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Councilor Brown acknowledged concerns from an individual identified as Mickey about deer welfare but said that overbrowsing and potential starvation on Clough Island make population control necessary. “If you get a deer herd that starts to build up out there, they're going to over browse that island and start to destroy the habitat… and also, if the deer are stuck out there, then they'll start to starve to death out there,” Brown said. He added that much of the venison is donated to the Salvation Army and to families in need.

After discussion, the council approved the ordinance by voice vote.

Why it matters: The ordinance changes allowed recreational uses on city property and addresses wildlife management concerns on a small island property; the council framed the change as a means of controlling deer to preserve habitat and provide meat to charitable organizations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 5, 2013 Common Council Meeting, City of Superior, Wis","oneSentenceSummary","The Common Council amended city code to permit archery deer hunting on Clough Island; councilors cited habitat and herd control reasons, and noted donated venison will go to charities and families in need.","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},6191890,"Council Sets April 3 Public Hearing on Rezoning Near Catlin and Weeks Avenues",18,985000,1003000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4344720-fefea44b9a94d49a89794c4d4b0f580a&start=985&end=1003","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4344720-fefea44b9a94d49a89794c4d4b0f580a/thumbnail_985000.jpg","/articles/6191890/Superior/Douglas-County/Wisconsin/Council-Sets-April-3-Public-Hearing-on-Rezoning-Near-Catlin-and-Weeks-Avenues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191890-d39975cf8b8a18f1990596fe2b72304d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184461&Signature=oRAJRUJQIioimXJ8M5TCCQ7J2Ldtg8lRxgspwDcsYUtwyb0pX012MtGlXbpKi-E9SIfRTJvd8d-srML1dNelzihy2OpsPYqZz2f7s0ILrxwpNJ2oV5WQv7JalLhnjo4e3V3BC33GS7k9QMAgtD9VtqaIXHShSCoN6Fd5ZBSk7jBUfcNVh9CWa7jhHPPUb1P6H~tjDSKNqjRjbUI46EMc1ZsXkZdlcyDeOKsZ9hUkDZpjaifD6z3u7Av~vwzwHYx0Yp1gZEY7ZgpZcbPcACc4aIuR9MHRSj1aWh3Iu9TNvIjv-56Uh1hLsswjvXxg88~k83sAVb3H~50KNn2g4ERVRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council adopted a resolution setting a public hearing for April 3 on a proposal from the planning department to amend the zoning code and rezone property south of North 20 Eighth Street in the vicinity of Catlin and Weeks Avenues from suburban single‑family and apartment residential to two‑family residential district.

Planning staff introduced the resolution and there was no substantive discussion recorded during the meeting. The council moved and seconded the resolution and approved it by voice vote.

Why it matters: The rezoning would change allowable residential uses on the specified parcels and will be considered at the April 3 public hearing, giving residents an opportunity to comment.","The council set a public hearing for April 3 to consider rezoning property south of N. 20th Eighth Street near Catlin and Weeks Avenues to a two‑family residential district.",{"_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},6191895,"Council Awards $96,880 Engineering Contract for Faxon Creek Watershed Study",247,717000,964000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4344720-fefea44b9a94d49a89794c4d4b0f580a&start=717&end=964","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4344720-fefea44b9a94d49a89794c4d4b0f580a/thumbnail_717000.jpg","/articles/6191895/Superior/Douglas-County/Wisconsin/Council-Awards-96880-Engineering-Contract-for-Faxon-Creek-Watershed-Study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191895-9d3443e722cfa5fe5ea1ef6ea6675b05/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184461&Signature=mgdcZQ9PvWpFI1SvnRA3u1xP8aLHrTxveXSXwTD8-xr1DN69HS4wkBps4VFMLBPV-Od4Z5kNePm5t4AUV7zD8WLbMsZVgbMiCMxNSfiqxJT9wTArIo5Oj~6yhlQO65fu6W04QK45r16ZrZfteRcLpUivSsOswJGWs2RXLWsV1oqOvPtjX4yfJO~9642aOzs3bWGHPBpuHtFlHleH6JJJb0iblvz4vV47kLnKM60qX8g5FG-YJdQWjyb3t5XUD1goUAb7zC2fUuDJ34QDT-JoW~yW0srrAhVg-W9Z0YO8GY1Y8sKs~93NUN~WGxydqM7RCq6m4N-Dnh96bWQWF7oisA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council approved awarding engineering services for a Faxon Creek Watershed Study to Donahue & Associates for $96,880. The study responds to flooding last June and will analyze the complete watershed to recommend measures to alleviate future flooding.

