Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · May 12, 2020
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 6:30 PM Meeting will be held via remote conferencing
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: 9- McMeans, Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Hansen, Schlei, Vanderkin and
Brunner
Absent: 2- Novak and Lotz
3. Public Comment
Council President Sitkiewitz declared the meeting open for public input. In
accordance with policy, the public input portion of the meeting is not made
a part of the official record.
4. Discussion and Action Items
20-0379 Proposal from Boys and Girls Club for Mirro property
Attachments: Offer Proposal for Mirro Site 4-2020
BG Proposal Response with Offer
20-0472 Village Square site update
20-0473 Lakeshore Mall Tax Appeal
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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:
20-0379 Proposal from Boys and Girls Club for Mirro site
20-0472 Village Square site update
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)(g) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for
the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by
the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
20-0473 Lakeshore Mall Tax Appeal
5. Closed Session
Moved by Brey, seconded by McMeans, to convene in closed session. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 9- McMeans, Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Hansen, Schlei, Vanderkin and
Brunner
20-0473 Lakeshore Mall Tax Appeal
Committee of the Whole deliberated in closed session. (redacted --
Closed Session).
20-0379 Proposal from Boys and Girls Club for Mirro property
Attachments: Offer Proposal for Mirro Site 4-2020
BG Proposal Response with Offer
Committee of the Whole deliberated in closed session. (redacted --
Closed Session).
Present: 8- Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Hansen, Schlei, Vanderkin and Brunner
Absent: 3- McMeans, Novak and Lotz
20-0472 Village Square site update
Committee of the Whole deliberated in closed session. (redacted --
Closed Session).
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6. Reconvene in Open Session
Moved by Brey, seconded by Czekala, to reconvene in open session. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 8- Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Hansen, Schlei, Vanderkin and Brunner
Present: 9- McMeans, Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Hansen, Schlei, Vanderkin and
Brunner
Absent: 2- Novak and Lotz
20-0379 Proposal from Boys and Girls Club for Mirro property
Attachments: Offer Proposal for Mirro Site 4-2020
BG Proposal Response with Offer
Moved by Brey, seconded by Nickels, to support the Boys & Girls Club purchase
of 1512 Washington St. and instruct City staff to continue to negotiate the transfer
of the property. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9- McMeans, Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Hansen, Schlei, Vanderkin and
Brunner
Moved by Nickels, seconded by Brey, to instruct staff to move forward with grant
dollars for cleanup and dollars for structural analysis. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 9- McMeans, Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Hansen, Schlei, Vanderkin and
Brunner
20-0472 Village Square site update
20-0473 Lakeshore Mall Tax Appeal
Moved by McMeans, seconded by Schlei, to authorize City Attorney and Finance
Director to enter into settlement as proposed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 9- McMeans, Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Hansen, Schlei, Vanderkin and
Brunner
7. Adjournment
It was moved that this meeting be adjourned at 8:27 p.m. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 9- McMeans, Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Hansen, Schlei, Vanderkin and
Brunner
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 6:30 PM Meeting will be held via remote conferencing
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.
This meeting is being conducted via remote conferencing software due to a state of
emergency and the Wisconsin Governor’s Executive Order. Members of the public
may call to listen in at +1 877 853 5257 US Toll-free, Meeting ID: 895 6656 7711
Password: 777177.
Those wishing to make public comment should email mreedkadow@manitowoc.org
or call 686-6952 with their comment no later than 4:00 p.m. Central the day of the
meeting.
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.
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
20-0379 Proposal from Boys and Girls Club for Mirro property
Attachments: Offer Proposal for Mirro Site 4-2020
20-0472 Village Square site update
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20-0473 Lakeshore Mall Tax Appeal
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:
20-0379 Proposal from Boys and Girls Club for Mirro site
20-0472 Village Square site update
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)(g) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for
the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by
the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
20-0473 Lakeshore Mall Tax Appeal
20-0379 Proposal from Boys and Girls Club for Mirro property
Attachments: Offer Proposal for Mirro Site 4-2020
20-0472 Village Square site update
20-0473 Lakeshore Mall Tax Appeal
6. Reconvene in Open Session
20-0379 Proposal from Boys and Girls Club for Mirro property
Attachments: Offer Proposal for Mirro Site 4-2020
20-0472 Village Square site update
20-0473 Lakeshore Mall Tax Appeal
7. Adjournment
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In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City
of Manitowoc will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of
disability in its services, programs, or activities. If you need assistance or reasonable
accommodations in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the
ADA, please call the City Clerk's office at 920-686-6950 or the City’s ADA Coordinator at (920)
686-6990 or e-mail cityattorney@manitowoc.org at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting or
event to request an accommodation. For additional assistance, individuals with hearing or speech
disabilities can call 711 and be connected to a telephone relay system.
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