Finance Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · November 5, 2024
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Finance Committee
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 5:30 PM City Hall - 1st Floor Conference Room West
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
3. Public Comment
Finance Committee Chair Alderperson Brey declared the meeting open for public
comment. In accordance with policy, the public comment portion of the meeting
is not made part of the official record.
4. Consent Agenda
These items will be approved by one motion unless any Committee Member wishes to remove an
item for discussion.
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.
REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: None
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to accept the Consent Agenda
Items and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1968 Minutes of October 29, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting, recommending
approval and place on file
Attachments: 10-29-2024 Finance Committee Minutes
24-1969 3rd Qtr. 2024 Budget Exception Report, recommending approval and place on
file
Attachments: Q3 2024 Budget Exception Report for Fin Comm
24-1970 3rd Qtr. 2024 Investment Report; recommending approval and place on file
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Attachments: Q3 2024 Investment Reconciliation
24-1971 3rd Qtr. 2024 Internal Controls To Prevent and Detect Fraud Report;
recommending approval and place on file
Attachments: 2024_03 Check List for Finance Committee
5. Discussion and Action Items
24-1972 3rd Qtr. 2024 Claims Report from City Attorney's Office
Attachments: Quarter 3 Claims Report 2024
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Report be approved and
placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1973 Resolution establishing Special Events Application Fee Schedule for 2025
Attachments: Res for 2025 Special Event Application Fees
Proposed Special Event Application 2025 Fee Schedule
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Resolution be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1974 Resolution Authorizing a 2024 WEDC Vibrant Spaces Grant Application -
Maritime Plaza and Heritage Garden
Attachments: Vibrant Spaces Grant Municipal Resolution_DRAFT
City of Manitowoc WMM MOU for Maritime Plaza and Heritage
Garden
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Norell, that this Resolution be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1975 City of Manitowoc Poor Relief Custodial Fund (Fund 8100)
Attachments: Memo to Finance Re Poor Fund
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be placed on
file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1976 Request to use Winter Maintenance Non-Lapsing Fund, for an amount not to
exceed $15,000, for repairs to DPW Salters
Attachments: Mem Non-Lapsing Fund Snow - Salter Repair
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Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, that this Request be approved, not to
exceed $15,000. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1977 Ordinance to Amend 11.130 Direct Sellers and Direct Purchasers
Attachments: Ordinance to Amend 11.130 Direct Sellers
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Norell, that this Ordinance be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1989 CAWG Request (Unbudgeted) from Cemetery/Forestry/Streets/Parks, for an
amount not to exceed $11,500, for Scag Windstorm Leaf Blower
Attachments: Unbudgeted Capital Request - Windstorm
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be approved, not to
exceed $11,500. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1978 Resolution from Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) for Ornamental Lighting at
York and Maritime
Attachments: 1_Resolution-Ornamental Lighting York and Maritime - 100% City
Contribution
2_Email from Community Development Director re_Downtown Lighting
Resolutions
3_2024-10-22 LTR (Adam Tegen) Resolution for Ornamental Lighting
York and Maritime
4_Res 24-1448_Ornamental Lighting - York & Maritime
5_E2023-04 MPU Pay Estimate_Signed
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1979 Resolution from Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) for Ornamental Lighting at
Chicago and Buffalo
Attachments: Email from Community Development Director re_Downtown Lighting
Resolutions
2024-10-24 LTR (Adam Tegen) Resolution for Ornamental Lighting
Chicago and Buffalo
Resolution-Ornamental Lighting Chicago and Buffalo - 0% City
Contribution
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
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24-1984 Tax Levy Certification from Manitowoc Public School District (MPSD) for Fiscal
Year 2024-2025
Attachments: Manitowoc Public School
District-ClerkLetters2024-25-CityofManitowoc
PI-1508CityofManitowoc2025
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Tax Levy Certification be
accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1985 Tax Levy Certification from Lakeshore Technical College (LTC) for Fiscal Year
2024-2025
Attachments: C of Manitowoc
Tax Levy Apportionment 2024-25
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Tax Levy Certification be
accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1986 Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $13,774,848 Sewerage
