Common Council
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · February 17, 2025
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
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Meeting Minutes
Common Council
Monday, February 17, 2025 6:30 PM Council Chambers
Note: This meeting will also be held via remote conferencing
software (Zoom)
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Alderpersons Present: 10 - Chad Beeman, Michael Cummings, Tim Boldt, Todd Reckelberg, Brett Norell, Bill
Schlei, Eric Sitkiewitz, Jim Brey, William DeBaets and Brett Vanderkin
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
D. PRESENTATIONS
25-0120 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Detective Alex Nebel, followed by
Badge Pinning
25-0121 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Captain of Detectives Cooper Schmidt,
followed by Badge Pinning
25-0122 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Police Lieutenant Matthew Klein,
followed by Badge Pinning
25-0123 Commendation by Mayor Nickels to commend, congratulate and wish a happy
retirement to K9 Neko
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
25-0124 Public Hearing to be held at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all
interested parties in the matter of a proposed change in zone from R-4 Single
and Two Family Residential to R-6 Multiple Family for property located east of
Kinglet Drive and South of Viebhan Street. (Parcel 801-102-061)
Mayor declared the meeting open for a public hearing on this matter.
City Clerk reported that the notice of the public hearing was published in
the Herald Times Reporter on February 3, 2025 and February 10, 2025.
(Proof of publication is on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No parties appeared to speak on this matter.
Mayor declared the public hearing closed. (A recording of the entire public
hearing is on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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25-0125 Public Hearing to be held at 6:32 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all
interested parties in the matter of a proposed Amendment to a Conditional Use
Permit for the expansion of an existing Manufactured Home Park for property
located eat of Kinglet Drive and South of Viebahn Street. (Parcel 801-102-061)
Mayor declared the meeting open for a public hearing on this matter.
City Clerk reported that the notice of the public hearing was published in
the Herald Times Reporter on February 3, 2025 and February 10, 2025.
(Proof of publication is on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No parties appeared to speak on this matter.
Mayor declared the public hearing closed. (A recording of the entire public
hearing is on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
F. PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor declared the meeting open for public input. In accordance with
policy, the public input portion of the meeting is not made part of the official
record.
25-0126 Previously submitted Public Input
G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
H. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items
None
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to accept the Consent Agenda Items
and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets and Vanderkin
Abstain: 2- Reckelberg and Norell
2. Miscellaneous
25-0127 Minutes of the January 20, 2025 Common Council meeting; recommending
approval and place on file
25-0128 Thank you letters from Salvation Army and Society of St. Vincent de Paul for
donation from the Schuette, Wernecke, Wilda, Rank Christmas Fund;
recommending to accept and place on file
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3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)
25-0139 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following
events: Spring Vendor Craft Fair on 4/12/2025; Ultimate Lakeshore Weekend on
6/20/2025-6/22/2025; Sing Along Play Along on 7/9/2025; Sexual Assault
Awareness Month Fun Run on 4/19/2025; Downtown Manitowoc Farmers
Market on Saturdays from 5/3/2025-10/25/2025; and Manitowoc Area Pickleball
Tournament on 8/9/2025; recommending approval
25-0140 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following
waiver of fees: AMVETS Memorial Day Picnic on 5/26/2025; and Manitowoc
Police Shop with a Cop on 12/10/2025-12/12-2025; recommending approval
4. Finance Committee (Consent)
25-0074 Presentation by Brad Viegut from Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. on City's 2025
Debt Financing Plan; recommending to place on file
25-0081 4th Qtr. 2024 Claims Report; recommending to accept and place on file
25-0082 Out of State Travel Request - Community Development - GIS Coordinator -
2025 ESRI User Conference in San Diego, CA - July 14-18, 2025;
recommending to approve the request
25-0089 Settlement of Damage to Red Arrow Park Tennis Courts; recommending to
accept the settlement proposal and direct the City Attorney to execute the
property damage release and any further documents as he determines is
necessary to conclude this matter
25-0090 L24-00125 Claim for Damages - E. Allain; recommending to deny the claim and
place on file
25-0129 General City Claims in the amount of $2,395,654.38 enumerated on list thereof,
recommending that the claims be allowed and ordered paid and Mayor, Clerk
