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Public Safety Committee members described the proposed consultant review as an independent inquiry into internal police-department issues; the consultant identified was OIR (Office of Independent Review), which the committee said has worked on similar projects in other U.S. cities. The committee recommended hiring the consultant to gather evidence, conduct interviews and offer recommendations; the council approved that recommendation as part of the committee package.

The council also approved acceptance of a $10,837 grant to support operations in the ICAC task force. Committee materials noted that the grant will be used to partially fund digital-forensic software and equipment. Acceptance requires the police department to enter a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to share non-identifying data related to grant-funded activities.

Finally, the council approved a request from Fire Chief Volebrecht to purchase an Alumiline rescue body for $66,730. Committee members said the rescue body will be paired with a Ford F-550 previously approved to assemble a tailored rescue vehicle; the committee highlighted that buying the rescue body separately resulted in apparent savings compared with a preconfigured apparatus.

The council approved the Public Safety Committee’s three recommendations by motion; committee chairs and department leads will follow up with contracting, grant paperwork and implementation schedules as required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Common Council Meeting, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved the Public Safety Committee’s recommendations to hire an external consultant to review police policies, accept a $10,837 ICAC grant with an MOU for non-identifying data sharing, and purchase a $66,730 rescue body for the fire department.","taxTitle","Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin","taxId",69153,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6246416,"Planning commission recommends code-review grants, statue and Love Creamery development deal; council approves",217,867000,1084000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3217950-6ad9925a7902308a57138dcdf3155425&start=867&end=1084","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3217950-6ad9925a7902308a57138dcdf3155425/thumbnail_867000.jpg","/articles/6246416/Superior/Douglas-County/Wisconsin/Planning-commission-recommends-code-review-grants-statue-and-Love-Creamery-development-deal-council-approves","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246416-2035b6b5f2351a46501748d73e56727b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770439998&Signature=FqZn8xruCJRYwsR-ytIqJpvnOiDTcCdoN4CzoHZU5YS1UnFr7lgiBMxRBGfmhVlTiNStJJdggdz8Bqi976r2O6sfBZ2jwA4RBv5DX2-Xb8IpB~EG3dmdZHsvqVcQ1JorwkVxg-nkw4YbVYiP-Hhn2nnx4JF3w3XhwQ0hPuOdhA-Jwbw-tt1Q1TQgoTJ3xqGVvB~bz~K1oC5Pxqj1OIYWfm3wewnsC8GuEC0ViWlJRSJjP7qirxoNA63YUJ4lD2QzhRLidmZC3TSn0-euqGyCBqC6I3lCPfN3yXAWmUoRjZxu9Te1SQxYOpn6ixjduTWjq8U6bB88AO9k2ohuk73ZSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Superior Common Council on May 6 approved recommendations from the Planning Commission that aim to speed downtown conversions, authorize a memorial statue and clear the way for a new ice-cream vendor in Billings Park.

The Planning Commission recommended an architectural code-review grant to be awarded administratively. Planning staff and commissioners said the program is intended to reduce barriers for building conversions—particularly upper-floor residential conversions downtown—by covering code- and architecture-review costs. If adopted, city staff would be authorized to issue grants without returning to the council for each individual award.

The council also approved placement of a statue in the Ami Superior Friendship Garden; the commission’s report noted that state statute requires plan commission review for statue placements. The commission described the installation as a memorial in the Ami Amache/Children’s Memorial Garden.

Finally, councilors approved a development agreement for Love Creamery, a business planning to reopen an ice-cream vendor at Billings Park. Planning staff said the agreement will allow Love Creamery to qualify for a state grant the city applied for on the company’s behalf.

Councilors moved and seconded the commission’s recommendations and approved them; the record reflects a small number of abstentions on at least one item. The council also continued a zoning-code workshop process begun at planning commission meetings and invited continued public and council participation as staff advance draft code language.","The council approved Planning Commission recommendations to create an administratively awarded architectural code-review grant to encourage downtown conversions, approved a statue placement in the Ami Superior Friendship Garden, and accepted a development agreement enabling Love Creamery to pursue a state grant.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6246419,"Superior awards $1.012 million contract to rebuild Heritage skate park, using ARPA funds",572,1093000,1665000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3217950-6ad9925a7902308a57138dcdf3155425&start=1093&end=1665","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3217950-6ad9925a7902308a57138dcdf3155425/thumbnail_1093000.jpg","/articles/6246419/Superior/Douglas-County/Wisconsin/Superior-awards-1012-million-contract-to-rebuild-Heritage-skate-park-using-ARPA-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246419-1d398c83f36e0e2fd9baca297c19e913/orig.mp4?Expires=1770439998&Signature=S4B~Xhd7LBw42s4a-ZXsGpEHO84r9RkTe2KOG6LiM~UhW3YzXnMdbMBKpYrgJ51wIqtC0ysOKXfq33Ygz1Gnyxq9oo3sv~7lI1ierh-TbUmgKSEWgIoD4ACALGhxJWbTDrD~nRTxjka7X~Ll~FFetQEVM4hU9GHHeSEbJoCCENOT0I-EvwydqP-TphAweYTgKuAvs4DPSXsmLFv5jbgKLXeYzQsibTUT2G5RoSMdjI1bghjlyVAwKJWCCCgP64wcyocbh7OBOFsxU6W~xds4358QZwrplIow2HRXvWawoggR3oWFNnDm9LV1kifugV3RoliOiuB6-Y85M2zRWIKQsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Superior Common Council on May 6 approved awarding a $1,012,000 contract to Gridline Skateparks to rebuild the Heritage skate park, with funding routed through the parks capital-improvement program and federal ARPA dollars.

