Committee of the Whole

Name: Committee of the Whole — Manitowoc, WI
Start: 2017-04-17
End: 2017-04-17
Location: Manitowoc, WI

Regular Meeting

Manitowoc, WI · April 17, 2017

Minutes

900 Quay Street City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220 www.manitowoc.org Meeting Minutes Committee of the Whole Monday, April 17, 2017 5:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call Present: 8- Howe, Sladky, Brey, Sitkiewitz, Soeldner, Nickels, Kummer and Czekala Absent: 2- McMeans and Able 3. Public Comment: None. 4. Discussion and Action Items 17-0407 Agreement for Management Services for 2017 Farmers Market between City of Manitowoc and Grow It Forward, Inc. Attachments: REVISED17-0407.pdf 17-0407.pdf 2017_04_11_13_19_33.pdf Community Development Direct Nicolas Sparacio gave a powerpoint presentation on the plan for the 2017 market season. He stated that they talked to as many farmers as they could. Mr. Sparacio stated that the City's role is no longer direct oversight and he is comfortable with handing over responsibilities and funds. The Farmers Market Committee will be governed by the open meetings law. Some committee members are not comfortable turning over responsibilities right away and would prefer a transition period. The contract is for one year. The Finance Committee did not make a recommendation. Grow it Forward is concerned that the Farmers Market is starting soon and now there are three significant changes in the agreement. Chairperson Brey read the Notice to go into Closed Session. Moved by Alderperson Sitkiewitz, second by Alderperson Howe, to convene in closed session. The motion carried on roll call vote by the following vote: Aye - 8: Howe, Brey, Kummer, Sitkiewitz, Soeldner, Czekala, Sladky and Nickels. Nays - none. Notice is hereby given that the above governmental body may adjourn into a closed session during the meeting as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is: City of Manitowoc Page 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes April 17, 2017 17-0415 Baymont Hotel property update 5. Closed Session 17-0415 Baymont Hotel property update Committee of the Whole deliberated in closed session. (Redacted - - Closed Session). Moved by Alderperson Sitkiewitz, second by Alderperson Howe, to reconvene in Open Session. Motion carried on roll call vote by the following vote: Ayes - 8: Howe, Brey, Kummer, Sitkiewitz, Soeldner, Czekala, Sladky and Nickels. Nays: none. 6. Reconvene in Open Session 7. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. City of Manitowoc Page 2

Agenda

900 Quay Street City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220 www.manitowoc.org Meeting Agenda Committee of the Whole Monday, April 17, 2017 5:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers Pursuant to Section 19.84(2) and (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given to the public, to the Herald-Times-Reporter, the official newspaper of Manitowoc, and to those news media who have filed a written request for this notice that a meeting of the above-referenced will be held at the date, time and location listed above. Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Common Council of the City of Manitowoc may be present at this meeting to gather information about the subject matter over which they have decision making responsibility. The above governmental body will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the agenda items set forth below. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment 4. Discussion and Action Items 17-0407 Agreement for Management Services for 2017 Farmers Market between City of Manitowoc and Grow It Forward, Inc. Attachments: 17-0407.pdf 2017_04_11_13_19_33.pdf 17-0415 Baymont Hotel property update 5. Closed Session Notice is hereby given that the above governmental body may adjourn into a closed session during the meeting as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is: City of Manitowoc Page 1 Printed on 4/17/2017 Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda April 17, 2017 17-0415 Baymont Hotel property update 6. Reconvene in Open Session 7. Adjournment If you need accommodations for this meeting, please notify the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting (or as soon as possible after the meeting is posted, if posted less than 48 hours prior to the meeting time) at 920-686-6950. For additional assistance, individuals with hearing or speech disabilities can call 711 and be connected to a telephone relay system. City of Manitowoc Page 2 Printed on 4/17/2017

Get email alerts for Manitowoc

A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.

Report an issue with this meeting