8, 2022 meeting. Members also received and filed reports for the Director, Zoological, and Cemetery departments covering June through October 2022.

• Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed Director's Report for June-October 2022 (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed Zoological Report for June-October 2022
• Received and filed Cemetery Report for June-October 2022 (Voice Vote)

Common Council

The Common Council approved several public works contracts, including a $399,044 sewer inspection project and a $419,443 parking operations contract. The council also authorized the issuance of $14.5 million in refunding bonds and moved the Equity Officer position to the Human Resources Department.

• Authorized sale and issuance of $14,510,000 in 2022 refunding bonds (12-0)
• Approved moving the Equity Officer from the Office of the Mayor to the Human Resources Department (10-2)
• Awarded 2022 CCTV Sewer Inspection contract to Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC for $399,044.71 (Voice Vote)
• Awarded 2023 Parking Operations Services contract to ABM Industry Groups for $419,443.44 (Voice Vote)
• Awarded Racine Island Park Dog Park contract to Direct Management Company, LLC for $147,208.00 (Voice Vote)
• Approved $44,413.06 settlement for worker's compensation case Delander Rodgers (Voice Vote)
• Approved free metered parking for select dates in November and December 2022 (12-0)
• Appointed Grace Allen to the Library Board (12-0)

Wastewater Commission

The Wastewater Commission approved a resolution to reimburse costs for the Main Street-Goold Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project via a Clean Water Fund Loan. The commission also approved an engineering design proposal from Brown & Caldwell for the same project. Pretreatment rates for 2023 were approved.

• Approved 2023 pretreatment rates for industrial users
• Approved resolution to reimburse costs for Main Street-Goold Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project
• Approved Brown & Caldwell engineering proposal for Main Street-Goold Street project (not to exceed $603,186.00)
• Approved participation in Water Research Foundation climate change and wet weather study
• Deferred request for unplanned expanded sewer facility and draft COSS for North Main and Goold improvements
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received and filed September 2022 budget expenditures totaling $89,488.00
• Received and filed capacity exceedance notification letters from September 11, 2022 rain event

Waterworks Commission

The Commission approved a 4.0% base wage increase for 2023 and a new base wage schedule. The board also received reports on September budget expenditures and DNR training incentives.

• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received and filed September 2022 budget expenditures totaling $111,797.00
• Received and filed information on DNR SDWLP Water Utility Management Training
• Approved Law 732 Agreement for 2023 authorizing a 4.0% base wage increase
• Approved Law 732 Base Wage Schedule for 2023 including a fourth pay step 2.0% higher than the third

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance from Sec. 114-739 of the Municipal Code for a property at 5215 21st Street. The approval is limited to the submitted plans for the current project and excludes future parking lot expansions.

• Approved minutes for March 24, 2021 meeting (Voice Vote)
• Approved variance from Sec. 114-739 for Thermal Transfer Products at 5215 21st Street (Voice Vote)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved several service contracts for parking, sewer inspection, and park improvements. The committee also authorized the Building Department to secure unsecured buildings and approved the acceptance of a $13,500 DNR grant.

• Awarded 2023 Parking Maintenance Services to Four Seasons LLC for $165,565.00 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 CCTV Sewer Inspection to Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC for $399,044.71 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Parking Operations Services to ABM Industry Groups for $419,443.44 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Racine Island Park Dog Park contract to Direct Management Company, LLC for $147,208.00 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Sweeper Material Storage, Transport, and Disposal Services to Waste Management, Inc. for $54,388.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved waiving formal bidding for Case Wheel Loader Vehicles and Neenah Foundry sewer materials (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,500 Wisconsin DNR Clean Vessel Act Grant for a sanitation boat pump at Dodge Street Pier (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0015-22 authorizing the Building Department to secure unsecured buildings (Unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for several financial and administrative items, including a bond issuance and a worker's compensation settlement. The committee also deferred a decision on terminating a COVID-19 paid leave policy for certain employees.

• Recommended approval of $14,510,000 in 2022 refunding bonds
• Recommended approval of 2023 Operating Plan for Uptown Business Improvement District No. 3
• Recommended approval of MOU with RUSD for youth basketball and football programs
• Received and filed 3rd Quarter 2022 Fiscal Results and September 2022 Investment schedule
• Deferred termination of paid administrative leave policy for vaccinated employees with COVID-19
• Recommended approval to move the Equity Officer from the Office of the Mayor to Human Resources
• Recommended approval of $44,413.06 settlement for WC Claim No. 2021028028 (Delander Rodgers)

Common Council

The Common Council adopted the 2023 City of Racine Budget as amended. The council also approved budgets and capital improvement plans for waterworks and wastewater services, as well as 2023 sewer service rates.

• Approved 2023 City of Racine Budget as amended (10-2)
• Approved 2023 Waterworks Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (13-0)
• Approved 2023 Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (13-0)
• Approved 2023 Sewer Service Rates (13-0)
• Awarded 2023 Solid Waste Disposal Services contract to GFL Environmental - Emerald Park Landfill LLC for approx. $1,110,000
• Approved $62,457.39 settlement agreement for claims of Eleuterio A. Ortiz and Secura Insurance
• Authorized $50,000 in ARPA funds for recruitment signing bonuses for non-represented full-time positions
• Approved waiving RYDE Racine fares for veterans of the United States Armed Forces

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of the proposed 2023 City of Racine Budget with several technical and funding amendments. The committee also recommended approval of the 2023 Waterworks and Wastewater budgets, including their respective capital improvement plans and sewer service rates.

• Recommended 2023 City Budget for approval as amended (12-2)
• Approved $300,000 for Lakeview Community Center demolition and remediation (14-0)
• Approved establishment of the Office of Violence Prevention via state grant (13-0-1)
• Approved adding Office of Violence Prevention Manager and removing public health strategist position (14-1)
• Approved increasing Board of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services to 11 members (14-0)
• Denied $100,000 for hiring retired Department of Public Works employees (1-13)
• Denied $30,000 funding increase for neighborhood watch (2-12)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Waterworks and Wastewater budgets and sewer rates (14-0)

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission recommended approval of a request to waive RYDE Racine fixed-route transit fares for veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The commission also received an operating performance report and budget update.

• Approved minutes for the 9/29/2022 meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval to waive RYDE Racine fares for U.S. Armed Forces veterans (unanimous)
• Received and filed operating performance report and budget update (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The committee approved the minutes from the October 24, 2022 meeting. Several items regarding the 2023 City Budget, Waterworks, and Wastewater budgets and rates were deferred.

• Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Deferred proposed 2023 City of Racine Budget (0791-22)
• Deferred 2023 Waterworks Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (0670-22)
• Deferred 2023 Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (0656-22)
• Deferred 2023 Sewer Service Rates (0657-22)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission approved five promotions within the Fire Department to fill retirement vacancies. The Commission also approved language for lateral transfers to the Fire Department and advanced two police officer candidates to the next hiring phase.

• Approved final language for Racine Fire Department Lateral Transfer document
• Approved promotion of Lieutenant John Magnus to Captain
• Approved promotion of Driver Operator Joseph Larson to Lieutenant
• Approved promotion of Lieutenant Jeffrey Ayres to Captain
• Approved promotion of Driver Operator Jason Lister to Lieutenant
• Approved promotion of Driver Operator Jose Carbajal to Lieutenant
• Approved advancement of police officer candidate Joe Miller Jr to the next hiring phase
• Approved advancement of police officer candidate Carlos Reyes to the next hiring phase

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority adopted a redevelopment plan and project area for the Regency Mall and High Ridge Center properties. The board also approved several property leases, maintenance contracts, and residential funding applicants.

• Adopted Resolution 22-36 approving Redevelopment Plan for Regency Mall and High Ridge Center (Voice Vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-37 for acquisition of easements and restrictive covenants at Regency Mall (Voice Vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-38 leasing 734 S. Marquette Street and 1112 Villa Street to Racine Urban Garden Network (Voice Vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-39 for a hold harmless agreement for an exterior video scan of 1423 State Street (Voice Vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-40 for lawn mowing and snow removal services contract (Voice Vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-41 conditionally approving applicants for Residential TID Funding Program No. 22 (Voice Vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-42 conditionally approving applicants for Residential TID Funding Program No. 23 (Voice Vote)
• Deferred approval of September 22, 2022 meeting minutes

Public Works and Services Committee

The committee approved a waste disposal contract with GFL Environmental and extended a utility locate services agreement. It also approved intergovernmental agreements with the Village of Mount Pleasant for paving projects and established 2023 assessment rates for 2024 paving and curb work.

• Approved 2023 Solid Waste Disposal Services contract with GFL Environmental - Emerald Park Landfill LLC for approximately $1,100,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of Underground Utility Locate Services with Precise Underground Marketing Corporation through December 31, 2023, estimated at $80,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreements with the Village of Mount Pleasant for paving on Winthrop Avenue and Eaton Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved proposed special assessment rates for 2024 Portland Cement Concrete Paving and Curb and Gutter (3-1)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole met to review the proposed 2023 City of Racine budget, including general, waterworks, and wastewater budgets, as well as sewer service rates. All substantive items were deferred without a vote, meaning no decisions were made on the budget or related plans. The only action taken was approval of the October 4, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of October 4, 2022 meeting (13-0)
• Deferred proposed 2023 City of Racine budget (Item 0791-22)
• Deferred proposed 2023 Waterworks budget and capital plan (Item 0670-22)
• Deferred proposed 2023 Wastewater budget and capital plan (Item 0656-22)
• Deferred 2023 Sewer Service Rates (Item 0657-22)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of the 2023 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 4 on Douglas Avenue, which will raise $41,125 through special charges on property tax bills. The committee also authorized applications for a $500,000 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant and a $3,500 Local Community Grant for the police department, approved a $810,000 stop-loss insurance contract with American Fidelity Assurance Company, and expanded signing bonuses to non-represented full-time positions unfilled for three months or more using $50,000 in ARPA funds. Additionally, the committee recommended disallowing two claims (Ty Charles and Chester Isom) and approved a $62,457.39 settlement for a claim by Eleuterio A. Ortiz and Secura Insurance.

• Approved 2023 Operating Plan for BID No. 4, Douglas Avenue (recommended for approval)
• Authorized application for $500,000 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant (recommended for approval)
• Authorized application for $3,500 Local Community Grant for police (recommended for approval)
• Approved 2023 stop-loss insurance contract with American Fidelity Assurance Company at $810,000 (recommended for approval)
• Expanded signing bonuses to non-represented full-time positions unfilled 3+ months, allocating $50,000 in ARPA funds (passed 3-0-1-1)
• Recommended disallowance of claim by Ty Charles
• Recommended disallowance of claim by Chester Isom
• Approved settlement of $62,457.39 for claim by Eleuterio A. Ortiz and Secura Insurance (recommended for approval)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee deferred a Class B liquor license for DouglasBar LLC (Liquor Time) at 1717 Douglas Ave after a motion to deny failed 2-2. The committee voted 3-1 to defer the application so the applicant can update their business plan. Separately, the committee approved a Class A beer license for JD United Petroleum at 1530 Douglas Ave and received and filed police liaison reports with a formal expression of concern for Taste of Soul.

• Deferred Class B liquor license for DouglasBar LLC DBA Liquor Time at 1717 Douglas Ave (3-1)
• Approved Class A beer license for JD United Petroleum at 1530 Douglas Ave (unanimous)
• Received and filed police liaison reports with formal expression of concern for Taste of Soul (unanimous)

Board of Harbor Commission

The Racine Board of Harbor Commission approved minutes from August and September 2022 unanimously. No new business was conducted; the commission received updates on North Pier repairs (estimated $7 million for next phase) and a POSF grant for a pump-out station, with installation planned for spring 2023.

• Approved minutes of August 18, 2022 and September 15, 2022 (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council approved a motion authorizing the City Administrator to offer public safety unions a contract proposal including wage increases up to 4% in 2021, 3% in 2022, 3% in 2023, and 2% in 2024, plus additional benefits. The vote was 11-2 with one abstention. The council also approved consent agenda items including the 2023 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, a $1.03 million zoo pathway repair contract, and several liquor licenses.

• Approved collective bargaining proposal for public safety unions (11-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2023 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown ($213,136 in assessments)
• Approved $1,025,076 contract for Zoo Pathway Permanent Repair to C.W. Purpero, Inc.
• Approved $1,478,121.58 final payment for Horlick Athletic Field Football Turf contract
• Approved application for FY2023 Beat Patrol Grant ($121,434 grant, $40,478 city match)
• Approved liquor license for CJDS LLC DBA The Blue at 835 Washington Ave (conditional)
• Approved liquor license for Liquor Depot at 1401 Washington Ave
• Approved reallocation of $40,291 in CDBG CV funds and allocations of $235,586 and $380,208 for public services

Wastewater Commission

The Commission approved the City of Racine's Peak Flow Mitigation Plan to address sanitary sewer inflow/infiltration, which lifts the sanitary sewer moratorium on new extensions and connections. The plan includes foundation drain disconnection, manhole lid replacement, and sewer lining over 4-7 years to achieve 90% peak flow reduction. Also approved were the September 20 meeting minutes and a $9,900 contract with Ruekert & Mielke for 2024 revenue sharing calculations.

