Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · September 20, 2021
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Committee of the Whole
Monday, September 20, 2021 5:00 PM Council Chambers
Note - Meeting will also be available via Remote
Conferencing (Zoom)
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: 9- Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Vanderkin, Brunner, Beeman, Boldt and
Reckelberg
Absent: 2- Schlei and Cummings
3. Public Comment
4. Discussion and Action Items
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Council President Czekala read the notice to convene in 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)(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:
21-0744 Discussion and Possible Action on 101 Maritime Drive
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:
21-0744 Discussion and Possible Action 101 Maritime Drive
21-0907 Firefighter Bargaining
21-0908 Review and discussion on a potential term sheet / development agreement
with Metal Ware
21-0909 Review and discussion on a potential term sheet / development agreement
with Mid America Rail & Gas
5. Closed Session
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Brey, to convene in closed session. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9- Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Vanderkin, Brunner, Beeman, Boldt and
Reckelberg
21-0744 Discussion and Possible Action on 101 Maritime Drive
21-0907 Firefighter Bargaining
21-0908 Review and discussion on a potential term sheet / development agreement with
Metal Ware
21-0909 Review and discussion on a potential term sheet / development agreement with
Mid America Rail & Gas
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Committee of the Whole deliberated in closed session. (redacted --
Closed Session)
Roll Call
Present: 10 - Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Schlei, Vanderkin, Brunner, Beeman, Boldt and
Reckelberg
Absent: 1- Cummings
6. Reconvene in Open Session
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Brey, to reconvene in open session. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 10 - Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Schlei, Vanderkin, Brunner, Beeman, Boldt and
Reckelberg
21-0908 Review and discussion on a potential term sheet / development agreement with
Metal Ware
No action taken
21-0909 Review and discussion on a potential term sheet / development agreement with
Mid America Rail & Gas
No action taken
21-0744 Discussion and Possible Action on 101 Maritime Drive
No action taken
21-0907 Firefighter Bargaining
No action taken
7. Adjournment
Moved by Boldt, seconded by Brey, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Schlei, Vanderkin, Brunner, Beeman, Boldt and
Reckelberg
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Committee of the Whole
Monday, September 20, 2021 5:00 PM Council Chambers
Note - Meeting will also be available via
Remote Conferencing (Zoom)
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 both in Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom
to maximize opportunities for residents to attend. Those attending the meeting via
Zoom who wish to give public input are asked to keep their microphone muted until
public input is opened to improve audio quality for all attendees. Those using their
phone to call in may hit *6 to mute and unmute themselves. Members of the public
may call to listen in at 888 475 4499 US Toll-free, Meeting ID: 845 7505 2174
Password: 896165.
Public input will be accepted at the meeting. Those wishing to make public comment
in advance of the meeting should email abaryenbruch@manitowoc.org or call
920-686-6952 with their comment no later than 12:00 p.m. central the day of the
meeting. Emailed public input will be attached to the agenda and made part of the
public record.
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
21-0744 Discussion and Possible Action on 101 Maritime Drive
21-0907 Firefighter Bargaining
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21-0908 Review and discussion on a potential term sheet / development agreement with
Metal Ware
21-0909 Review and discussion on a potential term sheet / development agreement with
Mid America Rail & Gas
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)(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:
21-0744 Discussion and Possible Action on 101 Maritime Drive
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:
21-0744 Discussion and Possible Action 101 Maritime Drive
21-0907 Firefighter Bargaining
21-0908 Review and discussion on a potential term sheet / development agreement
with Metal Ware
21-0909 Review and discussion on a potential term sheet / development agreement
with Mid America Rail & Gas
21-0744 Discussion and Possible Action on 101 Maritime Drive
21-0907 Firefighter Bargaining
21-0908 Review and discussion on a potential term sheet / development agreement with
Metal Ware
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21-0909 Review and discussion on a potential term sheet / development agreement with
Mid America Rail & Gas
6. Reconvene in Open Session
21-0744 Discussion and Possible Action on 101 Maritime Drive
21-0907 Firefighter Bargaining
21-0908 Review and discussion on a potential term sheet / development agreement with
Metal Ware
21-0909 Review and discussion on a potential term sheet / development agreement with
Mid America Rail & Gas
7. Adjournment
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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