Public Infrastructure Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · November 2, 2022
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Public Infrastructure Committee
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 5:30 PM Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
Chairman M. Cummings called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Present: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
Staff Present: D. Koski, G. Minikel, S. Birr, C. Hall, A. Tegen, A. Deringer
Others Present: Bernard Nelson
3. Public Comment
Bernard Nelson, 845 Jackson street, was present and discussed the Lakeside
Bluff and the Red Arrow Park Pesticide spraying with no posting indicating
applications were applied by Red Arrow Park. He is concerned with it draining
into the lake as all the vegetation is removed. He also wants to understand why
the residents are allowed approval to clear vegetation on their own.
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.
22-0923 Approval of the Minutes from the October 5, 2022 Public Infrastructure
Committee Meeting.
Attachments: PI Committee Meeting Minutes 10-5-2022
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven
Czekala, that the Minutes from the October 5th meeting were approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
6. Discussion and Action Items
22-0914 Harbor Master Stipend Adjustment, recommending approval based on
DOT approval
Attachments: 22-0914 Harbor Master Adjustment Memo
A. Tegen was present and explained that the Harbormaster's salary has not
increased, but the number of hours worked per month have. The
recommendation is to increase the monthly salary from $100 to $200 per
month, starting January 1, 2023.
A motion was made by Alderperson Chad Beeman, seconded by Alderperson
Steven Czekala, that the Request for Stipend Adjusted was approved for consent
agenda pending updated paperwork and DOT approval. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
22-0915 Downtown Snow Removal Assessment Resolution
Attachments: 22-0915 RESOLUTION UPDATING BOUNDARIES OF STREET
SNOW REMOVAL
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven
Czekala, that these Resolution was adopted and referred to Council. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
22-0924 10.410 Parking Regulated in Inclement Weather Ordinance revisions
Attachments: 22-0924 10.410 Ord Winter Parking Ban for 2022-2023 Season_1
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson
Tim Boldt, that the Revised 10.410 Parking Regulated in Inclement Weather
Ordinance to add and eliminate streets was adopted and referred to Council.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
22-0916 Request to use up to $5,000 from the snow non-lapsing fund for a geomelt
tank for winter snow removal, recommending approval
Attachments: 22-0916 Memo for Storage Tank Geomelt 2022
A motion was made by Alderperson Chad Beeman, seconded by Vice Chair Jim
Brey, that the Request to use up to $5k for geomelt tank was approved for
consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
22-0917 Request to use up to $11,000 from the Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund for
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new mower for Cemetery, recommending approval
Attachments: 22-0917 Z-Track Memo 2022
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson
Tim Boldt, that the Request for $11k from Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund for a
new mower for Cemetery was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
22-0918 Request for up to $10,000 from the Aquatic Center Fund Balance for full
Maintenance of the pool filter system at the Aquatic Center, recommending
approval
Attachments: 22-0918 Memo Request for $10k for Aquatic Center pool filters
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven
Czekala, that the Request for up to $10k from Aquatic Center Fund Balance for
maintenance of pool filter system was approved for consent agenda. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
22-0919 Request for up to $15,000 from the Aquatic Center Fund Balance for
cameras on new amenities and replacement cameras, recommending
approval
Attachments: 22-0919 Aquatic Center Camera Upgrades Memo
A motion was made by Alderperson Tim Boldt, seconded by Alderperson Chad
Beeman, that the Request for up to $15k from the Aquatic Center Fund Balance
for cameras was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
22-0920 Request for $8,000 for gel coating water spouts at the Aquatic Center from
the Operating Budget, recommending approval
Attachments: 22-0920 Memo Request for $8k for Aquatic Center pool amenities gel
coatiing
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson
Tim Boldt, that the Request for $8k for gel coating water spouts at the Aquatic
Center from Operation Budget was approved for consent agenda. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
22-0925 Meals on Wheels Lease Renewal with Manitowoc Senior Center Facility,
recommending approval of renewal
Attachments: 22-0925 MEALS ON WHEELS FACILITY USE AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven
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Czekala, that the Request for Meals on Wheels Lease agreement was approved
for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
22-0905 CAWG Request from Department of Public Infrastructure for a wing blade
for truck #51, recommending approval
Attachments: #51 Truck wing blade_CAWG REQUEST
D. Koski explained the truck to refurbish and utilize as a dump truck and a plow
in winter.
