Public Infrastructure Committee

900 Quay Street City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220 www.manitowoc.org Meeting Minutes Public Infrastructure Committee Wednesday, August 3, 2022 5:30 PM Council Chambers 1. Call to Order Chairman Cummings called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt Absent: 1- Beeman Staff Present: D. Koski, G. Minikel, S. Birr, C. Hall, B. Wetenkamp, K. Ottum, R. Shannon, Ald Sitkiewitz Others Present: Tom Wier, Scott Retzak, Christopher Kanzelberger, Mark Nickels 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: None 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. 22-0645 Approval of the Minutes from the June 2, 2022, Public Infrastructure Committee Meeting Attachments: PI Committee Meeting Minutes 6-2-2022.pdf A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven Czekala, that the Minutes from the June 2nd meeting were approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt City of Manitowoc Page 1 Public Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes August 3, 2022 6. Discussion and Action Items 22-0642 900 Block of South 22nd Street Wrong Way Traffic Issue Attachments: 22-0642 South 22nd Street - One Way Traffic.pdf SOUTH 22nd STREET DRAWINGS.pdf Tom Wier, 921 South 22nd was present to discuss the one-way on S 22nd Street. He witnesses vehicles going the wrong way and not just residents of S. 22nd Street. His main concern is the kids on the block as they come down the street fast. The PD doesn't have the resources to patrol this street. Visibility on Franklin and S. 22nd Street was discussed. S. Czekala recommended referring to the Safety Committee. J. Brey would like to hear from the property owners. G. Minikel estimated the cost to revert back to two-way would be $50-$60k. He mentioned that the cost to put in a culdesac would be around the same cost and would be an option. The Committee recommended bring back all the options to the next meeting. 22-0635 Waldo Boulevard Grass Restoration, recommending approval for treatment of weeds, planting seed and communicating with property owners D. Koski explained that the grass in the terrace on South side of Waldo Blvd is not a warranty issue. Other communities are seeing the same thing happening and it is believed to be a result of the ice issues. The City is recommending doing nothing. There was a recommendation to place on file. E. Sitkiewitz was present and informed the Committee that he is not ok with leaving the way it is. The entire strip along Waldo Blvd has dead grass and weeds. He was led to believe the City was going to do something and communicated this with the property owners. Chris Kanzelberger was present. He said 2020 and 2021 the grass was good. He said the ice issues mentioned and possible damage from brine or salt placed on street in winter was most likely the cause and property owners shouldn't be held accountable. C. Wilker said the efficient way would be to kill the weeds and reseed. The property owners would need to take care of the new grass. It would take a couple weeks to fix. A motion was made by Chairperson Michael Cummings, seconded by Vice Chair Jim Brey, that the Request to treat the weeds and reseed the area along Waldo City of Manitowoc Page 2 Public Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes August 3, 2022 Blvd on South side of street and to communicate with property owners was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3- Cummings, Brey and Boldt Nay: 1- Czekala 22-0638 Request to install 70' wide driveway at Color Craft, 5631 West Drive, recommending approval for the widened driveway Attachments: 22-0638 Request for widened driveway at Color Craft.pdf 22-0638 Driveway Extension for Color Craft.pdf A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson Tim Boldt, that the Request for 70' driveway at Color Craft was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt 22-0640 Request to install a 63 foot driveway for Sadoff Iron and Metal, recommending approval for widened driveway Attachments: 22-0640 Request for widened driveway at Sadoff Iron and Metal Co.pdf 22-0640 New Driveway off of South 26th Street - Sadoff Iron and Metal.pdf 22-0640 MAP.pdf G. Minikel explained they are requesting a 63 foot driveway to accommodate a new weigh scale to weigh trucks. A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson Tim Boldt, that the Request for a 63 foot driveway at Sadoff Iron and Metal was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt 22-0647 Chief's Football Field Expansion, recommending approval of expansion discussion with funding to be determined Attachments: 22-0647 Manitowoc Chiefs Football Field Expansion Request.pdf M. Cummings informed the Committee that the Chief's organization would like to expand their field which would add an additional flag football field and practice area. He said they are currently working with the DNR as their is an erosion hazard area in this location. Financing for this will be discussed later, only exploring the idea at this point. A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Tim Boldt, to approve preliminary request to proceed with discussions with DNR and discussions regarding funding was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt