Racine public meetings in 2023

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee unanimously approved several items, including street and sidewalk closures, change orders, final payments on contracts, and professional services agreements. It authorized the city to acquire drainage and construction easements near Batten Field for a new storm‑water dry retention pond. The committee also approved a three‑party engineering contract for the Ohio Street‑Washington Ave project.

• Approved 5th Street closure for Oct 21 2023 event (unanimous)
• Approved south sidewalk closure on Rupert Boulevard Dec 1 2023–Apr 1 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 4 for Racine Public Library renovations – $12,582.79 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 1 for Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation – $13,339.70 (unanimous)
• Authorized final payment for Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation contract – $127,447.30 (unanimous)
• Authorized final payment for 2022 Sidewalk Replacement contract – $431,038.27 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with AECOM for dry retention facility design (unanimous)
• Authorized acquisition of drainage and construction easements for storm‑water pond – $30 per document (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting by voice vote. They also approved receiving and filing the August reports from the Public Health Administrator and division directors. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approve August 8, 2023 meeting minutes – passed (voice vote)
• Receive and file August reports – passed (voice vote)
• Adjourn meeting – passed (voice vote)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The Board approved an amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan to move unspent coronavirus funds to public infrastructure. The Board also received a program update regarding homeowner and landlord repairs.

• Approved reallocation of $264,437.22 from Public Services and Administration to FY 2023 Public Infrastructure/Facilities (voice vote)
• Approved August 22, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Received and filed CDBG Homeowner and Landlord Repair Program update (voice vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended several employee benefit contracts and insurance renewals for approval. The committee also recommended the issuance of wastewater utility bonds and the hiring of legal counsel for PFAS litigation. One grant application for youth employment was recommended for approval.

• Recommended approval of $5,749,015 in Wastewater Utility Revenue Bonds, series 2023a
• Recommended approval of a retainer agreement with Napoli Shkolnik, PLLC for PFAS litigation
• Recommended approval of a direct contract with Doctors of Physical Therapy
• Recommended approval to implement the Real Appeal program through United Healthcare (UHC)
• Recommended approval of vision insurance renewal through Superior Vision
• Recommended approval of dental insurance renewal through MetLife
• Recommended approval for Youth Employment Officer to apply for a grant up to $50,000
• Approved minutes for the August 28, 2023 meeting

Common Council

The Common Council approved significant borrowing for capital projects and equipment. The council also authorized a Medicare Advantage plan renewal and the transfer of city property for blight elimination. Several legal claims were disallowed.

• Approved $18,045,000 in 2023 General Obligation Promissory Notes (11-1)
• Approved United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan renewal with 3.8% premium increase
• Approved transfer of 1633 West Boulevard to Community Development Authority for redevelopment
• Disallowed claims from Frank Coulter, Winetta Kolen, Myeshah Hollis, RaeAnn DeGroot, Christian Jones, and NH Lakeville, LLC
• Approved MOU with RUSD for youth recreation activities with a $121,146 budget
• Approved $165,760 contract with Complex Security Solutions, Inc. for fiber services
• Approved $166,095 professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for 2024 sewer management
• Approved $13,107.74 change order for RAZA of Racine LLC sidewalk replacement

Library Board

The Board approved a request to set compensation for the Interim Executive Director. A communication regarding employee performance evaluation data was received and filed.

• Approved request to address and set compensation for the Interim Executive Director
• Received and filed communication regarding public employee performance evaluation data

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee recommended approval for multiple professional services agreements and highway changes with WisDOT. The committee also approved street closures for the annual Holiday Parade and a sidewalk replacement change order.

• Approved street closures for Holiday Parade on Nov 11, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Recommended $114,400 agreement with Kueny Architects LLC for transit building design (Unanimous)
• Received and filed bid results for STH 32 Reroute Contract 2023132 (Unanimous)
• Recommended $13,107.74 change order for RAZA of Racine LLC sidewalk replacement (Unanimous)
• Recommended $166,095 agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for 2024 Sewer Management (Unanimous)
• Recommended agreement with WisDOT for connecting highway change Main St to Marquette St (Unanimous)
• Recommended agreement with WisDOT for connecting highway rescission State St to 6th/7th St (Unanimous)
• Recommended agreement with WisDOT for connecting highway designation Main St to Marquette St (Unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for several financial and operational items, including a large borrowing package for capital projects and equipment. The committee also recommended the disallowance of six separate claims and approved a developer's agreement for a water main extension.

• Recommended approval of $18,045,000 in 2023 General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Recommended approval of Developer's Agreement for 90th St. Water Main Extension
• Recommended transfer of 1633 West Boulevard to the Community Development Authority
• Recommended approval to apply for 2023 JAG grant of $21,165 for Gray Key Software
• Recommended approval of $165,760 fiber contracting contract with Complex Security Solutions, Inc.
• Recommended approval of MOU with RUSD for youth recreation programs
• Recommended disallowance of claims by Frank Coulter, Winetta Kolen, and Myeshah Hollis
• Recommended disallowance of claims by RaeAnn DeGroot, Christian Jones, and NH Lakeville, LLC

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved license applications for a sidewalk café, a liquor license agent change, and two massage establishments. The committee also rescinded a formal expression of concern for Taste of Soul and denied a new operator's license due to non-appearance.

• Recommended approval of Sidewalk Café w/ Alcohol for The Main Attraction LLC DBA Hotel Verdant (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Change of Agent for American Legion Post #546 Inc. (3-0, 1 excused)
• Denied new operator's license application for Zequante Ghani Simpson (3-0, 1 excused)
• Rescinded formal expression of concern for Taste of Soul (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Massage Establishment License renewal for Racine Fani Inc DBA Partners N Design (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Massage Establishment License renewal for Wellness Within, Inc. DBA Skin & Body Therapy by Ella (Unanimous)
• Received and filed police department licenses premise report (Unanimous)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The board recommended approval for several funding requests including a project at 1637 Packard Street and grants for local service programs. It also approved a home repair loan and grant for a property on Ninth Street.

• Deferred approval of June 12, 2023 Minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $16,625 for 1637 Packard Street rehab (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $13,443.23 for Housing Resource Inc. FY22 balance (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $48,086.18 for Legal Action of Wisconsin (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $10,423.59 for Racine Literacy Council (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $175,000 for WWBIC economic development (voice vote)
• Approved $10,000 loan (3% interest) and $10,000 forgivable grant for 515 Ninth Street (4-1)

Standing Joint Review Board

The Standing Joint Review Board received and filed the 2022 Fiscal Report for the City of Racine's Tax Incremental Districts. Finance Director Kathleen Fischer reported on 22 active TIDs, including the creation of three new districts and the closure of TID No. 20.

• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Received and filed the 2022 Fiscal Report for the City of Racine's Tax Incremental Districts (voice vote)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the creation of an Ad Hoc Governance and Bylaws Committee and appointed members to the Finance & Personnel and Building & Grounds committees. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and financial reports for July and August 2023.

• Approved creation of Ad Hoc Governance and Bylaws Committee
• Approved July 27th regular board meeting minutes
• Approved invoices and credit card purchases for July 11th - August 11th, 2023
• Approved July 2023 Financial Executive Summary Report
• Referred changes to Emergency Procedures to Finance and Personnel committee
• Referred DPI email response regarding HR oversight to Ad Hoc Governance and Bylaws Committee
• Appointed members to Finance & Personnel (F&P) and Building & Grounds (B&G) committees

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board of Harbor Commission approved a proposal to review and discuss designating the Root River and Wind Point estuary as a Special Designated Sanctuary. The board also approved the minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting.

• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved review and discussion of Root River and Wind Point estuary Special Designated Sanctuary proposal (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council approved several construction contracts for sidewalk replacement, park restorations, and basketball courts. The board also authorized the acquisition of commercial properties for the Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Project and settled a legal matter for $20,000.

• Approved $226,618.20 sidewalk replacement contract to Beardsley Concrete LLC (Voice Vote)
• Approved $174,216.00 Marquette Park Basketball Courts contract to Bradford Contractors LLC (Voice Vote)
• Approved $377,050.00 Sam Meyers Park Restoration contract to A.W. Oakes & Son Inc. (Voice Vote)
• Approved Determination of Necessity to acquire commercial properties for Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Project (Voice Vote)
• Approved $20,000 settlement for Evans v. Matson and Rasmussen (Voice Vote)
• Approved Data Sharing Agreement with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (10-1)
• Approved purchase of approx. 7,000 tons of road salt from Cargil Inc. at $84.12 per ton (Voice Vote)
• Approved adoption of the City of Racine Election Official Handbook (11-0)

Wastewater Commission

The Commission approved a contract for the North Main Street Sanitary Sewer Relay and authorized an application for a WE Energies EV station pilot program. The body also received the proposed 2024 Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan for future consideration.

• Approved contract B-23 for North Main Street Sanitary Sewer Relay to Reesman's Excavating & Grading, Inc. for $1,302,721.00
• Approved application to WE Energies for EV Station Pilot Program
• Approved minutes for the July 18, 2023, meeting
• Received and filed communication regarding Gold Peak Performance Award from NACWA
• Received and filed update on Wastewater Pathogen Surveillance
• Received and filed proposed 2024 Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan

Waterworks Commission

The Commission approved several contract payments and change orders for pavement restoration and lead service replacements. It also authorized applications for an EV charging station pilot program and state funding for private-side lead service line replacements. A developer's agreement for a water main extension was referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee.

• Approved application for WE Energies EV Station Pilot Program
• Approved $165,552.11 change order and final payment of $500,722.11 for Conventional Concrete Systems (Contract W-22-3)
• Approved ($14,700.00) credit change order and final payment of $275,311.13 for Reesman's Excavating & Grading (Contract W-23-3)
• Referred 90th St. Water Main Extension Developer's Agreement to Finance and Personnel Committee
• Approved $42,000 Kapur proposal for 90th St. Water Main Extension inspection services (paid by developer)
• Approved application to Public Services Commission for private-side lead service line replacement funding
• Received and filed the proposed 2024 Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved the acquisition of 1633 West Boulevard to build a new home for sale in 2024. The board also acknowledged applicants for homeowner repair and property enhancement programs and updated an environmental agreement for 233 Lake Avenue.