and Finance Director/Treasurer are instructed to issue the necessary order
5. Personnel Committee (Consent)
25-0071 Request for Out of State Travel Request for the City of Attorney to the IMLA
Mid-Year Seminar in Washington D.C. for April 25-28, 2025; recommending to
approve the request
6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)
25-0097 Mobile Cookie Booth Request; recommending approval
25-0098 Request to Erect Crosses at Evergreen Cemetery; recommending approval
25-0099 Transit Development Plan Update for Maritime Metro; recommending approval
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with City Attorney review
25-0100 City Facility Usage and Maintenance Agreement Between The City of
Manitowoc and Roncalli Catholic School; recommending approval
25-0101 City Facility Usage and Maintenance Agreement Between The City of
Manitowoc and Manitowoc Youth Baseball Association; recommending approval
25-0103 Request to Use Metal Detector on City Property at the corner of Viebahn Street
and Hecker Road; recommending approval with signed liability waiver that is
only for that particular parcel. Notification of dates and timeline entering property
with the City Staff and to fill in any holes that will potentially be made.
25-0104 Request for Michelle Michels to escort a 1-day Senior Center trip to Lake
County, IL in May 2025; recommending approval
25-0105 Request for Michelle Michels to escort a 3-day Senior Center trip to
Dubuque, Iowa in September 2025; recommending approval
25-0130 Port of Manitowoc - Tonnage and Harbor Activity Report for year 1-01-2024
through 12-31-2024; recommending to accept and place on file
25-0131 Report of Board of Public Works of 1/29/2025 for an appeal for snow removal
assessment for property located at 3713 Division Street; recommending to
rescind the assessment and not allow the property owner to appeal if it happens
again
25-0132 Report of Board of Public Works of 1/29/2025 for an appeal for snow removal
assessment for property located at 910 Mac Arthur Street; recommending to
rescind the assessment and not allow the property owner to appeal if it happens
again
25-0138 Various Progress Invoices from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation;
recommending payment
25-0143 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/12/2025 of an appeal for snow removal
assessment for property located at 1801 S 39th Street; recommending to deny
the appeal for December 23rd, 2024 and uphold the appeal for December 26th,
2024
25-0144 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/12/2025 of an appeal for noxious weed
assessment for property located at 3304 Mero Street; recommending to uphold
the appeal and not allow the property owner to appeal if it happens again
25-0145 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/12/2025 of approval to enter into
AGMT-25-01 with Mulch Express, to furnish and install certified wood chips for
City Playgrounds, Flowerbeds and islands at South 26th and Calumet Avenue
as outlined in "Exhibit A", Mulch Express Proposal; recommending acceptance
of report and place on file
25-0146 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/12/2025, of bids received for 2025
Televising Miscellaneous Sewers I - Project WU-25-5; recommending awarding
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to Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC in the amount of $49,087.24
25-0147 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/12/2025, of bids received for 2025 Sewer
Re-Lining - Project #WU-25-7; recommending awarding to Visu-Sewer in the
amount of $363,501.00
7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)
25-0111 Downtown Core Sign Code and Design Review Overlay District Map Update;
recommending to approve the Downtown Core Sign Code and Design Review
Overlay map amendments
25-0113 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Rondal Brueggeman; recommending
to approve the appeal
25-0114 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Ryan Zellner; recommending to
approve the appeal
8. Plan Commission (Consent)
25-0043 PC 2-2025: Annual Review of Community Living Arrangements pursuant to
MMC 15.370(19)b; pursuant to section 15.370(19) the Plan Commission
has reviewed the Community Living Arrangements and is recommending
to the Council to approve the associated licenses for the Community Living
Arrangements for 2025
25-0044 PC 6-2023: Annual Review McMullen & Pitz Construction Co.; Conditional
Use Permit for the Establishment of a Contractor’s Storage Yard pursuant
to 15.330(4) located off of S. 26th and Franklin Streets; recommending to
approve the annual review of the Conditional Use Permit to McMullen &
Pitz Construction Company / 110 East 310 LLC for the continued use of a
Contractor's Equipment Storage Yard in I-1 Light Industrial zoning district
pursuant to the conditions
25-0045 PC 23-2023: Annual Review: Lotus Recovery Homes: Conditional Use
Permit for the Operation of a Transitional Housing at 1111 Marshall Street;
recommending to approve the re-issuance of the Conditional Use Permit to
Lotus Recovery Homes Inc. for the transitional housing use located at 1111
Marshall Street
25-0046 PC 24-2023: Annual Review: Lotus Recovery Homes: Conditional Use
Permit for the Operation of a Transitional Housing at 404, 406 & 408 N.
