City Hall  
City of Racine  
730 Washington Ave.  
Racine, WI 53403  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
Common Council  
Mayor Cory Mason  
Alder Malik Frazier  
Alder Alyson Weiss  
Alder Olivia Turquoise-Davis  
Alder David Maack  
Alder Jens Jorgensen  
Alder Sandy Weidner  
Alder Maurice Horton  
Alder Brittany Hodges  
Alder Grace Allen  
Alder Sam Peete  
Alder Mary Land  
Alder Rocco DeMark  
Alder Renee Kelly  
Alder Marlo Harmon  
Alder Nathan Pabon  
Tuesday, July 7, 2026  
6:00 PM  
City Hall, Room 205  
A. Call To Order  
B. Pledge of Allegiance To The Flag  
C. Approval of Minutes for the June 16th, 2026 Meeting.  
D. Public Comments  
E. Communications Introduced to Council  
Referred to Executive Committee by Ald. Jorgensen  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting to  
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Leipold  
Johnson Golf Group for shoreline stabilization, habitat restoration,  
clubhouse construction, and a long- term lease for the operation and  
maintenance of Shoop Park.  
Referred to Finance and Personnel Committee by, Ald. Land  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on behalf of the Chief  
of Police to seek approval to enter into an agreement with Passport Inc.  
Recommendation of the F&P Committee 07.13.2026: Approval for the  
RPD to enter into an agreement with Passport Inc.  
Fiscal Note: The cost for the first year will be $24,780.  
Attachments:  
Referred to Public Works and Services by Ald. Harmon  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Kelly to discuss the current  
alley paving & patching ordinance, discussion and possible action  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner for update on  
Shoop Park Golf Course prior to current contract expiration.  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, submitting Change  
Order No. 2 to Contract 2025745 - Bryant Parking Lot Addition, Wanasek  
Corporation, Contractors.  
Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee  
on 7.14.26: That Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2025745 - Bryant  
Parking Lot Addition, Wanasek Corporation, Contractors, be approved in  
the amount of $8,214.39.  
Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is available in Org-Objects:  
45050 57110.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon ,submitting  
Amendment 1 to Contract 2023142 - Three-Party Professional  
Engineering Services Contract between the City of Racine, WisDOT, and  
Stand Associates, Inc. for State Project ID: 2703-00-06, Ohio St. (Limits:  
Washington Ave. to Graceland Blvd.)  
Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee  
on 07.14.26: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to  
sign Amendment 1 to Contract 2023142 - Three-party professional  
engineering services agreement between the City of Racine, WisDOT, and  
Strand Associates, Inc., for State Project ID: 2703-00-06, Ohio St. (Limits:  
Washington Ave. to Graceland Blvd.)  
Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement  
Plan under Org-Object: 45040-57500 Pavement.  
Attachments:  
Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, submitting final  
payment for Contract 2025745 - Bryant Center Parking Lot Addition,  
Wanasek Corporation. Contractors.  
Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee  
on 7.14.26: That the work completed by Wanasek  
Corporation,Contractors, on Contract 2025745 - Bryant Center Parking Lot  
Addition, be accepted and final payment authorized for the total contract  
amount of $209,554.39. Final payment to include retainage.  
Fiscal Note: Contract 2025745 was authorized under Resolution No.  
1245-25, dated December 16, 2025  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon,submitting bid  
results for Contract 2026169 - Humble Park Baseball Lighting Upgrades.  
Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee  
on 7.14.26: That Contract 2026169 - Humble Park Baseball Lighting  
Upgrades be received and filed.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, submitting bid  
results for Contract 2026168 - Horlick Baseball Field Lighting Upgrades.  
Staff Recommendation to the Public Works and Services Committee  
on 7.14.26: That Contract 2026168 - Horlick Baseball Field Lighting  
Upgrades be received and filed.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, to amend  
Resolution 0488-26, Contract 2026026 with A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc.  
Staff Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee  
on 07.14.26: That resolution #0488-26 reflects the corrected contract  
awarded amount of $209,298.25  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, submitting a  
professional service agreement between the City of Racine and Strand  
Associates for Frederick Street Reconstruction in the not to exceed  
amount of $76,000.00.  