Public comment by councilors and staff explained the selection process: staff emphasized an evaluation approach that prioritized qualifications, team experience and best value rather than simply accepting the lowest bid. Steve Roberts, director at Environmental Services Division (ESD), said the process involved interviews of the three best‑fit firms and a unanimous consensus that Donahue & Associates offered the best value for the city.

Councilor Bender asked why the lowest bidder was not chosen; staff explained that the contract is a services contract (not a public works contract governed by chapter 62 of the statutes) and that applicable procurement rules allow evaluating qualifications when selecting professional services. Councilor Kinsey (referred to in the record as “Congressman Kinsey”) supported the approach and stressed the importance of selecting a qualified firm for a large watershed study.

The council approved the award by voice vote.

Why it matters: The watershed study is intended to guide flood mitigation and infrastructure planning after significant flooding; the procurement approach emphasizes technical qualifications for complex environmental analysis.","The Common Council approved awarding engineering services for the Faxon Creek Watershed Study to Donahue & Associates for $96,880 after an evaluation focused on qualifications and best value rather than lowest cost.",{"_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},6191900,"Council OKs 10‑Year Rent Credit at Airport in Exchange for Building Improvements",155,559000,714000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4344720-fefea44b9a94d49a89794c4d4b0f580a&start=559&end=714","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4344720-fefea44b9a94d49a89794c4d4b0f580a/thumbnail_559000.jpg","/articles/6191900/Superior/Douglas-County/Wisconsin/Council-OKs-10Year-Rent-Credit-at-Airport-in-Exchange-for-Building-Improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191900-217cf0310759776fb4f6426a28b2906f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184461&Signature=IyW1qUbV9SxRljfvLb0ADtvd3fHjAn736D7Ypx5TpS0aHzaAcmlD998gscABk-dy-mzwkzSFEU3ri-AR9RcDlkeBkm~dHdVM8G6kkjrm7mDikVBzBaIPI--aVV~m~gyaE1tJVIsEGVdVvE82Wm6V0ooMKxrnsUQ7~8tJw76~sq-mq~a-TztB70ULyS~1kk3R-bwQqVIZcfFKnSVjH~3gB3BC8LbwrrxJ4BuYV-WcyU6h2LE1o-sQyq6oT7O~Sz3nQ-d5CYnxuz4oMdf4mJ0dckyC2mbEySrJ0PAFkvAvh4Fo-uAm8SNnxGM~P5HzOTDcZeqTZwpFJkYvzeAwYSo5YQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council approved a lease arrangement at the municipal airport that provides a 10‑year rent credit to a tenant (identified in discussion as Kestrel) in exchange for substantial building improvements, including an ADA‑compliant restroom, electrical upgrades and other interior work.

Planning Director Zurich introduced the item and staff described the credit as compensation for tenant‑funded improvements. Councilor Brown asked for clarification about the 10 years of free rent and whether it was intended to offset the cost of the improvements; staff confirmed the rent credit is intended in part to make up for the tenant’s investment but will not fully cover it. Nancy (staff) said the tenant will pay rent on an upper portion of the building if they exercise an option to occupy it; the rent waiver applies to the leased portion discussed at the meeting.

Councilor Bridal noted airport rents are modest and that the city’s intention is to support businesses operating there rather than generate profit. After brief discussion, the council approved the lease arrangement by voice vote.

Why it matters: The agreement uses a long rent credit as an incentive to secure private investment in airport property, including ADA upgrades; councilors asked for more precise cost estimates of the tenant’s improvements during the discussion, but a dollar estimate for improvement costs was not provided at the meeting.","The council approved a lease arrangement at the airport that includes a 10‑year rent credit for a tenant in exchange for substantial building improvements including an ADA‑accessible restroom and electrical upgrades.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6191905,"Council Adopts Policy Allowing Power‑Driven Mobility Devices on City Trails with 5 mph Limit",264,288000,552000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4344720-fefea44b9a94d49a89794c4d4b0f580a&start=288&end=552","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4344720-fefea44b9a94d49a89794c4d4b0f580a/thumbnail_288000.jpg","/articles/6191905/Superior/Douglas-County/Wisconsin/Council-Adopts-Policy-Allowing-PowerDriven-Mobility-Devices-on-City-Trails-with-5-mph-Limit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191905-8e13865a81a3ea24ae12ccbc29808e70/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184461&Signature=URxsKbGataFfRAfu2BVU4O8~wOYMih0yAzD6Ne2Glwwa6UB0ymOXSFgoeN6awn0XP2e934~3JV7b9z-ZcfFCAEDAiNvKDclnlX~Fld33v2SDTmPvBxvtePH-7yi6buv6BBdCPOSgfZQeYNiIIlSkheKkPTOmKYgjejrSxI0EDLlhUT3FIB3d5pk4MLtQlpolXf4pcGlp3COiM9-x9438gXP-5oalzrv-~9vADd8pJ~7Ao-bepvUQ8GRZKwHEKeizNnwEYgxb38eMMPhdmG~BuL3ivN0j12kYgzRoB3H6yiFKsnezzFS8JZiADOdXXdOqbxfX5k5zqpaY6YVyy0Uw1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council approved a Parks and Recreation Division policy and permit allowing power‑driven mobility devices on city trails, including a 5 mph speed limit in permitted areas.