Lake Street; recommending to approve the re-issuance of the Conditional
Use Permit to Lotus Recovery Homes Inc. for the transitional housing use
located at 404, 406 and 408 N Lake Street
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25-0047 PC 25-2023: Annual Review : The Haven of Manitowoc County;
Conditional Use Permit for the Operation of a Transitional Housing at 826
S. 19th Street; recommending to approve the re-issuance of the
Conditional Use Permit to The Haven of Manitowoc County for the
transitional housing use located at 826 S 19th Street
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Committee of the Whole
25-0141 Report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval for the
following events subject to Council Action: Metro Jam on 6/20/2025-6/21/2025
(Waiver of alcohol at Washington Park); and Sputnikfest on 9/6/2025 (Road
closure of Park Street from N 7th Street through 9th Street from 12:00 p.m. on
9/5/2025 to 8:00 a.m. on 9/7/2025, and closure on N 8th Street from State
Street through St. Clair Street during the same time frame)
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Report be accepted and
placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
25-0142 Resolution Authorizing Submission of the US DOT Promoting Resilient
Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation
(PROTECT) Grant on behalf of Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Resolution be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
2. Finance Committee
25-0083 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale
of Not To Exceed $8,680,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes
Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
25-0084 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $7,000,000 General
Obligation Promissory Notes and Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing
Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $7,000,000 Note Anticipation Notes in
Anticipation Thereof
Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
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25-0085 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $9,000,000 General
Obligation Promissory Notes and Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing
Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $9,000,000 Taxable Note Anticipation
Notes in Anticipation Thereof
Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
25-0086 Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of $8,680,000 City of Manitowoc
(the "City") General Obligation Promissory Notes (the "Securities")
Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, to authorize and approve the city
entering into the agreement. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
25-0087 Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of $7,000,000 City of Manitowoc
(the "City") Note Anticipation Notes (the "Securities")
Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, to authorize and approve the city
entering into the agreement. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
25-0088 Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of $9,000,000 City of Manitowoc
(the "City") Taxable Note Anticipation Notes (the "Securities")
Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, to authorize and approve the city
entering into the agreement. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
25-0091 Application for "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage
License, TAB-2471, Brittiann LLC, 905 Washington St
Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Application be denied. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
25-0136 Report of IDC relative to the Option and Right of First Refusal with GLTD
Holdings LLC for property located off of West Drive (Parcel # 447-003-050)
Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, to approve the request and instruct City
staff to complete all items related to the Right of First Refusal. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
25-0137 Report of IDC relative to the AMMO / Olin Winchester, LLC; Request for
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Approval of an Assignment and Assumption of a Land Lease and Option to
Purchase (part of Parcel # 449-008-010)
Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, to approve the assignment and
assumption and instruct City Staff to complete all items related to the Land Lease
and Option to Purchase. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
3. Personnel Committee
25-0073 Resolution to Revise Seasonal Employment Policy 2025
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Vanderkin, that this Resolution be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
25-0134 Resolution for Part-Time Police Officer
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Vanderkin, that this Resolution be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
