Public Infrastructure Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · May 3, 2023
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Public Infrastructure Committee
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 5:30 PM Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
Alderman Czekala called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Present: 5- Cummings, Beeman, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg
Staff present: D. Koski, G. Minikel, S. Birr, L. Hoffman, C. Hall and A. Tegan
Others present: Tom & Lynn Lambert, Keith Pfeifer, Andy Holzinger, Brittany Comeau,
Sarah Reimer
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.
23-0391 Approval of Minutes from April 5 Public Infrastructure Committee
Meeting
Attachments: April 5, 2023 Minutes.pdf
A motion was made by Vice Chair Tim Boldt, seconded by Member Chad
Beeman, that the Minutes from the April 5, 2023 meeting were approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Beeman, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg
6. Discussion and Action Items
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23-0390 N. 41st Street request to pave Archer St. to south
Attachments: 23-0390 NORTH 41st ARCHER TO SOUTH.pdf
Resident, Keith Pfeifer speaking - asked about paving of street or resurfacing
with gravel and who would be in charge of the maintenance and the costs.
Alderman Czekala is requesting that the street be surveyed for pitch and
possibly look into resurfacing with gravel to fix current issues. Item tabled until
surveying is complete.
This Request was tabled
23-0387 Request from 631 N. Water Street to pay portion of cost to change
Driveway Approach Angle
Attachments: 23-0387 631 N WATER STREET DRIVEWAY ANGLE.pdf
631 N Water St Staff Recommendation
Andy Holzinger present to discuss changing the angle of his driveway and if the
City would cover half the costs. Driveway angle needs to be changed due to the
City turning 11th Street into a 2-way street. The committee questioned where
the funding would come from.
A motion was made by Member Michael Cummings, seconded by Vice Chair Tim
Boldt to approve request for City to pay for portion of driveway approach at a
cost not to exceed $5,000 and was approved and referred to council. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Cummings, Beeman and Boldt
Nay: 1- Czekala
Abstain: 1- Reckelberg
23-0388 Request from Girl Scout Troop 8209 for a little "Beach Library" at Red
Arrow.
Attachments: 23-0388 REQUEST FOR BEACH LIBRARY EMAIL.pdf
LETTER FROM GIRL SCOUT TROOP FOR TOY BOX FOR
BEACH.pdf
Troop 8209 present at meeting to give presentation for having a Little Beach Toy
box placed at Red Arrow Beach. City will install posts for securing the toy box.
T. Boltd wants toy box checked at a minimum of 3 times per week by the troop.
A motion was made by Member Chad Beeman, seconded by Member Michael
Cummings, that the Request for a Little Beach Toy Box at Red Arrow Beach, with
City providing the posts to strap the toy box to was accepted and referred to
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Beeman, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg
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23-0382 Replacement of the River Heights Lift Station
G. Minkel presented the potential replacement of the lift station at River Heights.
Should it be replaced in the current location or move to a more accessible
location. M. Cummings stated more information and costs are needed to make
a decision. No action at this time. G. Minikel to look into costs and facts.
G. Minikel is looking into short term fix to property owners driveway to show that
the City is concerned and moving forward with finding the right plan.
This Request was tabled
23-0397 Stormwater Pond Agreement with Dramm Corporation; recommending
entering into agreement.
Attachments: 23-0397 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ACCESS & MAINT
AGREEMENT W DRAMM .pdf
A. Teegan was present to discuss the request from Dramm Corporation.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Tim Boldt, seconded by Member Todd
Reckelberg, that this Stormwater Pond Agreement with Dramm Corporation was
entered into for Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Beeman, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg
23-0384 Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with Seehafer
Specialized Logistics at 4009 Viebahn Street; recommending entering into
agreement.
Attachments: 23-0384 STORMWATER AGREEMENT FOR SEEHAFER
SPECIALIZED LOGISTICS.pdf
A motion was made by Vice Chair Tim Boldt, seconded by Member Chad
Beeman, that this Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement
with Seehafer Specialized Logistics at 4009 Viebahn Street was entered into for
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Beeman, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg
23-0386 3 Party Design Engineering Contract: between WI D.O.T.; City of
Manitowoc; Ayres Associates - S. 30th Street (Dewey to Viebahn);
recommending entering into agreement.
Attachments: 23-0386 THREE PARTY DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT W CITY,
DOT & AYRES.pdf
G. Minikel stated this is a standard three party agreement between the State
D.O.T., City of Manitowoc and Ayres Associates.
A motion was made by Member Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Vice Chair Tim
Boldt, that the 3 party Agreement with WI D.O.T., the City of Manitowoc and
Ayres Associates was granted for Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Beeman, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg
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Ald. S. Czekala stated that he was concerned about the visual aesthetics from
the old Mirro building and the unsightly view when driving down the street. He
questioned why the screening was removed and if it can be put back. C. Hall is
going to look into what the cost would be to have the proper fencing installed for
wind blocks and the costs associated with different wind blocks. This will be
brought back to Committee next month.
This Request was tabled
7. Previously Tabled Items
8. Adjournment
A motion was made by Member Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Vice Chair Tim
Boldt, that the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Cummings, Beeman, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Public Infrastructure Committee
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 5:30 PM Council Chambers
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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.
23-0391 Approval of Minutes from April 5 Public Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Attachments: April 5, 2023 Minutes.pdf
6. Discussion and Action Items
23-0390 N. 41st Street request to pave Archer St. to south
Attachments: 23-0390 NORTH 41st ARCHER TO SOUTH.pdf
23-0387 Request from 631 N. Water Street to pay portion of cost to change Driveway
Approach Angle
Attachments: 23-0387 631 N WATER STREET DRIVEWAY ANGLE.pdf
23-0388 Request from Girl Scout Troop 8209 for a little "Beach Library" at Red Arrow.
Attachments: 23-0388 REQUEST FOR BEACH LIBRARY EMAIL.pdf
23-0382 Replacement of the River Heights Lift Station
23-0384 Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with Seehafer
Specialized Logistics at 4009 Viebahn Street
Attachments: 23-0384 STORMWATER AGREEMENT FOR SEEHAFER SPECIALIZED LOGISTICS.pdf
23-0386 3 Party Design Engineering Contract: between WI D.O.T.; City of Manitowoc;
Ayres Associates - S. 30th Street (Dewey to Viebahn)
Attachments: 23-0386 THREE PARTY DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT W CITY, DOT & AYRES.pdf
23-0389 Request for Screening around the former Mirro Site
23-0397 Stormwater Pond Agreement with Dramm Corporation
Attachments: 23-0397 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ACCESS & MAINT AGREEMENT W DRAMM .pdf
7. Previously Tabled Items
8. Adjournment
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