• Approved Resolution 23-19 to acquire 1633 West Boulevard for blight elimination and redevelopment (Voice Vote)
• Approved Resolution 23-20 acknowledging applicants for TID 23 Homeowner Repair and Property Enhancement programs (Voice Vote)
• Approved Resolution 23-21 for an Amended and Restated Environmental Remediation and Groundwater Extraction Agreement with WE Energies for 233 Lake Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Approved the claim of Patrick Fagan for consideration for disallowance (Voice Vote)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The commission recommended that the Common Council adopt an operating plan for a new Business Improvement District in West Racine. Additionally, the body approved two conditional use permits for a tattoo studio and a takeout restaurant, and approved two signage requests.

• Recommended Common Council adopt West Racine Business Improvement District operating plan (Voice Vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for tattoo studio at 1861 Taylor Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for take-out carry-out restaurant at 1949 State Street (Voice Vote)
• Denied request to change land use map from High-Density Residential to Industrial at 921 S. Memorial Drive (Voice Vote)
• Approved signage plans for BMO at 1 North Main Street (Voice Vote)
• Approved signage plans for Divine Melanin Beauty Supply LLC at 422 Main Street (Voice Vote)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

The board approved the minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting. Several reports and a presentation were received and filed without further action.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed Root River Council presentation (0775-23)
• Received and filed Director's Report for May, June, July 2023 (0585-23)
• Received and filed Cemetery Report for May, June, July 2023 (0586-23)
• Received and filed Zoological Report for May, June 2023 (0587-23)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved several construction bids for sidewalks and parks, authorized final payments for resurfacing and locker room projects, and approved a road salt contract for the 2023-2024 season. The committee also approved a lease agreement for Toys for Tots and a parking request for a church festival.

• Approved sidewalk replacement contract to Beardsley Concrete LLC for $226,618.20 (Unanimous)
• Approved Marquette Park Basketball Courts contract to Bradford Contractors LLC for $174,216.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Sam Meyers Park Restoration contract to A.W. Oakes & Son Inc. for $377,050.00 (Unanimous)
• Authorized final payment of $1,757,931.89 to A.W. Oakes & Sons, Inc. for city resurfacing (Unanimous)
• Authorized final payment of $241,132.72 to Rasch Construction and Engineering Inc. for Horlick Field locker rooms (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ~7,000 tons of road salt from Cargil Inc. at $84.12 per ton (Unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement for Toys for Tots (3-1)
• Approved parking request for St. George Serbian Orthodox Church festival on Sept 2-3, 2023 (Unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the July 11, 2023 meeting. The board also received and filed July reports from the Public Health Administrator and Division Directors/Coordinators. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed July 2023 reports for Public Health Administrator and Division Directors/Coordinators (Voice Vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended several approvals, including a health plan renewal and a data sharing agreement. The committee also recommended the acquisition of commercial properties for the Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Project and the settlement of a legal matter.

• Recommended approval of UHC Medicare Advantage plan renewal with 3.8% premium increase
• Recommended approval of Data Sharing Agreement with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
• Recommended approval of $7,443.11 absentee ballot envelope sub-grant reimbursement
• Recommended adoption of the City of Racine Election Official Handbook
• Recommended awarding printing bid for Council Proceedings to The Journal Times
• Recommended approval of Determination of Necessity for properties at 1415 Hamilton St, 1440 West St, and 1430 West St
• Recommended approval of $20,000 settlement for Evans v. Matson and Rasmussen
• Recommended disallowance of claims by Endel Williams and Patrick Fagan

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval for four liquor license applications and one premise description change. The committee also recommended a formal expression of concern for Taste of Soul due to loitering and large crowds.

• Recommended approval of Class 'A' Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for Power Petroleum INC DBA Hometown on Lathrop (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Class 'B' Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License ownership change for K & A Fischer, LLC DBA Michigan’s Pub (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Change of Agent for Fifth Street Yacht Club of Racine Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Class 'B' Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License ownership change for Bob’s Basement 2, LLC DBA Break N Run Billiards (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Hour Premise Description Change for Fifteen-Eighteen, LLC DBA The Fifteen-Eighteen (unanimous)
• Deferred operator's license application for Zequante Ghani Simpson (unanimous)
• Approved operator's license application for Cody Shawhan (unanimous)
• Recommended a formal expression of concern for Taste of Soul regarding large crowds and loitering (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board held a special meeting to address the resignation of Executive Director Angela Zimmermann. The board unanimously elected Nick Demske to serve as the Interim Executive Director.

• Unanimously elected Nick Demske as Interim Executive Director

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission recommended the approval of a grant for transit capital projects. The commission also received reports on touchless fare payments and operating performance.

• Approved minutes for 6/29/2023 meeting (6-0)
• Received and filed communication on WisGo touchless fare payment system (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to accept $160,000 PTAP grant for transit capital projects with $40,000 local match (unanimous)
• Received and filed operating performance report and budget update (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board appointed B. O'Connell as President, N. Taft as Vice President, and G. Helding as Secretary. The board also approved changes to the Social Media Policy pending attorney review. Several other policy changes and HR oversight discussions were deferred or referred to committees.

• Appointed B. O'Connell as President (won by four votes)
• Appointed N. Taft as Vice President
• Appointed G. Helding as Secretary
• Approved changes to Social Media Policy contingent on Attorney review
• Deferred follow-up on Board of Trustee oversight concerning employee HR issues
• Referred Trust Fund Investment and Use Policy changes to Building and Grounds
• Deferred changes to Emergency Procedures
• Approved June 15th meeting minutes with amendments to items 0596-23, 0598-23 and 0599-23

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Commission reviewed an appeal by Pedro Hernandez regarding the revocation of a conditional use permit (CUP) for an auto body and detailing business at 1241 Frederick Street. City staff recommended denying the appeal due to ongoing violations of permit conditions, including outdoor vehicle repair and improper parking. The provided text ends before a final decision was recorded.

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board approved the minutes from the June 15, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on the Racine County Sheriff's Department Water Patrol and the current balance of RHC funds. No new policies or contracts were decided upon.

• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council approved the acceptance of $1,235,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy for a solar array and energy improvements at 1900 Kentucky Street. The council also awarded a $150,000 violence intervention contract and disallowed several insurance and individual claims.

• Approved $1,235,000 DOE grant for solar array at 1900 Kentucky Street (10-1)
• Approved $150,000 Group Violence Intervention contract to Research Foundation of CUNY (9-2)
• Approved agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC for solar array design and implementation (Voice Vote)
• Disallowed claims from Clarence Mitchell, Travelers (Diels With Wheels, LLC), Demarre D. Cook, and Country Preferred Insurance Company (Voice Vote)
• Approved settlements for Azarian Wrecking, LLC v. City of Racine and Griffin v. DeBaker (Voice Vote)
• Approved tourism promotion agreement with Visit Racine County (Voice Vote)
• Approved acceptance of public health grants for HIV prevention ($21,000), Beach Monitoring ($27,821), and Vending Machine Program ($50,731.60) (Voice Vote)
• Approved $50,000 budget transfer within the Fire Department for training (Voice Vote)

Committee of the Whole

The committee approved the minutes from the June 6, 2023, meeting. Finance Director Fischer provided a presentation regarding Shared Revenue and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (11-0)

Wastewater Commission

The Commission approved a sanitary sewer extension for the Village of Caledonia and a $50,000 contract amendment for engineering services. Members also received a budget report and discussed revenue sharing methodology.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed budget expenditures through May 31, 2023 totaling $5,456,795
• Approved sanitary sewer extension for Prairie Pathways Phase V - Perennial Parkway in Village of Caledonia
• Approved Treatment Plant and Conveyance System Project Updates
• Approved $50,000 amendment to General Engineering Services Contract with Brown & Caldwell

Waterworks Commission

The Commission approved two contract change orders for water main and lead service replacements. It also approved a stipulation and agreement regarding a final payment penalty for a previous water main project. Budget expenditures through May 31, 2023, were received and filed.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed budget expenditures totaling $8,986,683 through May 31, 2023
• Approved $15,775.98 change order for Water Main Replacement - Phase 3 (Five Star Energy Services)
• Approved $11,286.13 change order for Lead Service Replacements (Reesman's Excavating & Grading)
• Approved stipulation and agreement for Contract W-22-1 final payment, including a $12,232.10 penalty forfeited by Five Star Energy Services, LLC and a $3,241.35 refund to the contractor

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved resolutions to remove restrictive covenants and a view corridor restriction for the Regency Mall redevelopment. The board also accepted residential offers for five CDA-owned properties and authorized the demolition of 500 Walton Drive.

• Adopted Resolution 23-09, 23-10, and 23-11 to remove restrictive covenants and a view corridor restriction for Regency Mall (voice vote)
• Approved residential sales of 1317 Albert St, 1422 Marquette St, 1801 Mead St, 1637 Packard Ave, and 233 Jones St (voice vote)
• Approved $169,974 contract with Vaash Excavating to demolish 500 Walton Drive (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of 1200 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. for $55,000 (voice vote)
• Approved settlement for Azarian Wrecking, LLC, et al. v. City of Racine litigation (voice vote)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission denied a conditional use permit for an adult daycare due to parking and traffic concerns. The commission approved permits for two fitness centers, a below-ground residential unit, and new library signage.

• Denied conditional use permit for adult daycare at 1505 Washington Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for physical fitness center at 1466 Douglas Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for physical fitness center at 5701 - 21st Street (voice vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for below ground floor residential unit at 1346 Washington Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved signage plans for Racine Public Library at 75 Seventh Street (voice vote)
• Approved June 5, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission

The Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission elected Sam Peete as President/Chair and Alicia Jarrett as Secretary. The body received several hiring and fair housing reports and discussed the process for recommending Juneteenth as a paid city holiday.

• Elected Alder Sam Peete as President/Chair
• Elected Alder Alicia Jarrett as Secretary
• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed May and June 2023 Hiring Reports
• Received and filed January 2023 Hiring Report
• Received and filed June 2023 Fair Housing Report
• Deferred AAHRC Questionnaire Follow-up to next meeting
• Deferred identification of two important goals to next meeting

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved several infrastructure contracts, including bridge painting and transit center rehabilitation. The committee also granted multiple street closure requests for community events and approved various park and library project change orders.

• Approved $1,124,070.00 contract for State Street Lift Bridge Painting to Zenith Tech Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $473,843.00 contract for Transit Center Rehabilitation Phase II to Berglund Construction Company (unanimous)
• Approved $666,261.25 contract for I and I Reduction - MH Rehab and Private Drainage to Globe Contractors, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $82,780.00 contract for Colonial/Lincoln Multi Use Trail Repair to DK Contractors (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for 58th Annual Starving Artist Fair, Party on the Pavement, National Night Out, and Savouring RAM @ 20 (unanimous)
• Approved roof overhang encroachment at 1105 N. Memorial Drive with $150 processing fee (unanimous)
• Approved $5,363.25 change order for Island Park Dog Park (2-1)
• Authorized final payment of $152,571.34 for Island Park Dog Park (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the June 13, 2023, meeting. The board also received and filed monthly reports from the Public Health Administrator and various division directors.