• Approved Peak Flow Mitigation Plan, lifting Racine sanitary sewer moratorium (8-0)
• Approved $9,900 contract with Ruekert·Mielke for 2024 Revenue Sharing Calculations (8-0)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2022 meeting (8-0)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee voted unanimously to award a $1,025,076 contract to C.W. Purpero, Inc. for permanent repairs to the Zoo Pathway. They also approved the final payment of $1,478,121.58 for the Horlick Athletic Field football turf project, granted a street closure permit for the Holiday Parade, and authorized an amendment to the ABM Parking Services contract at $13,959.50 per month. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

• Approved $1,025,076 contract to C.W. Purpero, Inc. for Zoo Pathway Permanent Repair (Contract 2022132)
• Authorized final payment of $1,478,121.58 to Buteyn-Peterson Construction for Horlick Athletic Field football turf (Contract 20200023)
• Granted permission to Downtown Racine Corporation to close streets for the Holiday Parade on November 12, 2022
• Authorized signing of Amendment Two to ABM Parking Services contract at $13,959.50 per month
• Approved minutes of the September 27, 2022 meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health voted unanimously to receive and file the September 2022 reports from the Public Health Administrator and division directors, including updates on administration, community health, COVID-19, environmental health, and the laboratory. The board also approved the minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting and welcomed new member Dr. Jaya Phookan. No public comment was made. The meeting adjourned at 5:19 PM.

• Approved minutes of September 13, 2022 meeting by voice vote
• Received and filed September 2022 reports from Public Health Administrator and division directors by voice vote
• Adjourned meeting at 5:19 PM by voice vote

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The board approved a reallocation of $40,291 from foreclosure prevention to economic mobility, and recommended approval of up to $235,586 in CDBG CV Round 2 and $380,208 in CDBG CV for public services. All votes were unanimous by voice vote.

• Approved reallocation of $40,291 from Housing Resources Inc. Foreclosure Prevention to CDBG CV Economic Mobility (voice vote, all present yes)
• Recommended approval of up to $235,586 in CDBG CV Round 2 for Public Services (voice vote, all present yes)
• Recommended approval of up to $380,208 in CDBG CV for Public Services, with an amendment correcting the amount from $420,499 to $380,208 (voice vote, all present yes)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of the 2023 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown, authorizing $213,136 in assessments. It also approved applying for a $121,434 federal Beat Patrol Grant with a $40,478 city match, disallowed three insurance claims, and authorized the city administrator to offer public safety unions a multi-year contract proposal with wage increases and new benefits.

• Approved 2023 Operating Plan for BID No. 1, Downtown ($213,136 in assessments) (4-0)
• Approved application for FY2023 Beat Patrol Grant #00483 ($121,434 grant, $40,478 city match) (4-0)
• Disallowed claim of Barry Goodman (4-0)
• Disallowed claim of Peerless Indemnity Insurance Co. d/b/a Liberty Mutual Insurance (4-0)
• Disallowed claim of Leewauna Epps (4-0)
• Authorized city administrator to offer public safety unions a contract proposal with wage increases (up to 4% in 2021, 3% in 2022-2023, 2% in 2024), 7.5% health insurance premium contribution, sick leave phase-out, and new benefits including paid parental leave and home buyer assistance (4-0)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval of a Class A liquor license for Liquor Depot at 1401 Washington Ave and conditional approval of a Class B license for The Blue at 835 Washington Ave. A license for Liquor Time at 1717 Douglas Ave was deferred due to the applicant's absence. The committee also approved the appointment of a City Humane Officer and rescinded and revised prior meeting minutes.

• Approved appointment of City of Racine Humane Officer (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Class A liquor license for Liquor Depot, 1401 Washington Ave (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Class B liquor license for The Blue, 835 Washington Ave, with conditions on hours, patio music, and opening timeline (unanimous)
• Deferred Class B liquor license for Liquor Time, 1717 Douglas Ave, due to applicant absence (unanimous)
• Received and filed police department license premise reports (unanimous)
• Rescinded and revised approval of September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Sex Offender Residency Board

The Sex Offender Residency Board granted exemptions to five individuals seeking to reside at specific addresses in Racine, after closed-session deliberations. All exemptions were approved unanimously by the three-member board.

• Granted exemption for Alan Richard Bercklin to reside at 2807 Donna Avenue (3-0)
• Granted 6-month exemption for Charles Young-Cooper to reside at 1932 Taylor Avenue Apt 1 (3-0)
• Granted exemption for Randy Lenard Harrington to reside at 2206 Orchard Street (3-0)
• Granted exemption for Andre Lamont Alexander to reside at 949 Washington Avenue Apt 206 (3-0)
• Granted exemption for Cordell Darrell Evans to reside at 611 Wisconsin Avenue Apt 6 (3-0)

Common Council

The Common Council appointed Cory Sebastian to the vacant 15th District alder position, with a term lasting until the Spring Election of 2023. Sebastian was sworn in during the meeting. The council also approved a consent agenda containing numerous items, including grants, contracts, and licenses, and cancelled the October 18th meeting.

• Appointed Cory Sebastian to the 15th District Alder position (13-0, 1 excused)
• Approved $2.7M FEMA SAFER grant for nine firefighter/EMT positions
• Approved $113,355 EMS Flex Grant for a new ambulance
• Approved $216,039.10 annual agreement with Wisconsin Humane Society for animal shelter services
• Approved conditional Class B liquor license for The Fifteen-Eighteen at 1520 Washington Ave
• Approved $1,689,082 in CDBG funds for administration, public services, infrastructure, and code enforcement
• Approved $389,724 in ARPA funds for Violence Reduction Initiative
• Cancelled the October 18, 2022 Common Council meeting (14-0, 1 excused)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole voted to recommend appointing Cory Sebastian to fill the vacant 15th District alder position until the Spring Election of 2023. The recommendation passed 11-0 with two excused absences and will be considered by the Common Council at its next meeting. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting.

• Recommended Cory Sebastian for 15th District alder until Spring 2023 (11-0)
• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee approved a motion to narrow five applications for the vacant 15th District alder seat to four candidates for Committee of the Whole interviews. The committee also voted to enter closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of a public employee. Minutes from the September 26 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of the September 26, 2022 meeting (4 ayes, 2 excused).
• Approved motion to convene in closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to consider employee data (5 ayes, 1 excused).
• Approved communication 0744-22 to receive and file the closed-session item (5 ayes, 1 excused).
• Approved communication 0743-22 to narrow five applicants for the vacant 15th District alder seat to four for Committee of the Whole interviews (5 ayes, 1 excused).

Transit Commission

The Racine Transit Commission unanimously approved accepting $3.8M in federal grants to buy four electric buses, along with funding for paratransit vehicles, bus stop signs, and security cameras. They also authorized a 2023 contract for RYDE service in three villages and approved a Title VI program. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved $248,378 grant for paratransit vehicle replacements (unanimous)
• Approved $3.8M federal grant for four electric transit buses (unanimous)
• Approved $1.8M state grant for transit facilities and bus capital projects (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign 2023 RYDE bus service contracts with Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, and Yorkville (unanimous)
• Approved RYDE Racine's 2023-2025 Title VI Program (unanimous)
• Approved $123,690 purchase of 18 replacement transit destination signs from Hanover Displays Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $114,428 purchase of digital cameras for 22 fixed-route buses and 6 paratransit vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $102,000 professional services agreement with McKinstry Essention LLC for an Investment Grade Audit (unanimous)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved four items unanimously. They approved a $59,100 amendment to a professional services agreement with Foth Infrastructure and Environmental LLC for transfer station environmental services. They also approved a street closure for the Monument Mash event, a change order deducting $3,321.63 from a CCTV inspection contract, and final payment of $171,917.25 for that contract.

• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Foth Infrastructure agreement for $59,100 for transfer station environmental services (unanimous)
• Approved closure of Monument Square Drive on October 22, 2022 for Monument Mash (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 deducting $3,321.63 from CCTV inspection contract with Green Bay Pipe & TV (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $171,917.25 to Green Bay Pipe & TV for CCTV inspection contract (unanimous)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The board approved four funding allocations totaling over $2.1 million from Community Development Block Grant and ARPA funds. All items passed by voice vote, including $1,689,082 in FY2022 CDBG funds, $212,619 in prior-year CDBG funds, $235,585 in CDBG CV II funds, and $389,724 in ARPA funds for violence reduction.

• Approved $1,689,082 in FY2022 CDBG funds for administration ($372,858), public services ($8,643), public infrastructure ($804,221), and code enforcement ($503,360) (voice vote)
• Approved $212,619 in prior-year CDBG funds for public facilities/infrastructure (voice vote)
• Approved $235,585 in CDBG CV II funds for public services (voice vote)
• Approved $389,724 in ARPA funds for violence reduction initiatives (voice vote)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved a Class B liquor license for Kouzena220 at 220 6th Street and conditionally approved one for The Fifteen-Eighteen at 1520 Washington Ave. It issued a formal expression of concern for Doobies Beer Joint. An operator's license for Troy Muniz was initially denied on a 2-3 vote, then approved on a 3-2 vote.

• Approved Class B liquor license for DPM Entertainment LLC DBA Kouzena220 at 220 6th Street (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Class B liquor license for The Fifteen-Eighteen LLC at 1520 Washington Ave, requiring opening within 6 months (unanimous)
• Issued formal expression of concern for Doobies Beer Joint at 3701 Durand Ave (unanimous)
• Denied operator's license for Troy Muniz on first motion (2-3)
• Approved operator's license for Troy Muniz on second motion (3-2)
• Received and filed police license premise reports (unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of six items, including a $2.7 million FEMA SAFER grant to fund nine entry-level firefighter/EMT positions for three years, a $113,355 EMS Flex Grant for a new ambulance, and a $216,039 annual contract with the Wisconsin Humane Society for animal shelter services. All recommendations were approved unanimously by the five present members and will go to the full council.

• Recommended approval of $6,100 state grant for communicable disease control (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $6,800 agreement with WI-DATCP for weights and measures inspections (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $216,039 annual contract with Wisconsin Humane Society for animal shelter services (5-0)
• Recommended approval to increase police lieutenant full-time equivalents (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $2.7 million FEMA SAFER grant for nine firefighter/EMT positions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $113,355 EMS Flex Grant for ambulance acquisition (5-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee approved minutes from a prior meeting and then convened in closed session under Wisconsin law to confer with legal counsel about strategy in a pending lawsuit, Weidner v. City of Racine. A communication requesting the meeting was received and filed. The committee did not return to open session before adjourning.

• Approved minutes from the November 2, 2021 meeting (5-0, with Alder Taft excused).
• Approved a motion to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1g) to discuss litigation strategy (5-0, with Alder Taft excused).
• Received and filed a communication from Mayor Mason requesting the closed session regarding Weidner v. City of Racine (6-0).
• Adjourned at 5:25 PM without returning to open session.

Sex Offender Residency Board

The Sex Offender Residency Board conditionally approved one exemption and granted three others, allowing individuals to reside at specific addresses despite residency restrictions. One application was deferred for 180 days with a required return for final review. All decisions were made after closed-session deliberations.

• Conditionally approved Jacob Garland Anderson's exemption for 180 days, requiring return for final review (2-0)
• Granted Derek Joshua Keller's exemption to reside at 719 13th Street (2-0)
• Granted Christopher Allen Sorenson's exemption to reside at 617 Wisconsin Avenue Apt 11 (2-0)
• Granted James Ray Brock Jr.'s exemption to reside at 1609 1/2 Winslow Street Apt 3W (2-0)
• Granted William Gerald Bennett's exemption to reside at 617 Wisconsin Avenue Apt 9 (2-0)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority voted to adopt the boundaries and redevelopment plan for the Regency Mall and High Ridge Center properties, declaring the area blighted and in need of urban renewal. The plan will now go to the Common Council for approval. The CDA also approved resolutions to acquire three blighted properties, solicit bids for roof replacement and interior demolition at 500 Walton Avenue, pay a final invoice for demolition crushing at 1500 N. Memorial Drive, and forgive CDBG Micro-Fund loans to five microenterprises from 2019.

• Adopted boundaries and redevelopment plan for Regency Mall and High Ridge Center, declaring area blighted (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 22-31 to acquire 500 Walton Ave, 2138 N. Wisconsin St, and 2214 N. Wisconsin St for blight elimination (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 22-32 to solicit bids for roof replacement at 500 Walton Ave (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 22-33 to solicit bids for selective interior demolition at 500 Walton Ave, estimated $150,000 from CDBG funds (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 22-34 to pay final invoice to Vassh Excavating for crushing material from 1500 N. Memorial Dr demolition (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 22-35 to forgive remaining CDBG Micro-Fund loans to microenterprises issued in 2019 (voice vote)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a rooftop wireless telecommunications facility at 314 Sixth Street, with conditions a.-i. A minor amendment to a parking lot redesign at 3131 Taylor Avenue was also approved. A facade change and grant request for 607 Sixth Street was deferred at the applicant's request.

