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, June 16, 2026  
6:00 PM  
City Hall, Room 205  
A. Call To Order  
B. Pledge of Allegiance To The Flag  
C. Approval of Journal of Council Proceedings (Minutes)  
June 2nd, 2026  
D. Proclamations  
Pride Month  
Gun Violence Awareness Day  
Fallen Officer  
E. Public Comments  
F. Communications Introduced to Council  
For Referral by Ald. Jorgensen  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, to rename the  
Cesar Chavez Community Center to its original name: Douglas Park  
Community Center to the Public Works and Services Committee.  
Staff Recommendation: To Refer to the Executive Committee  
Referred to Executive Committee by Ald. Jorgensen  
Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason  
requesting the Executive Committee meet regarding a bargaining  
opportunity that, for competitive and bargaining reasons, requires a closed  
session.  
Recommendation of Mayor Mason: To be discussed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Referred to Public Safety and Licensing Committee by Ald. Peete  
Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Kelly to have the Director of  
Finance and/or the Chair/President of Neighborhood Watch to present to  
council an accounting of the $75,000 that was given to Neighborhood  
Watch as part of the 2026 approved budgeted amount.  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Turquoise-Davis proposing  
Ordinance 0003-26, Unleashed Animals and Dog Parks  
Recommendation: to the Public Safety and Licensing Committee: That  
Ordinance 0003-26, Unleashed Animals and Dog Parks, be Approved.  
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)  
Staff Recommendation: That the committee review the application.  
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)  
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 Elixir & Oak LLC DBA Elixir & Oak, located  
at 300 6th St, Devin Cain, Agent. (1st District)  
Staff Recommendation: That the committee review the application.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, for the licensed  
premises report.  
Staff Recommendation: For the Public Safety and Licensing Committee  
to review and discuss the Police department report.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, 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 department report, and make and  
recommendation for consideration or 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)  
Staff Recommendation: That the Committee review the application.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
G. Committee Reports  
Finance and Personnel Committee Report, by Ald. Land  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, submitting results  
of Official Notice #3-2026, Design Services for Construction of Fire Station  
1 Headquarters.  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
06-08-2026: That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to negotiate  
and enter into a Design Services for Construction contract with Wendel  
Architecture P.C. for the Fire Station 1 Headquarters.  
Fiscal Note: Pre-Design Services (Phase 1) will be $32,500. Phase 2-4  
Services including schematic design, design development, construction  
document preparation, bidding, and construction administration will be  
charged as a percentage of the cost of work as defined during Phase 1.  
Costs of Phase 2-4 is estimated to be $2,500,000. Funds are available for  
this project in the City’s capital plan for 2026 and 2027. Total project costs  
for both design and construction of the building is estimated to be around  
$30M. Org/Object/Project: 40103-52100-30020; Other Capital Projects  
Professional Services Fire Station #1.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, submitting the claim  
of Christine Daugherty for consideration for disallowance.  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
05-26-2026: That the claim be disallowed.  
Recommendation of the Common Council on 06-06-2026: To refer  
back to the Finance and Personnel Committee.  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
06-08-2026: That the claim be disallowed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting to  
approve a contract with G Strategies for the Lincoln King Community and  
Lincoln King Community Center Project.  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
05-26-2026: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a  
contract with G Strategies, LLC in the amount of $150,000, through March  
31, 2027 for the fundraising services for the Lincoln King Community  
Center and Clinic Project.  
Recommendation of the Common Council on 06-02-2026: To Defer  
Fiscal Note: Funds are available in 45010 52100 22912 for this contract.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, submitting the claim  
of Jakeem Cole, Sr. for consideration for disallowance.  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
06-08-2026: That the claim be disallowed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, submitting the claim  
of Fleet Response, on behalf of its insured, Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC for  
consideration for disallowance.  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
06-08-2026: That the claim be disallowed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, submitting the claim  
of Realistic Builders, Inc. for consideration for disallowance.  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
06-08-2026: That the claim be disallowed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, requesting  
permission to accept the bid for the City Sump Pump Program, Contract  
#2026035.  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
06-08-2026: That the City Sump Pump Program, Contract #2026035 be  
awarded to Cornerstone One LLC, in the amount of up to $5,000 per  
parcel, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder.  