Staff Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee  
on 07.14.26 That the Public Works and Services Committee approve the  
professional services agreement and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to  
sign the agreement between the City of Racine and Strand Associates for  
Frederick Street Reconstruction in the not to exceed amount of  
$76,000.00.  
Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Object:  
45040-57110  
Attachments:  
Referred to Public Safety and Licensing Committee by Ald. Peete  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a new  
application for a Class "B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for  
Sausage Kitchen Inc. DBA Sausage Kitchen, located at 1706 Rapids  
Dr.,Christopher Miller, Agent. (7th District)  
Staff Recommendation: That the committee review the application.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a new  
application for a Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vape Device Retail  
License for Butler Candyland and More LLC DBA Butler Candyland and  
More LLC, located at 1900 Mead St., Richanga Butler Agent. (2nd District)  
Staff Recommendation: That the committee review the application  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a new  
application for a “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating  
Liquor License for Long Story Short DBA Uncorkt,located at 240 Main St.,  
Heather Keszler, Agent. (1st District)  
Staff Recommendation: That the committee review the application.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of the City  
Clerk's Office, submitting a new application for a Massage Establishment  
License, Massage Therapy by Anthony Mielcarek DBA Massage Therapy  
by Anthony Mielcarek, located at 801 South St., Antony Mielcarek Owner.  
(5th District)  
Staff Recommendation: That the committee review the application.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a list of  
liquor licenses which have applied for renewal late or have not submitted  
renewal paperwork for intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages for  
the 2026-2027 year.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete,  
submitting a list of liquor licenses which have submitted renewal paperwork  
for intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages for the 2026-2027  
year be Approved.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, for the licenses  
premise report.  
Staff Recommendation: That the Public Safety and Licensing  
Committee review the Police department report.  
Fiscal Note: N / A  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, requesting any  
consideration, any formal expression of concern, or other actions pursuant  
to the police report.  
Staff Recommendation: For the Public Safety and Licensing Committee  
to review and discuss the Police report, and make a recommendation for  
consideration or concern.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, requesting the  
appearance of Kevin Dubiak., agent for Doobies, located at 3701 Durand  
Ave Ste 345., pursuant to a formal expression of concern and also  
requesting consideration of rescinding the formal expression of concern.  
(11th District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
07/01/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf  
of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee, requesting the appearance  
of Kevin Dubiak., agent for Doobies at 3701 Durand Ave Ste 345.,  
pursuant to a formal expression of concern and also requesting  
consideration of rescinding the formal expression of concern.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, requesting the  
appearance of Natasha Evans., agent for Select 627, located at 1111  
Washington Ave., pursuant to a formal expression of concern and also  
requesting consideration of rescinding the formal expression of concern.  
(1st District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
07/01/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf  
of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee, requesting the appearance  
Natasha Evans., agent for Select 627, located at 1111 Washington Ave.,  
pursuant to a formal expression of concern and also requesting  
consideration of rescinding the formal expression of concern.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, requesting the  
appearance of Rebecca McCray., agent for Taste of Soul, located at 501  
6th st., pursuant to a formal expression of concern and also requesting  
consideration of rescinding the formal expression of concern. (1st District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
07/01/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf  
of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee, requesting the appearance  
Rebecca McCray., agent for Taste of Soul, located at 501 6th St., pursuant  
to a formal expression of concern and also requesting consideration of  
rescinding the formal expression of concern.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting an  
application for a Secondhand Article Dealer License, ECOatm LLC ,  
located at 2110 S Green Bay Rd., Bjorkman E Hunter, Agent. (14th  
District)  
Staff Recommendation:  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
F. Committee Reports  
Public Safety and Licensing Committee Report, by Ald. Peete  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a new  
application for a “Class A” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and  
Intoxicating Liquor License for Max Westown DBA Westown Foods,  
located at 3326 16th St, Davenderjit Kaur, Agent. (13th District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete,  
submitting a new application for a “Class A” Retail Fermented Malt  
Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for Max Westown DBA Westown  
Foods, located at 3326 16th St, Davenderjit Kaur, Agent be Approved.  