System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, and Providing For Other Details And
Covenants With Respect ThereTo, and Approval Of Related $15,874,848
Financial Assistance Agreement
Attachments: Manitowoc, C of - 24 CWF - Letter (Resolution)
Manitowoc, C of - 24 CWF - Bond Resolution
Manitowoc CWF 4679-11 FAA
Manitowoc CWF 4679-11 Attachments
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Norell, that this Resolution be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1987 Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $1,142,000 Taxable
Private LSL Replacement Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A, and
Providing For Other Details And Covenants With Respect ThereTo, and
Approval Of Related $4,298,000 Financial Assistance Agreement
Attachments: Manitowoc, C of - 24A SDW - Letter (Resolution)
Manitowoc, C of - 24A SDW - Bond Resolution
Manitowoc SDW 5191-17 FAA
Manitowoc SDW 5191-17 Attachments
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
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24-1988 Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $670,783 Taxable
Private LSL Replacement Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B, and
Providing For Other Details And Covenants With Respect ThereTo, and
Approval Of Related $1,304,567 Financial Assistance Agreement
Attachments: Manitowoc, C of - 24B SDW - Letter (Resolution)
Manitowoc, C of - 24B SDW - Bond Resolution
Manitowoc SDW 5191-18 FAA
Manitowoc SDW 5191-18 Attachments
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Resolution be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
6. 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)(a) of the Wisconsin
Statutes, which authorizes the governmental body to convene in closed session for
the purpose of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial
or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
24-1980 Two Year Operator License (#240286) for Y. Lavora
Attachments: Y. Lavora Two Year Operator License (240286) Application
24-1981 Two Year Operator License (#240291) for N. Zimmer
Attachments: N. Zimmer Two Year Operator License (240291) Application
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:
24-1982 L24-00091 Love Claim for Vehicle Damage >$5,000
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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:
24-1983 Discussion on Manitowoc Place Development Agreement
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, that this meeting be convened in
closed session. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
7. Reconvene in Open Session
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Norell, that this meeting be reconvened in
open session. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1983 Discussion on Manitowoc Place Development Agreement
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Norell, to direct staff to negotiate an
amendment to the original agreement for Common Council review and action.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1980 Two Year Operator License (#240286) for Y. Lavora
Attachments: Y. Lavora Two Year Operator License (240286) Application
Moved by Norell, seconded by Reckelberg, to recommend Approval of the
License pursuant to WI State Statute 111.335. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1981 Two Year Operator License (#240291) for N. Zimmer
Attachments: N. Zimmer Two Year Operator License (240291) Application
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Norell, to recommend Approval of the
License pursuant to WI State Statute 111.335. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
24-1982 L24-00091 Love Claim for Vehicle Damage >$5,000
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Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Claim be denied. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
8. Adjournment
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this meeting be adjourned. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Finance Committee
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 5:30 PM City Hall - 1st Floor Conference Room West
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 1st Floor Conference Room West at City Hall and
via remote conferencing software (Zoom) to maximize opportunities for residents to
attend. Members of the public may call in at 888 475 4499 US Toll-free, Meeting ID:
837 6452 5298 Password: 34626823
Public input will be accepted at this meeting.
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. Consent Agenda
24-1968 Minutes of October 29, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting, recommending
approval and place on file
Attachments: 10-29-2024 Finance Committee Minutes
24-1969 3rd Qtr. 2024 Budget Exception Report, recommending approval and place on
file
Attachments: Q3 2024 Budget Exception Report for Fin Comm
City of Manitowoc Page 1 Printed on 11/6/2024
Finance Committee Meeting Agenda November 5, 2024
24-1970 3rd Qtr. 2024 Investment Report; recommending approval and place on file
Attachments: Q3 2024 Investment Reconciliation
24-1971 3rd Qtr. 2024 Internal Controls To Prevent and Detect Fraud Report;
recommending approval and place on file
Attachments: 2024_03 Check List for Finance Committee
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.