Fiscal Note: The impact to the City of Racine, will be a maximum of  
$5,000 per home choosing to participate in the program. Funding is  
available in the following Org - Objects 22640-52200-40101.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, requesting the  
appearance of the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Program, to provide a  
presentation including the percentage of residents, and percentage of  
those who have consistent employment or are enrolled in a certified  
apprenticeship program from the funding of $15,000 provided from the  
November 10, 2025 meeting (Item #1103-25).  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
06-08-2026: That the presentation be received and filed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A.  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, and Common  
Council President Jorgensen, submitting the 2027 budget calendar for  
consideration.  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
06-08-2026: That the 2027 budget calendar be approved as amended to  
add Thursday, October 15th, 2026, as an additional discussion day.  
Fiscal Note: N/A.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, and Alder Land,  
requesting to apply for and accept the 2027 Beat Patrol Grant (#00704).  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
06-08-2026: Approval to apply for and accept the 2027 Beat Patrol Grant  
(#00704).  
Fiscal Note: Grant amount is $121,434. City Match: $40,478 (25%)  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, and Alder Land,  
requesting to apply for the 2026 Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)  
Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, Control #00705.  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
06-08-2026: Approval to apply for the 2026 Bureau of Justice Assistance  
(BJA) Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, Control #00705.  
Fiscal Note: Grant amount is $43,072, no city match.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Land, requesting  
permission to accept a donation from the Zaks Fish & Chicken 2 LLC for  
the RPD.  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
06-08-2026: That the Police Chief be authorized to accept a donation from  
the Zaks Fish & Chicken 2 LLC for the RPD.  
Fiscal Note: $1,000 donation to the RPD.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting the  
transfer of the City owned property at 1134 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive  
to the Community Development Authority.  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
06-08-2026: That the City of Racine Common Council authorizes the  
transfer of the property at 1134 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to the  
Community Development Authority and authorizes the Mayor, City Clerk,  
City Attorney, or their designees to execute necessary documents to  
facilitate this transfer. Further, accepts the remainder of the lot back after  
the recording of three Certified Survey Maps to facilitate the Lincoln-King  
housing redevelopment.  
Fiscal Note: Each transfer will require $30 in recording fees for a total of  
$60 and will be billed to 20309-57200-60030 Neighborhood Investment  
Grant.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting  
authorization to allocate $1,077,000 in funds, for a home renovation  
program titled “Racine: Rehabbed and Ready.”  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
06-08-2026: That the City of Racine Common Council authorizes the use  
of funds not to exceed $1,077,000 in total for the “Racine: Rehabbed and  
Ready” program. Further, authorizes the City of Racine Community  
Development Authority to implement the allocation of these funds and  
develop rules and guidelines to implement the program.  
Fiscal Note: $1,077,000 exists in Account #20420 - Code Grants, and if  
approved, would be reserved for applicants of this program.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, requesting  
authorization to transfer the property at 1703 Holmes Avenue to Racine  
County and receive the property at 1561 Holmes Avenue from Racine  
County.  
Recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee on  
06-08-2026: That the City of Racine Common Council authorizes the  
transfer of the property at 1703 Holmes Avenue to Racine County and  
authorizes the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, or their designees to  
execute necessary documents to facilitate this transfer. Further, accepts  
the property at 1561 Holmes Avenue from Racine County and authorizes  
the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, or their designees to execute  
necessary documents to accept the property.  
Fiscal Note: To accept the property at 1561 Holmes Avenue, there will be  
an acquisition cost as determined by an appraisal by the County, and $30  
in recording fees.  
Attachments:  
Public Works and Services Committee Report, by Ald. Harmon  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Davis requesting  
consideration for installation of a pedestrian crossing beacon at the corner  
of DeKoven Street and Taylor Avenue to improve pedestrian safety and  
crossing accessibility.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
06.09.26: To install the Pedestrian Beacons.  