Recommendation of the Common Council on 06/16/2026: To Refer  
back to Public Safety and Licensing Committee.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
07/01/2026: To Approve  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Turquoise-Davis proposing  
Ordinance 0003-26, Unleashed Animals and Dog Parks  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
07/01/2026: To Approve  
Fiscal Note: Citable offenses may result in forfeiture judgments issued in  
municipal court.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a Change  
of Agent application for a Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping  
Device License for Dean AZ LLC. DBA Dean's Mini Mart located at 1407  
Superior St., Mahboub Abdalah Agent. (4th District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
07/01/2026: To Approve  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a Change  
of Agent application for a "Class B" License for The Dekoven Foundation  
DBA The Dekoven Center located at 600 Caron Butler Dr., Geoffrey Ward  
Agent. (2nd District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
07/01/2026: To Approve  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a new  
application for a “Class B” Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and  
Intoxicating Liquor License for Elixir & Oak LLC DBA Elixir & Oak, located  
at 300 6th St, Devin Cain, Agent. (1st District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
07/01/2026: To Approve  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, for the licensed  
premises report.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
07/01/2026: To Approve  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, requesting any  
consideration, any formal expression of concern, or other actions pursuant  
to the police report.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
07/01/2026: That this item be received and filed and that Select 627,  
Doobies Beer Joint, and Taste of Soul be called in for a formal  
expressions of concern.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a  
Renewal application for a Massage Establishment License, Laekhaus,  
DBA Laekhaus, located at 2000 Wisconsin Ave., Laeken Hess, Owner.  
(2nd District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
07/01/2026: To Approve.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Transit Commission Report, by Ald. Horton  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton,requesting  
authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to accept the Urban Mass  
Transit Assistance - Operating 2026 Program Grant Agreement between  
FTA and the City of Racine (Grant Control #00672).  
Transit Commission Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk  
be authorized and directed to accept the Urban Mass Transit Assistance -  
Operating 2026 Program Grant Agreement between FTA and the City of  
Racine.  
Fiscal Note: Grant amount of $4,173,665 as determined by FTA 5307  
Formula, local share approved in 2026 operating budget.  
Attachments:  
Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Urban Mass Transit  
Assistance - Operating 2026 Program Grant Agreement per Wis. Stats.  
85.20 between WisDOT and City of Racine (Grant Control #00671).  
Transit Commission Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk  
be authorized and directed to sign the Urban Mass Transit Assistance -  
Operating 2026 Program Grant Agreement per Wis. Stats. 85.20 between  
WisDOT and the City of Racine  
Fiscal Note: Grant amount of $2,139,848 as determined by Wis. Stats.  
85.20, local share approved as part of 2026 operating budget.  
Attachments:  
Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the 2026 Urban Mass  
Transit Paratransit Assistance Contract between WisDOT and the City of  
Racine (Grant Control # 00674).  
Transit Commission Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk  
be authorized and directed to sign the 2026 Urban Mass Transit  
Paratransit Assistance Contract between WisDOT and the City of Racine.  
Fiscal Note: Revenue of $126,506 as determined by Wis. Stats. 85.205,  
local share approved as part of 2026 operating budget.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton,requesting  
authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract for RYDE  
Racine to enter into an agreement for Gateway Technical College student  
transit access for the 2026-2028 school years. (Contract #00707)  
Transit Commission Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk  
be authorized and directed to sign a contract for RYDE Racine to enter into  
an agreement for Gateway Technical College student transit access for the  
2026-2028 school years.  
Fiscal Note: Contract will provide $300,000 in revenue.  
Attachments:  
Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Horton, requesting  
authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract for RYDE  
Racine to enter into an agreement for Racine Unified School District  
student transit passes for the 2026-2027 school year. (Contract #00708)  
Transit Commission Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Clerk  
be authorized and directed to sign a contract for RYDE Racine to enter into  
an agreement for Racine Unified School District student passes for the  
2026-2027 school year.  
Fiscal Note: Contract will provide approximately $121,325 in revenue.  
Attachments:  
Planning Heritage and Design Report, by Ald. Peete  
Subject: Consideration of a request from 1013 Harmony, LLC,  
represented by Jason Frank of Rudie/Frank Architecture, for a rezoning of  
the property at 1101 Harmony Drive from R2 Single Family Residence  
District to R2 Single Family Residence District with a FD Flex  
Development Overlay and the adoption of a use supplement, as allowed by  
Sec. 114-77 of the Municipal Code.  