• Approved conditional use permit for rooftop wireless facility at 314 Sixth Street (4-0-1, Hefel abstained)
• Approved minor amendment to parking lot redesign at 3131 Taylor Avenue (voice vote)
• Deferred facade changes and facade grant for 607 Sixth Street (voice vote)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board met and approved amendments to the 2022 action plan. The board also reviewed program income and discussed upcoming project timelines. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amendments to the 2022 CDBG action plan
• Reviewed program income reports

Common Council

The Common Council approved the creation of Tax Incremental District No. 30 and No. 31, projected to generate $54.4 million and $21.4 million respectively over 27 years. The council also approved a $4.1 million contract for Lincoln-King Community Center architecture and engineering services, and accepted a $3 million Wisconsin Community Safety Fund grant. Several property transfers and grants were approved on consent.

• Approved creation of Tax Incremental District No. 30 (9-2)
• Approved creation of Tax Incremental District No. 31 (9-2)
• Approved $4.1M contract for Lincoln-King Community Center architecture/engineering (9-1-1)
• Approved application for $3M Wisconsin Community Safety Fund grant (10-0)
• Approved receipt of 1009 Park Ave and 1108 Villa St from county, transfer to Habitat for Humanity (10-1)
• Approved purchase of 5,155 sq ft parking lot on Eighth St for $20,620.16 (voice vote)
• Approved $43,072 federal Justice Assistance Grant and interlocal agreement with sheriff (voice vote)
• Approved 2022 HUD grant allocations: CDBG $1.86M, HOME $704,930, ESG $160,046 (voice vote)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission held a special closed session to continue interviews with firefighter candidates. Following discussion, the Commission voted unanimously to advance 17 candidates to the next phase of the hiring process. The list includes Alexander Arenas, Caitlin Roucka, Mark Shields, Jackson Weber, Noah Curtis, Skyler Schmid, Kyle Strait, Elizabeth Soter, Santino Ruffolo, Luke Toutant, Bruce Johnson III, Christian Hernandez, Mitchell Ryder, Ryan Hoover, Marco Ostricki, Brandon Glaeser, and Elijah Perez-Kucza.

• Approved advancement of 17 firefighter candidates to next hiring phase (unanimous roll call vote)

Wastewater Commission

The Racine Wastewater Commission approved the 2023 Operations & Maintenance Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, both to be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole. It also approved 2023 sewer service rates (keeping City of Racine Class 1 rates unchanged via a surcharge fund transfer), maintained the $3/year household hazardous waste rate, and authorized a sanitary sewer extension for the Christina Estates Subdivision in Mt. Pleasant. Additionally, the Commission accepted a $33,500 Wisconsin DATCP Household Hazardous Waste Grant for 2023 and re-elected officers Natalia Taft (President) and John Tate II (Vice-President).

• Approved minutes of the August 16, 2022 meeting.
• Received and filed a report on the September 11-12, 2022 rainfall event.
• Approved authorization for the Utility Director to accept the 2023 WI DATCP Household Hazardous Waste Grant of $33,500.
• Approved a sanitary sewer extension for the Village of Mt. Pleasant's Christina Estates Subdivision.
• Approved the 2023 Operations & Maintenance Budget and the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, both referred to the Committee of the Whole.
• Approved 2023 Sewer Service Rates, with City of Racine Class 1 rate held at 2022 level via surcharge fund transfer.
• Approved maintaining the 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Rate at $3/year/household.
• Approved election of officers: President Natalia Taft, Vice-President John Tate II, Secretary (vacant).

Waterworks Commission

The Waterworks Commission approved final payments on three major contracts, including $15.47M for a 48-inch water main and $1.45M for a tank roof replacement, both with Racine Works Program penalty retainage. It also awarded a $632,000 contract for Villa Street lead service line replacements to Five Star Energy Services and approved the 2023 operations budget and 2023-2027 capital improvement plan for referral to the Committee of the Whole. Officers were re-elected with the secretary position left vacant.

• Approved final payment of $1,450,200 for Perry Ave. tank roof replacement with $45,742.30 penalty retainage for RWP non-compliance and referral to City Attorney
• Approved change order No. 1 on water main replacement Phase 1 for a $9,916 credit, new total $489,284
• Approved final payment of $489,284 for water main replacement Phase 1 with $15,473.45 penalty retainage for RWP non-compliance and referral to City Attorney
• Approved change order No. 6 on 48-inch water main for a $212,074.10 credit, new total $15,472,595.03
• Approved final payment of $15,472,595.03 for 48-inch water main from Perry to Newman
• Awarded $632,000 contract for Villa Street lead service line replacements to Five Star Energy Services
• Approved 2023 Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, referred to Committee of the Whole
• Re-elected officers: President John Tate II, Vice President Natalia Taft, Secretary left vacant

Police and Fire Commission

The Commission met in closed session to continue interviews for firefighter candidates. No votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting recessed without any public action.

• No decisions or votes recorded; meeting was procedural only

Police and Fire Commission

The Commission held a closed session to conduct interviews with eight firefighter candidates. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting, which was limited to procedural actions.

• Approved closed session to interview firefighter candidates (motion by Binger, seconded by Hubbard)
• Recessed meeting until Monday, September 19, 2022 (motion by Binger, seconded by Strommen)

Police and Fire Commission

The Racine Police and Fire Commission approved 10 police officer promotions including two lieutenants, four sergeants, and four investigators. The commission also approved a request to allow officer candidates under 21 to enter the academy and another to accept candidates without 60 completed college credits. All votes passed with one abstention on the age waiver.

• Approved 10 police promotions: 2 lieutenants, 4 sergeants, 4 investigators (unanimous)
• Approved allowing officer candidates under 21 to enter the Law Enforcement Academy (5-0, Binger abstained)
• Approved allowing officer candidates without 60 hours of college credits (5-0)
• Received and filed Drug, Gang & Homicide, Internal Affairs, Personnel, and Training Unit reports (5-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the July and August 2022 reports from the Public Health Administrator and division directors, including a COVID-19 status update. The minutes from the previous meeting were also approved. No public comment or other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2022 meeting (voice vote, all present in favor)
• Received and filed July & August 2022 reports from Public Health Administrator and division directors (voice vote, all present in favor)
• Adjourned at 5:07 PM (voice vote, all present in favor)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of a $4.1 million contract with SmithGroup Inc. for architecture and engineering services for the Lincoln-King Community Center and Clinic. The committee also recommended accepting $2.7 million in HUD grants, purchasing a parking lot on Eighth Street for $20,620, and transferring three city-owned properties to the Community Development Authority. All recommendations were approved unanimously by the three members present.

• Recommended approval of $4.1M Lincoln-King Community Center design contract with SmithGroup Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended acceptance of $2.7M in HUD grants (CDBG $1,864,293, HOME $704,930, ESG $160,046) (3-0)
• Recommended purchase of Eighth Street parking lot from Arza Industrial for $20,620 (3-0)
• Recommended transfer of 500 Walton Ave., 2138 Wisconsin Ave., and 2214 Wisconsin Ave. to Community Development Authority (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $43,072 federal JAG grant and renewal of interlocal agreement with Racine County Sheriff (3-0)
• Recommended transfer of 1009 Park Ave. and 1108 Villa St. to Habitat for Humanity for redevelopment (3-0)
• Recommended disallowance of claim by Samantha Bisgrove and Branden Weber (3-0)
• Recommended approval of first amendment to development agreement with HOVDE Properties for 233 Lake Ave. (3-0)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee received and filed a Class B and C fermented malt beverage and wine license application for Racine Burger LLC, DBA Chubbies Pizzeria, after the agent withdrew the request. The committee also approved a gas station license for ZIMAL LLC DBA AMOCO at 4301 Washington Ave, with an amendment for the applicant to contact the 12th District alder. A formal expression of concern was issued to Doobie's Beer Joint, with an option to rescind.

• Received and filed the liquor license application for Racine Burger LLC, DBA Chubbies Pizzeria, after the agent withdrew the request (unanimous).
• Approved a Gas Service Station License for ZIMAL LLC DBA AMOCO at 4301 Washington Ave, with an amendment to contact the 12th District alder (unanimous).
• Issued a formal expression of concern with option to rescind to Doobie's Beer Joint (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes of the August 29, 2022 meeting (4-0).

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission recommended approval of two new Tax Incremental Districts (TIDs). TID 30, a blighted-area district covering 138 acres including Regency Mall, is projected to generate $54.4 million over 27 years for mixed-use development incentives. TID 31, a rehabilitation district covering 376 acres, is projected to generate $21.4 million over 27 years, with 75% of funds for a housing improvement program (grants up to $10,000 for owner-occupied homes) and 25% for infrastructure. Both recommendations now go to the Common Council for final approval. The commission also denied a conditional use permit for an electronic message sign at 2065 Geneva Street and denied a minor amendment to paint a building at 5019 Washington Avenue.

• Recommended approval of TID 30 boundaries and project plan (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of TID 31 boundaries and project plan (voice vote)
• Denied conditional use permit for electronic message sign at 2065 Geneva Street (voice vote)
• Denied minor amendment to paint building at 5019 Washington Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2022 meeting (voice vote)

Common Council

The Common Council approved a TIF incentive agreement with The Main Attraction, LLC for the Verdant Hotel project at 500 Main Street, authorizing a $2.5 million municipal revenue obligation at about 5.5% annual interest, with up to $3.3 million in pay-go distributions over 10 years. The council also approved $14.715 million in note anticipation notes for 2022 capital projects and equipment, disallowed three claims, renewed the United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan, and approved liquor licenses for Castle Lanes and Olde MKE Pub. Two alder vacancies were filled through interviews and a process decision.

• Approved $2.5M TIF incentive agreement for Verdant Hotel at 500 Main Street (12-0-1)
• Authorized $14.715M in note anticipation notes for 2022 capital borrowing (voice vote)
• Disallowed claims of James Craft, Kim & Marvin Gleason, and Eleuterio A. Ortiz (voice votes)
• Renewed United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan at $272.32 per member per month (voice vote)
• Approved liquor license for Castle Lanes at 5615 Castle Ct (voice vote)
• Approved liquor license for Olde MKE Pub at 2328 Douglas Ave (voice vote)
• Approved policy guideline update for record checks (voice vote)
• Approved process to fill 11th and 15th District alder vacancies (13-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee voted 10-0 to recommend Mary Land to fill the vacant 11th District alder seat until the Spring 2023 election. A separate motion to set a process for filling the 15th District vacancy failed; a subsequent motion to collect applications by September 27 and present them to the Executive Committee passed 10-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM.

• Recommended Mary Land for 11th District alder vacancy (10-0)
• Motion to use a mailer for 15th District vacancy failed (2-8)
• Approved process: Clerk collects applications until Sep 27, top 4 go to Executive Committee (10-0)
• Approved amended motion on 15th District process (10-0)

Standing Joint Review Board

The Racine Joint Review Board received and filed draft project plans for Tax Incremental Districts No. 30 and No. 31. TID 30 would fund development incentives for a mixed-use project including commercial and residential uses, while TID 31 would support neighborhood reinvestment. Both motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2022 meeting (voice vote)
• Received and filed draft Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 30 (voice vote)
• Received and filed draft Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 31 (voice vote)
• Set next meeting for September 21, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of $14.7 million in note anticipation notes for 2022 capital projects and equipment, a TIF incentive agreement for the Verdant Hotel, and renewal of the United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan. It also recommended disallowing three claims and received the quarterly fiscal report. All recommendations go to the full council.

• Recommended approval of $14,715,000 Note Anticipation Notes for 2022 capital borrowing
• Recommended approval of TIF Incentive Agreement with The Main Attraction, LLC for Verdant Hotel project at 500 Main Street
• Recommended approval of United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan renewal at $272.32 per member per month
• Recommended disallowance of claim of Eleuterio A. Ortiz
• Recommended disallowance of claim of James Craft
• Recommended disallowance of claim of Kim and Marvin Gleason Revocable Trust
• Received and filed 1st and 2nd Quarter 2022 Fiscal Results and June 2022 Investment schedule

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved a Class B liquor license for Castle Lanes and for Olde MKE Pub, both unanimously. It also approved updated policy guidelines for record checks, with changes to require a DD-214 document and evidence of rehabilitation submitted two business days in advance. A communication regarding license premise reports was received and filed.

• Approved Class B liquor license for Castle Lanes (5-0)
• Approved Class B liquor license for Olde MKE Pub (5-0)
• Approved updated policy guidelines for record checks with changes (5-0)
• Received and filed license premise reports communication (5-0)

Sex Offender Residency Board

The Sex Offender Residency Board approved exemptions for David Maney (615/617 Wisconsin Ave Apt 1), James Robert Lee Cole (1025 S Memorial Dr Apt 2), Randy Brian Lawson (1430 Douglas Ave), and Jacob Thomas Lord (617 Wisconsin Ave Apt 7). A fifth request from Jacob Garland Anderson (1915 Washington Ave Apt 3) was conditionally approved for 180 days and deferred for final review. All votes were unanimous (2-0).

• Granted exemption for David Maney to reside at 615/617 Wisconsin Ave Apt 1 (2-0)
• Granted exemption for James Robert Lee Cole to reside at 1025 S Memorial Dr Apt 2 (2-0)
• Granted exemption for Randy Brian Lawson to reside at 1430 Douglas Ave (2-0)
• Granted exemption for Jacob Thomas Lord to reside at 617 Wisconsin Ave Apt 7 (2-0)
• Conditionally approved and deferred Jacob Garland Anderson's request for 1915 Washington Ave Apt 3 for 180-day final review (2-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved a process to fill vacancies in the 11th and 15th Aldermanic Districts. The Human Resources Department will post the openings, collect applications, and organize them for the next committee meeting, with all applications due by September 1, 2022. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM.