4. Public Infrastructure Committee
25-0148 Agreement with CivicPlus for CivicRec software for the Parks and Recreation
Department
Moved by Cummings, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Agreement be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
5. Public Safety Committee
25-0115 Resolution adopting the Manitowoc County hazard mitigation plan 2025-2030
Moved by Boldt, seconded by Norell, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
6. Plan Commission
25-0042 PC 20-2024: Whispering Meadows MHC LLC; Request to Amend a
Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of an existing Manufactured
Home Park
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Moved by Brey, seconded by Schlei, to approve Whispering Meadows MHC LLC's
request for a boundary amendment of a Conditional Use Permit that was issued
in 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
25-0057 PC 3-2025: City of Manitowoc / Redeemer Lutheran Church: Sale of
City-Owned Parcel along N. 16th Street. (Parcel # 155-008-120)
Moved by Brey, seconded by Schlei, to proceed with the sale of the lot with the
Attorney's Office instructed to proceed with all faucets of the sale and Redeemer
Lutheran Church paying for any of the following costs: drafting of legal
descriptions, easement preparation, survey costs, recording costs and closing
costs. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
25-0135 Ordinance amending the amended zone map of the City of Manitowoc entitled:
"Zoning Ordinance of Municipal Code of the City of Manitowoc" to rezone the
property located east of Kinglet Drive and south of Viebahn Street from R-4
Single and Two Family Residential to R-6 Multiple Family
Moved by Brey, seconded by Schlei, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
J. OTHER BUSINESS
K. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, this meeting be
adjourned at 6:58 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 10 - Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg, Norell, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Brey, DeBaets
and Vanderkin
Mackenzie Reed
City Clerk
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Agenda
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Meeting Agenda
Common Council
Monday, February 17, 2025 6:30 PM Council Chambers
Note: This meeting will also be held via remote
conferencing software (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: 818 8040 1578
Passcode: 861773.
Public input will be accepted at the meeting. Those wishing to make public comment in advance of
the meeting should email jswokowski@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.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
D. PRESENTATIONS
25-0120 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Detective Alex Nebel, followed by
Badge Pinning
25-0121 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Captain of Detectives Cooper Schmidt,
followed by Badge Pinning
25-0122 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Police Lieutenant Matthew Klein,
followed by Badge Pinning
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25-0123 Commendation by Mayor Nickels to commend, congratulate and wish a happy
retirement to K9 Neko
Attachments: K9 Neko Commendation 2-17-25
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
25-0124 Public Hearing to be held at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all
interested parties in the matter of a proposed change in zone from R-4 Single
and Two Family Residential to R-6 Multiple Family for property located east of
Kinglet Drive and South of Viebhan Street. (Parcel 801-102-061)
25-0125 Public Hearing to be held at 6:32 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all
interested parties in the matter of a proposed Amendment to a Conditional Use
Permit for the expansion of an existing Manufactured Home Park for property
located eat of Kinglet Drive and South of Viebahn Street. (Parcel 801-102-061)
F. PUBLIC INPUT
Members of the public will be permitted to speak at the Common Council meeting each
month on any matter of public interest. The comments from each speaker shall be
limited to five minutes in length unless extended by action of the Common Council.
25-0126 Previously submitted Public Input
Attachments: Public Input - J. Patterson - CUP Lotus Recovery Homes
Public Input - J. Patterson - CUP for Park, Marshall and Lake Street
Public Input - J. Patterson - Aldermna Should not Abdicate Their Duties
G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
H. CONSENT AGENDA
These items will be approved by one motion unless any member of the Council wishes to
remove an item for discussion.
1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items
Any Common Council Member may request removal of any item from the consent
agenda, and such item shall be removed without debate or vote. Any item or part thereof
removed from the consent agenda shall be separately considered.
