Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · November 15, 2021
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
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Meeting Minutes
Committee of the Whole
Monday, November 15, 2021 5:00 PM Council Chambers
Note - Meeting will also be available via Remote
Conferencing (Zoom)
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: 11 - Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Schlei, Vanderkin, Brunner, Beeman,
Cummings, Boldt and Reckelberg
3. Public Comment
Council President Czekala 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. Presentations
21-1117 MPU Presentation on WWTF Intergovernmental Agreement and Consideration
to Transfer WWTF from the City to MPU
MPU General Manager Troy Adams gave a presentation on a WWTF
Intergovernmental Agreement and Consideration to Transfer WWTF from
the City to MPU.
5. Discussion and Action Items
21-1114 Transfer of the Waste Water Treatment Facility to Manitowoc Public Utilities
Moved by Nickels, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to extend the 3-year agreement by 1
year, instruct City Attorney to draft that agreement, agree to metrics from
presentation for 2022, with final transfer to take place January 1, 2023. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 11 - Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Schlei, Vanderkin, Brunner, Beeman,
Cummings, Boldt and Reckelberg
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21-1112 Resolution establishing policies, procedures, and fees related to City owned
parking lots
Community Development Director Adam Tegen provided a brief history of
leased parking in city-owned lots and then went on to explain the proposed
Resolution and Ordinance.
Committee discussed potential implications of the new fee structure
including potential for entire lot to be leased at Tier II.
Moved by Cummings, seconded by Boldt, to amend the resolution to allow for
case-by-case exceptions to the 50% capacity limit. The motion failed by the
following vote:
Aye: 2- Cummings and Boldt
Nay: 9- Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Schlei, Vanderkin, Brunner, Beeman and
Reckelberg
Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, to adopt the resolution, but to include
the 50% rule so that no lot has more than 50% of stalls leased at Tier II. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Clerk's note: motion originally on Resolution 21-1112, then amended to be on
Ordinance 21-1113. Upon input from City Attorney, motion changed back to
Resolution 21-1112.
Aye: 11 - Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Schlei, Vanderkin, Brunner, Beeman,
Cummings, Boldt and Reckelberg
21-1113 Ordinance to amend Section 15.510 of the Municipal Code regulating Limited
Time Parking in City Parking Lots
Moved that this Ordinance be adopted and referred to Council. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Clerk's note: adopted in conjunction with Resolution 21-1112
Aye: 11 - Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Schlei, Vanderkin, Brunner, Beeman,
Cummings, Boldt and Reckelberg
21-1115 Ordinance to amend Chapter 31 of the MMC regulating signs to allow for larger
Monument Signs
Community Development Director Adam Tegen provided background and
an overview of the recommended changes.
Moved by Nickels, seconded by Schlei, that this Ordinance be adopted and
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 11 - Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Schlei, Vanderkin, Brunner, Beeman,
Cummings, Boldt and Reckelberg
6. Adjournment
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:21
p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 11 - Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Schlei, Vanderkin, Brunner, Beeman,
Cummings, 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, November 15, 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 un-mute themselves. Members of the public
may call to listen in at 888 475 4499 US Toll-free, Meeting ID: 829 2914 9371
Password: 218716.
Public input will be accepted at the meeting. Those wishing to make public comment
in advance of the meeting should email mreedkadow@manitowoc.org or call
920-686-6951 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.
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
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4. Presentations
21-1117 MPU Presentation on WWTF Intergovernmental Agreement and
Consideration to Transfer WWTF from the City to MPU
Attachments: 2021-11-15 MPU and WWTF Overview to City Council_Final
5. Discussion and Action Items
21-1112 Resolution establishing policies, procedures, and fees related to City
owned parking lots
Attachments: Res to Update Downtown Parking Policies with Fiscal
Ord to Update Offstreet Lot Regulations
21-1113 Ordinance to amend Section 15.510 of the Municipal Code regulating
Limited Time Parking in City Parking Lots
Attachments: Ord to update offstreet lot regulations
21-1114 Transfer of the Waste Water Treatment Facility to Manitowoc Public
Utilities
21-1115 Ordinance to amend Chapter 31 of the MMC regulating signs to allow for
larger Monument Signs
Attachments: Manitowoc Seed sign
Sign Approval Meeting with City (1)
Monument Sign Ordinance
6. 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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