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Owen said the public-works committee had negotiated language that would place some of the restrictions on the north side of Winter Street only; he told the council he did not receive meeting materials in time and asked that the agenda be corrected to reflect what the committee approved. Council staff explained that the City Council referred an earlier set of ordinance changes back to the public-works committee on Nov. 5, that the committee reconvened on Nov. 20 and proposed different wording that appears in the Dec. 3 agenda. That committee revision is what the council debated and voted on.

Councilor McKenzie and others noted business opposition to the two-hour daytime parking provision; Councilor McKenzie asked for a roll-call vote on the 2-hour parking ordinance. The council held a roll-call vote and approved the two-hour parking amendment (item 11.2) by an 8–2 vote; the dissenting votes were Councilors McKenzie and Bender. The no-night-parking amendment (item 11.3) carried on a voice vote. The council also approved related items that add commercial loading-zone markings and remove certain streets from calendar parking rules.

Council discussion included concern about a ripple effect: one councilor said the change had prompted at least one other business to request exclusion in the Central Business District, which could complicate enforcement and consistency. Staff confirmed the ordinance language adopted by the council reflects the public-works committee’s later recommendations rather than the wording originally listed in the Nov. 5 council packet.

The council took the parking ordinances as formal ordinance introductions and approvals in the meeting’s legislative section. No additional amendments were adopted at the Dec. 3 meeting; councilors and staff said the item could be revisited if businesses or residents bring forward specific change requests.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","December 3, 2013 Common Council Meeting, City of Superior, Wis","oneSentenceSummary","The Superior Common Council approved Dec. 3 a package of traffic-code amendments for Winter Street (Tower to Ogden), including two-hour parking between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and no night parking between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m., after a resident asked the council to restore \"North Side only\" language he said was agreed in committee.","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},6193371,"Council approves five-year extension of recycling contract with Hartel and DBJ after contested debate",1262,2413000,3675000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3867791-8e539bae694f7dd1dbd4fd5c56f187f8&start=2413&end=3675","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3867791-8e539bae694f7dd1dbd4fd5c56f187f8/thumbnail_2413000.jpg","/articles/6193371/Superior/Douglas-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-five-year-extension-of-recycling-contract-with-Hartel-and-DBJ-after-contested-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6193371-5db5eb06a3ac9dbdd9bd5646f4c74bf5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168212&Signature=YUfDqzIb59i5GhQBrhjBFOuUVSlfUmzmL6Nw8U4EDnRBPq6rHNdcLbXMOUJZStTSYoT-9l4CwK173bd4LEkV2P6Wn0jS0iYnkzHa-M8J~eWxZVsnB3ftCbFOOkdveasIvr3G3mnQA28fxn8dPn6Ck-v7KzEwpe7hCA3EW2umxjCQ~QPELjLhtxUhOMrb5b72b5HBaKIgh1yVs0~uHAR7~S-nFsCp3EGA0z0ivDPprj2YPinC2xx7nC9m96kfMEp9ELTAj3knPjD2I7DJ6AN~QVEtw8mG03SByzmBEadRzimg4dZcHNrntj-uYfA8fLh0ABJp32t-2Qk8dvgyZLA4PA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Superior Common Council approved a five-year extension of the city’s curbside recycling contract with Hartel and DBJ Disposal on Dec. 3, voting 7–3 on a roll call to continue the current provider’s service beginning Jan. 1, 2014.

Public Works Director Jeff Gussman told the council the existing contract, in effect since 2009, contains an extension provision. Staff negotiated an extension rather than rebidding, and the negotiated starting rate for the first year of the extension is lower than the city’s current rate, Gussman said. Gussman and others cited improved service and higher tonnage as reasons to extend rather than rebid.

Opponents questioned whether a five-year extension without a new competitive bid was appropriate. Councilor Olson (appearing in the discussion as Olaf/Olson interchangeably in the record) and Councilor McKenzie argued the extension undermined the city’s stated interest in local economic development because other local haulers had no opportunity to bid. Councilor Bender asked how many bidders there had been; staff replied there were none because this action relies on an extension option rather than opening a new competitive bidding process.

A Hartel representative addressed the council and reported the company has doubled participation and nearly doubled tonnage over the five years of the contract. The representative said Hartel employs city residents, including some employees with disabilities, and operates a local sorting facility in Proctor; he said recycle-center sorters earn about $11–$12 per hour. The company also said it reduced the number of accounts it initially planned to serve to save the city money after a joint review with the finance department.