2. Miscellaneous
25-0127 Minutes of the January 20, 2025 Common Council meeting; recommending
approval and place on file
Attachments: Common Council Meeting Minutes 1-20-2025
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25-0128 Thank you letters from Salvation Army and Society of St. Vincent de Paul for
donation from the Schuette, Wernecke, Wilda, Rank Christmas Fund;
recommending to accept and place on file
Attachments: Salvation Army Thank You Letter
Society of St Vincent de Paul Thank You Letter
3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)
25-0139 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following
events: Spring Vendor Craft Fair on 4/12/2025; Ultimate Lakeshore Weekend on
6/20/2025-6/22/2025; Sing Along Play Along on 7/9/2025; Sexual Assault
Awareness Month Fun Run on 4/19/2025; Downtown Manitowoc Farmers
Market on Saturdays from 5/3/2025-10/25/2025; and Manitowoc Area Pickleball
Tournament on 8/9/2025; recommending approval
Attachments: 011625 - 021225 SEC Acted On
SE - Spring Vendor Craft Fair
SE - Ultimate Lakeshore Weekend
SE - Sing Along Play Along
SE - Sexual Assault Awareness Month Fun Run
SE - Downtown Manitowoc Farmers Market
SE - Manitowoc Area Pickleball Tournament
25-0140 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following
waiver of fees: AMVETS Memorial Day Picnic on 5/26/2025; and Manitowoc
Police Shop with a Cop on 12/10/2025-12/12-2025; recommending approval
Attachments: Waivers Acted On 011625-021325
Waiver of Fees - AMVETS Memorial Day Picnic
Waiver of Fees - Manitowoc Police Shop with a Cop
4. Finance Committee (Consent)
25-0074 Presentation by Brad Viegut from Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. on City's 2025
Debt Financing Plan; recommending to place on file
Attachments: prs finance committee plan_manitowoc 02.04.25
25-0081 4th Qtr. 2024 Claims Report; recommending to accept and place on file
Attachments: City Attorney Quarter 4 Claims Report 2024
25-0082 Out of State Travel Request - Community Development - GIS Coordinator -
2025 ESRI User Conference in San Diego, CA - July 14-18, 2025;
recommending to approve the request
Attachments: Out of State Travel Request Form - Jeremy - San Diego CA 2025
Out of State Travel Request Form - Jeremy - San Diego 2025
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25-0089 Settlement of Damage to Red Arrow Park Tennis Courts; recommending to
accept the settlement proposal and direct the City Attorney to execute the
property damage release and any further documents as he determines is
necessary to conclude this matter
Attachments: Red Arrow Park - Proposed Release of All Claims
25-0090 L24-00125 Claim for Damages - E. Allain; recommending to deny the claim and
place on file
Attachments: Emily Allain Adjudication of Contempt of Court 12 11 2024
Emily Allain correspondence BJ054426-1
25-0129 General City Claims in the amount of $2,395,654.38 enumerated on list thereof,
recommending that the claims be allowed and ordered paid and Mayor, Clerk
and Finance Director/Treasurer are instructed to issue the necessary order
Attachments: Claim Report
1-17-2025
1-24-2025
1-31-2025
2-7-2025
5. Personnel Committee (Consent)
25-0071 Request for Out of State Travel Request for the City of Attorney to the IMLA
Mid-Year Seminar in Washington D.C. for April 25-28, 2025; recommending to
approve the request
Attachments: Out of State Travel Req for Mid-Year Seminar 2025
6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)
25-0097 Mobile Cookie Booth Request; recommending approval
Attachments: Mobile Cookie Booth Permission Request_01.23.2025
25-0098 Request to Erect Crosses at Evergreen Cemetery; recommending approval
Attachments: Request to erect crosses at cemetery
25-0099 Transit Development Plan Update for Maritime Metro; recommending approval
with City Attorney review
Attachments: Maritime Metro_BLRPC TDP contract 2025
City Of Manitowoc - 2024 5304 grant agreement
5304 Certs & Assurances - 2025 Awards
Federal Clauses Non-Vehicles
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25-0100 City Facility Usage and Maintenance Agreement Between The City of
Manitowoc and Roncalli Catholic School; recommending approval
Attachments: Memo for PI Committee 2025 RCS Facility Usage and Maintenance Agreement
RCS facility use agreement 2025 Signed
RCS facility use agreement 2025 w. TrackChanges_EGN Edits
25-0101 City Facility Usage and Maintenance Agreement Between The City of
Manitowoc and Manitowoc Youth Baseball Association; recommending approval
Attachments: Memo for PI Committee 2025 MYBA Facility Usage and Maintenance Agreement
MYBA Facility Use Agreement 2025 (Clean)
MYBA Facility Use Agreement 2025 w. TrackChanges_EGN EDITS
25-0103 Request to Use Metal Detector on City Property at the corner of Viebahn Street
and Hecker Road; recommending approval with signed liability waiver that is
only for that particular parcel. Notification of dates and timeline entering property
with the City Staff and to fill in any holes that will potentially be made.