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed June 2023 reports from Administration, Community Health, Environmental Health, and Laboratory (Voice Vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for a $1.235 million Department of Energy grant for a solar array at the 1900 Kentucky Street transit facility. The committee also recommended several public health grants, a property agreement with the Racine Unified School District, and the disallowance of four insurance claims.

• Recommended approval of property agreement with Racine Unified School District for redevelopment
• Recommended $50,000 budget transfer for Fire Department training
• Recommended acceptance of $1.235M DOE grant and agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC for solar array at 1900 Kentucky Street
• Recommended $150,000 contract award to Research Foundation of CUNY for Group Violence Intervention
• Recommended approval of five Public Health grants/agreements totaling approximately $150,552
• Recommended disallowance of claims from Clarence Mitchell, Demarre D. Cook, Travelers, and Country Preferred Insurance Company
• Recommended agreement with Visit Racine County for tourism promotion (estimated $250,000 room tax share)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session to discuss litigation strategy (4-0)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval for the appointment of City of Racine Humane Officers and several liquor and business licenses. One petition to exceed liquor license quotas for Save A Lot was recommended for denial, and an operator's license for Amanda Kloman was denied.

• Recommended approval to appoint City of Racine Humane Officers (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Gas Service Station License for Rivers End Marina (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for 2023-2024 Motor Vehicle Towing License for Racine Recovery LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for liquor license ownership changes for My Wife’s Bar - My Grill and Russ’s Tap (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Class B and C licenses for Blueberry Hilltop Cafe (unanimous)
• Approved as amended new Class B license for Vero's LLC (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended denial of quota exception for Save A Lot (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Denied operator's license for Amanda Kloman (unanimous)

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission recommended approval for three grant agreements and a contract for RYDE Racine to provide transit services to the Racine Unified School District. The commission also approved RYDE Racine's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.

• Recommended approval for RYDE Racine contract for RUSD 2023-2024 school year services (7-0)
• Recommended approval of FTA Urban Mass Transit Assistance grant for $4,130,552 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of WisDOT Urban Mass Transit Assistance grant for $2,130,106 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of WisDOT Urban Mass Transit Paratransit Assistance contract for $104,836 (unanimous)
• Approved RYDE Racine's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (unanimous)
• Approved March 30th, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority adopted Resolution 23-08, establishing a determination of necessity for acquiring properties. This action is the first legal step required to approach property owners for acquisition to support a community center and a 20-year redevelopment plan.

• Adopted Resolution 23-08 for the Determination of Necessity for Acquisition of Properties for the Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Project (Passed by Voice Vote)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved one operator's license and two massage establishment renewals. Three operator's license applications were denied, and two others were deferred. The committee also received and filed police reports regarding license premises.

• Approved operator's license renewal for Justin Miranda (unanimous)
• Denied operator's license renewal for Bernardo Salinas (2-1)
• Denied new operator's license for Alexis Wood (2-1)
• Denied operator's license renewal for Marjorie Kadolph (2-1)
• Deferred operator's license renewal for Kayla Janiszewski (unanimous)
• Deferred new operator's license for Amanda Kloman (unanimous)
• Approved massage establishment license renewal for Relax Spa at 403 6th Street (unanimous)
• Approved massage establishment license renewal for Relax Spa at 5110 Washington Ave (unanimous)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved a redevelopment plan for the Lincoln-King Neighborhood focused on owner-occupied housing and public realm improvements. The board also approved a facade grant for 1334 Washington Avenue and two temporary land-use agreements.

• Adopted Resolution 23-05 for the Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan (Voice Vote)
• Approved Resolution 23-01 for a facade grant and restoration design at 1334 Washington Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Approved Resolution 23-06 for a License to Use Real Estate agreement with Racine Wastewater Utility at 1831 Phillips Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Approved Resolution 23-07 for a land use license to WE Energies at 900 and 1010 Water Street (Voice Vote)
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)

Wastewater Commission

The Commission approved a contract amendment to extend the design timeline for the Chicory Road Area Improvements Project. It also approved the 2022 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report and the May 16 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved amendment to Strand Associates contract for Chicory Road Area Improvements timeline extension
• Received and filed communication regarding George W. Burke Safety Award
• Approved 2022 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR)
• Received and filed communication regarding bargaining and development opportunities

Library Board

The Board approved changes to the Lost and Found Procedures and rescheduled the July meeting to July 27. Several policy updates regarding social media, programming, and trust fund investments were deferred. The Board also voted to suspend bylaws to allow for a nominating committee and floor nominations for Board President.

• Approved changes to Lost and Found Procedures
• Approved suspension of bylaws to create nominating committee and allow floor nominations for Board President on July 27
• Approved moving July board meeting date to July 27, 2023
• Approved May 18th regular board meeting minutes
• Approved May 13th - June 10th, 2023 invoices and credit card purchases
• Approved May 2023 Executive Summary Report
• Approved Gifts and Memorials Report
• Deferred changes to Trust Fund Investment and Use Policy, Emergency Procedures, Programming Policy, and Social Media Policy

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board approved a request from the Racine Yacht Club to use public docks in September 2023. The commission also received updates on the pump out station and potential infrastructure funding from Senator Baldwin's office.

• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved public dock usage for Racine Yacht Club from 9/13/23 to 9/18/23 (unanimous)
• Deferred floating dock repairs to next meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health met to conduct procedural business. The board approved the minutes from the May 9, 2023 meeting and formally received May 2023 reports from the Public Health Administrator and division directors.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed May 2023 reports from Administration, Community Health, Environmental Health, and Laboratory (Voice Vote)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The Board recommended the allocation of 2023 CDBG and CDBG-CV funds for administration, public services, code enforcement, and infrastructure. It also recommended a $240,000 revolving loan for property rehabilitation and the allocation of 2022 ESG funds to HALO.

• Recommended approval of $1,540,812 (2023 CDBG) and $264,437.22 (CDBG CV) for administration, public services, code enforcement, and public-facilities/infrastructure (Voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $240,000 multi-family CDBG revolving loan ($120,000 forgivable; $120,000 loan) to Racine Revitalization Partnership for 614 9th Street (4-0-1)
• Recommended approval to allocate $160,046 in 2022 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds to HALO (Voice vote)
• Deferred approval of May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice vote)

Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission

The Commission deferred the May 2023 hiring report and the setting of two important goals to future meetings. The May 2023 Fair Housing Report was received and filed. Members were requested to complete a questionnaire for review at a later date.

• Deferred May 2023 hiring report to next meeting
• Received and filed May 2023 Fair Housing Report
• Deferred discussion on AAHRC Member Questionnaire
• Deferred setting of two important goals for the Commission
• Considered AAHRC Questionnaire follow-up as reported

Common Council

The Common Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including street resurfacing and park improvements. They also authorized a $200,000 contract for a zoning code update and approved a classification and compensation study for Public Works and Parks & Recreation.

• Awarded $473,486 Mt. Pleasant Street Resurfacing contract to A. W. Oakes & Son, Inc. (Voice Vote)
• Awarded $200,000 Zoning Code RFP contract to WSP USA, Inc. (13-0)
• Approved $282,797 Colonial Park Driveway and Parking Lot Reconstruction contract for DK Contractors (Voice Vote)
• Approved $93,458 Alley Grading contract for LaLonde Contractors, Inc. (Voice Vote)
• Approved $63,685 Washington Park Bowl Pavement & Drainage contract for The Wanasek Corporation (Voice Vote)
• Approved Classification and Compensation Study for Public Works and Parks & Recreation (12-1)
• Approved $15,000 workers compensation settlement for Andrew Stein (13-0)
• Approved $165,000 three-year GIS software contract with Esri (Voice Vote)

Committee of the Whole

The committee approved the minutes from the February 9, 2023, meeting. A presentation was given by Racine County Interim Executive Director Greving regarding Visit Racine County.

• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (12-0)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The committee approved a settlement agreement for the workers compensation and duty disability claims of Andrew Stein. The decision followed a closed session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Approved $15,000 settlement for Andrew Stein workers compensation and duty disability claims (5-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The Commission approved the advancement of one firefighter candidate and 27 police officer candidates. These decisions were finalized following interviews conducted in closed session.

• Approved advancement of firefighter candidate Jesse Leneave
• Approved advancement of police officer candidates Miles Barry (lateral), Keith McDonald Jr (lateral), Samuel Wolfe (lateral), Juan Leal, Eric Grau, Shauna Lass, Gabriel Brandies, Tanner Weimer, Austin Tenner, Kellon Hargrove, Zachary Pitts, Ryan Krambeer, Esther Arriaga, Mario Munoz, Garrett Reed, Javantae Dampier, Mark Toutant, Terron Riddle, Noah Mooney, Nicole Krivitz, Jonathon Munoz, Andrew Collazo, Matthew Tenuta, Tervell Jackson, Channing Schultz, and Anthony Johnson

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee recommended approval for multiple infrastructure contracts, including street resurfacing and park improvements. The committee also approved two street closures for community events and designated June 25, 2023, as Racine Pride Day.

• Approved $473,486 contract for Mt. Pleasant Street Resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved $282,797 contract for Colonial Park Driveway and Parking Lot Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $93,458.05 contract for Alley Grading (unanimous)
• Approved $63,685 contract for Washington Park Bowl Pavement & Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Racine Pride Day and Pride Month commemoration (3-2)
• Approved street closure of Jerome Blvd for block party on July 29, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved street closure of East Side of Lake Avenue on October 24, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $710,624.15 for Concrete Reconstruct II (unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The committee recommended approval for several municipal contracts, including a zoning code project and GIS software. It also recommended a compensation study for Public Works and Parks & Recreation and a transition of transit operator positions to full-time status.

• Recommended approval for ADA lift installation in Mobile Election Unit (not to exceed $50,000)
• Recommended approval of Developer's Agreement for Tivoli Green Apartments Phase 2
• Recommended $400,000 two-year contract with Board of Regents of University of Wisconsin
• Recommended $165,000 three-year contract with Esri for GIS software
• Recommended implementation of Classification and Compensation Study for Public Works and Parks & Recreation (est. $115,000 annual impact)
• Recommended transitioning 5 part-time transit operators to full-time and eliminating 5 vacant part-time positions
• Recommended applying for 2024 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant ($22,050)
• Recommended awarding Zoning Code RFP contract to WSP USA, Inc. (not to exceed $200,000)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval for multiple business licenses, including a quadricycle business and a massage establishment. The committee also approved liquor license renewals and a municipal code change regarding animals in Island Park. A gas service station license application and two operator's license renewals were deferred.