Recommendation of the Planning, Heritage and Design  
Commission on 06-15-2026: That the request from 1013 Harmony LLC,  
represented by Jason Frank of Rudie/Frank Architecture, for rezoning of  
the property at 1101 Harmony Drive from R2 Single Family Residence  
District to R2 Single Family Residence District with a FD Flex  
Development Overlay be approved and that its accompanying ordinance  
ZOrd. 0002-26 and use supplement be adopted.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Consideration of a request from the Planning, Heritage, and  
Design Commission for the rezoning of 1551, 1553 and 1601 Taylor  
Avenue, 2124, 2120 2116, 2113, 2114, 2108, 2102, 2101, 2026, 2022,  
2018, 2019, 2015, 2014, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006 2001, 2000, 1928,  
1922, 1920, 1917, 1914, 1900, 1816, 1709, 1619, and 1608, Sixteenth  
Street, 1605 and 1609 Morton Avenue, 1601, 1602, 1604, 1605, 1551,  
1550, and 1549 Phillips Avenue, 1605, 1604, 1601, 1600, 1573, 1567,  
1564, 1563, 1562, and 1558 Packard Avenue, 1605, 1604, 1600, 1548,  
1547, 1546, 1545, 1542, 1541 S. Memorial Drive and 1546, 1540 and  
1536 Owen Avenue from B2 Community Shopping District, R3 Limited  
General Residence District, and I-2 General Industrial District to B1  
Neighborhood Convenience District.  
Recommendation of the Planning, Heritage and Design  
Commission on 06-15-2026: That the request from the Planning,  
Heritage and Design Commission for the rezoning of 1551, 1553 and  
1601 Taylor Avenue, 2124, 2120 2116, 2113, 2114, 2108, 2102, 2101,  
2026, 2022, 2018, 2019, 2015, 2014, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006 2001,  
2000, 1928, 1922, 1920, 1917, 1914, 1900, 1816, 1709, 1619, and 1608,  
Sixteenth Street, 1605 and 1609 Morton Avenue, 1601, 1602, 1604, 1605,  
1551, 1550, and 1549 Phillips Avenue, 1605, 1604, 1601, 1600, 1573,  
1567, 1564, 1563, 1562, and 1558 Packard Avenue, 1605, 1604, 1600,  
1548, 1547, 1546, 1545, 1542, 1541 S. Memorial Drive and 1546, 1540  
and 1536 Owen Avenue from B2 Community Shopping District, R3 Limited  
General Residence District, and I-2 General Industrial District to B1  
Neighborhood Convenience District be approved and that its  
accompanying ordinance ZOrd. 0003-26 be adopted.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Office of the Mayor Report, by Ald. Jorgensen  
Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason  
submitting the following appointments:  
Alder Hodges to the Community Development Authority for a term expiring  
April 30th, 2029  
Alder Weiss to the Planning Heritage and Design Commission for a term  
expiring April 30th,2029  
Steve Reeves to the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board  
for a term expiring April 30th  
Nate Ortiz to the CDBG Advisory Board for a term expiring April 30, 2028  
Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason,  
requesting to approve the updated list of polling locations. The only  
change is moving District 4 (wards 9 &10) from Red Apple School to  
Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency located at 2113 N Wisconsin  
Ave.  
Staff Recommendation: To Approve  
Fiscal Note: The change of location will cost roughly $5,000 which is  
available in account 11102-52315 Election Advertising.  
Attachments:  
Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason,  
on behalf of the Chief of Police to seek approval to use Ray O’Herron and  
Streichers as Sole Source vendors.  
Staff Recommendation: Approval to seek approval to use Ray O’Herron  
and Streichers as Sole Source vendors.  
Fiscal Note: Funds are available in RPD Account 20603.53230  
Attachments:  
G. Consent Agenda  
H. Common Council Announcements  
Announcements are limited to recognition of City residents and  
employees, memorials, and non-political community events. Discussion  
of matters related to governmental business is prohibited.  
H. Adjourn  
Office of The City Clerk  
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interpreted for you, please call the City Clerk's Office at 636-9171 at least  
48 hours prior to this meeting.