• Approved process for 11th Aldermanic District vacancy: HR to post, collect, and organize applications; deadline September 1, 2022 (11-0).
• Approved process for 15th Aldermanic District vacancy: HR to post, collect, and organize applications; deadline September 1, 2022 (11-0).

Common Council

The Common Council voted 13-0 to place an advisory referendum on the November 8, 2022 ballot asking voters whether the state should repeal Wisconsin's abortion ban. The council also approved numerous contracts, grants, and licenses, including a $198,097 parking lot paving contract and a $150,000 contract with Housing Resources Inc. for Financial Empowerment Center management. A rezoning request for 1346 Main Street was denied following a recommendation from the Planning, Heritage, and Design Commission.

• Approved advisory referendum on repealing Wisconsin abortion ban (13-0)
• Approved $198,097 park services building parking lot paving contract with A.W. Oakes & Sons
• Approved $508,230 parks asphaltic paving contract with DK Contractors
• Approved $150,000 contract with Housing Resources Inc. for Financial Empowerment Center management
• Denied rezoning of 1346 Main Street from R-2 to R-5 General Residence District
• Approved conditional use permit for electronic message sign at 3225 Rapids Drive for Infusino's Restaurant
• Approved $200,000 CDBG allocation to Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation for microenterprise assistance
• Approved sale of city property at 1233 Schiller to Alfredo Hernandez for $3,500

Common Council

The Common Council held a special meeting that consisted solely of Mayor Mason's State of the City address and the Pledge of Allegiance. No substantive decisions, resolutions, or votes were made during the meeting, which adjourned at 7:03 PM.

Wastewater Commission

The Wastewater Commission approved design contracts for UV disinfection ($39,677) and biogas conditioning ($205,400), plus a grant application and insurance renewal. It deferred Racine's peak flow mitigation plan and related sewer improvements for 60 days to resolve credit determination issues. The 2023 budget and capital plan were received and filed for September consideration.

• Approved Carollo Engineering Task Order #3 for UV disinfection design ($39,677)
• Approved SEH biogas conditioning system design ($205,400)
• Approved grant application to Focus on Energy for plant upgrades (up to $300,000 match)
• Approved Directors Liability Insurance renewal ($16,960 + $200 fee)
• Deferred Racine peak flow mitigation plan for 60 days
• Deferred North Main and Goold sewer improvements (related to deferral)
• Received and filed 2023 O&M budget and 2023-2027 CIP

Waterworks Commission

The Racine Waterworks Commission approved a change order for the 36-inch water main project, increasing the contract to $7,812,964.88, and accepted the low bid for the 2023 water main replacement phase. It also approved a proposal for lead service line replacement contract management and received the proposed 2023 budget and capital plan for future consideration.

• Approved minutes from July 19, 2022 meeting
• Approved Change Order No. 2 on Contract W-20-10, increasing total to $7,812,964.88
• Approved bid award for Contract W-22-4 to Five Star Energy Services, LLC for $795,878.00
• Approved CDM Smith proposal for lead service line replacement contract management
• Received and filed proposed 2023 Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The CDBG Advisory Board recommended allocating $200,000 in FY 2021 CDBG funds to the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation for microenterprise assistance, with grants of $5,000–$15,000 and technical support. The board also approved a policy change limiting homeowners to one open grant per owner-occupied property at any time. Both recommendations will go to the Common Council for final action.

• Recommended $200,000 CDBG allocation to WWBIC for microenterprise grants and technical assistance (voice vote)
• Approved policy change limiting homeowners to one open grant per owner-occupied property at any time (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of July 11, 2022 meeting (voice vote)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved several street closure requests for community events, awarded contracts for parking lot paving and asphaltic paving, approved change orders and final payments for various projects, and denied a request to repaint the Black Humanity Now mural due to legal matters. All decisions were made with unanimous votes except the mural denial, which passed 2-1.

• Approved Hamilton Street closure for Eagles Club car show (unanimous)
• Approved Wisconsin Avenue closure for Veterans Club car show (unanimous)
• Approved Main Street, 6th Street, and Wisconsin Avenue closures for Party on the Pavement (unanimous)
• Denied request to repaint Black Humanity Now mural (2-1)
• Awarded $198,097 contract to A.W. Oakes & Sons for Park Services Building parking lot paving (unanimous)
• Awarded $508,230 contract to DK Contractors for Parks Asphaltic Paving (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Racine Public Library renovations ($4,497.84) (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to no parking zones on Indiana Street (unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of several items, including a $150,000 contract with Housing Resources Inc. for Financial Empowerment Center management, a $90,000 developer-funded water main extension for the Sorenson Creek Project, and multiple police grants totaling over $928,000. It also recommended placing an advisory referendum on abortion on the November ballot and creating an ordinance to protect election officials. All recommendations were approved by the committee and will go to the Common Council.

• Recommended approval of Developer's Agreement for Sorenson Creek Project (water main extension, $90,000 paid by developer)
• Recommended approval of Contract #2022078 with Housing Resources Inc. for Financial Empowerment Center Management ($150,000)
• Recommended approval to apply for and accept 2021 BJA Edward Byrne JAG grant ($45,050) and renew Interlocal Agreement with Racine County Sheriff's Office
• Recommended approval to apply for Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative FY2022 grant ($700,000)
• Recommended approval to accept TAPS Academy Grant ($66,000)
• Recommended approval to accept 2022/2023 Mayor's Gang Collaborative Grant ($63,400)
• Recommended approval to accept BJA FY21 Smart Prosecution-Innovative Prosecution Solutions Grant ($53,603)
• Recommended approval to sell property at 1233 Schiller to Alfredo Hernandez for $3,500

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved a Class B fermented malt beverage license for Sausage Kitchen, renewed Jensen Towing's towing license, and recommended adoption of an ordinance on operator's license qualifications. It denied an operator's license for Brett Greene due to non-appearance, and deferred a policy update on record checks. The committee also received and filed police license premise reports.

• Approved Class B fermented malt beverage license for C & K Enterprises DBA Sausage Kitchen (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 Motor Vehicle Towing License renewal for Jensen & Jensen Inc DBA Jensen Towing & Recovery (unanimous)
• Denied operator's license for Brett Greene due to non-appearance (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ord.0008-22 on operator's license qualifications (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of new policy on record checks for renewal liquor establishments (unanimous)
• Deferred policy guideline update on record checks to conform with ordinance (unanimous)
• Received and filed license premise reports from police liaison (unanimous)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved Resolution 22-30, authorizing the Interim Acting Executive Director to access funds from the City of Racine's US EPA Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund for environmental remediation at 526 Marquette Street. The motion passed by voice vote. The board also approved the minutes from the July 14, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Resolution 22-30 for brownfield cleanup subgrant at 526 Marquette Street (voice vote)
• Approved July 14, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission approved a conditional use permit for an electronic message sign at Infusino's Restaurant, approved a minor amendment for a building addition at 2320 Douglas Ave, approved wall signage for Main Street Bakery, and recommended denial of a rezoning request for 1346 Main Street. All votes were unanimous voice votes.

• Approved conditional use permit for electronic message sign at 3225 Rapids Drive (voice vote)
• Approved minor amendment to conditional use permit for building addition at 2320 Douglas Ave (voice vote)
• Approved wall signage at 328 Main Street (voice vote)
• Recommended denial of rezoning at 1346 Main Street from R-2 to R-5 (voice vote)

Transit Commission

The Racine Transit Commission approved RYDE Racine's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and Drug and Alcohol Policy, both required by federal regulations. The commission also received and filed the Vehicle Contingency Plan, a transit special projects and budget update, and an operating performance report. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved RYDE Racine's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (unanimous)
• Approved RYDE Racine's Drug and Alcohol Policy (unanimous)
• Received and filed Vehicle Contingency Plan (unanimous)
• Received and filed Transit Department special projects and budget update (unanimous)
• Received and filed operating performance report (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council approved a resolution to place a non-binding referendum on the November 8, 2022 ballot asking Racine voters whether the State of Wisconsin should legalize and regulate adult use of marijuana. The council also approved numerous contracts, grants, and licenses, including agreements with Flock Group Inc. for police cameras, a $394,458.03 sidewalk replacement contract, and a $784,000 WI ARPA grant for public safety. Several pay grade changes for city positions were approved over dissenting votes.

• Approved resolution for marijuana legalization referendum on Nov. 8 ballot (10-2)
• Approved $394,458.03 sidewalk replacement contract to Azarian Wrecking LLC and RAZA of Racine LLC
• Approved $784,000 WI ARPA grant for public safety
• Approved police agreements with Flock Group Inc. for Raven and Falcon cameras
• Approved $219,300 bus wash reconstruction at Transit Garage with Reliable Plus
• Approved $2,126,086 WisDOT operating grant and $96,394 paratransit contract
• Approved $442,883 contract with Housing Resources Inc. for home buyer assistance (11-1)
• Approved pay grade changes for City Development and MIS positions (10-2)

Wastewater Commission

The Wastewater Commission approved the appointment of Nate Tillis as Wastewater Utility Director at Pay Grade R, following a closed session discussion and open session vote. The Commission also approved minutes from prior meetings, received and filed June 2022 budget expenditures totaling $1,120,735, and approved a sanitary sewer extension for the Village of Mt. Pleasant's Sorenson Creek Subdivision.

• Approved appointment of Nate Tillis as Wastewater Utility Director at Pay Grade R (8-0)
• Approved minutes from May 17, 2022 meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes from June 7, 2022 special meeting (8-0)
• Received and filed June 2022 budget expenditures totaling $1,120,735 (8-0)
• Approved sanitary sewer extension for Sorenson Creek Subdivision, Mt. Pleasant (8-0)

Waterworks Commission

The Waterworks Commission approved several contract change orders and final payments for water main and lead service replacement projects, including a $342,362.36 change order on the Spring St. Water Main Replacement Phase 2 and a $76,945.00 change order on the 2022 Water Main Replacement Phase 2. They also approved a developer's agreement for the Sorenson Creek Project, which includes a water main extension paid for by the developer, and received a report on June 2022 budget expenditures totaling $1,636,575.

• Approved minutes from May 17, 2022 meeting
• Received and filed June 2022 budget expenditures totaling $1,636,575
• Approved Change Order No. 3 on Perry Ave. Tank Roof Replacement, credit of $5,000, total $1,450,200
• Approved Change Order No. 1 on West Lawn Lead Service Replacement, $10,000, total $316,260
• Approved final payment on West Lawn Lead Service Replacement, total $316,260
• Approved Change Order No. 1 on 2022 Water Main Replacement Phase 2, $76,945, total $763,995
• Approved Change Order No. 4 on Spring St. Water Main Replacement Phase 2, $342,362.36, total $6,778,828.01
• Approved final payment on Spring St. Water Main Replacement Phase 2, total $6,778,828.01

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved resolutions conditionally approving applicants for the TID 22 and TID 23 Homeowner Repair and Property Enhancement programs, and authorized accepting bids and executing contracts for new home construction at five properties and a home rehabilitation at one property. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved CDA Resolution 22-22 conditionally approving applicants for TID 22 Homeowner Repair and Property Enhancement programs (voice vote)
• Approved CDA Resolution 22-23 conditionally approving applicants for TID 23 Homeowner Repair and Property Enhancement programs (voice vote)
• Approved CDA Resolution 22-24 authorizing bids and contract for new home construction at 233 Jones Street (voice vote)
• Approved CDA Resolution 22-25 authorizing bids and contract for new home construction at 1418 Marquette Street (voice vote)
• Approved CDA Resolution 22-26 authorizing bids and contract for new home construction at 1422 Marquette Street (voice vote)
• Approved CDA Resolution 22-27 authorizing bids and contract for new home construction at 1801 Mead Street (voice vote)
• Approved CDA Resolution 22-28 authorizing bids and contract for new home construction at 1317 Albert Street (voice vote)
• Approved CDA Resolution 22-29 authorizing bids and contract for home rehabilitation at 1637 Packard Avenue (voice vote)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved several contracts, change orders, and street closure requests. The largest contract was for sidewalk replacement at $394,458.03, awarded to Azarian Wrecking LLC and RAZA of Racine LLC. The committee also approved a $137,777 contract for the Solbraa Park picnic shelter, a $119,926 change order for sewer lining, and a $236,500 amendment for transfer station plans. All items passed unanimously except the Toys for Tots lease agreement, which passed 3-1.