• Recommended approval of Municipal Code change for animals in Island Park (unanimous)
• Deferred Gas Service Station License for Racine Riverside Marine DBA Rivers End Marina (3-2)
• Recommended approval of Change of Agent for The Racine Country Club liquor license (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Massage Establishment License for Greentree Wellness Academy (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Quadricycle Business license for Heavy Pedal Tours LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of alcohol beverage license renewals for Roger’s Place, Mr. Kool’s Sports Bar, and Redline Tavern (unanimous)
• Deferred renewal operator's license applications for Bernardo Salinas and Justin Miranda (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-2024 Motor Vehicle Towing License for Jensen & Jensen Towing INC (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics deferred a request for an update and presentation regarding an advisory opinion. Additionally, the Board voted to receive and file a complaint from Jeffrey House and authorized the Chair to send him a letter.

• Deferred request for update and presentation on Executive Committee advisory opinion (3-0)
• Received and filed complaint from Jeffrey House and authorized Chair to send letter (3-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission interviewed one firefighter candidate and 15 police officer candidates. Jesse Leneave was recommended for approval as a firefighter. Decisions on the police officer candidates were deferred.

• Advanced firefighter candidate Jesse Leneave (Recommended For Approval)
• Deferred decisions on 15 police officer candidates

Library Board

The Library Board voted to match the City of Racine's Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for residents and non-residents. The board also approved the April 2023 executive summary, financial invoices, and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved matching City of Racine HSA contributions (7-0-1)
• Approved April 20th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved financial invoices and credit card purchases for April 13th - May 12th, 2023
• Approved April 2023 Executive Summary Report

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board approved the minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting. Other items, including the Senator Baldwin Infrastructure Reef Report and Infrastructure Update, were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Senator Baldwin Infrastructure Reef Report
• Deferred Infrastructure Update

Sex Offender Residency Board

The Sex Offender Residency Board reviewed five requests for exemptions from residency restrictions. Four exemptions were granted for specific addresses, and one was denied due to the applicant's failure to appear.

• Granted residency exemption for Jacob Garland Anderson at 1915 Washington Avenue Apartment 206
• Granted residency exemption for David Justin Lang at 1329 Maple Street Apartment 3
• Granted residency exemption for Duane Michael Clark at 1609 Packard Avenue
• Denied residency exemption for Christopher Steven Thomas at 1245 Douglas Avenue, Apartment 1 (failure to appear)
• Granted residency exemption for Mariontai J. Stacy at 615/617 Wisconsin Avenue, Apartment 12
• Approved minutes for the December 2, 2022 meeting

Common Council

The Common Council approved the acceptance of a $5 million federal grant and a project management agreement for the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee Regional Passenger Rail study. The council also approved several public works contracts for lighting and garage improvements and a collective bargaining agreement for police staff officers.

• Approved acceptance of $5,000,000 Federal Transit Administration grant for regional rail study (Voice Vote)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with SEWRPC for rail project management, cost not to exceed $830,000 (Voice Vote)
• Approved 2021-2024 Police Staff Officers’ Association collective bargaining agreement (Voice Vote)
• Approved $494,753 sole source agreement with Concord Consulting Group for Lincoln King Clinic and Community Center (13-0-1)
• Approved $555,420.38 contract to WIL-Surge Electric, Inc. for CDBG Street Lighting (Voice Vote)
• Approved $183,308.65 contract to Custom Restoration for Equipment Maintenance Garage exterior improvements (Voice Vote)
• Approved $68,652.00 contract to WIL-surge Electric, Inc. for Downtown Lighting Improvements (Voice Vote)
• Referred settlement for Andrew Stein workers compensation claim back to Finance and Personnel Committee (12-2)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved a request for a temporary extension of a Class B license premise for 1863 Taylor Ave. The extension applies to May 27 and June 3, 2023.

• Approved temporary extension of Class B license premise for 1863 Taylor Ave for May 27 and June 3, 2023 (unanimous)

Wastewater Commission

The Commission approved two sanitary sewer extensions for developments in the Village of Mount Pleasant. It also received the 2022 Wastewater Utility Audit and referred a real estate license agreement to the Community Development Authority.

• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed 2022 Wastewater Utility Audit
• Referred amended License to Use Real Estate/Hold Harmless Agreement to Community Development Authority
• Approved sanitary sewer extension for Pike River Crossing Subdivision
• Approved sanitary sewer extension for Tivoli Green, Phase 2
• Received and filed February 2023 rain event capacity exceedance notification letters

Waterworks Commission

The Commission approved a final retainage payment for lead service replacements on Villa Street and a construction services proposal for the Tivoli Green Phase 2 project. The 2022 Water Utility Audit was received and filed. A developer's agreement for the Tivoli Green project was referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee.

• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed 2022 Water Utility Audit
• Approved $30,210.00 final retainage payment to Five Star Energy Services for Villa Street Lead Service Replacements
• Referred Tivoli Green Apartments Phase 2 Developer's Agreement to Finance and Personnel Committee
• Approved $14,700 proposal from raSmith for Tivoli Green Phase 2 construction-related services

Community Development Authority

The CDA approved a redevelopment plan for the Lincoln King Neighborhood to seek $15 million in funding for new housing and rehabilitation. The board also approved real estate contracts and a property easement. A facade grant for 1334 Washington Avenue was deferred.

• Adopted Lincoln King Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan and recommended blight designation (Voice Vote)
• Approved permanent access easement for Lakeshore Towers of Racine at 233 Lake Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Approved $100 Jurisdictional Offer to Penny Racine, LLC for Regency Mall easements (Voice Vote)
• Approved real estate agent contract with Berkshire Hathaway (Voice Vote)
• Approved real estate agent contract with Friedrich Realty RE/MAX Newport Elite (Voice Vote)
• Approved amendment to the coordination agreement between the City of Racine and the CDA (Voice Vote)
• Deferred facade grant and design approval for 1334 Washington Avenue to June meeting (Voice Vote)
• Approved minutes from October 25, 2022 meeting (Voice Vote)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission approved a conditional use permit for an automobile repair facility and approved signage for a real estate group. The approval of the April 17, 2023, meeting minutes was deferred.

• Approved conditional use permit for automobile repair facility at 1332 Rapids Drive (voice vote)
• Approved signage at 302 Main Street for Only Real Estate Group (voice vote)
• Deferred approval of April 17, 2023 minutes to the next meeting (voice vote)

Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission

The Commission approved the February 9, 2023, minutes and filed several hiring and fair housing reports. Members discussed police body cam footage release policies and commission vacancies. The decision to identify specific commission goals was deferred.

• Approved minutes of the February 9, 2023, meeting
• Received and filed November and December 2022 Hiring Reports
• Received and filed April 2023 Hiring Report
• Received and filed February, March, and April 2023 Fair Housing Reports
• Deferred creating commission goals
• Deferred AAHRC Questionnaire follow-up
• Received and filed data gathering updates including body cam initiative

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

The Board recommended approval for Billy's Posse Inc. to use Lincoln Park on September 30, 2023, including a temporary suspension of the animal prohibition ordinance. Other communications regarding monthly reports and a race request were received and filed.

• Recommended approval for Billy's Posse Inc. use of Lincoln Park on Sept 30, 2023 (Voice Vote)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed Zoological Report-April 2023 (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed Directors Report-April 2023 (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed Cemetery Report-April 2023 (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed request from 5k Events for Lake Michigan Pathway use (Voice Vote)

Library Board- Finance and Personnel

The committee approved the minutes from the April 10th Finance & Personnel Committee meeting. No other substantive actions were taken during the open or closed sessions.

• Approved minutes of the April 10th Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved several infrastructure contracts, including street lighting and garage improvements. The committee also granted street-use permits for upcoming community events and decided on specific paving assessments for multiple city streets.

• Approved $555,420.38 CDBG Street Lighting contract to WIL-Surge Electric, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $183,308.65 Equipment Maintenance Garage Exterior Improvements contract to Custom Restoration (unanimous)
• Approved $68,652.00 Downtown Lighting Improvements contract to WIL-surge Electric, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved street use for 45th Annual Lighthouse Run on June 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved street use for 1st Annual Racine Juneteenth Day Parade on June 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved street closure on Lake Avenue for Health and Business Expo (unanimous)
• Approved easement for We Energies at 6300 21st St (unanimous)
• Approved BCP paving for Foxwood Road, Jonathon Drive, Seventeenth St (3-1), and West Lawn Avenue; approved PCCP for Sheffield Drive (3-1)

Board of Health

The Board of Health elected its leadership for the term and approved the minutes from the April 11, 2023 meeting. The board also received and filed monthly reports from the Public Health Administrator and division coordinators.

• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Elected Dr. Fouse as Board of Health President (Unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Brennan as Vice President (Unanimous)
• Received and filed April 2023 reports from Administration, Community Health, Environmental Health, and Laboratory (Voice Vote)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The board approved moving $307,831 from the Housing Units category to Public Infrastructure and Blight, increasing that category to $783,774 in the FY 2023 Annual Action Plan. It also approved up to $10,255 in CDBG-CV funds for the Racine Literacy Council's Summer Dip Program and three home repair loans with forgivable grants for properties at 2709 Gillen Street, 1418 Cleveland Avenue, and 1703 St. Patrick Street. All votes were unanimous by voice vote.

• Approved FY 2023 Annual Action Plan amendment moving $307,831 to Public Infrastructure and Blight (voice vote)
• Approved up to $10,255 in CDBG-CV funds for Racine Literacy Council Summer Dip Program (voice vote)
• Approved home repair loan and forgivable grant for 2709 Gillen Street (voice vote)
• Approved home repair loan and forgivable grant for 1418 Cleveland Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved home repair loan and forgivable grant for 1703 St. Patrick Street (voice vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of a $494,753 sole-source contract with Concord Consulting Group for the Lincoln King Clinic and Community Center project. It also recommended accepting a $5 million federal grant for a Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee passenger rail study and approving a 2021-2024 police staff officers' union contract worth about $1.7 million. The committee recommended disallowing three individual claims and approved several other items including budget carryovers and litigation settlements.

