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Marinette council roundup: appointments, contracts, licenses and ordinances approved
Summary
At the July 7 meeting the Common Council approved an appointments, contracts for events and studies, licenses (including one denial), a county line‑striping agreement, fire equipment purchases and multiple ordinances; most items passed unanimously with routine motions.
The Marinette Common Council on July 7, 2026 approved a series of appointments, licenses, contracts and ordinances during a meeting that ran from 5:00 to 6:53 PM.
Appointment and personnel: The council unanimously approved the appointment of Barbara Kopish to the Water & Wastewater Utilities board for a three‑year term. The job description for the Police Captain was approved as presented.
Contracts and service agreements: The council approved a contract for professional services with ROCK I LLC for an event on Sept. 18 at 2501 Pierce Ave (8–0). It also approved a professional services agreement with Robert E. Lee & Associates to conduct the 2026 Illicit Discharge and Detection Study (8–0). The council accepted a line‑striping agreement with Marinette County estimated at $20,180.08 (8–0) and approved coordination with Marinette County for road closures along Roosevelt Road (8–0).
Licenses: The council granted an operator license to Kayla R. Burkett and approved five renewal operator licenses for the two‑year period expiring June 30, 2028. It approved five new operator licenses (Darcie J. Berger; Abigail R. Jackson; Michelle M. King; Hailee A. Malinski; Anna L. Slawinski) and denied Anthony F. Skibba’s application pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 125.12(3) for non‑compliance with committee policy guidance. Temporary Class B fermented malt beverage licenses were approved for Holy Family Parish (Aug. 16 picnic at 2715 Taylor St.) and Marinette Moose Lodge (Logging & Heritage Festival, July 10–11 at 1600 Bridge St.).
Finance and expenditures: The council granted advance authorization to the City Treasurer/Finance Director to pay July 2026 expenditures contingent upon Finance & Insurance Committee approval; one abstention is recorded in the minutes. The council also approved May budget reports.
Equipment and capital: The council approved upgrading the Fire Department’s air packs at a cost of $8,105.00 (8–0).
Ordinances: The council enacted Ordinance Nos. 2554–2557, which amend miscellaneous fees (including police and fire fees), outdoor burning regulations (recreational fires), municipal court fees, and the City Room Tax Commission. The minutes include a public notice explaining how to obtain full ordinance texts at the City Clerk’s office.
The meeting adjourned at 6:53 PM. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Aug. 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers.