A motion was made by Alderperson Chad Beeman, seconded by Alderperson
Tim Boldt, that the CAWG Request for wing blade for Truck #51 was approved for
consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
22-0921 2023 DPI Fee Schedule and Resolution
Attachments: 22-0921 Memo 2023 Fee Approval
22-0921 Fees Proposed 2023 Final
A motion was made by Alderperson Tim Boldt, seconded by Vice Chair Jim Brey,
that the Fee Schedule Resolution was approved and referred to council. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
7. Previously Tabled Items
22-0408 Last Court/Knuell Street/Herman Road Drainage Ditch
Attachments: 22-0408 EMAIL REQUEST TO REDREDGE AIRPORT DRAINAGE
CHANNEL
22-0408 LAST CT KNUELL ST HERMAN RD DRAINAGE.pdf
22-0408 MAP.pdf
G. Minikel explained the history of the area and said complaints date back to
2014. After receiving complaints this past Spring, the City was asked to
re-assess the area.
Greg explained that there were 9 subdivisions developed, and no stormwater
requirements at the time.
There are 2 issues, the drainage ditch needs to be re-dredged and there is an
ash tree issue as well.
There is privately owned land with no existing easements. We are looking to
dredge and typically a plan will need to be in place before issuing a permit.
The Committee requested advising with legal as far as who is responsible if it
falls on private property. The Committee will further discuss after the Assistant
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City Attorney has time to review and report back.
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Vice Chair Jim
Brey, that the Request was referred to legal for concerns with accessing private
property and determining responsibility. The Committee will revisit with decision
from Assistant City Attorney. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
8. Adjournment
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Tim Boldt,
that the meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
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Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
Public Infrastructure Committee
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 5:30 PM Council Chambers
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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.
22-0923 Approval of the Minutes from the October 5, 2022 Public Infrastructure
Committee Meeting.
Attachments: PI Committee Meeting Minutes 10-5-2022
6. Discussion and Action Items
22-0914 Harbor Master Stipend Adjustment
Attachments: 22-0914 Harbor Master Adjustment Memo
22-0915 Downtown Snow Removal Assessment Resolution
Attachments: 22-0915 RESOLUTION UPDATING BOUNDARIES OF STREET SNOW REMOVAL
22-0924 10.410 Parking Regulated in Inclement Weather Ordinance revisions
Attachments: 22-0924 10.410 Ord Winter Parking Ban for 2022-2023 Season_1
22-0916 Request to use up to $5,000 from the snow non-lapsing fund for a geomelt tank
for winter snow removal
Attachments: 22-0916 Memo for Storage Tank Geomelt 2022
22-0917 Request to use up to $11,000 from the Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund for new
mower for Cemetery
Attachments: 22-0917 Z-Track Memo 2022
22-0918 Request for up to $10,000 from the Aquatic Center Fund Balance for full
Maintenance of the pool filter system at the Aquatic Center
Attachments: 22-0918 Memo Request for $10k for Aquatic Center pool filters
22-0919 Request for up to $15,000 from the Aquatic Center Fund Balance for cameras
on new amenities and replacement cameras
Attachments: 22-0919 Aquatic Center Camera Upgrades Memo
22-0920 Request for $8,000 for gel coating water spouts at the Aquatic Center from the
Operating Budget
Attachments: 22-0920 Memo Request for $8k for Aquatic Center pool amenities gel coatiing
22-0925 Meals on Wheels Lease Renewal with Manitowoc Senior Center Facility
Attachments: 22-0925 MEALS ON WHEELS FACILITY USE AGREEMENT
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22-0905 CAWG Request from Department of Public Infrastructure for a wing blade for
truck #51
Attachments: #51 Truck wing blade_CAWG REQUEST
22-0921 2023 DPI Fee Schedule and Resolution
Attachments: 22-0921 Memo 2023 Fee Approval
22-0921 Fees Proposed 2023 Final
7. Previously Tabled Items
22-0408 Last Court/Knuell Street/Herman Road Drainage Ditch
Attachments: 22-0408 EMAIL REQUEST TO REDREDGE AIRPORT DRAINAGE CHANNEL
22-0408 LAST CT KNUELL ST HERMAN RD DRAINAGE.pdf
22-0408 MAP.pdf
8. Adjournment
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