• Approved sidewalk replacement contract to Azarian Wrecking LLC and RAZA of Racine LLC for $394,458.03 (unanimous)
• Approved Solbraa Park picnic shelter contract to Tiger Restoration Tuckpointing, LLC for $137,777 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 to 2021 CIPP Lining contract for $119,926 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Foth Infrastructure agreement for $236,500 for transfer station plans (unanimous)
• Approved Toys for Tots lease agreement (3-1, Alder Perez opposed)
• Approved street closures for Burmeister/Masilian Memorial Car Show and Starving Artist Fair (unanimous)
• Approved parking request for St. George Serbian Orthodox Church festival (unanimous)
• Approved multiple traffic and parking regulation amendments for two-way conversion projects (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting and received and filed the June reports from the Public Health Administrator and division directors. The board also announced the cancellation of the August meeting due to local elections, with business to be addressed at the September meeting. No public comment was received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Received and filed June reports from Public Health Administrator and division directors (voice vote)
• Cancelled August 2022 meeting due to local elections; business moved to September meeting

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board approved the FY 2022 Annual Action Plan, which is required for receiving federal community development funds. The plan anticipates $1,864,293 in CDBG, $701,930 in HOME, and $160,046 in ESG funding for 2022. The board also authorized the Interim Assistant Director of City Development to submit the plan to HUD.

• Approved minutes from June 7, 2022 meeting (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of FY 2022 Annual Action Plan (voice vote)
• Authorized submission of plan documents to HUD

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of a resolution to place a non-binding referendum on the November 8, 2022 ballot asking Racine voters whether Wisconsin should legalize adult-use marijuana. The committee also recommended approval of multiple contracts, grants, and pay grade changes, and deferred a property transfer to Habitat for Humanity.

• Recommended approval of marijuana referendum resolution (motion passed)
• Recommended approval of $442,883 contract with Housing Resources Inc. for home buyer assistance
• Recommended approval of $219,300 bus wash reconstruction with Reliable Plus
• Recommended approval of $2,126,086 WisDOT operating grant agreement
• Recommended approval of $96,394 WisDOT paratransit contract
• Recommended approval of $200,000 EMS Flex Grant application for new ambulance
• Recommended approval of $784,000 WI ARPA grant for public safety
• Deferred property transfer of 1009 Park Ave and 1108 Villa St to Habitat for Humanity

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee rescinded a formal expression of concern for Brickhouse at 316 Main Street after agent Douglas Nicholson appeared. It recommended approval for a liquor license for Picos Tacos Premier (with conditions), a dance hall license for Harvest Hall, and renewals for massage, towing, and other licenses. Several items were deferred, including a liquor license for Chubbies Pizzeria and policy updates on record checks.

• Rescinded formal expression of concern for Brickhouse, 316 Main St (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Reserve Class B liquor license for Picos Tacos Premier, 3505 Spring St, with conditions excluding drive-through (unanimous)
• Deferred Class B/C liquor license for Chubbies Pizzeria, 619 High St, until Sept 12 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Public Dance Hall License for Harvest Hall, 1143 College Ave (unanimous)
• Deferred operator's license for Brett Greene (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of massage establishment license renewals for Partners n Design, Relax Spa Massage, and Skin & Body Therapy (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of towing license renewal for Hooked-Up Towing (unanimous)
• Deferred policy updates on record checks for renewal liquor establishments (unanimous)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission approved a conditional use permit for a dog grooming academy at 3551 Douglas Avenue, subject to conditions. It also approved a minor amendment for a facade remodel at Planet Fitness in Regency Mall. Two items were deferred for more information: a non-profit at 1101 Grove Ave and a rezoning at 1346 Main Street. The commission received and filed the Carlisle Avenue Historical Reconnaissance Survey results.

• Approved conditional use permit for dog grooming academy at 3551 Douglas Ave (voice vote)
• Approved minor amendment for facade remodel at 5748 Durand Ave (voice vote)
• Deferred conditional use permit for non-profit at 1101 Grove Ave (voice vote)
• Deferred rezoning at 1346 Main Street from R-2 to R-5 (voice vote)
• Received and filed Carlisle Avenue Historical Reconnaissance Survey (voice vote)

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board of Harbor Commission unanimously approved the May 19, 2022 minutes and swore in Alder Amanda Paffrath. The board expressed unanimous support for obtaining a replacement patrol boat from the US Coast Guard, though no formal resolution was reached. County officials reported $150,000 budgeted for waterfront safety and $400,000 for North Pier repairs, and requested a city resolution of support. No other formal decisions were made; several items were informational or pending further action.

• Approved May 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Swore in Alder Amanda Paffrath to the board
• Expressed unanimous support for obtaining a replacement patrol boat from the US Coast Guard (no formal resolution)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission met on June 20, 2022, with three of five commissioners present. They approved minutes from three prior meetings, then moved into closed session to discuss a voluntary demotion request from Lt. Zuelke and quarterly police reports. In open session, they voted to receive and file the demotion letter and the four police reports (Drug, Gang & Homicide; Internal Affairs; Personnel; Training Unit & Probationary Officer). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from March 8, April 13, and May 16, 2022 meetings (roll call vote)
• Received and filed Lt. Zuelke's voluntary demotion letter (roll call vote)
• Received and filed Chief Robinson's four quarterly reports (roll call vote)

Board of Health

The Racine Board of Health approved the minutes from its May 10, 2022 meeting and held a collective vote to accept nominations for board leadership, re-electing Dr. Sarah Fouse as president and Dr. John Brennan as vice president. The board also received and filed the May 2022 reports from the Public Health Administrator and division directors/coordinators. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 5:15 PM.

• Approved minutes from May 10, 2022 meeting (voice vote)
• Elected Dr. Sarah Fouse as Board of Health President (voice vote)
• Elected Dr. John Brennan as Board of Health Vice President (voice vote)
• Received and filed May 2022 reports from Public Health Administrator and division directors (voice vote)

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

The Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services approved the minutes from April 13, 2022, and received and filed reports from the Director, Cemetery, and Zoological departments. The board recommended approval for the Wisconsin Humane Society's pet vaccination event on August 20, 2022, at Robert Heck Park, with conditions to work with PRCS to find a park in the 53404 zip code and obtain approval from other departments. It also recommended approval for Mound Cemetery section 5 alley way surveys for future sales, and received and filed a report on the Root River Partnership progress.

• Approved minutes from April 13, 2022 meeting
• Received and filed Director's Report for April & May 2022
• Received and filed Cemetery Report for April & May 2022
• Received and filed Zoological Reports for April & May 2022
• Recommended approval of Wisconsin Humane Society pet vaccination event at Robert Heck Park (with conditions)
• Recommended approval of Mound Cemetery section 5 alley way surveys for future sales
• Received and filed Root River Partnership progress report

Common Council

The Common Council approved a series of consent agenda items, including a $800,000 ARPA-funded violence reduction initiative, a $250,000 WEDC grant for Venture X Racine, and a $500,000 street lighting purchase. It also approved a $121,000 CDBG allocation for mental health services and a $50,000 contract with Racine Neighborhood Watch. Several liquor license changes were approved, while one license application was denied.

• Approved $800,000 ARPA funds for violence reduction proposals (12-0)
• Approved $250,000 WEDC grant for Venture X Racine redevelopment of 440 Main Street (consent)
• Approved $500,000 street lighting purchase, waiving bidding (12-0)
• Approved $121,000 CDBG allocation for RUSD mental health services (12-0)
• Approved $50,000 contract with Racine Neighborhood Watch (8-4)
• Approved $50,000 for Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (12-0)
• Denied liquor license for KMO Diversified Holdings DBA Hillside Entertainment (consent)
• Approved Tyler Technologies ERP software contract, $141,302 for 2022 (consent)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The CDBG Advisory Board approved a recommendation to use up to $800,000 in ARPA funds to solicit proposals for evidence- and community-based violence reduction initiatives. The motion passed by voice vote. The board also approved the minutes from the May 31, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 31, 2022 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved recommendation to use up to $800,000 in ARPA funds for violence reduction initiative proposals (voice vote)

Wastewater Commission

The Wastewater Commission approved the 2021 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR), which received a Grade 'A' in all categories. The commission also received and filed the Preliminary Engineering Report for the North Main/Goold Storage Evaluation, presented by Bryan Rogne of Brown and Caldwell. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2021 CMAR (motion by Lui, seconded by Rejc)
• Received and filed North Main/Goold Storage Evaluation Preliminary Engineering Report (motion by Lui, seconded by Hewitt)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved resolutions conditionally approving applicants and authorizing up to $1,640,000 for TID 22 and $760,000 for TID 23, with additional funding to cover repair and other applications. The board also approved a $10,000 façade grant for 1346 Washington Avenue and authorized an EPA brownfields assessment application for 1500 N. Memorial Drive. All votes passed by voice vote.

• Approved Resolution 22-18: $10,000 façade grant for 1346 Washington Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 22-19: EPA Targeted Brownfields Assessment application for 1500 N. Memorial Drive (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 22-20: TID 22 conditional approvals and up to $1,640,000 funding (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 22-21: TID 23 conditional approvals and up to $760,000 funding (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2022 meeting (voice vote)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission approved a conditional use permit for a group daycare at 1407 S. Memorial Drive, a conditional use permit for three dwelling units at 1031 Douglas Avenue, and a minor amendment to a conditional use permit for a building addition at 2000 Oakes Road. The commission deferred two items to the next meeting: a rezoning request at 1346 Main Street and a conditional use permit for a non-profit at 1101 Grove Avenue. All votes were voice votes with no recorded tallies.

• Approved conditional use permit for group daycare at 1407 S. Memorial Drive (voice vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for three dwelling units at 1031 Douglas Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved minor amendment to conditional use permit for building addition at 2000 Oakes Road (voice vote)
• Deferred rezoning request at 1346 Main Street to June 29, 2022 (voice vote)
• Deferred conditional use permit for non-profit at 1101 Grove Avenue to June 29, 2022 (voice vote)

Common Council

The Common Council approved a communication from Mayor Mason to place a referendum on the August 9, 2022 ballot asking voters whether to increase the property tax levy to fund 11 additional police officers and crime prevention initiatives. The levy increase would be an estimated 3.53% ($2,000,000) for 2022, with an additional $150,000 per year thereafter. A motion to change the proposal to 6 police and 5 firefighters failed for lack of a second. The vote was 9-5 in favor.

• Approved referendum on August 9, 2022 ballot for property tax levy increase to fund 11 police officers and crime prevention (9-5)
• Motion to change to 6 police and 5 firefighters failed for lack of second

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The CDBG Advisory Board recommended allocating $121,000 in FY 2022 CDBG funds to the Racine Unified School District for expanded mental health services, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements. It also recommended contracts of up to $50,000 each for Racine Neighborhood Watch and the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services department, contingent on approved proposals. All three recommendations passed by voice vote and will go to the Common Council.

• Recommended $121,000 CDBG allocation to Racine Unified School District for mental health services (voice vote)
• Recommended $50,000 contract with Racine Neighborhood Watch (voice vote)
• Recommended $50,000 contract with Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of May 9, 2022 meeting (voice vote)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved several items, including a $369,357.40 contract for College Avenue brick paver intersections, a road salt purchase for the 2022-2023 winter season, and multiple change orders and final payments for construction contracts. They also approved street closures for the Uptown District event and the YMCA Lighthouse Run, and deferred a request for a Liberty Street closure to a later meeting.

• Approved $369,357.40 contract for College Ave brick paver intersections (3-1)
• Approved road salt purchase from Compass Minerals for ~7,000 tons at $78.66/ton (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for Uptown District event on Ann St, June 11 (unanimous)
• Approved rescinding Resolution 0266-22 and granting YMCA street use for Lighthouse Run (unanimous)
• Approved easement across city property at 1247 Washington Ave for We Energies (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for 2021 City Resurfacing, deduct $117,077.28 (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $466,878.77 for 2021 City Resurfacing (unanimous)
• Deferred Liberty Street closure request to July meeting (unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of seven grant applications for road and bridge projects, including Ohio Street, South Memorial Drive, Goold Street, Lathrop Avenue, Mount Pleasant Street, and two Sixth Street bridges. It also recommended approval of a $500,000 street light purchase waiver, a sole-source ERP software contract with Tyler Technologies, a state urban search and rescue contract, a police TAPS Academy grant, a WEDC grant for 440 Main Street, and disallowed two insurance claims. All recommendations were made with unanimous votes, and the meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

• Recommended approval of Ohio Street reconstruction grant application ($2,716,080 grant, $875,520 match)
• Recommended approval of South Memorial Drive rehabilitation grant application ($1,675,600 grant, $500,000 match)
• Recommended approval of Goold Street reconstruction grant application ($860,000 grant, $425,000 match)
• Recommended approval of Lathrop Avenue reconstruction grant application ($2,710,000 grant, $1,250,000 match)
• Recommended approval of Mount Pleasant Street reconstruction grant application ($1,500,000 grant, $575,000 match)
• Recommended approval of Sixth Street Bridge rehabilitation grant applications (two bridges, total $1,520,000 in grants, $380,000 match)
• Recommended approval of $500,000 street light purchase and installation waiver of bidding procedures
• Recommended approval of sole-source contract with Tyler Technologies for ERP software ($141,302 for 2022 renewal)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved agent changes for Target and Olive Garden, a premise change for Corner House On The Lake, and deferred a dance hall license for Harvest Hall pending additional information. It denied the alcohol license renewal for Hillside Lanes and the related license application for KMO Diversified Holdings after the agent's death, and issued a formal expression of concern to The Brickhouse.