• Recommended approval of $494,753 sole-source contract with Concord Consulting Group for Lincoln King Clinic project
• Recommended acceptance of $5 million federal grant for KRM passenger rail corridor study
• Recommended approval of $830,000 intergovernmental agreement with SEWRPC for rail project management
• Recommended approval of 2021-2024 Police Staff Officers' Association collective bargaining agreement (approx. $1.7M)
• Recommended disallowance of claims by Eileen Warren, Tangler Malone, and Lisa Kielbasa
• Recommended approval of $10,000 settlement for Andrew Stein workers compensation claim
• Recommended approval of $30,000 settlement in Maldonado v. Artisan litigation
• Recommended authorization for City Attorney to represent employees in five lawsuits

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved several business license applications, including a winery and a towing service. The committee also recommended approval for 2023-2024 liquor and fermented malt beverage renewals, with three specific exceptions.

• Approved operator's license for Jaime Delgado (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 'Class B' Winery license for Littleport Brewing Company, LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-2024 Motor Vehicle Towing License for Hooked-Up Towing LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-2024 liquor and fermented malt beverage renewals, excluding Rogers Place, Mr. Kools Sports Bar, and Redline Tavern (unanimous)
• Received and filed list of liquor licenses that failed to submit renewal paperwork (unanimous)
• Received and filed police department licensed premise report (unanimous)
• Approved rescheduling the next committee meeting to Tuesday, May 30th (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics elected Ernest Ni'A as chair and Jamie McClendon as vice chair for the 2023-2024 year. The board also received the 2022 Statement of Economic Interest Report and scheduled a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Approved May 5, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Elected Ernest Ni'A as chair (3-0)
• Elected Jamie McClendon as vice chair (3-0)
• Received and filed 2022 Statement of Economic Interest Report (3-0)
• Received and filed annual report submission item (3-0)
• Scheduled pending litigation update for a future closed session (3-0)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved several street closure requests for community events and updated municipal codes regarding parking and speed limits. The committee also recommended approval for two professional service agreements with Graef-USA Inc. for city infrastructure projects.

• Approved street closures for 4th of July Parade on July 4, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Main Street closure for Division BMX Stunt Team on June 2, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved High Street closure for Rhino Bar fundraiser on September 9, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Municipal Code regarding loading zones, speed limits, and parking (Unanimous)
• Approved $51,600 professional service agreement with Graef-USA Inc. for Generator Replacement Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $58,600 professional service agreement with Graef-USA Inc. for City Hall Elevator Project (Unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting schedule for the Tuesday prior to Common Council meetings at 5:30 PM (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for the April 11, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for four developer agreements regarding water main installations. The committee also recommended changes to City Development staffing positions and established a regular meeting schedule.

• Recommended approval of Hoods Creek Phase 3 Developer's Agreement (HCP2 LLC)
• Recommended approval of Kinzie Ave. Water Main Extension Developer's Agreement (V. Mt. Pleasant)
• Recommended approval of Emstan Hills Project Developer's Agreement (Velstand Hills LLC)
• Recommended approval of Via Vita Senior Living Project Developer's Agreement (V. Mt. Pleasant)
• Recommended eliminating Support Services Manager and creating Executive Administrative Assistant and Business Development Specialist positions
• Recommended changing a Building Inspector II position to Building Inspector III
• Recommended holding regular committee meetings at 5:30pm on the Monday prior to Common Council meetings
• Received and filed communication regarding Festival Hall & Memorial Hall contracts

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The committee recommended approval for one liquor license change of ownership and deferred three other licensing applications. It also decided to hold committee meetings twice a month.

• Recommended approval of liquor license change of ownership for Buckets Pub 2nd Round (unanimous)
• Deferred liquor license application for Save a Lot to allow for floor plan changes (3-1)
• Deferred renewal operator's license for Jaime Delgado (unanimous)
• Deferred hour premise description change for The Fifteen-Eighteen for 60 days (unanimous)
• Approved meeting twice a month for the Public Safety and Licensing Committee (unanimous)
• Received and filed police department licenses premise report (unanimous)
• Received and filed request for actions pursuant to the police report (unanimous)

Wastewater Commission

The Commission approved four sanitary sewer extension requests for the Village of Mount Pleasant and the Village of Caledonia. It also authorized a roof inspection contract and a permit modification to move the utility to a Title V Major Source for air emissions.

• Approved sewer extension for Via Vita Senior Living Facility (Mount Pleasant)
• Approved sewer extension for Emstan Hills Road (Mount Pleasant/Racine)
• Approved sewer extension for Hood's Creek - Addition 3 & 5 (Mount Pleasant)
• Approved sewer extension for Corona Drive (Caledonia)
• Approved acceptance of up to $2,000 in state reimbursement for wastewater monitoring
• Approved $18,075 contract with IRS Roofing Services, Inc. for roof inspections
• Approved $7,500 construction air permit modification for Engine/Blower Project
• Approved March 21, 2023, meeting minutes

Waterworks Commission

The Commission approved multiple developer agreements and inspection contracts for water main extensions. It also approved roof inspections for utility buildings and change orders for lead service replacements on Villa Street.

• Approved $13,650 IRS Roofing Services proposal for utility building roof inspections
• Approved $72,199.96 change order (No. 1) for Villa Street lead service replacements
• Approved ($29,200.00) net credit change order (No. 2) for Villa Street lead service replacements
• Referred Hoods Creek Phase 3 Developer's Agreement to Finance and Personnel Committee
• Approved $7,900 raSmith proposal for Hoods Creek Phase 3 inspection services
• Approved Kinzie Ave. Water Main Extension Developer's Agreement
• Approved $9,900 raSmith proposal for Kinzie Ave. inspection services
• Referred Emstan Hills and Via Vita Senior Living Developer's Agreements to Finance and Personnel Committee

Library Board

The Library Board approved a budget amendment to incorporate $125,000 in City funds for salaries and benefits. The board also approved updates to the library's record retention, internet access, room use, and commitment of excellence policies.

• Approved budget amendment to accept $125,000 City funds for salaries and benefits
• Approved transfer of $36,277 from Part-Time Salaries to Contracted Services
• Approved Record Retention Policy
• Approved changes to Library Commitment of Excellence for All
• Approved changes to Internet Access and Wireless Network Policy
• Approved changes to Public Use of Rooms Policy
• Approved February 9th and March 16th meeting minutes
• Approved March 10th-April 10th invoices and 1st quarter Trust Funds Report

Board of Harbor Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 16, 2023, meeting. Members discussed the Racine County Sheriff's Department Water Patrol schedule and potential funding for the North Pier Project.

• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council elected a new Council President and established standing committee appointments. The council also approved a series of mayoral appointments to various city boards and commissions.

• Elected Alder McCarthy as Council President (13-0)
• Appointed members to Finance and Personnel, Public Works and Services, Public Safety and Licensing, and Executive committees
• Approved mayoral appointments to multiple boards and commissions (11-0)

Common Council

The Common Council approved a development incentive agreement for the redevelopment of Regency Mall. Several waterworks projects and budget transfers for library wages and lifeguard bonuses were also approved.

• Approved incentive agreement with Racine Mall, LLC for Regency Mall redevelopment (14-0)
• Approved 2024 Lead Service Line Replacement Project reimbursement intent (Voice Vote)
• Approved 2024 Water Main Replacement Project reimbursement intent (Voice Vote)
• Approved Developers Agreement for Leo Living Multi-Residential Development (Voice Vote)
• Approved Filtration System Rehabilitation Project reimbursement intent (Voice Vote)
• Disallowed claims from April Puryear and Riverwood Condominium Homes Association (Voice Vote)
• Approved $125,000 budget transfer from General Fund to Library for wage increases (Voice Vote)
• Approved 2021-2024 collective bargaining agreement with Fire Staff Officers’ Association (Voice Vote)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Commission denied a conditional use permit for an adult day care on Wright Avenue. It approved conditional use permits for a tattoo studio and a community living facility, as well as several facade remodeling projects and grants.

• Denied conditional use permit for adult day care at 2710 Wright Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for tattoo studio at 622 High Street (voice vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for community living facility at 3500 Meachem Road (voice vote)
• Approved two-lot certified survey map for 5701 - 21st Street (voice vote)
• Approved $10,000 facade grants for 209 Dodge Street and 303 Dodge Street (voice vote)
• Approved design review for multi-unit residential structure at 4118 - 19th Street (voice vote)
• Approved facade remodeling project at 434 Main Street (voice vote)
• Approved facade remodeling project and $10,000 grant for 302 Main Street (voice vote)

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

The board met to receive and file several reports, including a presentation on the Dr. John Bryant Community Center and monthly reports for the director, zoological services, and cemeteries. No substantive policy changes or funding decisions were made.

• Received and filed presentation on Dr. John Bryant Community Center
• Received and filed Director's Report-March 2023
• Received and filed Zoological Report-March 2023
• Received and filed Cemetery Report-March 2023

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee recommended several infrastructure contracts, including a transfer station and road resurfacing. The committee also approved various event-related street closures and business sign encroachments.

• Recommended $4,461,555.00 contract for Racine Public Works Transfer Station to Bukacek Construction (unanimous)
• Recommended $873,228.63 contract for 2023 City Resurfacing to Payne & Dolan, Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended $140,787.00 contract for Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation to Beardsley Concrete (unanimous)
• Approved $534,809.50 final payment for Sidewalk Replacement Phase I to Forward Equipment, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $143,485.10 deduct change order for Sidewalk Replacement Phase I (unanimous)
• Approved Lake Avenue closure (7th to 8th street) for Health and Business Expo on Sept 9, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved two stationary sign encroachments at 516 Monument Square with $150 fees each (unanimous)
• Approved use of North Beach Oasis and Barker St. parking lots for carnival rides May 26-28, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the March 14, 2023 meeting and received March reports from the Public Health Administrator and Division Directors/Coordinators. Board members also received training on overdose prevention and the use of Narcan/Naloxone.

• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed March reports for the Public Health Administrator and Division Directors/Coordinators (Voice Vote)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The CDBG Advisory Board recommended approval of the FY 2023 HUD Annual Action Plan and the funding of Phase 2 for the Corinne Reid Owens Transit Center Rehabilitation. The board will oversee CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds for the fiscal year.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of FY 2023 HUD Annual Action Plan (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $310,000 for Corinne Reid Owens Transit Center Rehabilitation Phase 2 (voice vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for several water utility projects and a development incentive agreement for the Regency Mall redevelopment. The committee also recommended budget transfers for library wages and the approval of a fire officers' collective bargaining agreement.

