Finance Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · February 7, 2023
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Finance Committee
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 5:30 PM Council Chambers
Note: This meeting will also be held via
remote conferencing software
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
3. Public Comment
No comment from the public at this meeting.
4. Presentation
23-0103 Presentation by Brad Viegut from Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. on 2023 Debt
Financing Plan
Attachments: prs finance committee plan_manitowoc 02.07.23
5. Discussion and Action Items
23-0104 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale
of Not to Exceed $6,130,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes
Attachments: Manitowoc C of - 23 GOPNs - Parameters Resolution
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, that this Resolution be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0105 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,600,000 General
Obligation Promissory Notes and Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing
Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $3,600,000 Note Anticipation Notes in
Anticipation Thereof
Attachments: Manitowoc C of - 23 NANs - Parameters Resolution
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Kaderabek, that this Resolution be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0106 Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of Not to Exceed $6,130,000
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City of Manitowoc (the "City") General Obligation Promissory Notes (the
"Securities")
Attachments: City of Manitowoc (GOPNs) - Scope of Engagement
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Proposal be accepted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0107 Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,600,000
City of Manitowoc (the "City") Note Anticipation Notes (the "Securities")
Attachments: City of Manitowoc (NANs) - Scope of Engagement
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, that this Proposal be accepted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
6. Consent Agenda
These items will be approved by one motion unless any Committee Member wishes to remove an
item for discussion.
REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Any Committee 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.
None
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Moved to accept the Consent Agenda Items and recommendations of the various
committees The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0086 Minutes of the January 3, 2023 Finance Committee meeting, recommending
approval and place on file
Attachments: 1-3-2022 Finance Minutes
7. Discussion and Action Items
23-0087 Ordinance to Adjust Rates for Sewer Service Charges Effective March 1, 2023
Attachments: Sewer Rate Ordinance Eff. 3-1-2023
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Ordinance be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
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23-0102 Granicus Subscription Renewal for Period of Performance March 18, 2023 -
March 17, 2024
Attachments: Granicus Budgetary Proposal WI_Manitowoc
WI_Q-247758_2023JAN31
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Request be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0092 Approval of the Quadricycle (Pedal Pub) License and Routes from Manitour
Pedalers LLC
Attachments: Manitour Pedalers LLC License and Routes
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Request be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0093 Approval of the Quadricycle (Pedal Pub) License and Routes from Big Hitter
Worldwide LLC
Attachments: Big Hitter Worldwide LLC License and Routes
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Kaderabek, that this Request be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0081 Transit Budget Amendment
Attachments: 2023 Letter to Amend 2023 Transit Operating Budget
2023 Transit Dept Requested-Justification - Revised Teamsters
Contract 1-13-23.xls
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Kaderabek, that this Request be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0088 4th Quarter 2022 Investment Report
Attachments: 4th Qtr 2022 Investment Report
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Report be accepted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0089 Claims Report January 2022 - December 2022
Attachments: Jan-Dec 2022 Claims Report to Finance Committee.pdf
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Report be accepted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0090 Report of 2022 Municipal Court Revenues & Caseload Statistics
Attachments: 2022 Municipal Court Revenues & Caseload Statistics
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Kaderabek, that this Report be accepted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0094 Claim on excessive assessment for property located at 1900 Woodland Dr
(Parcel #131002150)
Attachments: Letter to Manitowoc City Clerk (hand delivered) - Ghasem Azodi)
(00793755xBC490)
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Kaderabek, that this Claim be referred to the
City Attorney's Office. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0095 Resolution Terminating TIF District No. 17 and Authorizing Treasurer to
Distribute Excess Increment to Overlying Taxing Districts
Attachments: RESOLUTION TERMINATING TIF DISTRICT NO 17
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Resolution be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0096 Resolution to Extend Tax Increment Financing District No. 17 to Fund Healthy
Neighborhood Initiative
Attachments: Resolution for Housing Extension - TIF No 17
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Resolution be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0097 Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply to the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources ("DNR") Wisconsin Assessment Monies ("WAM") Program for a
Portion of the River Point District
Attachments: Res to Apply for DNR Assessment Money River Point District
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Kaderabek, that this Resolution be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0098 Ordinance to Amend Section 20.040 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code
regulating Bi-Weekly Pay for Certain Employees
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Attachments: Ord to revise language re biweekly payroll payments for employees
final
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Ordinance be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0099 Approval of a Qualified Environmental Consulting (QEC) Consultant
Attachments: RFQ Brownfields Grants and Administrative
Services_Final_Addendum One 12.19.22
QEC Recommendation 2-6-2023
Stantec - Manitowoc Brownfield SOQ
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0100 Letter of Intent from Wireless Propco LLC for the 736 Revere Drive Cell Tower
Attachments: Memo to Finance Com re Cell Tower Easement Agreement
LOI- 736 Revere_
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, that this Request be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
Finance Committee Chair Jim Brey 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.
8. Closed Session
Moved by Kaderabek, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to convene in closed session. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0101 Update on the River North Tax Appeal and the Draft Stipulation to Dismiss
Finance Committee deliberated inn closed session. (redacted -- Closed
Session)
9. Reconvene in Open Session
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Reckelberg, to reconvene in open session. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
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Aye: 5- Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Kaderabek
23-0101 Update on the River North Tax Appeal and the Draft Stipulation to Dismiss
10. Adjournment
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Kaderabek, that this meeting be adjourned.
