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City of Racine  
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Racine, WI 53403  
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Meeting Minutes - Draft  
Public Works and Services Committee  
Alder Marlo Harmon  
Alder Nathan Pabon  
Alder Sandy Weidner  
Alder Grace Allen  
Alder Rocco DeMark  
Tuesday, June 9, 2026  
5:30 PM  
City Hall, Room 303  
Call to Order  
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.  
5 - Chair Harmon, Vice Chair Pabon, Weidner, Allen and DeMark  
PRESENT:  
Approval of Minutes for the May 26, 2026 Meeting.  
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed on a motion by Alder Pabon,  
seconded by Alder DeMark.  
0475-26  
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  
Ron Pritzlaff outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Weidner, seconded by Alder Pabon to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0486-26  
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  
Ron Pritzlaff outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Weidner, seconded by Alder DeMark to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0487-26  
0485-26  
0510-26  
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  
Ara Molitor outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder DeMark to approve.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Pabon, seconded by DeMark, that this file be  
Recommended For Approval  
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.  
Ron Pritzlaff outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder Demark to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
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: Since the City is a co-sponsor of this event, there are no  
stipulations.  
Ron Pritzlaff outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Weidner, seconded by Alder Pabon to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0499-26  
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  
Ron Pritzlaff outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder DeMark to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0511-26  
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  
John Rooney outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Allen, seconded by Alder Pabon to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0498-26  
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  
Ron Pritzlaff outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder DeMark to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0461-26  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner to remove  
Festival Hall Parking Lot from ABM contract and designating for Festival  
Hall management.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
06.09.26: To receive and file this item as it may constitute a breach of the  
City's contractual obligations and could result in legal action against the  
City of Racine.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
John Rooney outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Weidner, seconded by Alder Pabon to receive and file.  
Received and Filed  
0462-26  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner for specifications  
and re-design to improve the bandshell at Festival Park.  
Staff Recommendation: To duel refer this item to Public Works and  
Services Committee as well as the Board of Parks, Recreation, and  
Cultural Services.  
Matt Koepnick outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Weidner, seconded by Alder Pabon to direct the PRCS director  
to research costs and bring back during the 2027 CIP process.  
Recommended For Further Consideration  
0408-26  
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.  
Ara Molitor outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Weidner, seconded by Alder DeMark to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0488-26  
Subject: (Direct Referral) 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  
John Rooney outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Weidner, seconded by Alder Pabon to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
Deferred Agenda Items:  
0428-26  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner to discuss  
funding mechanisms and options for alley improvements, maintenance  
and reconstruction.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
06.09.26: To defer.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Motion made by Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder DeMark to defer.  
Deferred  
Adjournment  
The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.