Fiscal Note: The cost is already budgeted in the 2026 budget through  
DPW.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner for specifications  
and re-design to improve the bandshell at Festival Park.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
06.09.26: To direct the Parks Recreation and Cultural Services Director  
to research costs and alternatives for improvements to the existing  
bandshell and report back.  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon, submitting bid  
results for Contract 2026097 - City of Racine Dredging Project.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
06.09.26: That Contract 2026097 - City of Racine Dredging Project, be  
awarded to Drax Inc., in the amount of $583,524.40, they being the lowest  
responsible, responsive bidder.  
Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: 60484  
57570  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, submitting the  
lease agreement for Toys 4 Tots.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
06.09.26: That the lease agreement for Toys 4 Tots be approved.  
Fiscal Note: The City of Racine will receive approximately $12,672.38  
annually as per the new lease agreement.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, submitting bid  
results for Contract 2026098 - McMynn Ramp Demolition.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
06.09.26: That Contract 2026098 - McMynn Ramp Demolition, be  
awarded to Hosier Worldwide Inc., in the amount of $1,326,909.27, they  
being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder.  
Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects:  
$1,126,909.27 45040 57110  
$200,000.00 60484 57570  
$1,326,909.27 Total  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, submitting bid  
results for Contract 2026099 - College Avenue Curb Replacement.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
06.09.26: That Contract 2026099 - College Avenue Curb Replacement, be  
awarded to A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc., in the amount of $87,545.00 they  
being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder.  
Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: 60484  
57570 Storm Sewers  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner, submitting bid  
results for Contract 2026026 - West Street and Wilson Street Intersection  
Realignment.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
06.09.26: That Contract 2026026 - West Street and Wilson Street  
Intersection Realignment, be awarded to A. W. Oakes & Son, Inc., in the  
amount of $207,298.25, they being the lowest responsible, responsive  
bidder.  
Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: 40032  
57500 -TID 32 Paving  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason proposing that the  
City of Racine celebrate the Racine Pride Day and Pride Month  
commemoration and celebration in partnership with the LGBTQ+  
Community.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
06.09.26: That June 20, 2026 be declared Racine Pride Day and that the  
City of Racine celebrate the Racine Pride Day and Pride Month  
commemoration and celebration in partnership with the LGBTQ+  
Community.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason requesting  
permission to close Main Street between State Street and 7th St. and 6th  
St between Main St. and Wisconsin Ave on July 5th, 2026 between 12PM  
and 10PM for the Racine Gathers for Americas 250th.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
06.09.26: To approve.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason,requesting  
permission to use City right-of-way for the 4th of July Parade on July 4,  
2026.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
06.09.26: That, the Public Works and Services Committee having found  
that the standards for parade permit issuance set forth in Racine  
Ordinances section 82-39(f) have been met, permission shall be granted to  
the Downtown Racine Corporation to close the streets below, subject to  
the conditions set forth in Racine Ordinances section 82-39(g).  
Main St. from Shoreland Ave. to 14th St.  
14th St. from the lake to Racine St.  
Michigan Blvd. for pre-parade staging from Goold St. to St. Patrick's St.  
Ruby Ave from South St. to Shoreland Ave.  
Walton Ave., Romayne Ave., Augusta St., Wolff St., William St., Isabelle  
Ave., and Melvin Ave. between Main St. and Erie St.  
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized  
and directed to communicate with the U.S. Coast Guard requesting  
permission to close the Main Street and State Street bridges to masted  
boat traffic for the period from 7:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 9:30 p.m.  
to 10:30 p.m. on July 4, 2026.  
Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works, City  
Engineer, and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of  
public safety, to implement this event.  