25-0104 Request for Michelle Michels to escort a 1-day Senior Center trip to Lake
County, IL in May 2025; recommending approval
Attachments: May IL Out of State Memo for approval
25-0105 Request for Michelle Michels to escort a 3-day Senior Center trip to
Dubuque, Iowa in September 2025; recommending approval
Attachments: September IA Out of State Memo for approval
25-0130 Port of Manitowoc - Tonnage and Harbor Activity Report for year 1-01-2024
through 12-31-2024; recommending to accept and place on file
Attachments: Ltr to US Coast Guard -2024
25-0131 Report of Board of Public Works of 1/29/2025 for an appeal for snow removal
assessment for property located at 3713 Division Street; recommending to
rescind the assessment and not allow the property owner to appeal if it
happens again
Attachments: Report of BPW - 3713 Division Street
25-0132 Report of Board of Public Works of 1/29/2025 for an appeal for snow removal
assessment for property located at 910 Mac Arthur Street; recommending to
rescind the assessment and not allow the property owner to appeal if it
happens again
Attachments: Report of BPW - 910 Mac Arthur Street
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25-0138 Various Progress Invoices from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation;
recommending payment
Attachments: Invoice 395-0000380733
Invoice 395-0000380939
Invoice 395-0000380717
Invoice 395-0000383599
25-0143 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/12/2025 of an appeal for snow removal
assessment for property located at 1801 S 39th Street; recommending to deny
the appeal for December 23rd, 2024 and uphold the appeal for December 26th,
2024
Attachments: Report of BPW - 1801 S 39th St
1801 S 39th - Dec 23 Removal
1801 S 39th - Dec 26 Removal
1801 S 39th Property Owner Request
25-0144 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/12/2025 of an appeal for noxious weed
assessment for property located at 3304 Mero Street; recommending to uphold
the appeal and not allow the property owner to appeal if it happens again
Attachments: Report of BPW - 3304 Mero Street
3304 Mero
3304 Mero Property Owner Request
25-0145 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/12/2025 of approval to enter into
AGMT-25-01 with Mulch Express, to furnish and install certified wood chips for
City Playgrounds, Flowerbeds and islands at South 26th and Calumet Avenue
as outlined in "Exhibit A", Mulch Express Proposal; recommending acceptance
of report and place on file
Attachments: Report of BPW - AGMT-25-01
25-0146 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/12/2025, of bids received for 2025
Televising Miscellaneous Sewers I - Project WU-25-5; recommending awarding
to Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC in the amount of $49,087.24
Attachments: Report of BPW - WU-25-5
25-0147 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/12/2025, of bids received for 2025 Sewer
Re-Lining - Project #WU-25-7; recommending awarding to Visu-Sewer in the
amount of $363,501.00
Attachments: Report of BPW - WU-25-7
7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)
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25-0111 Downtown Core Sign Code and Design Review Overlay District Map Update;
recommending to approve the Downtown Core Sign Code and Design Review
Overlay map amendments
Attachments: Downtown sign code poposal request
Design Review Sign Guidelines Amendment