Councilor Brown asked whether the policy applied to trails and raised safety concerns about the 5 mph limit, saying it was hard to hear details and asking if the rule covered mobility on the trails. “I just I think that 5 mile an hour speed limit is pretty slow,” Brown said, adding that state trail practice sometimes uses a 10 mph limit for motorized devices when pedestrians are present.

Councilor Bridal, who said the item had spent substantial time in committee, urged passage without returning it to committee, calling it “a step in the right direction” and noting federal regulations had already taken effect. Parks and Recreation Administrator Morgan and staff member Mary described outreach to disability advocates and research on other communities’ policies; Morgan said she reviewed approximately a dozen other communities and that the park commission favored the 5 mph limit. Morgan also noted the state statute for snowmobiles includes a 10 mph slow‑down requirement on encountering pedestrians as a possible comparison point.

Councilors debated terrain considerations: one councilor noted steep sections of some trails where a 5 mph limit was appropriate, while Councilor Stenberg said he was aware of one chair that could reach 6 mph. After discussion, the council approved the policy by voice vote.

Why it matters: The policy implements federal guidance and local park commission recommendations while raising practical questions about speed limits and trail safety for pedestrians, cyclists and users of mobility devices.","The Common Council approved a Parks and Recreation policy permitting power‑driven mobility devices on city trails and set a 5 mph speed limit; councilors debated whether the limit should be higher on flat trails.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6191909,"Council Approves Spirit Room Liquor License Despite Accessibility Objections",172,112000,284000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4344720-fefea44b9a94d49a89794c4d4b0f580a&start=112&end=284","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4344720-fefea44b9a94d49a89794c4d4b0f580a/thumbnail_112000.jpg","/articles/6191909/Superior/Douglas-County/Wisconsin/Council-Approves-Spirit-Room-Liquor-License-Despite-Accessibility-Objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191909-12513a0820311299773185baa9a50d4e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184461&Signature=Ty1d~853ZfDaqzYLamO~rfXx~t3nBtE4~5t3d3Vfa6vkM8c~uug1Bo3bbrHLUfK39yGNQi3xSWVd0YrErRwptD0~mIGBo59udkVkeyIoqH3TdhLTKzXjbTbhfRT7gDuxYu21xn0657Zjhw1crUe63-r2Wn4PuBbwOS4uyOpE0j7-qgOLGoxohXPwpeZXL726WIKaHTI7lxxAnTfvuRjdLug7mnaj5T4x6eZ9VQJ1es3eoSTAxCEAPPpK7C15yXHLx6Z1q3a1c8vCFU4ILdROpx1W-5ngqHTR~mfqr2R7Elx9KEKzBxq9ID8QavZMYhSSbgElbBDydiSA7RhQXy5dlg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council approved an application for an original Class B liquor and beer license for Spirit Room, proposed by Jeff Heller for 1323 Broadway Street, Room 110, for the remainder of the license period ending June 30.

The approval drew objections from Councilor Fizel, who said she pulled the item to raise concerns about licensing non‑accessible facilities. “My reason for pulling this is because I'd like to take the opportunity to voice my objection to, the city granting any license to a non accessible facility,” Fizel said. She added: “I know we have no legal grounds to disapproving this license, so I'm sure we'll go ahead and be approved. But I wish there were some way we could avoid… giving permission to facilities that do not allow my friends to enter and participate in their activities.”

Councilor Brown spoke in favor of approving the license, citing the applicant’s efforts to improve the building. “Jeff has been a responsible businessman in North End, for many years and is bringing that building back to life,” Brown said, and noted Heller is “trying to put an elevator system in there” though it is not yet completed.

After brief discussion, the council voted by voice and the motion passed.

Why it matters: The vote highlights a recurring tension in local permitting between legal standards for licensure and councilors’ concerns about accessibility and equity for residents with mobility impairments. The council did not identify a legal basis to deny the license and proceeded with approval.","The Common Council approved an original Class B liquor and beer license for Spirit Room at 1323 Broadway St., despite councilors’ objections over the business’s lack of full accessibility.","actionData","errors"]

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