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July 21, 2026, Common Council Meeting, Superior, Wis.
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Council Approves Licenses, Property Transfers, and Traffic Code Amendments
The council approved miscellaneous licenses [cite: 482-488]. An original class B bear license application for Douglas County Historical Society located at 1101 John Avenue for the license period through June 30th, 2027 was approved [cite: 488-492]. A resolution approving the form of notice of assignment of leases for CHS Incorporated projects was also approved [cite: 498-503]. A resolution authorizing the transfer of property located at North Tower Avenue area to the redevelopment authority of the city of Superior was approved [cite: 509-515]. Finally, an ordinance amending city code chapter 112, traffic code, to add accessible parking and do not block sidewalk zone signage at 1311 Birch was approved [cite: 519-523].
Connect Superior Project Progresses; City Approves Cost-Saving Monitoring Services and Public Wi-Fi
An update on the Connect Superior broadband project indicated construction is on schedule for completion by September 30th, with restoration already underway in completed areas. There are 145 active customers and growing interest in phase two. Feedback has been positive, citing reliability and high customer satisfaction [cite: 287-299]. A potential fiber expansion for 2027 is being considered, with phase 3 adding approximately 5,000 passings in 2027 and 1,800 in 2028, expanding service to 70-80% of the city. An RFP is expected this summer, with bids anticipated this fall [cite: 300-310]. Connect Superior is operating efficiently with a 15% customer take rate in its first year. Existing backbone equipment can support expansion, and additional staffing is not anticipated until 1,000-1,200 active customers [cite: 310-320]. The council approved a service agreement with WIN LLC to right-size monitoring services, projected to save the city $33,000 annually while maintaining 24/7 monitoring [cite: 320-330]. Additionally, public Wi-Fi will be provided in parks through Duthian Networks, with Duthian supplying and maintaining equipment at no cost to the city [cite: 331-340]. Both items were approved [cite: 341-352].
City Approves $1 Million in Small Business Grants and Authorizes Property Purchase for Land Trust Program
The Plan Commission made three recommendations, including the approval of two small business grants. One grant is for La Pionado Salon and Spa for $20,000 towards renovations, and the other is for Up North Daro Superior for $20,000 for golf game simulators. These grants, if both approved, would bring the total issued since 2019 to $1 million, benefiting over 80 businesses, creating over 10 new businesses, and triggering over $3.5 million in private sector investment, representing a more than three-to-one return [cite: 357-379]. The third recommendation is to approve a resolution authorizing the purchase of a property at 1903 Banks Avenue for $240,000, funded by the affordable housing fund, to establish a land trust program aimed at controlling affordability and maintaining long-term housing affordability while allowing homeowners equity [cite: 390-438]. All three recommendations were approved by the council.
Mayor Explains Closed Session Procedures and Confidentiality Rules
Mayor Payne provided an overview of the procedures and legalities surrounding closed session meetings. He emphasized that closed sessions are rare and only permissible under specific statutory conditions, such as consulting with legal counsel. He advised council members to always seek the city attorney's explicit guidance before convening a closed session and to carefully craft statements justifying its necessity. The mayor stressed the critical importance of maintaining strict confidentiality regarding discussions held in closed sessions, advising that notes taken during these meetings should also be kept private, as they could potentially become public records. He reiterated that in cases of doubt, the default is always to hold sessions in public [cite: 45-113].
Public Works Committee Considers Utility Acquisition Referendum Dates and Hauling Fees
The Public Works Committee discussed potential referendum dates for utility acquisitions, considering the November 2026 midterm elections or the April 2027 spring elections. A decision to place the utility acquisition on the November ballot would need to be made by August 6th, with a final council decision deadline of August 20th [cite: 126-133]. Additionally, the committee addressed hauled waste charges at the ESD, specifically the ramp fee charged per truck dump. Director Roberts will prepare a memo detailing financial data, potential options, and recommendations for these charges for the August meeting [cite: 135-144].
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