• Approved change of agent for Target Store T-0152 (Nicole Bower) (unanimous)
• Approved premise description change for Corner House On The Lake (Benjamin Nelson) (unanimous)
• Approved change of agent for Olive Garden #1371 (Kristina Folk) (unanimous)
• Deferred Public Dance Hall License for Harvest Hall pending map and details (unanimous)
• Denied alcohol license renewal for Hillside Lanes (Kevin Orlakis) (unanimous)
• Denied Class B license for KMO Diversified Holdings DBA Hillside Entertainment (unanimous)
• Issued formal expression of concern to The Brickhouse (unanimous)
• Received and filed police liaison training and licensed premise report (unanimous)

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission unanimously recommended approval of a contract for RYDE Racine to provide transit service to Racine Unified School District for 2022-2023, generating $335,000 in revenue. It also approved a Gateway Technical College student pass agreement for 2022-2024 ($230,000 revenue) and approved waiving fares for youth in Mayor Cory Mason's Youth Employment Program, with an amended budget impact of approximately $7,800. The commission also received and filed an operating performance report.

• Approved RUSD transit service contract for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Gateway Technical College student pass agreement for 2022-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved fare waiver for Youth Employment Program participants, amended to include $7,800 budget impact (unanimous)
• Received and filed operating performance report (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the March 15, 2022 meeting. Members received presentations on a proposed Intergovernmental Cooperation Council, infrastructure projects by Public Works and Racine Water Utility, and Central Count by the City Clerk. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of March 15, 2022 meeting

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board of Harbor Commission approved the purchase of equipment and signage for the pump-out station grant from the WDNR, and unanimously approved the Racine Yacht Club's request to use the Rooney Park public docks from July 28 to August 1, 2022, for the Catalina 30 National Regatta and S2 9.1 Nationals. The board also unanimously supported the Fire Department's quick response boat docking location at the Racine Yacht Club. Minutes from the April 21, 2022 meeting were approved as printed.

• Approved April 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of pump-out station equipment and signage per WDNR grant email (motion carried)
• Approved Racine Yacht Club dock usage at Rooney Park for Catalina 30 National Regatta, July 28-Aug 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Supported Fire Dept. quick response boat docking location at Racine Yacht Club (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council voted 11-1 to rescind the city's COVID-19 public health protections for employees, effective immediately. The council also approved a $4.045 million grant application for five electric transit buses, a $321,299 contract for Cityworks software, and several other grants and contracts.

• Rescinded COVID-19 employee protections (11-1)
• Approved grant application for 5 electric buses ($4,045,000 total, $3,438,250 grant)
• Approved $321,299 contract with Azteca Systems for Cityworks
• Approved $285,000 waiver of bidding for new rescue squad
• Approved reclassification of Transit Manager to Transit and Mobility Director (11-2)
• Approved $66,987 contract for downtown lighting improvements
• Approved $40,000 allocation to Racine Neighborhood Watch for Work Camp
• Approved liquor license renewals with exceptions for two establishments

Wastewater Commission

The Wastewater Commission approved a sanitary sewer extension for the Village of Mt. Pleasant's 16-unit Spring Trail Condominium subdivision, with sufficient capacity available. They also approved the final payment of $62,020 to Kaschak Roofing for the Lift Station #1 roof replacement, received the 2021 audit report, and approved the April 19, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved sanitary sewer extension for Spring Trail Condominiums (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $62,020 to Kaschak Roofing for Lift Station #1 roof replacement (unanimous)
• Received and filed 2021 audit report from Clifton Larsen Allen (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Waterworks Commission

The Waterworks Commission approved the 2021 audit, a change order reducing the water main replacement contract, final payment for that contract, and a change order for a 42-inch water main installation. The audit received a clean opinion with two noted deficiencies. All items were approved as recommended.

• Approved minutes of April 19, 2022 meeting
• Received and filed 2021 audit from Clifton Larsen Allen
• Approved Change Order No. 3 on Contract W-21-8, reducing contract to $975,742.15
• Approved final payment on Contract W-21-8 for $975,742.15
• Approved Change Order #1 on Contract W-21-2 for $343,000.00

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission held a special meeting and interviewed three firefighter candidates in closed session. The commission voted to recommend Jesse Palok, Eric Buseman, and Eric Blankfield for advancement to the next phase of the hiring process. The motion carried by roll call vote in both closed and open sessions.

• Recommended Jesse Palok, Eric Buseman, and Eric Blankfield for advancement in firefighter hiring (roll call vote)
• Approved advancement of the three candidates in open session (roll call vote)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee recommended approval of several contracts and street assessments. It approved a $66,987 downtown lighting contract with WIL-surge Electric, Inc., and a tall weeds contract with Four Season Lawn Care (2-1). It also recommended re-bidding the Kinzie-Roosevelt drainage project after no bids were received, and approved final payment for sewer lining work. Street assessments were approved with various deletions and additions as detailed in the minutes.

• Approved tall weeds contract for Four Season Lawn Care (2-1)
• Approved downtown lighting improvements contract to WIL-surge Electric, Inc. for $66,987 (unanimous)
• Recommended re-bidding Kinzie-Roosevelt private drainage improvements (unanimous)
• Approved final payment for sewer CIPP lining to Musson Brothers, Inc. totaling $454,725.93 (unanimous)
• Approved street assessments with deletions and additions for multiple streets (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Racine Board of Health met on May 10, 2022, and approved the minutes from the April 12, 2022 meeting. The board also received and filed the April reports from the Public Health Administrator and division directors/coordinators, covering administration, community health, COVID-19 status, environmental health, and laboratory services. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 5:06pm.

• Approved April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Received and filed April reports from Public Health Administrator and division directors/coordinators (voice vote)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The CDBG Advisory Board recommended approval of several contract amendments, including shifting micro-enterprise loans to forgivable loans, extending a construction deadline with added funds, and extending multiple agency contracts to December 31, 2022. They also approved a $40,000 allocation for the Racine Neighborhood Watch Work Camp and a home repair loan for a resident. All votes were unanimous voice votes.

• Approved amendment to Legacy Redevelopment Corp. contract to shift loans to five-year forgivable loans (voice vote)
• Approved amendment to Racine Revitalization Partnership contract adding $105,604.57 and extending construction deadline to 12/31/2022 (voice vote)
• Approved extensions for CDBG, ESG, CDBG-CV, and ESG-CV contracts to 12/31/2022 (voice vote)
• Approved $40,000 allocation to Racine Neighborhood Watch for 2022 Work Camp (voice vote)
• Approved CDBG Home Repair Loan for Monica Hernandez of 2410 Harriet Street (voice vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of a three-year, $321,299.05 sole-source contract with Azteca Systems, LLC for Cityworks software, and approved reclassifying the Transit Manager position to Transit and Mobility Director (Grade O). It also recommended approving several grant applications, including for paratransit vehicles, bulletproof vests, ARPA funds, and shoreline/ecological restoration, plus a budget carryover resolution. The committee authorized the City Attorney to execute a modified settlement with the Central States Pension Fund after closed session. All votes were unanimous among the four present members.

• Approved minutes of April 25, 2022 meeting
• Recommended approval of decennial district boundary modifications (Ord.0006-22)
• Recommended awarding printing contract to The Journal Times
• Recommended approval of $321,299.05 Cityworks contract with Azteca Systems, LLC
• Approved reclassifying Transit Manager to Transit and Mobility Director (Grade O)
• Approved grant applications for paratransit vehicles, bulletproof vests, WI ARPA, and shoreline/ecological restoration
• Approved 2021 to 2022 budget carryovers
• Authorized City Attorney to execute modified Central States Pension Fund settlement

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved the Great Lakes Watercross event's use of Kid's Cove parking lot and North Beach for June 17-19, subject to PRCS administration agreement. It also approved most liquor license renewals for 2022-2023, with two exceptions deferred, and denied several operator's licenses due to non-appearances.

• Approved Great Lakes Watercross event use of Kid's Cove parking lot and North Beach (unanimous)
• Deferred Target Store T-0152 change of agent license application (unanimous)
• Deferred Olive Garden change of agent license application (unanimous)
• Denied operator's license for Jonisha Brumfield due to non-appearance (unanimous)
• Denied operator's license for Gabrielle Benoit due to non-appearance (unanimous)
• Approved operator's license for Dustin Ean (unanimous)
• Deferred operator's license for Brett Green until July 11 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 liquor license renewals with exceptions for Hillside Entertainment and The Fifteen Eighteen LLC deferred (unanimous)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved Resolution 22-16, amending the offer to purchase for 233 Lake Avenue with Hovde Properties, and Resolution 22-17, approving bidding documents for CDA projects. The bidding resolution was amended to include a statement supporting the Racine Works program and requiring contractors to report demographic data on workers before final payment. The meeting included a closed session for property negotiations.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2022 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 22-16 amending offer to purchase for 233 Lake Avenue with Hovde Properties (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 22-17 approving bidding documents (voice vote)
• Amended Resolution 22-17 to add Racine Works statement and contractor reporting requirements (voice vote)

Common Council

The Common Council approved the consent agenda as reported, which included a developer's agreement for the Spring Trail Condominium Project, several grant acceptances, and multiple contracts. All items were approved on a voice vote in consent, with a final vote of 13-0. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda.

• Approved Developer's Agreement for Spring Trail Condominium Project (voice vote)
• Approved $1,562,233 contract for West Lawn Avenue Concrete Reconstruction to A.W. Oakes & Sons (voice vote)
• Approved $194,125 professional services agreement with AECOM for sewer management (voice vote)
• Approved $119,460.06 waiver of bidding for JCI fire alarm heads at Memorial Hall (voice vote)
• Approved $30,000 Mobile Integrated Health grant from WI DHS (voice vote)
• Approved $3,139,380 ARP Section 5307 RYDE Racine operating assistance grant (voice vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for tow yard at 2817 & 2811 Eaton Lane (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of LaNeka Horton as Director of Human Resources (voice vote)

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission recommended approval of a contract with Wisconsin Coach Lines for commuter bus purchased transportation, funded entirely by state and federal grants with no local share. It also recommended accepting a $3,139,380 ARP Section 5307 operating assistance grant for RYDE Racine with no local match. Two items were received and filed: an operating performance report and a presentation by MobiliSE on transportation solutions. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of Wisconsin Coach Lines commuter bus contract (unanimous)
• Recommended acceptance of $3,139,380 ARP Section 5307 grant for RYDE Racine (unanimous)
• Received and filed operating performance report (unanimous)
• Received and filed MobiliSE presentation (unanimous)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for Racine Recovery LLC to operate a tow yard at 2817 & 2811 Eaton Lane, subject to conditions a-j. The commission also approved signage for four downtown businesses and recommended adoption of a zoning ordinance change permitting 4-foot solid fences in front and corner yards. All votes were unanimous voice votes.

• Approved conditional use permit for tow yard at 2817 & 2811 Eaton Lane (voice vote)
• Approved signage at 300 Main Street for Be Plush (voice vote)
• Approved window signage at 416 Sixth Street (voice vote)
• Approved signage at 1021 Sixth Street for PT Solutions (voice vote)
• Approved signage and facade changes at 1207-1215 State Street (voice vote)
• Recommended adoption of ZOrd. 0003-22 permitting 4-foot solid fences in front and corner yards (voice vote)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved awarding the West Lawn Avenue Concrete Reconstruction contract to A.W. Oakes & Sons, Inc. for $1,562,233.00. They also approved several other items, including street closures for the library's 125th anniversary block party and the YMCA's Lighthouse Run, a change order deduction for sidewalk replacement, final payments for two contracts, a professional services agreement for sewer management, a waiver of bidding for fire alarm heads, and a municipal code amendment removing a one-way street designation. All votes were unanimous except for the street closures and change order, which passed 4-1 with Alder Perez dissenting.

• Approved $1,562,233.00 contract to A.W. Oakes & Sons for West Lawn Avenue reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved Lake Avenue closure for library block party July 16, 2022 (4-1)
• Approved YMCA Lighthouse Run street use June 25, 2022 (4-1)
• Approved $143,485.10 deduction change order for sidewalk replacement (4-1)
• Approved final payment of $534,809.50 for sidewalk replacement contract (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $268,541.40 for transit center rehab (unanimous)
• Approved $194,125.00 AECOM sewer management services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $119,460.06 waiver of bidding for JCI fire alarm heads (unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of a developer's agreement for the Spring Trail Condominium Project, with the developer paying an estimated $400,000 for water main construction. The committee also recommended approval of several grants, position changes, and a $100,000 fund transfer for street lighting and traffic regulations. All items were approved unanimously with no recorded opposition.