Fiscal Note: Parade organizer shall pay the Permit Fee set forth in Racine  
Ordinances section 82-39(d) and comply with the conditions set forth in  
Racine Ordinances section 82-39(g)  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason asking that the yield  
sign on Byrd Ave and Oregon St and Byrd Ave and Illinoise St be replaced  
with a stop sign and adopting the attached ordinance to reflect the change.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
06.09.26: To approve.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Public Safety and Licensing Committee Report, by Ald. Peete  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting renewal  
requests for intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages for the  
2026-2027 year.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
5/27/2026: That the renewal requests for intoxicating liquor and fermented  
malt beverages for the 2026-2027 year, be Approved, with the exception of  
American Legion Post #546 and Select 627, which require further  
discussion by the committee at the recommendation of the City Health  
Department.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete,  
submitting renewal requests for intoxicating liquor and fermented malt  
beverages for the 2026-2027 year be Approved as Amended.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Weidner, Queen's  
Corner Store, LLC for waiving all licensing fees for the duration of  
construction interfering with Queen's Corner Store, LLC on Dr. Martin  
Luther King Dr.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alderman Weidner,  
Queen's Corner Store, LLC for waiving all licensing fees for the duration of  
construction interfering with Queen's Corner Store, LLC on Dr. Martin  
Luther King Dr. be Received and Filed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder DeMark requesting RPD to  
provide an update on current plans and strategies to address speeding  
throughout the City.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder DeMark  
requesting RPD to provide an update on current plans and strategies to  
address speeding throughout the City be Received and Filed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting renewal  
requests for Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail  
License Applications 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 renewal requests for Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping  
Device Retail License Applications for the 2026-2027 year be Approved.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a list of  
licenses which have not submitted renewal paperwork for the Cigarette,  
Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail 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 licenses which have not submitted renewal paperwork  
for the Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Retail for the  
2026-2027 year be Received and Filed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a Change  
of Agent application for a Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping  
Device License for Speedway LLC. DBA Speedway 2089 (46028)  
located at 4620 Washington Ave, James Powell Agent. (12th District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete,  
submitting a Change of Agent application for a Cigarette, Tobacco, and  
Electronic Vaping Device License for Speedway LLC. DBA Speedway  
2089 (46028) located at 4620 Washington Ave, James Powell Agent be  
Approved.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a Change  
of Agent application for a Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping  
Device License for Dolgencorp LLC. DBA Dollar General Store #10764  
located at 4901 Washington Ave., Kaleb Tatum Agent. (12th District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete,  
submitting a Change of Agent application for a Cigarette, Tobacco, and  
Electronic Vaping Device License for Dolgencorp LLC. DBA Dollar  
General Store #10764 located at 4901 Washington Ave., Kaleb Tatum  
Agent be Approved.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a Change  
of Agent application for a Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping  
Device License for Dolgencorp LLC. DBA Dollar General Store #14561  
located at 4111 Durand Ave., Kaleb Tatum Agent. (14th District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete,  
submitting a Change of Agent application for a Cigarette, Tobacco, and  
Electronic Vaping Device License for Dolgencorp LLC. DBA Dollar  
General Store #14561 located at 4111 Durand Ave., Kaleb Tatum Agent  
be Approved.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting a Change  
of Agent application for a Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping  
Device License for Dolgencorp LLC. DBA Dollar General Store #15206  
located at 3440 Douglas Ave., Kaleb Tatum Agent. (15th District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete,  
submitting a Change of Agent application for a Cigarette, Tobacco, and  
Electronic Vaping Device License for Dolgencorp LLC. DBA Dollar  
General Store #15206 located at 3440 Douglas Ave., Kaleb Tatum Agent  
be Approved.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, requesting the  
appearance of Trevaun Darrell Dye for a new operator's license.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
5/27/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, requesting  
the appearance of Trevaun Darrell Dye for a new operator's license be  
Deferred.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete,  
requesting the appearance of Trevaun Darrell Dye for a new operator's  
license be Approved.  
Fiscal Note: N / A  
Attachments:  
Subject: 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.  
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, submitting a list of liquor  
licenses which 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 not submitted renewal  
paperwork for intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages for the  
2026-2027 year be Received and Filed.  
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  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, for the  
licensed premises report be Approved.  
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  
06/10/2026: That the communication sponsored by Alder Peete,  
requesting any consideration, any formal expression of concern, or other  
actions pursuant to the police report be Received and Filed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, requesting the  
appearance of Lashonda Virgil for a new operator's license.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete,  
requesting the appearance of Lashonda Virgil for a new operator's license  
be Received and Filed.  