Parks and Recreation reported an inspection showing severe deterioration at the existing skate park: rotted boards, failing supports, and temporary repairs totaling about $15,000 described by staff as “band-aids.” The parks superintendent told the Parks and Recreation Commission that if the facility is not rebuilt soon, the skate park could be closed next summer. The commission recommended front-loading the skate park CIP and completing construction by fall of 2025.

Council members debated long-term use, lifespan and regional draw during the item. Some members said the activity has grown (now an Olympic sport) and that the site attracts users from Duluth and beyond; others asked for usage data and lifecycle projections. Parks staff said the replacement will use more durable materials (concrete instead of the previous wood/fiber product), which should extend the facility’s service life compared with the original structure.

The motion to award the full contract to Gridline Skateparks was made by Councilor LaDeen and seconded by Councilor Ludwig; the council approved the motion by voice vote. City parks staff said there are no changes to other park CIP projects for 2025–2028 and that Phase 1 will be funded now to avoid closure and complete the project this year.

Background: The project is funded in part from federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars allocated to parks; the council approved awarding a full design-and-build contract rather than piecemeal repairs to limit future maintenance and closure risk.","The council approved a $1,012,000 contract with Gridline Skateparks to replace the deteriorating Heritage skate park, front-loading the project's CIP and using federal ARPA funds to complete Phase 1 this year.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6246425,"Superior council votes to elect two vice presidents after tied mayoral-year contest",1275,1874000,3149000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3217950-6ad9925a7902308a57138dcdf3155425&start=1874&end=3149","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3217950-6ad9925a7902308a57138dcdf3155425/thumbnail_1874000.jpg","/articles/6246425/Superior/Douglas-County/Wisconsin/Superior-council-votes-to-elect-two-vice-presidents-after-tied-mayoral-year-contest","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6246425-bf1cb14280790e430f6baee4b69895ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1770439998&Signature=kJ1wuwqwVDraY~JX3VyILskXLvk3TZfCdS7E7BlcS45CWYLuqo2qzjcbLNE1MOF5bD5TrK3fkFm89iSez6J0ADHt2gRiT9o9E7IuiNF9-3bw3yGiJnRiy~EvhE8cQFaw700tJcev1q7URdBP-lFxWv9HXqPyw8I7Fz1lyp1vn4nN27McrwZFBj204Tu9n5tPeSN0XCTMuz4syWnWFPcnJvkQaIKcZK-HSwPeN1g1YRkgkq2qU~rAy95zn9Y-ObSBKWN0vgh-s-A-B0UvMP3pB28mceOu4L9SAfEjVfxlloQbWvk8~-m9XV4R88T9XXVTW4p-YkrIrIGdFpa404IuqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Superior Common Council on Tuesday, May 6 elected two co-vice presidents for the 2025 council year after successive votes produced a tie on a single-seat election.

Council President Kraske opened the selection item after the council again tried to choose a single vice president. The council first voted 6-3 to proceed by secret ballot on the contest between Councilor Moffitt and Councilor Herrick. The secret-ballot round produced a 5-5 tie, and President Kraske declined to break that round. After the tie, the council considered an incidental motion to elect both nominees and, by roll call, approved electing both Councilor Moffitt and Councilor Herrick as co-vice presidents, 8 in favor and 2 opposed.

The vote followed extended discussion about whether Superior’s ordinance allows two vice presidents and whether the council should treat the arrangement as a one-year pilot. President Kraske told colleagues that he had asked the city attorney to check the code and said he found nothing that outright prohibited electing two vice presidents. He framed the proposal as a practical way to expand leadership capacity for the coming year.

Several councilors urged trying a single-seat election first. Councilor Fennessy moved to vote by secret ballot; the motion carried 6-3. After the tie, Councilor Moffitt moved to elect both nominees; the motion was seconded by Councilor Ludwig and passed on roll call, 8-2.

The council treated the dual vice-presidency as an incidental, one-year arrangement to be revisited later. President Kraske and other speakers indicated the council could propose ordinance language in future meetings if the co-vice presidency is retained beyond the pilot period.

Background: The vice president role is an internal council leadership position in Superior’s municipal code. Council members debated whether retaining, eliminating, or expanding that role better serves council operations and succession planning. No statutory change was proposed; councilors said any permanent change would require an ordinance amendment and a later vote.","After a tied secret-ballot vote for council vice president, the Superior Common Council approved a motion to elect both nominees to serve as co-vice presidents for the 2025 term.","actionData","errors"]

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