Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · November 25, 2019
Minutes
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City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
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Meeting Minutes
Committee of the Whole
Monday, November 25, 2019 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Working Session
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: 11 - McMeans, Howe, Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Kummer, Czekala, Novak, Lotz, Williams,
Brey and Pelot
3. Discussion
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19-1101 Committee of the Whole discussion on selling the following properties for
development:
a. MAVCB Building
b. City Hall Parking Lot (possibly acquiring HTR building then)
c. Bluff east of Madison School
d. Boys and Girls Club request to potentially build on the Mirro Site
Amy Townsend and Bill Bertsche from Manitowoc County Boys & Girls
Club presented their vision for a Boys & Girls Club in Manitowoc County.
They explained they are looking to partner with the City, and are exploring
possible use of the Mirro site. Committee discussed plan for Mirro site.
Remediation and contamination exploration will need to be done
regardless of future use. Committee discussed that more exploration and
information is needed as to what the actual costs would be.
Mayor Justin Nickels provided a quick history of the Manitowoc Area
Visitor & Convention Bureau (MAVCB) building. The building is City
owned, discussion revolved around whether the City would entertain offers
to purchase the property/building.
Committee discussed possibility of selling City Hall parking lot if there is a
party interested in purchasing.
Committee discussed possibility of selling City land east of Madison
School (Lakeview Park). Like the other properties discussed, Committee
not interested in actively marketing property, but would be open to
entertaining offers should they arise.
Roll Call
Alderperson Mike Howe left meeting at 7:00 PM.
Present: 10 - McMeans, Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Kummer, Czekala, Novak, Lotz, Williams, Brey and
Pelot
Absent: 1- Howe
Roll Call
Alderperson Todd Lotz left meeting at 7:35 PM.
Present: 9- McMeans, Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Kummer, Czekala, Novak, Williams, Brey and Pelot
Absent: 2- Howe and Lotz
4. Adjournment
Moved by Brey, seconded by Williams, that this meeting be adjourned at 7:59
p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 9- McMeans, Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Kummer, Czekala, Novak, Williams, Brey and Pelot
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Committee of the Whole
Monday, November 25, 2019 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Working Session
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,
or a standing committee of that body, may be present at this meeting to gather
information about the subject matter over which they have decision making
responsibility.
Work Sessions are not broadcasted, BUT are always open to the public. Therefore, the
public is encouraged to attend the Work Session in person. No decisions will be made
during a Working Session meeting.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Discussion
19-1101 Committee of the Whole discussion on selling the following properties for
development:
a. MAVCB Building
b. City Hall Parking Lot (possibly acquiring HTR building then)
c. Bluff east of Madison School
d. Boys and Girls Club request to potentially build on the Mirro Site
Attachments: DEED TO PROPERTY (00000002)
Lakeview Park - Madison School Bluff
902 Franklin St Property for Sale
Labeled parcel map
902 Franklin St MLS fact sheet
FW_ 902 Franklin Street (Herald Times Reporter Gannett)
City Hall Parking Lot
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4. Adjournment
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