Fiscal Note: N / A  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, requesting the  
appearance of Leroy Lynn for a new operator's license.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete,  
requesting the appearance of Leroy Lynn for a new operator's license be  
Received and Filed.  
Fiscal Note: N / A  
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.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, submitting an  
application for a Sidewalk CafĂ© w/ Alcohol for The New Cafe / Box-Me  
LLC DBA The New Cafe located at 600 Main St., Alan Francisco Lozano  
Lopez, Agent. (1st District)  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Peete,  
submitting an application for a Sidewalk CafĂ© w/ Alcohol for The New Cafe  
/ Box-Me LLC DBA The New Cafe located at 600 Main St., Alan  
Francisco Lozano Lopez, Agent be Approved.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Kelly and Alder Davis to  
conduct a traffic study on the Washington Avenue corridor from Lathrop  
through Uptown. Also that the Police Chief and Director of Public Works  
present the committee any traffic calming measures in this area that are  
currently available.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
06/10/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Kelly and Alder  
Davis to conduct a traffic study on the Washington Avenue corridor from  
Lathrop through Uptown. Also that the Police Chief and Director of Public  
Works present the committee any traffic calming measures in this area that  
are currently available be Received and Filed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Planning Heritage and Design Report, by Ald. Peete  
Subject: Consideration of a request from Dixit Patel for rezoning of  
property at 1950 Taylor Avenue from B1 Neighborhood Convenience  
District and R3 Limited General Residence District to B2 Community  
Shopping District as allowed by Sec. 114-77 of the Municipal Code.  
Recommendation of the Planning, Heritage and Design  
Commission on 06-01-2026: That based on the required findings of fact,  
the request from Dixit Patel for rezoning of property at 1950 Taylor Avenue  
from B1 Neighborhood Convenience District and R3 Limited General  
Residence District to B2 Community Shopping District, be denied.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board Report, by Ald. Horton  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason authorizing contract  
acceptance and execution for Terra Venture Advisors LLC relocation  
Services for the 1644 Packard Avenue Project.  
Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 06-08-26: To  
approve an additional $15,000 to Terra Venture Advisors LLC for  
relocation case management activities for the 1644 Packard Avenue  
Redevelopment Project.  
Fiscal Note: There are sufficient CDBG Funds to facilitate the relocation  
case management services via Terra Venture Advisors LLC.  
Attachments:  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, to allocate HOME  
funds for new construction at 1561 Holmes Avenue and a forgivable  
homeowner rehabilitation loan at 1308 Franklin Street.  
Recommendation of the CDBG Advisory Board on 06-08-26: To  
approve of an allocation of up to $359,263 in HOME funds for new  
construction at 1561 Holmes Avenue and up to $290,000 in HOME funds  
for homeowner rehabilitation activities at 1308 Franklin Street, and  
authorize staff to prepare bid specifications and solicit bids as necessary  
to complete the projects.  
Fiscal Note: Sufficient HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds are  
available to support the request.  
Attachments:  
Committee of the Whole Report, by Ald. Jorgensen  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Maack to request the  
City Clerk to present to the council an overview of the ballot omission and  
processing and reconciliation of the A-B ballots.  
Recommendation of The Committee of the Whole on 06/09/2026  
: To Receive and File.  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Frazier requesting to  
discuss constituent outreach and what to do as it pertains to videos, texts,  
emails, etc. received from the public regarding licensed establishments.  
Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on  
01/28/2026: That the Communication sponsored by Alder Frazier  
requesting to discuss constituent outreach and what to do as it pertains to  
videos, texts, emails, etc. received from the public regarding licensed  
establishments be Referred to the Committee of the Whole.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Recommendation of The Committee of the Whole on 06/09/2026  
: To Receive and File.  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner for referral to the  
Committee of the Whole discussion of banishment of cell phone usage  
during common council and standing committee meetings.  
Recommendation of The Committee of the Whole on 06/09/2026  
: To Receive and File.  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alderman Weidner presenting  
Ordinance 0029-25, Communications.  