• Recommended approval of Regency Mall redevelopment incentive agreement (up to $39.4M)
• Recommended approval of 2021-2024 Fire Staff Officers’ Association contract
• Recommended $125,000 budget transfer from General Fund to Library for wage increases
• Recommended approval of $2.1M US Forest Service grant application for PRCS Forestry
• Recommended approval of $96,000 sustainability agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC
• Recommended approval of three water projects: lead service line replacement, water main replacement, and filtration rehabilitation
• Recommended approval of $200 sign-on and $200 retention bonuses for 2023 lifeguards
• Recommended disallowance of claims from April Puryear and Riverwood Condominium Homes Association

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval for a liquor license agent change and a secondhand jewelry dealer's license. The committee also approved an operator's license based on a finding of rehabilitation and recommended approval for a premise description change.

• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Change of Agent liquor license for Liquor Depot 1401 Inc (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Secondhand Jewelry Dealer’s License for VonHasle LLC (unanimous)
• Approved operator's license for Peter Marcotte (2-1)
• Recommended approval for Hour Premise Description Change for Fifteen-Eighteen, LLC (unanimous)
• Received and filed police department licenses premise report (unanimous)
• Received and filed request for actions pursuant to the police report (unanimous)

Library Board- Finance and Personnel

The Library Board- Finance and Personnel committee approved a budget amendment to incorporate $125,000 in City funds for salaries and benefits. The board also approved a transfer of funds for contracted services. Minutes from the March 6th meeting were approved.

• Approved March 6th meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved $125,000 budget amendment for salaries and benefits (4-1)
• Approved transfer of $36,277 from Part-Time Salaries to Contracted Services

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission approved the minutes from the January 26, 2023 meeting. The commission also received and filed a communication regarding the Transit Department's Sustainability and Decarbonization Solar Project with McKinstry Essention, LLC.

• Approved minutes for the 1/26/2023 meeting (7-0)
• Received and filed communication on Sustainability and Decarbonization Solar Project (7-0)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee rescinded formal expressions of concern for The Brick House and Duo Bar & Grill. The committee also recommended approval for a liquor license ownership change and deferred a change of agent application.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred change of agent application for Liquor Depot 1401 Inc (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Class 'A' liquor license ownership change for High St Investments LLC DBA High Street Food Mart (unanimous)
• Rescinded formal expression of concern for The Brick House at 316 Main St (unanimous)
• Rescinded formal expression of concern for Duo Bar & Grill at 1102 Mound Ave (unanimous)
• Received and filed the Racine Police Department licensed premise report (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council approved the 2021-2024 Racine Police Association collective bargaining agreement and several infrastructure contracts. The council also authorized new liquor licenses and approved the rezoning of three properties on Dodge Street.

• Approved 2021-2024 Racine Police Association collective bargaining agreement (12-0)
• Awarded $1,293,398.00 CIPP Lining contract to Musson Bros., Inc. (Voice Vote)
• Awarded $968,204.38 Assessable Streets and Alleys contract to A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. (Voice Vote)
• Awarded $648,781.60 Franklin Street Concrete Reconstruction contract to Milwaukee General Construction (Voice Vote)
• Approved rezoning of 209, 219, and 303 Dodge Street from I-2 to B-5 (Voice Vote)
• Approved HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for $2,080,178 grant (Voice Vote)
• Approved $225,000 Electronic Health Records contract for Patagonia Health, Inc. (Voice Vote)
• Granted permission to apply for $200,000 WEDC Idle Site grant for Belle City Square Phase IV (12-0)

Wastewater Commission

The Commission approved construction engineering contracts for UV upgrades, an engine/blower project, and Chicory Road sewer improvements. It also approved wastewater transmission rates and a sewer extension for the Leo Living Development in Mount Pleasant.

• Approved 2023 Village of Mount Pleasant interceptor wastewater transmission rates at $243.39 per million gallons
• Approved sanitary sewer extension for Leo Living Development in Village of Mount Pleasant
• Approved raSmith contract for Chicory Road Area Sewer Improvements not to exceed $224,000.00
• Approved Carollo contract for UV Disinfection System Replacement Project not to exceed $972,775.00
• Approved AECOM contract for Engine/Blower Project not to exceed $879,100.00
• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed report on February 27, 2023 rainfall event
• Received and filed communication regarding development of Utility Vision, Mission, and Values

Waterworks Commission

The Commission approved several resolutions to seek funding through the FY 2024 WDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program for lead service line replacement, water main replacement, and filtration system rehabilitation. It also authorized various contract payments and a new pavement restoration contract.

• Approved resolution for 2024 Lead Service Line Replacement Project loan up to $3M
• Approved resolution for 2024 Water Main Replacement Project loan up to $9M
• Approved resolution for Filtration System Rehabilitation Project loan up to $19M
• Approved $378,950.00 pavement restoration contract (W-23-5) to Conventional Concrete Systems
• Approved $117,319.00 CDM Smith proposal for corrosion control chemical treatment upgrade
• Approved final payment of $853,531.60 to A.W. Oakes & Son for water main replacement
• Approved final payment of $7,812,060.48 to Mid City Corporation for 36" water main project
• Referred Leo Living Multi-Residential Development agreement to Finance and Personnel Committee

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Commission recommended rezoning three properties on Dodge Street from industrial to central service district to allow for restaurants. It also approved exterior renovations for three buildings and a design for a multi-unit residential project on Summit Avenue.

• Approved conditional use permit amendment for drive-thru canopy at 5205 Washington Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Recommended adoption of ZOrd.0002-23 to rezone 209, 219, and 303 Dodge Street from I-2 to B-5 (Voice Vote)
• Approved exterior renovations at 209 Dodge Street (Voice Vote)
• Approved exterior renovations at 303 Dodge Street (Voice Vote)
• Approved facade changes at 1001 Michigan Boulevard (Voice Vote)
• Approved design for multi-unit residential building at 1450 Summit Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Approved minutes from January 23, 2023 meeting (Voice Vote)

Library Board

The Board approved using $125,000 in contingency funds for staff raises. Other actions included approving a book sale nook extension and updating the circulation policy. The Board also modified the Executive Director's performance evaluation process.

• Approved $125,000 for staff wage increases (8-4)
• Approved $35,000 from A. Boernke Fund for book sale nook extension
• Approved changes to Circulation Policy regarding Beyond Books Collection
• Approved changes to Executive Director Performance Evaluation process/policy
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved financial invoices and credit card purchases from Feb 10 - March 10, 2023
• Approved February 2023 Executive Summary Report
• Tabled DPI Trustee Essentials Chapters 3 and 4

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board approved a request for the Racine Yacht Club to use public docks at Rooney and Pugh Recreation Area in July 2023. The Commission also approved sending a letter of support to Racine County for North Breakwater pier improvements.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved use of Rooney and Pugh Recreation Area public docks for Hook Race from 7/13/23 to 7/15/23 (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter of support to Racine County for North Breakwater pier improvements (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 19, 2023

Public Works and Services Committee

The committee recommended approval for multiple public works contracts, including street reconstruction and sewer lining. It also approved several change orders for sidewalk and street projects and authorized a revised agreement for the West 6th Street Bridge.

• Approved closure of Liberty Street for car and motorcycle show on Aug 27, 2023 (unanimous)
• Recommended $648,781.60 Franklin Street Concrete Reconstruction contract to Milwaukee General Construction (unanimous)
• Recommended $968,204.38 2023 Assessable Streets and Alleys contract to A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended $1,293,398.00 2023 CIPP Lining contract to Musson Bros., Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $23,472.50 change order for 2022 Sidewalk Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $134,053.70 change order for 2022 Assessable Streets and Alleys (unanimous)
• Approved $51,986.69 change order for College Ave Brick Paver Intersections (unanimous)
• Authorized revised agreement for West 6th Street Bridge project (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the January 10, 2023 meeting. The board also received and filed reports from the Public Health Administrator and various division directors. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed reports from Administration, Community Health, COVID-19 Status, Environmental Health, and Laboratory (Voice Vote)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board recommended the approval of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. The board also received and filed the 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

• Approved minutes for the March 6, 2023 meeting (voice vote)
• Received and filed the 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for $2,080,178 (voice vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended several public health grants and a police union contract for approval. The committee also recommended a contract for electronic health records and the disallowance of a claim by Jeff Horton.

• Recommended approval of Racine Police Association 2021-2024 agreement (est. $3.5M cost)
• Recommended approval of $225,000 Electronic Health Records contract with Patagonia Health, Inc.
• Recommended approval for EV-C Pilot Program agreement with We Energies (est. $285,000 revenue)
• Recommended approval of $348,950 grant for ELC Enhancing Detection
• Recommended approval of $30,000 grant for WI Lead in Water Testing and Remediation Initiative
• Recommended approval of $10,980 grant for PHHP
• Recommended approval of $1,000 grant from National Environmental Health Association
• Recommended disallowance of claim by Jeff Horton

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval for three new liquor licenses and one change of agent. The committee also recommended formal expressions of concern for two establishments following reports of fights.

• Approved minutes for February 27, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Change of Agent for La Mexicana at 1336 State St (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of New Class B and C license for Little Fish Buffet at 4901 Washington Ave (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of New Class B license for Chartroom at 209 Dodge St (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of New Class B license for Bridge Tavern at 303 Dodge St (unanimous)
• Received and filed City of Racine Police Department licensed premise report (unanimous)
• Recommended formal expression of concern for Brickhouse at 316 Main St (unanimous)
• Recommended formal expression of concern for Duo Bar at 1102 Mound Ave (unanimous)

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

The Board received and filed several departmental reports and presentations. It also approved a request for a Memorial Day Celebration at the beach with specific closing time requirements.

• Approved Memorial Day Celebration by Gato's Enterprize at North Beach Oasis Parking Lot (May 27-29, 2023) with a 6:00 p.m. close on Monday
• Received and filed February 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed Walden III Middle/High School Robotics Team presentation
• Received and filed Cesar Chavez Community Center presentation
• Received and filed February 2023 Director's Report
• Received and filed February 2023 Zoological Report
• Received and filed February 2023 Cemetery Report

Common Council

The Common Council approved a development incentive agreement with J. Jeffers & Co. for Phase IV of the Belle City Square redevelopment. The council also approved a 2021-2024 collective bargaining agreement for firefighters and multiple public works contracts. Various ARPA-funded grants for non-profits and violence reduction were also authorized.