• Approved developer's agreement for Spring Trail Condominium Project (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 Mobile Integrated Health grant from WI DHS (unanimous)
• Approved title/pay grade adjustments for two MIS positions (unanimous)
• Approved $21,000 HIV Prevention/Partner Services contract (unanimous)
• Approved $28,000 Beach Monitoring Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved $10,965 Preventive Health and Health Services contract (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with WI-DSPS for tattooing/body art oversight (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 transfer from Contingency Fund for street lighting/traffic (unanimous)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved the minutes from its April 11, 2022 meeting by a 3-0 vote, with two members excused. The committee then received training from the City Attorney's Office on its processes and procedures. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 11, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Common Council

The Racine Common Council held its organizational meeting, electing Alder John Tate II as Council President unanimously (11-0). The council also approved Mayor Mason's appointments to various boards and commissions, including Planning, Heritage, and Design, Community Development Authority, and others, with a unanimous vote (11-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Alder John Tate II as Council President (11-0)
• Approved Mayor Mason's appointments to boards and commissions (11-0)

Waterworks Commission

The Waterworks Commission approved a developer's agreement for the Spring Trail Condominium Project, requiring the developer to build a water main to utility specs at an estimated $400,000 cost. It also approved an $18,500 contract with R.A. Smith for construction-related services for the project, with costs borne by the developer. The commission approved a $67,904 study by CDM Smith for a plant filtration system upgrade and authorized filing a WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan application for the upgrade project. All bids for Contract W-21-11, 42-inch Water Main Phase 4, were formally rejected, with a change order forthcoming to add water main construction on Osborne Blvd. and Kinzie Ave./Chicago St.

• Approved developer's agreement for Spring Trail Condominium Project (5-0)
• Approved $18,500 R.A. Smith construction services contract for Spring Trail water main (5-0)
• Approved $67,904 CDM Smith plant filtration system upgrade study (5-0)
• Approved WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan application filing for filtration upgrade (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Contract W-21-11, 42-inch Water Main Phase 4 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 15, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Common Council

The Common Council approved a consent agenda including a $1.8 million road resurfacing contract, a $1.77 million assessable streets contract, and acceptance of $35 million in state grants for neighborhood and healthcare infrastructure. It also approved a tax increment financing agreement with Summit Packaging and tabled two ordinances shifting labor negotiation duties from the city attorney to the city administrator.

• Approved $1,813,274.20 road resurfacing contract with A.W. Oakes & Sons (voice vote)
• Approved $1,774,538.42 assessable streets contract with LaLonde Contractors (voice vote)
• Accepted $15M Neighborhood Investment Fund grant (9-0)
• Accepted $20M Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment grant (9-0)
• Approved TIF agreement with Summit Packaging for $346,700 over 10 years (voice vote)
• Approved $1,003,313.76 Microsoft 365 contract (voice vote)
• Tabled ordinance shifting labor negotiations to city administrator (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for First Call Heating & Cooling at 2040 Grove Ave (voice vote)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission conditionally approved the voluntary demotion of Deputy Chief James Zuelke to Lieutenant, requiring a letter explaining his reasons by April 30, 2022. The commission also recommended nine candidates for advancement in the police officer hiring process. An initial motion to approve the demotion failed, but a conditional motion later carried.

• Approved voluntary demotion of Deputy Chief James Zuelke to Lieutenant, conditional on a letter by April 30, 2022 (roll call vote)
• Initial motion to approve demotion without conditions failed (roll call vote)
• Advanced 9 police officer candidates to next hiring stage: Brady Brenner, Connor Fitzgerald, Gabrielle Hood, Kenneth Meyer, Jakyra Moore, Derrick Nerling, Bryce Spaulding, Demarie Thomas, Patrick Talley (roll call vote)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved three resolutions: authorizing a right of first refusal agreement with Wisconsin Transit and Realty Group for CDA-owned real estate (received and filed), allocating funding for TID No. 23, and adopting updated bylaws. All votes were unanimous voice votes with 5 members present.

• Approved minutes of March 3, 2022 meeting (voice vote)
• Received and filed Resolution 22-13 authorizing right of first refusal agreement with Wisconsin Transit and Realty Group (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-14 allocating funding for TID No. 23 (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-15 updating CDA bylaws (voice vote)

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

The Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services approved several event rental requests for Monument Square and North Beach, including the Racine Harbor Market, Great Lakes Watercross, AVP Midwest Championships, A'Kari Fashion Show, and a wedding ceremony. The board also received and filed the Zoological, Director's, and Cemetery reports, and recommended proclaiming May 14, 2022 as World Migratory Bird Day. All approvals are conditional on PRCS administration agreement and other department approvals.

• Approved minutes of February 9, 2022 meeting (voice vote)
• Received and filed Zoological Report for Feb & Mar 2022
• Received and filed Director's Report for Feb & Mar 2022
• Received and filed Cemetery Report for Mar 2022
• Approved Racine Harbor Market rental of Monument Square (last Thursdays June-Sept)
• Approved Great Lakes Watercross event at Kid's Cove parking lot and North Beach (June 17-19)
• Approved AVP Midwest Championships at North Beach volleyball courts (July 16-17)
• Approved A'Kari Fashion Show at Monument Square (June 4)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee unanimously approved several contracts and agreements, including a $1.81 million city resurfacing contract with A.W. Oakes & Sons, Inc., and a $1.77 million assessable streets and alleys contract with LaLonde Contractors, Inc. They also approved parade permits for July 4th and Memorial Day, a $70,000 professional services agreement with The Concord Group, and various change orders and final payments.

• Approved 2022 City Resurfacing contract to A.W. Oakes & Sons, Inc. for $1,813,274.20 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Assessable Streets and Alleys contract to LaLonde Contractors, Inc. for $1,774,538.42 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Concrete Reconstruction II contract to Milwaukee General Construction for $838,902.72 (unanimous)
• Approved July 4th parade street closures for Fourth Fest of Greater Racine (unanimous)
• Approved Memorial Day parade street closures for Racine Area Veteran's, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 professional services agreement with The Concord Group (unanimous)
• Approved easement to WE Energies for 1900 Kentucky Street (unanimous)
• Approved change order deducting $167,849.37 for sewer CIPP lining contract (unanimous)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval of a Class B liquor license for Twenty Grand Lux LLC at 1307 Douglas Ave, with amended conditions requiring earlier closing hours and restricting under-21 rentals. The committee also approved a gas station license, two premise description changes, an agent change, and several operator's licenses, while deferring others due to non-appearance.

• Approved liquor license for Twenty Grand Lux LLC with amended conditions (2-1)
• Approved gas service station license for Ashar Petroleum LLC DBA Mitch & Marty's
• Approved premise description change for DAR L Inc DBA Stil Country
• Approved premise description change for Kafana LLC DBA Marko's Bar
• Approved change of agent for ALDI INC DBA ALDI #28
• Approved operator's license for Ashlee Scaife
• Deferred operator's licenses for Jonisha Brumfield, Gabrielle Benoit, Dustin Ean, Brett Green, Mariah Lawson
• Approved agreement with 509 Social Lounge agent Micah E. Tharpe

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission approved a conditional use permit for First Call Heating & Cooling to operate a contractor's facility at 2040 Grove Avenue, subject to conditions a-i. The commission also approved a minor amendment to a conditional use permit for a swimming pool addition at 3700 Northwestern Avenue, subject to conditions a-h. Both motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved conditional use permit for contractor facility at 2040 Grove Ave (voice vote)
• Approved minor amendment to conditional use permit for pool addition at 3700 Northwestern Ave (voice vote)

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board of Harbor Commission approved a letter of support for UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences' habitat mapping project, which includes Racine and Kenosha harbors, at no cost to the city. They also approved the January 20, 2022 meeting minutes as printed. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Approved letter of support for UW-Milwaukee habitat mapping (unanimous)
• Approved January 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council approved a $1,783,280 contract for the Racine Public Library rehab, awarded to Rasch Construction & Engineering. It also increased paid parental leave for non-represented employees from 80 to 320 hours, and approved several grants and licenses. All votes were unanimous except the parental leave and CDA agreement, which passed 14-1 with Alder Peterson dissenting.

• Approved $1,783,280 library rehab contract to Rasch Construction & Engineering (15-0)
• Increased paid parental leave for non-represented employees from 80 to 320 hours (14-1)
• Approved $100,000 COVID-19 Vaccination Community Outreach grant (voice vote)
• Approved CDA coordination agreement (14-1)
• Approved $200,000 Sustain Our Great Lakes grant application (voice vote)
• Approved EPA Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund supplemental grant application (voice vote)
• Approved $659,923.85 street reconstruction contract to Milwaukee General Construction (voice vote)
• Approved TID No. 29 project plan (voice vote)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the January 10, 2022 meeting by a 19-0 vote. Commissioner Rooney gave a briefing on landfill capacity status and potential options, but no decisions were made on that topic. The meeting adjourned at 6:46 PM.

• Approved January 10, 2022 meeting minutes (19-0)

Waterworks Commission

The Waterworks Commission approved the promotion of Mike Gitter to Water Utility Director at Pay Grade R, and approved several contracts and change orders for water main projects. The commission also rejected a bid for the 42-inch water main Phase 3 project and deferred the Phase 4 bid.

• Approved Mike Gitter as Water Utility Director at Pay Grade R
• Approved change order No. 1 on Contract W-20-3, credit $11,978.62, total $414,985.38
• Approved final payment on Contract W-20-3, total $414,985.38
• Approved change order No. 4 on Contract W-19-15, credit $10,000.00, total $2,810,651.31
• Approved final payment on Contract W-19-15, total $2,810,651.31
• Approved change order No. 5 on Contract W-19-11, $61,737.63, total $15,684,669.15
• Approved bid for Contract W-22-3, 2022 Pavement Restoration, $335,170.00 to Conventional Concrete Systems
• Rejected bid for Contract W-21-3, 42-inch Water Main Phase 3 (5-1)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission approved a conditional use permit for Shelly Janke to operate a medical spa at 3131 Taylor Avenue, Building #2, subject to conditions a-f. The decision followed a public hearing where a neighbor raised traffic and parking concerns. The commission also discussed the Comprehensive Plan Update survey results but took no action.

• Approved conditional use permit for medical spa at 3131 Taylor Avenue, Building #2 (voice vote, passed)
• Deferred approval of February 23, 2022 meeting minutes per staff recommendation

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission approved changes to Racine Fire Department hiring requirements for the next recruitment period and authorized the Fire Chief to work with Human Resources and the City Attorney's Office to create language allowing lateral transfers of firefighters, EMTs, and EMT-Paramedics from other departments. The commission also received and filed police department reports on drug/gang, internal affairs, personnel, and training, and advanced police officer candidate Haley Harbison to the next hiring phase. All votes were unanimous by roll call.

• Approved changes to Racine Fire Department hiring requirements (unanimous)
• Authorized Fire Chief to develop lateral transfer MOU with HR and City Attorney (unanimous)
• Received and filed police reports on drug/gang, internal affairs, personnel, training (unanimous)
• Advanced police officer candidate Haley Harbison to next hiring phase (unanimous)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee unanimously recommended approval of three contracts and a street closure. The largest was a $1,783,280 contract for the Racine Public Library Rehab, awarded to Rasch Construction & Engineering. Also approved were a $659,923.85 contract for Racine Street and 9th Street concrete reconstruction, and a one-day closure of Park Ave for Angel Fest. A code change to remove a no-parking zone on 17th Street was also recommended.

• Approved $1,783,280 library rehab contract to Rasch Construction & Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $659,923.85 street reconstruction contract to Milwaukee General Construction (unanimous)
• Approved Park Ave closure between 12th and 13th St for Angel Fest on May 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved removing no-parking zone on north side of 17th St from Phillips to 130 ft west (unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of several items, including increasing paid parental leave for non-represented employees from 80 to 320 hours, accepting a $100,000 COVID-19 vaccination outreach grant, applying for an EPA brownfield cleanup grant, entering an agreement with the Community Development Authority, and applying for a $200,000 Sustain Our Great Lakes grant. All items were recommended for approval by the full council. The meeting was procedural with no final votes, only committee recommendations.

• Recommended approval of paid parental leave increase from 80 to 320 hours for non-represented employees
• Recommended approval of $100,000 COVID-19 Vaccination Community Outreach grant from Wisconsin DHS
• Recommended approval to apply for EPA Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund Supplemental Grant
• Recommended approval of agreement with Community Development Authority for coordination and cooperation
• Recommended approval to apply for $200,000 Sustain Our Great Lakes Program grant

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval for several business licenses, including a scooter business, a quadricycle business, and multiple liquor licenses. The committee deferred the Twenty Grand Lux liquor license application after a motion to deny failed. It also referred the 509 Social Lounge to a Good Neighbors meeting.

• Approved minutes of Feb 21, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Bark in the Park & Root River 5K event at Island Park
• Recommended approval for Ord. 0002-22 Public Safety and Licensing Annual Training
• Recommended approval for Bird Rides, Inc. scooter business license
• Recommended approval for Carriage House Pedal Tours quadricycle business license
• Approved Class A liquor license for George Town Market (3-1)
• Approved Class A liquor license for Matranga's Supermarket
• Approved Class B liquor license for Mr Kool Sports Bar with amendments

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved a cooperation agreement with the City of Racine, formalizing administrative, legal, capital projects, and finance services. It also adopted resolutions honoring James T. Spangenberg and retired Executive Director Billy J. Bowers, and authorized soliciting bids for laboratory services with an amendment requiring board approval of bid results.

• Adopted Resolution 22-9 honoring James T. Spangenberg (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-10 recognizing Billy J. Bowers (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-11 authorizing cooperation agreement between City and CDA (voice vote)
• Amended Resolution 22-12 to remove staff authority to accept bid results (voice vote)
• Adopted amended Resolution 22-12 to solicit bids for laboratory services (voice vote)

Common Council

The Common Council approved a phased return to in-person meetings, with the Council itself resuming in-person sessions on March 15, 2022, and all other city bodies on April 20, 2022. The Council also approved two lawsuit settlements totaling $195,000, a $192,638 bridge gate replacement contract, and several property transfers and grants. All votes were recorded with tallies as noted.