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Finance Committee
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 5:30 PM Council Chambers
Note: This meeting will also be held via
remote conferencing software
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.
This meeting is being conducted both in Council Chambers at City Hall and via
remote conferencing software due to a state of emergency and federal, state, and
local guidance on gatherings. Members of the public may call to listen in at 888 475
4499 US Toll-free, Meeting ID: 883 1418 3222 Password: 635950.
Those wishing to make public comment in advance of the meeting should email
cityclerk@manitowoc.org or call 920-686-6950 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. Presentation
23-0103 Presentation by Brad Viegut from Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. on 2023 Debt
Financing Plan
Attachments: prs finance committee plan_manitowoc 02.07.23
City of Manitowoc Page 1 Printed on 2/7/2023
Finance Committee Meeting Agenda February 7, 2023
5. Consent Agenda
These items will be approved by one motion unless any Committee Member wishes to remove an
item for discussion.
REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Any Committee 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.
23-0086 Minutes of the January 3, 2023 Finance Committee meeting, recommending
approval and place on file
Attachments: 1-3-2022 Finance Minutes
6. Discussion and Action Items
23-0087 Ordinance to Adjust Rates for Sewer Service Charges Effective March 1, 2023
Attachments: Sewer Rate Ordinance Eff. 3-1-2023
23-0081 Transit Budget Amendment
Attachments: 2023 Letter to Amend 2023 Transit Operating Budget
2023 Transit Dept Requested-Justification - Revised Teamsters Contract 1-13-23.xls
23-0088 4th Quarter 2022 Investment Report
Attachments: 4th Qtr 2022 Investment Report
23-0089 Claims Report January 2022 - December 2022
Attachments: Jan-Dec 2022 Claims Report to Finance Committee.pdf
23-0090 Report of 2022 Municipal Court Revenues & Caseload Statistics
Attachments: 2022 Municipal Court Revenues & Caseload Statistics
23-0102 Granicus Subscription Renewal for Period of Performance March 18, 2023 -
March 17, 2024
Attachments: Granicus Budgetary Proposal WI_Manitowoc WI_Q-247758_2023JAN31
23-0092 Approval of the Quadricycle (Pedal Pub) License and Routes from Manitour
Pedalers LLC
Attachments: Manitour Pedalers LLC License and Routes
23-0093 Approval of the Quadricycle (Pedal Pub) License and Routes from Big Hitter
Worldwide LLC
Attachments: Big Hitter Worldwide LLC License and Routes
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Finance Committee Meeting Agenda February 7, 2023
23-0094 Claim on excessive assessment for property located at 1900 Woodland Dr
(Parcel #131002150)
Attachments: Letter to Manitowoc City Clerk (hand delivered) - Ghasem Azodi) (00793755xBC490)
23-0104 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale
of Not to Exceed $6,130,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes
Attachments: Manitowoc C of - 23 GOPNs - Parameters Resolution
23-0106 Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of Not to Exceed $6,130,000
City of Manitowoc (the "City") General Obligation Promissory Notes (the
"Securities")
Attachments: City of Manitowoc (GOPNs) - Scope of Engagement
23-0105 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,600,000 General
Obligation Promissory Notes and Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing
Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $3,600,000 Note Anticipation Notes in
Anticipation Thereof
Attachments: Manitowoc C of - 23 NANs - Parameters Resolution
23-0107 Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,600,000
City of Manitowoc (the "City") Note Anticipation Notes (the "Securities")
Attachments: City of Manitowoc (NANs) - Scope of Engagement
23-0095 Resolution Terminating TIF District No. 17 and Authorizing Treasurer to
Distribute Excess Increment to Overlying Taxing Districts
Attachments: RESOLUTION TERMINATING TIF DISTRICT NO 17
23-0096 Resolution to Extend Tax Increment Financing District No. 17 to Fund Healthy
Neighborhood Initiative
Attachments: Resolution for Housing Extension - TIF No 17
23-0097 Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply to the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources ("DNR") Wisconsin Assessment Monies ("WAM") Program for a
Portion of the River Point District
Attachments: Res to Apply for DNR Assessment Money River Point District
23-0098 Ordinance to Amend Section 20.040 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code
regulating Bi-Weekly Pay for Certain Employees
Attachments: Ord to revise language re biweekly payroll payments for employees final
23-0099 Approval of a Qualified Environmental Consulting (QEC) Consultant
Attachments: RFQ Brownfields Grants and Administrative Services_Final_Addendum One 12.19.22
QEC Recommendation 2-6-2023
Stantec - Manitowoc Brownfield SOQ
23-0100 Letter of Intent from Wireless Propco LLC for the 736 Revere Drive Cell Tower
City of Manitowoc Page 3 Printed on 2/7/2023
Finance Committee Meeting Agenda February 7, 2023
Attachments: Memo to Finance Com re Cell Tower Easement Agreement
LOI- 736 Revere_
7. 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:
23-0101 Update on the River North Tax Appeal and the Draft Stipulation to Dismiss
8. Reconvene in Open Session
23-0101 Update on the River North Tax Appeal and the Draft Stipulation to Dismiss
9. Adjournment
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