• Approved incentive agreement with J. Jeffers & Co. for Belle City Square Phase IV (12-0)
• Approved 2021-2024 collective bargaining agreement for Local 321 Fire Fighters (12-0)
• Approved $5,000 hiring bonus for new police officers (Voice Vote)
• Approved $688,428 for 29 GROW Racine Mini Grants (Voice Vote)
• Approved $530,013 contract for parking ramp maintenance to Structurewerks, Inc. (Voice Vote)
• Approved $437,452 contract for sanitary sewer repairs to Genesis Excavators, Inc. (Voice Vote)
• Approved $117,861.40 settlement for BREG 5200, LLC v. City of Racine (Voice Vote)
• Approved $109,974 purchase of land/easements for Chicory Road sewer project (Voice Vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of the 2021-2024 collective bargaining agreement with Local 321, International Association of Fire Fighters. The contract includes phased wage increases and a $2,000 retention bonus for active members.

• Recommended approval of Local 321, International Association of Fire Fighters 2021-2024 collective bargaining agreement

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board recommended the approval of ARPA funds for the Golden Touch Boxing Club and the GROW Racine Mini-Grants program. These recommendations will be sent forward for final approval.

• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of up to $75,000 in ARPA funds for Golden Touch Boxing Club (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of 29 GROW Racine Mini Grants totaling $688,428 (voice vote)

Library Board- Finance and Personnel

The committee referred the 2022 Executive Director’s performance evaluation tool and proposed process amendments to the full Library Board. A motion to approve the February 10th meeting minutes failed.

• Approval of February 10th Finance & Personnel Committee minutes failed
• Referred Executive Director performance evaluation tool and process amendments to the Library Board

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee recommended approval for several infrastructure projects, including sanitary sewer repairs and parking ramp maintenance. The committee also authorized State/Municipal Agreements for four road projects and approved street closures for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

• Approved street closures for St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved street privileges for sign lights at 220 State St. and 221 2nd St. (unanimous)
• Awarded North Beach Fiber Optic Conduit contract to Wil-Surge Electric, Inc. for $29,359.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Solid Waste Garage Structural Repairs contract to Berglund Construction Company for $119,000.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded Parking Ramp Maintenance and Improvements contract to Structurewerks, Inc. for $530,013.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Sanitary Sewers Repairs contract to Genesis Excavators, Inc. for $437,452.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized State/Municipal Agreements for Lathrop Avenue, Mt. Pleasant Street, Ohio Street, and South Memorial Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $99,950 professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for pavement inspection (unanimous)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The board reviewed requests from Mayor Mason for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund allocations. These included two violence reduction initiatives and the GROW Racine Mini-Grants program. The minutes do not record final votes or decisions on these items.

• Recommended approval of ARPA funds for six violence reduction applications up to $21,600 (0757-22)
• Recommended approval of ARPA funds for three violence reduction applications up to $200,000 (0873-22)
• Discussed ARPA GROW Racine Mini-Grants with approximately $350,000 available (0887-22)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended several approvals, including a $705,000 ARPA fund reallocation for the Grow Racine Non-Profit Mini Grant program and a $5,000 hiring bonus for new police officers. The committee also recommended approving a development agreement for Belle City Square and a settlement in the BREG 5200, LLC litigation.

• Recommended approval of $109,974 land purchase for Chicory Road sewer improvements
• Recommended approval of MOU with RUSD for youth recreation programs (Budget: $363,066)
• Recommended approval of fire protection automatic aid agreement with Caledonia and Mount Pleasant
• Recommended approval of $86,520 contract with Racine County Economic Development Corporation
• Recommended reallocation of $705,000 in ARPA funds for Grow Racine Non-Profit Mini Grant program
• Recommended approval of $5,000 hiring bonus for police officers hired after March 7, 2023
• Recommended disallowance of claims from Alyssa Schukar, AT&T Mobility, LLC, and Mary McIntyre
• Recommended approval of Belle City Square Phase IV incentive agreement and $117,861.40 BREG 5200, LLC settlement

Library Board

The Board approved using $125,000 in earmarked contingency funds for retroactive salary increases for all library workers. Other actions included approving fund distributions for materials and a $30,000 expenditure for security cameras.

• Approved $125,000 for retroactive library worker salary increases
• Approved $30,000 from Langner Fund for exterior video surveillance cameras
• Approved $28,469.75 unitrust fund distribution for print, AV, and nontraditional materials
• Approved changes to Sensory Room Policy and Procedures
• Approved changes to Exhibit Space and Posting Policy
• Approved 2022 State Annual Report
• Approved 2022 Annual Report Statement Concerning Public Library System Effectiveness
• Approved January 19 and February 2 meeting minutes and financial reports

Wastewater Commission

The Commission approved four major construction contracts for sewer improvements, UV disinfection, engine/blower equipment, and biogas conditioning. It also authorized grant acceptances from Focus on Energy and approved engineering service amendments.

• Approved $4,743,639.00 contract for Chicory Road Area Sewer Improvements to A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc.
• Approved $11,998,243.00 contract for UV Disinfection Upgrades to Lee Mechanical Inc.
• Approved $5,295,000.00 contract for Engine/Blower Project to August Winter & Sons
• Approved $1,853,000.00 contract for Biogas Conditioning Project to Lee Mechanical, Inc.
• Approved $77,097.35 Focus on Energy grant for UV disinfection equipment
• Approved Focus on Energy grant for engine/blower project (amount to be determined)
• Approved $241,100.00 construction engineering contract with SEH for Biogas Conditioning Project
• Approved $50,000 amendment to Brown & Caldwell engineering agreement

Waterworks Commission

The Commission approved two construction contracts awarded to Reesman's Excavating for lead service and water main replacements. It also approved a stipulation agreement regarding a penalty payment for a previous pavement restoration contract.

• Approved Contract W-23-3 for 2023 Lead Service Replacements to Reesman's Excavating for $278,725.00
• Approved Contract W-23-4 for Water Main Replacements - Phase 3 to Reesman's Excavating for $1,067,705.00
• Approved Stipulation Agreement for final payment on Contract W-21-4 involving a $10,000 monetary penalty
• Approved minutes for the January 17, 2023, meeting
• Received and filed preliminary budget expenditures for December 2022

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The Board recommended approval for three ARPA-VRI grants totaling $160,409 for crime reduction and youth programs. It also recommended a $10,000 loan and $10,000 grant for home repairs at 1653 LaSalle St and a contract extension for HALO.

• Recommended approval of HOME contract extension for HALO to resolve $561.00 balance (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $51,160.00 ARPA-VRI grant to Racine Video Production for Crime Reduction Video Series (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $42,164.00 ARPA-VRI grant to LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin for Youth Anti-Violence Program (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $67,085.00 ARPA-VRI grant to Lutheran Social Services for Mural Healing Project (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $10,000 loan and $10,000 forgivable grant for home repair at 1653 LaSalle St (voice vote)
• Approved minutes for December 19, 2022 meeting (voice vote)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved an ordinance change to update towing rates and granted one operator's license. The committee also approved a premise description change for Top Ten Sports Zone and received police reports.

• Approved ordinance change to Section 22-838 to update towing rates (unanimous)
• Approved operator's license for Cornelius Herring (unanimous)
• Approved Hour Premise Description Change for Will’s Quality Cleaning Services, LLC DBA Top Ten Sports Zone (unanimous)
• Deferred operator's license for Stephanie Algarin (unanimous)
• Deferred Hour Premise Description Change for Fifteen-Eighteen, LLC DBA The Fifteen-Eighteen (unanimous)
• Received and filed police department licensed premise report (unanimous)
• Received and filed request for actions pursuant to police report (unanimous)
• Approved January 30, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board- Finance and Personnel

The committee referred a proposal to use $125,000 in contingency funds for employee bonuses to the Library Board. The board also approved the minutes from February 6, 2023, and deferred a discussion on the Executive Director's performance evaluation.

• Approved minutes dated February 6, 2023
• Referred proposal to use $125,000 in contingency funds for employee bonuses to the Library Board
• Deferred discussion on 2022 Executive Director’s performance evaluation timeline and tools

Police and Fire Commission

The Commission conducted interviews for firefighter candidates. Following these interviews, the board voted to advance 18 specific candidates to the next level of the hiring process.

• Advanced 18 firefighter candidates to the next level of the hiring process (Roll Call vote)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2023 Equity Workforce Plan. Members also approved an ordinance change to update Common Council regular meeting times, amending the request to require a 6:00 PM start time.

• Approved minutes for October 27, 2022 meeting (10-0)
• Amended and approved ordinance change to update Common Council regular meeting times to start at 6:00 PM (9-0)
• Approved 2023 Equity Workforce Plan (10-0)

Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission

The Commission approved the January 12, 2023, meeting minutes and filed the January 2023 Fair Housing and Equity Officer reports. Several items, including hiring reports, member questionnaires, and the setting of commission goals, were deferred. Members discussed body cam footage policies and the potential for members or community residents to become Fair Housing testers.

• Approved Minutes for the January 12, 2023, meeting
• Deferred Hiring Reports for November and December 2022
• Deferred Hiring Report for January 2023
• Received and filed January 2023 Fair Housing report
• Deferred AAHRC Member Questionnaire
• Deferred setting of commission purpose and goals
• Deferred discussion on data gathering updates (body cams, RKCAA, Johnson Foundation)
• Received and filed Equity Officer's report

Library Board

The Library Board met in closed session to discuss legal strategy regarding likely litigation. The Board approved a request to seek third-party counsel through the Racine City Attorney.

• Approved seeking 3rd party counsel through the Racine City Attorney

Police and Fire Commission

The Commission held a special meeting to conduct interviews for ten firefighter candidates. The meeting was recessed until February 9, 2023.

• Conducted interviews with 10 firefighter candidates
• Recessed meeting until February 9, 2023

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

The Board approved a request for specific parking use at the boat launch for Empty Bowls on March 6, 2023. It also approved a request from the Wisconsin Humane Society to host a pet vaccination event on May 20, 2023, including a temporary suspension of the animal prohibition ordinance.

• Approved use of far west and east public parking spaces at the boat launch for Empty Bowls on March 6, 2023
• Approved Wisconsin Humane Society pet vaccination event for May 20, 2023, including temporary suspension of ordinance section 70-90
• Approved minutes for November 16, 2022 meeting (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed Director's Report-January 2023
• Received and filed Zoological Reports-December 2022 & January 2023
• Received and filed Cemetery Report-2022 Year End & January 2023

Common Council

The Common Council approved several high-cost infrastructure and transit projects, including the purchase of electric buses and paratransit vehicles. The council also authorized a development agreement amendment for 233 Lake Avenue and approved various public health grants. One liquor license application for 1717 Douglas Ave was denied.