SignCode_DowntownOverlay_Proposed
25-0113 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Rondal Brueggeman; recommending
to approve the appeal
25-0114 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Ryan Zellner; recommending to
approve the appeal
8. Plan Commission (Consent)
25-0043 PC 2-2025: Annual Review of Community Living Arrangements pursuant to
MMC 15.370(19)b; pursuant to section 15.370(19) the Plan Commission
has reviewed the Community Living Arrangements and is recommending
to the Council to approve the associated licenses for the Community Living
Arrangements for 2025
Attachments: 25-0043 Report to Council CLAs
25-0043 PC Report_Annual Review of CLAs
25-0044 PC 6-2023: Annual Review McMullen & Pitz Construction Co.; Conditional
Use Permit for the Establishment of a Contractor’s Storage Yard pursuant
to 15.330(4) located off of S. 26th and Franklin Streets; recommending to
approve the annual review of the Conditional Use Permit to McMullen &
Pitz Construction Company / 110 East 310 LLC for the continued use of a
Contractor's Equipment Storage Yard in I-1 Light Industrial zoning district
pursuant to the conditions
Attachments: 25-0044 Report to Council McMullen Pitz CUP Annual Review
25-0044 PC Report McMullen Pitz CUP Annual Review
25-0045 PC 23-2023: Annual Review: Lotus Recovery Homes: Conditional Use
Permit for the Operation of a Transitional Housing at 1111 Marshall Street;
recommending to approve the re-issuance of the Conditional Use Permit
to Lotus Recovery Homes Inc. for the transitional housing use located at
1111 Marshall Street
Attachments: 25-0045 Report to Council Lotus Annual Review
25-0045 PC Report Lotus 1111 Marshall Street Annual Review
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25-0046 PC 24-2023: Annual Review: Lotus Recovery Homes: Conditional Use
Permit for the Operation of a Transitional Housing at 404, 406 & 408 N.
Lake Street; recommending to approve the re-issuance of the Conditional
Use Permit to Lotus Recovery Homes Inc. for the transitional housing use
located at 404, 406 and 408 N Lake Street
Attachments: 25-0046 Report to Council Lotus Annual Review
25-0046 PC Report Lotus Lake Street Annual Review
25-0047 PC 25-2023: Annual Review : The Haven of Manitowoc County;
Conditional Use Permit for the Operation of a Transitional Housing at 826
S. 19th Street; recommending to approve the re-issuance of the
Conditional Use Permit to The Haven of Manitowoc County for the
transitional housing use located at 826 S 19th Street
Attachments: 25-0046 Report to Council Lotus Annual Review
25-0047 PC Report The Haven Annual Review
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Committee of the Whole
25-0141 Report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval for the
following events subject to Council Action: Metro Jam on 6/20/2025-6/21/2025
(Waiver of alcohol at Washington Park); and Sputnikfest on 9/6/2025 (Road
closure of Park Street from N 7th Street through 9th Street from 12:00 p.m. on
9/5/2025 to 8:00 a.m. on 9/7/2025, and closure on N 8th Street from State
Street through St. Clair Street during the same time frame)
Attachments: 011625 - 021225 SEC Council Approval
SE - Metro Jam
SE - Sputnikfest
25-0142 Resolution Authorizing Submission of the US DOT Promoting Resilient
Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation
(PROTECT) Grant on behalf of Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.