• Approved phased return to in-person meetings (15-0)
• Approved $20,000 settlement in Charles Edwards vs. City of Racine (15-0)
• Approved $175,000 settlement in Sugeis Idial vs. City of Racine (15-0)
• Awarded $192,638 Main Street Lift Bridge Gate Replacement contract to Drax, Inc. (consent)
• Approved transfer of six city properties to Community Development Authority (14-1)
• Approved $50,000 Juvenile Justice Mentoring Grant application (consent)
• Approved $121,434 Beat Patrol Grant acceptance (consent)
• Approved $55,727 CHDO Operating funds for Racine Revitalization Partnership (14-0, 1 abstention)

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission met virtually and approved the January 27, 2022 meeting minutes. The commission received and filed two communications: one on Kenosha, Racine & Milwaukee commuter bus service and one on an operating performance report. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

• Approved January 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Received and filed commuter bus service communication (0118-22)
• Received and filed operating performance report (0119-22)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission approved a conditional use permit for JT's Events to operate a meeting/banquet facility at 2051 Taylor Avenue, subject to conditions including a 9 p.m. closing time and separate food/alcohol conditions. The commission also approved the project plan and boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 29, which supports a Summit Packaging expansion expected to create 145 jobs. Both motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved conditional use permit for meeting/banquet facility at 2051 Taylor Ave (voice vote)
• Added amendment requiring events conclude by 9 p.m. (voice vote)
• Added amendment splitting condition d into separate food and alcohol conditions (voice vote)
• Received and filed public hearing on TID No. 29 project plan (voice vote)
• Approved PHDC Resolution 01-22 recommending TID No. 29 boundaries and project plan (voice vote)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved all items on its agenda, including awarding a $192,638 contract to Drax, Inc. for the Main Street Lift Bridge gate replacement. It also approved two Racine Public Library lot uses with waived fees, a change order and final payment for the Lake Michigan Pathway, a roof replacement final payment, a temporary easement, and a professional services agreement for wastewater work.

• Approved awarding Contract 2022029 for Main Street Lift Bridge Gate Replacement to Drax, Inc. for $192,638.00.
• Approved granting Racine Public Library use of the Library Lot for the Spring Literacy Festival on May 14, 2022, waiving the $126.00 lease fee and requiring a $75.00 processing fee.
• Approved granting Racine Public Library use of the Library Lot for National Library Week, April 4-9, 2022, waiving the $126.00 per day lease fee and requiring a $75.00 processing fee.
• Approved Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2021051 (Lake Michigan Pathway Phase IV) with a deduct of $662.08.
• Approved final payment for Contract 2021051 (Lake Michigan Pathway Phase IV) totaling $582,932.93, including retainage.
• Approved final payment for Contract 2021032 (Roof Replacement at 1415 Hampden Place) totaling $70,215.11, including retainage.
• Approved a Temporary Limited Easement for 1515 Winslow Street and authorized the Commissioner of Public Works to negotiate payment.
• Approved a professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Wastewater Infiltration/Inflow and Flow Exceedance Reduction Program, Phase I, not to exceed $222,550.00.

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board recommended approval of two HOME funding items. It authorized up to $55,727 in CHDO Operating funds for the Racine Revitalization Partnership, and up to $81,618 for rehab of 620 Hubbard and up to $82,800 for 939 Center St., with resale restrictions for 15 years. Both motions passed by voice vote. The board also discussed homeless services under ESG-CV funding.

• Approved minutes of the January 24, 2022 meeting.
• Recommended approval of up to $55,727 in CHDO Operating funds for the Racine Revitalization Partnership.
• Recommended approval of up to $81,618 in HOME funds for rehab of 620 Hubbard.
• Recommended approval of up to $82,800 in HOME funds for rehab of 939 Center St.
• Discussed homeless services provided under ESG-CV funding.

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of two litigation settlements: $20,000 for Charles Edwards vs. City of Racine (Case No. 2021 CV 1300) and $175,000 for Sugeis Idial vs. City of Racine (Case No. 2021 CV 769), with the latter funded by a carryover from 2021. The committee also recommended applying for a $50,000 Juvenile Justice Mentoring Grant, accepting a $121,434 Beat Patrol Grant, and transferring six city-owned properties to the Community Development Authority for redevelopment. The meeting included a closed session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Approved minutes from January 24, 2022 meeting.
• Recommended approval to apply for the Juvenile Justice JJ Formula Positive Youth Development Mentoring Programs Grant ($50,000, no match).
• Recommended approval to accept the 2022 Beat Patrol Grant ($121,434, with $40,478 city match budgeted).
• Recommended approval to transfer six properties (233 Jones St, 1801 & 1805 Mead St, 1422 Marquette St, 1317 Albert St, 1637 Packard Ave) to the Community Development Authority for redevelopment and sale to homeowners.
• Recommended approval of $20,000 settlement in Charles Edwards vs. City of Racine, paid from account 11202-53500.
• Recommended approval of $175,000 settlement in Sugeis Idial vs. City of Racine, with $175,000 carryover from 2021 in account 11202-53500.
• Moved into closed session to confer with legal counsel on litigation strategy, then returned to open session.

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved a motion to have the City Attorney's Office re-introduce training on the committee's process and procedures every year at the first meeting of a new Council. The motion passed with four votes in favor and no opposition. The training was presented by Attorney Arn at this meeting.

• Approved the minutes of the January 24, 2022 meeting (4-0).
• Approved a motion to re-introduce training on committee process and procedures annually at the first meeting of a new Council.

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

The Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services approved three event requests: the Lighthouse Run on June 25, the Racine Lakefront Run and Charity Walk on June 18 (with an amendment eliminating the 10K portion), and Bark in the Park & the Root River 5K on September 10. The board also received and filed the zoo and director's reports, and a communication from Racine Unified School District about community programs. Minutes from November 10, 2021 were approved.

• Approved Lighthouse Run (Racine Family YMCA) for June 25, 2022 (motion passed)
• Approved Racine Lakefront Run and Charity Walk (5K Events) for June 18, 2022, amended to eliminate 10K portion
• Approved Bark in the Park & Root River 5K (5K Events/Billy's Posse) for September 10, 2022
• Received and filed Zoological Report (Nov 2021-Jan 2022)
• Received and filed Director's Report (Nov 2021-Jan 2022)
• Received and filed communication from Racine Unified School District on community programs
• Approved minutes of November 10, 2021 meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health met virtually and approved the minutes from the January 11, 2022 meeting. They also received and filed the January reports from the Public Health Administrator and division directors/coordinators. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 4:56 PM.

• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 meeting (voice vote)
• Received and filed January reports from Public Health Administrator and division directors (voice vote)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved accepting an additional $6 million in federal ARPA funds and allocated $1.5 million of it to build five single-family homes on city-owned properties. The board also approved soliciting bids for construction, transferring the properties to the CDA, and launching two TID funding programs. All resolutions passed by voice vote.

• Adopted Resolution 22-1 accepting additional $6M in ARPA funds (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-2 allocating $1.5M for housing construction with 7-year owner-occupancy deed restriction (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-3 as amended to solicit construction bids with DBE recruitment flexibility (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-4 authorizing transfer of five city-owned properties to CDA (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-5 allocating TID 22 funding for 153 applicants (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-6 approving TID 23 funding allocation plan (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-7 approving change order #1 for demolition at 1500 N. Memorial Drive (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 22-8 approving change order #2 for demolition at 1500 N. Memorial Drive (voice vote)

Common Council

The Common Council approved a consent agenda including a $2,087,195 five-year contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for police body cameras, fleet cameras, and related equipment. The council also approved a liquor license for Sleepy Lounge after a motion to deny failed, and referred a license for Twenty Grand Lux back to committee. All other items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved $2,087,195 Axon police technology contract (voice vote)
• Approved liquor license for Sleepy Lounge, 1641 Douglas Ave (13-2)
• Referred Twenty Grand Lux liquor license to committee (12-3)
• Approved $160,724 Emergency Solutions Grant allocation (15-0)
• Approved $84,000 RCEDC economic development contract (consent)
• Approved $49,904 drug trafficking response grant (consent)
• Approved $108,813 state public health grant (consent)
• Approved $91,750 AECOM pavement inspection contract (consent)

Transit Commission

The Racine Transit Commission met virtually on January 27, 2022, and approved the minutes from the January 10 meeting. The commission received and filed four communications: an update on the Transit Department's organizational structure, an operating performance report, a capital projects progress report, and a proposal for an additional stop on Route 20 to Aurora Medical Center-Mount Pleasant. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received and filed as recommended.

• Approved minutes of January 10, 2022 meeting
• Received and filed organizational structure update (0063-22)
• Received and filed operating performance report (0064-22)
• Received and filed capital projects progress report (0065-22)
• Received and filed Route 20 additional stop proposal (0066-22)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission approved two signage and facade requests. Condair's signage at 1021 Sixth Street was approved with amendments requiring goose-neck lighting or no illumination on the south elevation sign and a timer on the north elevation sign. The Nash's building facade changes at 522 Sixth Street were approved as submitted. Both motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved Condair signage at 1021 Sixth St with conditions A-D, including goose-neck lighting or no illumination on south sign and timer on north sign (voice vote)
• Approved The Nash building facade changes at 522 Sixth St with conditions A-C (voice vote)
• Approved January 12, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved all agenda items unanimously, including permits for the St. Patrick's Day Parade, several change orders and final payments for construction contracts, a professional services agreement for pavement inspections, an amendment for the Lake Michigan Pathway, and revisions to no-parking zones. The committee also received and filed a discussion on decorative lighting.

• Approved St. Patrick's Day Parade street closures (unanimous)
• Approved $19,800 deduct change order for Safety Building roof (unanimous)
• Approved $7,550 deduct change order for City Hall Annex roof (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $89,718 for City Hall Annex roof (unanimous)
• Approved $7,902.60 change order for traffic signal improvements (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $146,226.12 for traffic signal improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $10,747.81 change order for transit facilities repair (unanimous)
• Approved $91,750 agreement with AECOM for pavement inspections (unanimous)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board approved Mayor Mason's request to allocate $160,724 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding, as recommended in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The motion passed by voice vote. The board also approved the minutes from the December 6, 2021 meeting.

• Approved $160,724 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of December 6, 2021 meeting (voice vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of a $2,087,195 five-year contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for police body cameras, fleet cameras, TASERs, and related services. It also approved a $84,000 economic development contract with RCEDC, several grants, and a one-year extension of the Racine Zoological Gardens operating agreement. All items were recommended for approval by the full council.

• Approved $2,087,195 Axon police technology contract (5-0)
• Approved $84,000 RCEDC economic development services contract (5-0)
• Approved $49,904 drug trafficking response grant (5-0)
• Approved $108,813 public health consolidated contract grant (5-0)
• Approved $6,259.40 prescription drug collection grant (5-0)
• Approved $6,700 prescription drug collection grant (5-0)
• Approved $113,335 public health consolidated contract grant (5-0)
• Approved one-year extension of Racine Zoological Gardens operating agreement (5-0)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval of a Class B liquor license for Sleepy Lounge LLC at 1641 Douglas Avenue with amended closing hours of 1:30 a.m., despite a split vote. It also recommended approval of a gas station license for Rasleen Gas and Food Mart DBA Amaco at 4301 Washington Ave, and a change of agent for MR Kools Sports Bar. A motion to deny a license for Twenty Grand Lux LLC failed, and the license was approved. The committee received and filed police licensed premise reports and issued a formal expression of concern for 509 6th Street.

• Approved Sleepy Lounge liquor license with 1:30 a.m. closing (3-2)
• Approved Rasleen Gas and Food Mart gas station license (unanimous)
• Approved MR Kools Sports Bar change of agent (unanimous)
• Denied motion to deny Twenty Grand Lux license (2-3 failed)
• Approved Twenty Grand Lux liquor license (3-2)
• Received and filed Licensed Premise Report for 01/10/2021
• Received and filed Licensed Premise Report for 01/10/2022
• Issued formal expression of concern for 509 6th Street (3-2)

Common Council

The Common Council approved transitioning RYDE Racine operations from a private contractor to city administration effective February 1, 2022, and authorized collective bargaining for transit employees. The council also approved a $135,000 settlement in the Oertel v City of Racine lawsuit, several public works contracts, and a FEMA grant application for $3.2 million to restore firefighter positions.

• Approved transition of RYDE Racine operations to city management effective Feb 1, 2022 (15-0)
• Authorized collective bargaining for City of Racine transit employees (15-0)
• Approved $135,000 settlement in Oertel v City of Racine lawsuit
• Approved application for $3.2M FEMA SAFER grant to restore 9 firefighter/paramedic positions
• Awarded $175,238.88 CCTV inspection contract to Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC
• Awarded $872,239.28 CIPP lining contract to Visu-Sewer
• Approved $82,000 aerial flyover agreement with Pictometry International Corp.
• Approved free library parking for VITA program Thursdays Jan 27-Apr 7, 2022 (14-0)