Staff Recommendation: That proposed Ordinance 0029-25 be referred  
to the Executive Committee as it relates to Ordinance 0003-25 which is  
currently in the Executive Committee queue for discussion.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Recommendation of The Committee of the Whole on 06/09/2026  
: Approve as Amended.  
Attachments:  
Office of the Mayor Report, by Ald. Jorgensen  
Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Alder Harmon,  
requesting approval of the Transportation Project Plat for Wilson Street  
Realignment at West Street.  
Recommendation to the Common Council on 06.16.26: That the  
request be approved.  
Fiscal Note: Funding for the fees and acquisitions will be provided in the  
2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget. Funding for roadway  
construction will be provided in the CIP in 2027.  
Attachments:  
Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor  
Mason,submitting Amendment Three to Contract 2023005 with Waste  
Management.  
Recommendation to the Common Council on 06.16.26: That  
Amendment Three to Contract 2023005, Waste Management, be  
approved until December 31, 2026, in the amount of $30,000.00.  
Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this amendment is available in  
Org-Object 60484 52215 Waste Disposal.  
Attachments:  
Subject:Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, submitting change  
order #1 to contract #2025298 Lincoln-King Housing Project.  
Staff Recommendation: That the request for change order #1 be  
approved and that City of Racine Common Council authorizes the Mayor,  
City Clerk, City Attorney, or their designees to execute necessary  
documents to facilitate this change order in the amount described herein.  
Fiscal Note: The cost of the change order is $1,032,764.98. Payment for  
sidewalk work at $219,420.15 will be funded from account 40032 57500,  
payment for relocation of utilities at $104,383.00 will be funded from  
account 22640 52420 40101, winter conditions at $316,585.95, siding  
work at $127,174.62 and relocation of building 3 to site 9 at $265,201.26  
will be funded from home sales revenue.  
Attachments:  
Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason,  
req uesting to grant 5Kevents.org, LLC, to use the City right-of-way on  
Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the 47th Annual Lighthouse Run.  
Staff Recommendation: That permission be granted to the  
5Kevents.org, LLC to use certain City streets for a period time of 8:00 a.m.  
- 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, per the attached stipulations.  
Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City Departments, on a  
regular basis, to assist in implementing this event.  
Attachments:  
Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason,  
requesting that the Mayor and City Clerk be granted permission to execute  
a Management Agreement for the Racine Civic Centre between the City of  
Racine and 5KEvents.Org, LLC, under its subsidiary Festival Park, LLC,  
under the terms presented.  
Recommendation of the Mayor: That the Mayor and City Clerk be  
authorized and directed to execute a Management Agreement for the  
Racine Civic Centre between the City of Racine and 5KEvents.Org, LLC,  
under its subsidiary Festival Park, LLC, under the terms presented, for the  
period ending December 31, 2027.  
Fiscal Note: This item will require an amendment to the City of Racine  
2026 annual budget. Annual base management fee is $150,000 per year.  
Annual operating subsidy is $225,000 for 2026 and $237,000 for 2027.  
Funding for the 2026 management fee from Account 60686 52290  
Management Fee, was authorized under the 2026 annual budget. Funding  
for $200,000 of the 2026 operating subsidy from Account 60686 52285  
Operating Subsidy was authorized under the 2026 annual budget. The  
additional $25,000 of the 2026 subsidy, and an additional $30,000 for two  
specified veterans’ events will be transferred from Account 11202 56200  
Contingency to Account 60686 52285 Operating Subsidy. The 2027  
management fee and operating subsidy will be authorized under the 2027  
annual budget.  
Attachments:  
Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Alder Land,  
submitting the claim of Jessica Grandberry for consideration for  
disallowance.  
Staff Recommendation: That the claim be disallowed.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Attachments:  
Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Alder Land, on  
behalf of the Chief of Police to seek approval to use Federal Signal Corp  
as a Sole Source vendor.  
Staff Recommendation: Approval to seek approval to use Federal  
Signal Corp as a Sole Source vendor.  
Fiscal Note: Funds are available in RPD Account 45131-57310, no city  
match required.  
Attachments:  
H. Consent Agenda  
I. 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.  
J. Adjourn  
Office of The City Clerk  
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