Attachments: PROTECT GRANT Council Resolution- FINAL
2. Finance Committee
25-0083 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale
of Not To Exceed $8,680,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes
Attachments: City of Manitowoc (GOPNs) - Parameters Resolution
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25-0084 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $7,000,000 General
Obligation Promissory Notes and Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing
Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $7,000,000 Note Anticipation Notes
in Anticipation Thereof
Attachments: City of Manitowoc (NAN) - Parameters Resolution
25-0085 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $9,000,000 General
Obligation Promissory Notes and Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing
Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $9,000,000 Taxable Note Anticipation
Notes in Anticipation Thereof
Attachments: City of Manitowoc (TNANs) - Parameters Resolution
25-0086 Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of $8,680,000 City of Manitowoc
(the "City") General Obligation Promissory Notes (the "Securities")
Attachments: City of Manitowoc (GOPNs) - Scope of Enagement
25-0087 Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of $7,000,000 City of Manitowoc
(the "City") Note Anticipation Notes (the "Securities")
Attachments: City of Manitowoc (NANs) - Scope of Engagement
25-0088 Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of $9,000,000 City of Manitowoc
(the "City") Taxable Note Anticipation Notes (the "Securities")
Attachments: City of Manitowoc (TNANs) - Scope of Engagement
25-0091 Application for "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage
License, TAB-2471, Brittiann LLC, 905 Washington St
Attachments: Memo to Finance Re Brittiann LLC Class B License Application
2024 TAV - BRITTIANN LLC - APPLICATION
Brittiann LLC Denial Letter
905Washington_BufferMap
B. Perkins CCAP
J. Golden CCAP
J. Golden Farmers Market Application
25-0136 Report of IDC relative to the Option and Right of First Refusal with GLTD
Holdings LLC for property located off of West Drive (Parcel # 447-003-050)
Attachments: IDC Report to Council Color Craft GLTD ROFR
25-0137 Report of IDC relative to the AMMO / Olin Winchester, LLC; Request for
Approval of an Assignment and Assumption of a Land Lease and Option to
Purchase (part of Parcel # 449-008-010)
Attachments: IDC Report to Council Ammo Olin Winchester
3. Personnel Committee
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25-0073 Resolution to Revise Seasonal Employment Policy 2025
Attachments: RES REVISE SEASONAL EMP POLICY 2025- FINAL
2025 Seasonal Hiring Policy-FINAL with revisions for Council-clean
2025 Seasonal Hiring Policy-FINAL with revisions for Council
2025 Seasonal Hiring Policy-FINAL with revisions-2025-jcl review
25-0134 Resolution for Part-Time Police Officer
Attachments: Res to approve a part-time Police Officer position- FINAL
Part-Time Police Officer
2025 Comp Plan w PT Police Officer for approval
4. Public Infrastructure Committee
25-0148 Agreement with CivicPlus for CivicRec software for the Parks and Recreation
Department
Attachments: Manitowoc WI - CivicRec Special Quote for Feb 2025 signing
5. Public Safety Committee
25-0115 Resolution adopting the Manitowoc County hazard mitigation plan 2025-2030
Attachments: Manitowoc County Approvable Pending Adoption WEM
MC Resolution-Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption
Resolution Adopting Manitowoc County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025-2030
6. Plan Commission
25-0042 PC 20-2024: Whispering Meadows MHC LLC; Request to Amend a
Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of an existing Manufactured
Home Park
Attachments: 25-0042 Report to Council Whispering Meadows CUP
25-0042 PC Report Whispering Meadows amendment
25-0057 PC 3-2025: City of Manitowoc / Redeemer Lutheran Church: Sale of
City-Owned Parcel along N. 16th Street. (Parcel # 155-008-120)
Attachments: 25-0057 Report to Council Redeemer Lutheran Church land sale
25-0057 PC Report N 16th Street
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25-0135 Ordinance amending the amended zone map of the City of Manitowoc entitled:
"Zoning Ordinance of Municipal Code of the City of Manitowoc" to rezone the
property located east of Kinglet Drive and south of Viebahn Street from R-4
Single and Two Family Residential to R-6 Multiple Family
Attachments: Ordinance PC 19-2024 Whispering Meadows MHC- FINAL
25-0041 Report to Council Whispering Meadows
J. OTHER BUSINESS
K. ADJOURN
1.Next Scheduled Common Council Meeting: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:30pm in the
Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
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