5. Discussion and Action Items
24-1972 3rd Qtr. 2024 Claims Report from City Attorney's Office
Attachments: Quarter 3 Claims Report 2024
24-1973 Resolution establishing Special Events Application Fee Schedule for 2025
Attachments: Res for 2025 Special Event Application Fees
Proposed Special Event Application 2025 Fee Schedule
24-1974 Resolution Authorizing a 2024 WEDC Vibrant Spaces Grant Application -
Maritime Plaza and Heritage Garden
Attachments: Vibrant Spaces Grant Municipal Resolution_DRAFT
City of Manitowoc WMM MOU for Maritime Plaza and Heritage Garden
24-1975 City of Manitowoc Poor Relief Custodial Fund (Fund 8100)
Attachments: Memo to Finance Re Poor Fund
24-1976 Request to use Winter Maintenance Non-Lapsing Fund, for an amount not to
exceed $15,000, for repairs to DPW Salters
Attachments: Mem Non-Lapsing Fund Snow - Salter Repair
24-1977 Ordinance to Amend 11.130 Direct Sellers and Direct Purchasers
Attachments: Ordinance to Amend 11.130 Direct Sellers
24-1989 CAWG Request (Unbudgeted) from Cemetery/Forestry/Streets/Parks, for an
amount not to exceed $11,500, for Scag Windstorm Leaf Blower
Attachments: Unbudgeted Capital Request - Windstorm
24-1978 Resolution from Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) for Ornamental Lighting at
City of Manitowoc Page 2 Printed on 11/6/2024
Finance Committee Meeting Agenda November 5, 2024
York and Maritime
Attachments: 1_Resolution-Ornamental Lighting York and Maritime - 100% City Contribution
2_Email from Community Development Director re_Downtown Lighting Resolutions
3_2024-10-22 LTR (Adam Tegen) Resolution for Ornamental Lighting York and Maritime
4_Res 24-1448_Ornamental Lighting - York & Maritime
5_E2023-04 MPU Pay Estimate_Signed
24-1979 Resolution from Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) for Ornamental Lighting at
Chicago and Buffalo
Attachments: Email from Community Development Director re_Downtown Lighting Resolutions
2024-10-24 LTR (Adam Tegen) Resolution for Ornamental Lighting Chicago and Buffalo
Resolution-Ornamental Lighting Chicago and Buffalo - 0% City Contribution
24-1984 Tax Levy Certification from Manitowoc Public School District (MPSD) for Fiscal
Year 2024-2025
Attachments: Manitowoc Public School District-ClerkLetters2024-25-CityofManitowoc
PI-1508CityofManitowoc2025
24-1985 Tax Levy Certification from Lakeshore Technical College (LTC) for Fiscal Year
2024-2025
Attachments: C of Manitowoc
Tax Levy Apportionment 2024-25
24-1986 Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $13,774,848
Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, and Providing For Other
Details And Covenants With Respect ThereTo, and Approval Of Related
$15,874,848 Financial Assistance Agreement
Attachments: Manitowoc, C of - 24 CWF - Letter (Resolution)
Manitowoc, C of - 24 CWF - Bond Resolution
Manitowoc CWF 4679-11 FAA
Manitowoc CWF 4679-11 Attachments
24-1987 Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $1,142,000 Taxable
Private LSL Replacement Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A, and
Providing For Other Details And Covenants With Respect ThereTo, and
Approval Of Related $4,298,000 Financial Assistance Agreement
Attachments: Manitowoc, C of - 24A SDW - Letter (Resolution)
Manitowoc, C of - 24A SDW - Bond Resolution
Manitowoc SDW 5191-17 FAA
Manitowoc SDW 5191-17 Attachments
24-1988 Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $670,783 Taxable
Private LSL Replacement Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B, and
Providing For Other Details And Covenants With Respect ThereTo, and
Approval Of Related $1,304,567 Financial Assistance Agreement
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Attachments: Manitowoc, C of - 24B SDW - Letter (Resolution)
Manitowoc, C of - 24B SDW - Bond Resolution
Manitowoc SDW 5191-18 FAA
Manitowoc SDW 5191-18 Attachments
24-1980 Two Year Operator License (#240286) for Y. Lavora
Attachments: Y. Lavora Two Year Operator License (240286) Application
24-1981 Two Year Operator License (#240291) for N. Zimmer
Attachments: N. Zimmer Two Year Operator License (240291) Application
24-1982 L24-00091 Love Claim for Vehicle Damage >$5,000
24-1983 Discussion on Manitowoc Place Development Agreement
6. 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)(a) of the Wisconsin
Statutes, which authorizes the governmental body to convene in closed session for
the purpose of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial
or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
24-1980 Two Year Operator License (#240286) for Y. Lavora
Attachments: Y. Lavora Two Year Operator License (240286) Application
24-1981 Two Year Operator License (#240291) for N. Zimmer
Attachments: N. Zimmer Two Year Operator License (240291) Application
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:
24-1982 L24-00091 Love Claim for Vehicle Damage >$5,000
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Finance Committee Meeting Agenda November 5, 2024
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:
24-1983 Discussion on Manitowoc Place Development Agreement
7. Reconvene in Open Session
24-1980 Two Year Operator License (#240286) for Y. Lavora
Attachments: Y. Lavora Two Year Operator License (240286) Application
24-1981 Two Year Operator License (#240291) for N. Zimmer
Attachments: N. Zimmer Two Year Operator License (240291) Application
24-1982 L24-00091 Love Claim for Vehicle Damage >$5,000
24-1983 Discussion on Manitowoc Place Development Agreement
8. 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)
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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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