Public Infrastructure Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · April 6, 2022
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Public Infrastructure Committee
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 5:30 PM
1. Call to Order
Alderman Brunner called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Present: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
Staff Present: D. Koski, G. Minikel, S. Birr, C. Hall, A. Tegen,
Others Present: Mike Howe, Kevin Beeman
3. Public Comment
4. Presentations
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.
22-0311 Approval of the Minutes from the March 2, 2022 Public Infrastructure
Committee Meeting
Attachments: PI Committee Meeting Minutes 3-2-2022.pdf
A motion was made by Chad Beeman, seconded by Steven Czekala, that the
Minutes from the March 2, 2022 meeting were approved. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
6. Discussion and Action Items
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22-0233 PC 12-2022: Howe: Request Use of City Owned Land for the
Establishment of a Stormwater Retention Facility. Reed Avenue / Lincoln
Park, recommending approval
Attachments: 22-0233 Report to Council Howe Request Use City Land.pdf
HOWE-REED-HOA-60X120.pdf
Howe_Storm water pond request.pdf
A. Tegen was present to discuss the portion of Lincoln Park to be utilized for a
stormwater pond.
J. Brey said new lots will be good for the City and this land is not being utilized.
He is in favor of request and authorizing City Attorney to assist with the contract.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Chad Beeman, that the
request for establishment of a stormwater retention pond was approved with City
Attorney assisting in draft of contract for consent agenda. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
22-0297 Country Lane Ditching Project; recommending to approve staff to look into
other options
Attachments: 22-0297 Country Lane Ditching Project.pdf
G. Minikel explained that there is garbage and debris coming upstream. This
overgrowth in ditch is also causing road issues. Currently looking at area for
2023 reditch.
Kevin Beeman was present and explained that he has cleaned up the ditch in
the last 3 years. He stated that it continues to erode and backup with debris.
J. Brey suggested asking DNR for assistance.
The Committee suggested looking into other options and bring back for
Committee approval.
A motion was made by Steven Czekala, seconded by Vice Chair Jim Brey, that
the Request for re-ditching Country Lane was approved for consent agenda. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
22-0308 Manitowoc Public School District Ball Diamond Agreement,
recommending approval
Attachments: 22-0308 MPSD Ball Daimond Agreement 2022.pdf
A motion was made by Steven Czekala, seconded by Tim Boldt, that the MPSD
Ball Diamond Agreement was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
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22-0314 City Facility Usage and Maintenance Agreement with Roncalli Catholic
Schools for Use of City Park and Recreation Facilities, recommending
approval
Attachments: 22-0314 RCS facility use agreement 2022 (002).pdf
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Steven Czekala, that
the Agreement with Roncalli for Use of City Park and Recreation Facilities was
approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
22-0295 Surface Water complaint in the Stangel School, Cedar Ave and Cedar
Court area, recommending placing on file
Attachments: 22-0295 Cedar Court Surface Water Email.pdf
G. Minikel explained that property owners are suggesting building a pond to
remove the surface water. This is not City property and Committee
recommended placing on file.
A motion was made by Steven Czekala, seconded by Chad Beeman, that the
Request was placed on file for Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
22-0317 Rahr West Art Museum HVAC Humidity-Control Improvements
Attachments: 22-0317 CAWG approval.pdf
22-0317 Capital-Request-Form_RWAM HVAC2.pdf
22-0317 ALC - Automated System Logic Proposal Manitowoc Rahr
West 03-14-2022 Rev1.pdf
22-0317 QSE Rahr-West Art Museum HVAC Implementation Prop
031422.pdf
G. Vadney was present and informed the Committee CAWG approved $23,215
for HVAC humidity-control improvements. The current system is reading
humidity levels in wrong areas.
A motion was made by Steven Czekala, seconded by Chad Beeman, that the
CAWG Request for HVAC Humidity Control Improvements was referred to
Finance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
22-0298 Request for Waiver of fees for Manitowoc Junior Ships Baseball,
recommending approval
Attachments: 22-0298 Waiver of Fees for Junior Ships BB.pdf
D. Koski informed the Committee that these were approved at staff level. This
is a request for waiver of fees and not associated with any special events.
Discussion ensued regarding waiver of fees and where we draw the line.