The agenda included a rate spreadsheet; staff said the city’s current rate was about $3.02 per cart per month and that the extension’s first-year rate would be lower (agenda spreadsheet provided year-by-year figures). Councilor McKenzie, Councilor Olsen and Councilor Bender voted against the extension. The roll-call yes votes were Councilors Dalbec, Fennessy, Sweeney, McDonald, Missolia, Finsland and Herrick. The motion passed, 7–3.

Council members who supported the extension defended the standard business practice of negotiated extensions in multi-year municipal contracts, stressing continuity of service and the potential for better pricing with longer-term commitments. Supporters also noted Hartel’s local sorting capacity and employment of residents. Several councilors who opposed the extension said they would have preferred a rebid or a shorter-term extension to preserve competitive opportunity for other local firms.

The council placed the extension on the consent agenda during the meeting after earlier discussion at the finance committee. The contract extension will affect residential curbside service for single-family homes and buildings up to four units under the city contract; larger apartment buildings may be served under different arrangements.","The Superior Common Council voted 7-3 on Dec. 3 to extend the city’s curbside recycling contract with Hartel and DBJ Disposal for five years beginning Jan. 1, 2014. Council debate centered on the use of a contract-extension option rather than an open rebid and on local economic and service considerations.",{"_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},6193376,"Twin Ports Stage asks Superior council for support to buy and renovate Dunbar Building for community theater",752,506000,1258000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3867791-8e539bae694f7dd1dbd4fd5c56f187f8&start=506&end=1258","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3867791-8e539bae694f7dd1dbd4fd5c56f187f8/thumbnail_506000.jpg","/articles/6193376/Superior/Douglas-County/Wisconsin/Twin-Ports-Stage-asks-Superior-council-for-support-to-buy-and-renovate-Dunbar-Building-for-community-theater","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6193376-e0687df141d44bd7d47325a09156480c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168212&Signature=gtb3oAv0LWjNM530VVXU-JXDT2NUzk8y8ewnojoVGlzR5cNkbkLFc8pVlQ4ju~-4MuMtGrkbgHGKbZxwBYislF77~q5YtyWo8Btc2c13CsEKriP~VHr7l3foWHr0KYyjLrT8yDRtj6xfJN4VsuEOC~9cRkhFu0wD-5Pph4rtP3ZEHKLARbh9sJn0EJyY9l8S5j3nChM2MnZGGP5fwb~2MqAvpjWY93enVSo4xyfLvlY6RdLloGlXXSTDjy4RgxWzHkAhVtjFvpxPZ~c-zhAtB5iFKwI0FEocdoAsfsUi~AIug3tN7baNpbn6ipaN0zXAtBpI4kUORZ1k1E--5wnq1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Victoria Main, director of Twin Ports Stage, told the Superior Common Council on Dec. 3 that the group wants to acquire and renovate the Dunbar Building to create a multiuse community theater and arts venue and is seeking local support and fundraising assistance.

The proposal, presented as the John D. Munsell Legacy Fund (doing business as Twin Ports Stage), calls for purchasing the Dunbar Building, renovating it and covering first-year operations on an estimated budget of $800,000. The plan would create a flexible performance space, a bar/café area and support spaces such as a green room, dressing room and scene shop. Main said the group hopes to present a season of three plays initially and to host music, films, classes and regional companies.

The project team is working with Milwaukee architect Scott George, who Main said has theater experience. Main said she asked the architect to design a highly flexible playing area rather than permanent risers so the room can host different configurations and other events. The group’s target capacity is approximately 250 seats; Main told the council she and the architect believe that number is achievable given the Dunbar building footprint (described in the drawings as roughly two joined 50-by-50-foot spaces).

Main said Twin Ports Stage has applied for federal tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) and expects a determination within about 90 days. She described a multi-part fundraising plan that includes outreach to University of Wisconsin–Superior alumni, local sponsors and a planned crowdfunding video. She asked the council and county for whatever support may be available and provided the council with a one-page budget and conceptual drawings.

Council members asked for additional materials and follow-up. Councilor Warren asked whether the stage configuration would use permanent risers; Main replied that the architect will design flexible seating to serve multiple uses. Councilor Daubert asked about the building’s second floor; Main said a partial second floor exists over the rear of the building and would be used for support space, and that entrances would likely need some widening to meet accessibility requirements. Councilor Harry asked whether the group is a 501(c)(3); Main said the application is filed and that the IRS has placed the application in active review.

Main said she would follow up with a one-page proposal and architect concept images for distribution to council members and alumni contacts. She also said Twin Ports Stage will continue current activities, including a live radio show, while fundraising and planning continue.