• Approved $4,485,007 purchase of four Proterra electric transit buses (Voice Vote)
• Approved $564,748 purchase of four paratransit vehicles (Voice Vote)
• Approved $3.5M Second Amendment to development agreement for 233 Lake Avenue (14-0)
• Denied 'Class B' liquor license for DouglasBar LLC at 1717 Douglas Ave (14-0)
• Approved $140,000 settlement for James Craft et al. vs. City of Racine (Voice Vote)
• Approved rezoning of properties on Northwestern and Summit Avenues to R-5/FD (Voice Vote)
• Approved $103,700 land and easement purchase for Chicory Road Sewer project (Voice Vote)
• Approved $1,497,000 State Municipal Agreement for Sixth Street-Root River Bridge (Voice Vote)

Library Board- Finance and Personnel

The committee approved the minutes from the September 14th meeting. Two items regarding the use of $125,000 in contingency funds and the Executive Director's performance evaluation timeline were deferred.

• Approved September 14th meeting minutes
• Deferred discussion on usage of $125,000 in contingency funds (File 0089-23)
• Deferred timeline and tool for 2022 Executive Director’s performance evaluation (File 0090-23)

Library Board

The Library Board met on February 2, 2023, and entered a closed session. No substantive actions or policy decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Received and filed communication regarding closed session matters (11-0)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved two state municipal agreements for bridge projects on Sixth Street. The committee also granted street closure requests for the Memorial Day Parade and the 31st Annual Thoughts for Food event.

• Approved street closures for Memorial Day Parade on May 29, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved closure of 300 block of Hamilton Street for Thoughts for Food, March 4-5, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved projecting sign overhang encroachment at 500 Main Street (Unanimous)
• Approved State Municipal Agreement for Sixth Street-Root River Bridge; City share $303,400 (Unanimous)
• Approved State Municipal Agreement for Sixth Street-Howe St. Bridge; City share $77,600 (Unanimous)
• Approved including alleys bounded by 17th, 18th, Park Ave, and Villa St for 2024 construction (Unanimous)
• Approved including alleys bounded by 16th, 17th, West Blvd, Deane Blvd, and Quincy Ave for 2024 construction (Unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for several public health grants, a sewer project land purchase, and a development agreement amendment. The committee also recommended a $140,000 legal settlement and referred the 2023 Equity Workforce Plan to the Committee of the Whole.

• Recommended approval of $103,700 land and easement purchase for Chicory Road Sewer Improvements
• Recommended approval of $7,250 Clean Sweep Unwanted Prescription Drug Grant
• Recommended approval of $391,880 for Local Public Health Departments Consolidated Contract Programs
• Recommended approval of $117,350 for Local Public Health Departments Consolidated Contract Programs
• Recommended approval of $102,713 for Wisconsin Well Woman Program grants
• Recommended referral of 2023 Equity Workforce Plan to Committee of the Whole
• Recommended approval of $3.5M Second Amendment to development agreement for 233 Lake Avenue
• Recommended approval of $140,000 settlement for James Craft et al. vs. City of Racine

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The committee recommended approval for an amendment to the Commercial Electric Scooters Ordinance and updated the cigarette and tobacco license process. Several liquor license applications were decided upon, including approvals for The Green Lounge, Liquor Time, and Hotel Verdant. Two operator's license requests were denied due to non-appearance.

• Recommended approval of Ord. 0017-22 Commercial Electric Scooters Ordinance amendment (Unanimous)
• Denied operator's license for Keneshia Henry due to non-appearance (Unanimous)
• Denied operator's license for Marc Spang due to non-appearance (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of liquor license for The Green Room Lounge Inc. (3-1)
• Recommended approval of liquor license for DouglasBar LLC DBA Liquor Time (3-2)
• Recommended approval of liquor license for The Main Attraction, LLC DBA Hotel Verdant (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of cigarette and tobacco license process updates with removal of Section 22-297 (Unanimous)
• Deferred ordinance change to update towing rates (Unanimous)

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission recommended the purchase of four electric transit buses and four paratransit vehicles. The commission also received and filed reports regarding the RY̊DE Racine system and operating performance.

• Approved minutes for 10/27/2022 meeting (7-0)
• Received and filed introduction to RY̊DE Racine (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to purchase four paratransit vehicles for approximately $564,748.00 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to purchase four Proterra 35 ft fixed-route electric transit buses for approximately $4,485,007.00 (unanimous)
• Received and filed operating performance report and budget update (unanimous)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Commission approved a rezoning request for multiple properties at the Horlick Complex to a General Residence District with a Flex Development. It also granted conditional use permits for a beauty salon, an auto repair shop, and a mixed-use facility. Additionally, a design request to remove a non-historical awning at 221 Sixth Street was approved.

• Approved conditional use permit for beauty salon at 911 Graham Street (Voice Vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for auto mechanic, tire repair, and used tire sales at 1626 Douglas Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for mixed use development at 1509 Rapids Drive (Voice Vote)
• Adopted ZOrd.0001-23 rezoning properties at 2242, 2234, 2102, 2230, 2222, and 2220 Northwestern Avenue, and 1450 and 1500 Summit Avenue to R-5/FD (Voice Vote)
• Approved removal of non-historical mansard awning at 221 Sixth Street (Voice Vote)
• Approved minutes of the December 5, 2022 meeting (Voice Vote)

Common Council

The Common Council approved several street and alley paving projects, awarded multiple construction contracts for parks and the library, and authorized various grants for the Fire Department and Chief Information Officer. The council also approved the disallowance of several claims and appointed an interim City Assessor.

• Approved resolution encouraging Racine Public Library wage and benefit increases (8-5)
• Approved $25,000 Racine Community Foundation grant for Fire Department trailer
• Approved $432,396 purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire Department
• Approved $312,160 contract to Rasch Construction for Island Park Shelter Toilet Room Upgrades
• Approved $232,785 contract to Rasch Construction for Horlick Field Locker Room Upgrade
• Approved $175,000 in CDBG funds for microenterprise assistance
• Approved up to $150,000 in ARPA funds for Violence Reduction Initiative
• Appointed Carolyn Chabron as interim City Assessor (13-0)

Wastewater Commission

The Commission approved two sanitary sewer extensions for the Village of Caledonia and set 2023 waste hauler rates. It also authorized a contract amendment with Synagro and a consulting proposal from SEH. A land purchase for the Chicory Road Sewer Improvements Project was referred to the Finance & Personnel Committee.

• Approved 2023 Waste Hauler Rates: PATS at $20.81/1000 gal. and Stericycle at $12.93/1000 gal.
• Approved sanitary sewer extension for The Glen at Waters Edge Subdivision (Village of Caledonia)
• Approved sanitary sewer extension for Caledonia Corporate Park (Village of Caledonia)
• Referred resolution to purchase 0.673 acres at 2745 Chicory Road for $103,700.00 to Finance & Personnel Committee
• Approved contract amendment with Synagro regarding biosolids CPI rate adjustment calculations
• Approved SEH proposal for air permit engineering consulting services not to exceed $50,000
• Approved minutes for the November 15, 2022, meeting

Waterworks Commission

The Commission approved a $335,000 contract for basin tank cleaning and a stipulation agreement regarding a tank roof replacement penalty. It denied a request to reject and re-bid a water main project after bids reached $16,018,000.

• Approved minutes for November 15, 2022 meeting
• Approved stipulation agreement for Perry Ave Tank Roof Replacement retaining $36,255.00 penalty and refunding $9,487.30
• Received and filed update on Low Lift Pump/VFD Project (Contract W-20-7)
• Received and filed update on plant monitoring requirements
• Approved $335,000 contract for Basin Tank Cleaning Services (Contract W-23-1) to Full Service Organics Management
• Denied request to reject bids and re-bid 42" Water Main Phase 3 (Contract W-21-3)

Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission

The Commission established a consistent monthly meeting time and processed several reports. Members agreed to gather data and review city ordinances to better define the Commission's purpose before setting specific goals.

• Approved November 10, 2022, meeting minutes
• Deferred Hiring Reports for November and December 2022
• Received and filed Fair Housing Reports for November and December 2022
• Adopted meeting schedule for the 2nd Thursday of each month from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
• Deferred discussion on identifying two important goals for the Commission
• Received and filed the Equity Officer Report

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee recommended several construction contracts, including toilet and locker room upgrades at Island Park and Horlick Field. The committee also approved a sign encroachment request for 500 Main Street and free parking for VITA tax services at the public library. Additionally, preliminary resolutions were introduced for 2024 alley and street paving projects.

• Approved stationary projecting sign encroachment at 500 Main Street (Unanimous)
• Approved free parking for VITA tax program at Racine Public Library (Unanimous)
• Recommended $312,160 contract for Island Park Shelter Toilet Room Upgrades to Rasch Construction and Engineering, Inc. (3-1)
• Recommended $232,785 contract for Horlick Field Locker Room Upgrade to Rasch Construction and Engineering, Inc. (3-1)
• Approved $16,507 change order for 2022 Assessable Streets and Alleys (Unanimous)
• Approved $46,424.71 change order for Racine Public Library Interior Renovations (Unanimous)
• Authorized final payment of $885,490.50 for 2021 CIPP Lining (Unanimous)
• Authorized final payment of $1,325,214.54 for 2021 Assessable Streets and Alleys (Unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting. The board also received and filed December 2022 reports from the Public Health Administrator and various division directors.

• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed December 2022 reports for Public Health Administrator and Division Directors/Coordinators (Voice Vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended the closure of Tax Incremental Financing District Number 20 (Regency Mall) and the disallowance of seven separate claims. The committee also recommended several fire department equipment purchases and grant applications, as well as two legal settlements.

• Recommended approval to close TIF District Number 20, Regency Mall
• Recommended disallowance of claims for John Klinkhammer, Kathleen Robison, Vimlesh Patel, Thomas and Mary Peterson, Grace Lutheran Church, Obed and Rose Pena, and Benjamin Bower
• Recommended approval for CIO to apply for FCC ACP Outreach Grant up to $750,000
• Recommended approval to accept $25,000 Racine Community Foundation grant for fire department trailer
• Recommended $432,396 purchase of new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus from Oshkosh Fire and Police
• Recommended approval of equipment donation agreement with Ascension All Saints for a decontamination trailer
• Recommended $50,000 settlement for Justin Turner workers compensation claim (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended authority to offer $20,000 judgment to Joshua Lee Vinson, Sr.