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A motion was made by Steven Czekala, seconded by Vice Chair Jim Brey, that
the Request for waiver of fees for Manitowoc Junior Ships Baseball was
approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
22-0299 Request for Waiver of Fees for Youth Tennis Lesson Program through
YMCA, recommending approval
Attachments: 22-0299 Waiver of Fees for Youth Tennis program through YMCA.pdf
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Steven Czekala, that
the Request for waiver of fees for Youth Tennis Lesson program was approved for
consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
22-0313 Request for Waiver of Fees for Special Olympics Volleyball Practice,
recommending approval
Attachments: 22-0313 Waiver of Fees for Special Olympics VB Practice.pdf
A motion was made by Steven Czekala, seconded by Tim Boldt, that the Request
for waiver of fees for Special Olympics Volleyball practice was approved for
consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
22-0296 Determine streets to submit for Department of Transportation funding
under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Bill , recommending approval of
submitting 1-10 recommendations
Attachments: 22-0296 Email
G. Minikel explained that he put together a list of streets in order of
reconstruction.
The Committee recommended submitting 1-10 as they are.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Chad Beeman, that the
Request to submit recommended streets to the Department of Transportation for
funding was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
22-0312 Silver Creek Park Ecological Restoration; recommending to approve and
continue to allow the Parks Department to continue the restoration
Attachments: 22-0312 Memo for PI Committee Silver Creek Ecological
Restoration.pdf
B. Wetenkamp was present to discuss the significant erosion in Silver Creek
Park. Currently working with Stantec to maintain and applying for funding
through LRIP.
A motion was made by Chad Beeman, seconded by Tim Boldt, that the Request
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for restoration at Silver Creek Park was approved and referred to council. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
22-0318 Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center 2022 Pre-Season Update
Attachments: 22-0318 Memo Pre-season Update (002).pdf
22-0318 Staff Manual 2022.pdf
C. Hall informed the Committee of the annual update on changes to schedules
and staff policy and procedures.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Tim Boldt, that the 2022
MFAC update was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
7. Previously Tabled Items
8. Adjournment
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Steven Czekala, that
the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Brunner, Brey, Czekala, Beeman and Boldt
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
Public Infrastructure Committee
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 5:30 PM
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
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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
4. Presentations
5. Consent Agenda
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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.
22-0311 Approval of the Minutes from the March 2, 2022 Public Infrastructure
Committee Meeting
Attachments: PI Committee Meeting Minutes 3-2-2022.pdf
6. Discussion and Action Items
22-0297 Country Lane Ditching Project
Attachments: 22-0297 Country Lane Ditching Project.pdf
22-0308 Manitowoc Public School District Ball Diamond Agreement
Attachments: 22-0308 MPSD Ball Daimond Agreement 2022.pdf
22-0314 City Facility Usage and Maintenance Agreement with Roncalli Catholic Schools
for Use of City Park and Recreation Facilities
Attachments: 22-0314 RCS facility use agreement 2022 (002).pdf
22-0295 Surface Water complaint in the Stangel School, Cedar Ave and Cedar Court
area.
Attachments: 22-0295 Cedar Court Surface Water Email.pdf
22-0317 Rahr West Art Museum HVAC Humidity-Control Improvements
Attachments: 22-0317 CAWG approval.pdf
22-0317 Capital-Request-Form_RWAM HVAC2.pdf
22-0317 ALC - Automated System Logic Proposal Manitowoc Rahr West 03-14-2022 Rev1.pdf
22-0317 QSE Rahr-West Art Museum HVAC Implementation Prop 031422.pdf
22-0298 Request for Waiver of fees for Manitowoc Junior Ships Baseball
Attachments: 22-0298 Waiver of Fees for Junior Ships BB.pdf
22-0299 Request for Waiver of Fees for Youth Tennis Lesson Program through YMCA
Attachments: 22-0299 Waiver of Fees for Youth Tennis program through YMCA.pdf
22-0313 Request for Waiver of Fees for Special Olympics Volleyball Practice
Attachments: 22-0313 Waiver of Fees for Special Olympics VB Practice.pdf
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22-0233 PC 12-2022: Howe: Request Use of City Owned Land for the
Establishment of a Stormwater Retention Facility. Reed Avenue / Lincoln
Park
Attachments: 22-0233 Report to Council Howe Request Use City Land.pdf
HOWE-REED-HOA-60X120.pdf
Howe_Storm water pond request.pdf
22-0296 Determine streets to submit for Department of Transportation funding under
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Bill
22-0312 Silver Creek Park Ecological Restoration
Attachments: 22-0312 Memo for PI Committee Silver Creek Ecological Restoration.pdf
22-0318 Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center 2022 Pre-Season Update
Attachments: 22-0318 Memo Pre-season Update (002).pdf
22-0318 Staff Manual 2022.pdf
7. Previously Tabled Items
8. Adjournment
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