City of Manitowoc Page 3 Public Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes August 3, 2022 22-0639 Request to trim garden along the sidewalk on the northeast end of Parking Lot to allow for Parking Garage Access at 814 S 8th Street, recommending approval Attachments: 22-0639 814 S 8th Street Parking Garage Access Request.pdf Scott Retzak, 31 Maritime Drive, recently renovated the back of garage and would like to trim garden along parking lot to allow for garage access of 914 S. 8th Street. A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Vice Chair Jim Brey, that the Request to trim gardent on NE end of City Hall Parking lot to allow for parking garage access was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt 22-0630 CAWG Request from Parks & Rec Department for Comprehensive Parks & Rec Plan, recommending to approve the request in the amount of $25,000 Attachments: Comp Plan parks rec Finance previously approved. A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven Czekala, that the CAWG Request for Comprehensive Parks & Rec Plan was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt 22-0641 Request for crosswalk light installation for Alliance Laundry, recommending approval for crosswalk lights Attachments: 22-0641 Flashing Pedestrian Crossing Signs for Alliance Laundry.pdf 22-0641 Alliance Laundry request for 2 LED Flashing Crosswalks.pdf G. Minikel explained that he is waiting to hear back from Alliance Laundry and is requesting Committee approval. A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson Tim Boldt, that the Request for crosswalk lights for Alliance Laundry was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt 22-0652 Reduction in Transit scheduling due to staffing shortages, recommending approval if qualified drivers aren't obtained. Kara Ottum was present and informed the Committee that Transit is having a hard time finding qualified drivers. Looking for approval to go to 4 drivers in the morning and 4 in the evening. D. Koski said this is a state wide issue right now, if we are successful in hiring drivers the schedule will not change. A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven Czekala, that the Request for scheduling reduction if needed was approved for City of Manitowoc Page 4 Public Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes August 3, 2022 consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt 22-0634 Resolution to provide municipal water to properties outside of the city limits. Attachments: 22-0634 Res 2022 Water Main Service Final.pdf A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven Czekala, that the Resolution to Provide Municipal Water to properties outside of the City limits was approved and referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt 22-0636 Maritime Bluff and Shoreline Restoration Plan Deliverable, recommending approval of plan Attachments: 22-0636 Maritime Bluff and Shoreline Restoration Plan.pdf MARITIME BLUFF & SHORELINE RESTORATION PLAN.pdf B. Wetenkamp was present and discussed the grant received by the LNRP to restore two areas along Maritime Drive, the bluff and Shoreline units. The Committee requested moving forward with the dollar amount coming back to the Committee. A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson Tim Boldt, that the Maritime Bluff and Shoreline Restoration Plan was approved and funding to be presented back to Committee. The Request was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt 22-0637 Washington Park Metro Jam Monument, recommending approval of funded monument Attachments: 22-0637 Washington Park Metro Jam Monument.pdf B. Wetenkamp said the Mark Nickels is looking for permission to fund a monument to commemorate the founders of the Metro Jam. A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven Czekala, that the Request for a donated monument be placed in Washington Park to commemorate the organizers of Metro Jam for 40 years was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt 22-0643 Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with Setzer Properties ZGBY, LLC at 42nd and Viebahn Street, recommending approval Attachments: 22-0643 Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement for Fed Ex on S. 39th Street.pdf City of Manitowoc Page 5 Public Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes August 3, 2022 A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson Tim Boldt, that the Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with Setzer Properties ZGBY was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt 22-0644 Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement for Kona Realty, LLC at 5500 West Drive, recommending approval Attachments: 22-0644 Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement for Kaysun on West Drive.pdf A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven Czekala, that the Stormwater Management Facility Agreement for Kona Realty was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt 7. Previously Tabled Items 8. Adjournment A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven Czekala, that the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt City of Manitowoc Page 6