The council took no formal action on the request during the Dec. 3 meeting; Main left materials for council members to review and said she would provide additional documents on request.","Victoria Main, director of Twin Ports Stage, told the Superior Common Council she and partners want to buy and renovate the Dunbar Building as a 250-seat, multiuse theater and community arts space, and presented a plan and preliminary $800,000 budget and fundraising strategy.",{"_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},6193361,"City staff previews nonunion salary and benefits policy as Act 10 effects approach; unions seek grievance mechanism",1718,3782000,5500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3867791-8e539bae694f7dd1dbd4fd5c56f187f8&start=3782&end=5500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3867791-8e539bae694f7dd1dbd4fd5c56f187f8/thumbnail_3782000.jpg","/articles/6193361/Superior/Douglas-County/Wisconsin/City-staff-previews-nonunion-salary-and-benefits-policy-as-Act-10-effects-approach-unions-seek-grievance-mechanism","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6193361-385dfe2106994ab3cd075bb9b436a6d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168212&Signature=YFWPvbQlDjOxyxjwmnyuIvPIfXajQhjAdwgtuZ9LLthjnp5VfHWFOxTPdc1Yt8CpDJKso7GfV0Vhf2GNP7DyY1qBOsi~sMM2wfDDoO7DTk~5gX5hbbzBCKrzXTO37tf6faBfBD68whRKcI9oh6IRgbjPv4YaMiN9EH7NIrIo46HFgNdhK2VQ6RB-UIPDb9EF9lffStdBPIOoQ1SjZuPUkWJTmX7CVYhU6fsoSJIHCKwgtPdwp-r54DA9d1qucZ5o~W2iBgNtUmksyFK6D587um1KBmuKf~8c5G24uoTHMjLKt89hbYc5TJRek60JhIJQKbt8NUdbyErW7LRGf1AV0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Superior Common Council on Dec. 3 that a proposed nonunion salary and benefits policy (a handbook) will be considered by the Human Resources Committee on Dec. 9 and, if approved there, by the council on Dec. 17 so the city can maintain employee benefits and operational continuity when bargaining rights change under Wisconsin Act 10.

Human-resources staff explained that Act 10 (2011) severely restricted collective bargaining rights for most public-sector employees and that, at the expiration of the city’s AFSCME contracts on Dec. 30, employees could become nonrepresented except for limited matters and only if unions successfully recertify. The proposed document—described as the nonunion salary and benefits policy—is intended to consolidate benefit and compensation provisions for employees who will not be represented by a collective-bargaining contract after Jan. 1.

Councilors asked about training and communication. Staff said supervisors received some initial Act 10-focused training in 2012 and that the city plans to identify additional training needs in early 2014. The city said it will continue labor-management meetings as an interactive forum and that the proposed policy is a living document that can be revised as issues arise.

Mayor Bruce Hagen outlined a two-phase approach to longer-term compensation issues. The mayor said he supports an initial phase for 2014 that will include recommended adjustments in specific classifications and a multi-year Phase 2 (2015\u00002017) to bring pay scales more in line with market levels. He described a goal of reducing the city’s gap to no less than 10 percent below market by the end of the multi-year plan and said the steps would be costed and presented to council.

Lee Sandock Baker, president of Local 235 (the AFSCME local), thanked city leaders for ongoing discussions but urged the city to include a grievance procedure that is accessible to employees during implementation. Baker noted that the contracts previously included multi-step grievance and arbitration processes and said some nonbinding grievance steps could be added to the handbook even if binding arbitration would not be available. Baker also raised questions about how union leadership and representation would function if locals pursue recertification at the state level.

Staff answered procedural questions about recertification timelines and said the state recertification process (WERC) and court-related matters are unfolding; staff noted a recent decision allowing certain recertifications to proceed but that the Wisconsin Supreme Court was still considering related appeals. Staff said they will provide the council with draft handbook documents in the week before the Dec. 17 meeting and hold employee meetings to answer questions.

No formal council action was taken on Dec. 3; the Human Resources Committee is scheduled to review the handbook on Dec. 9, and the council is scheduled to consider it on Dec. 17. Staff and union leaders said they expect bumps in implementation and want ongoing communication and revisions as needed.","City staff briefed the Superior Common Council on a proposed nonunion salary and benefits policy intended to cover employees affected by Wisconsin Act 10 when union bargaining rights change Jan. 1, 2014. The mayor outlined a multi-year pay-adjustment plan and local union leaders urged a grievance procedure and formal representation channels.","actionData","errors"]

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