Public Safety Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · December 13, 2021
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Public Safety Committee
Monday, December 13, 2021 5:30 PM Council Chambers, Meeting also available via Remote
Conferencing-Zoom
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: 5- Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Boldt and Reckelberg
3. Public Comment
No Public Comment
4. 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.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Vanderkin, to accept the Consent Agenda
Items and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Boldt and Reckelberg
21-1186 October 2021 Public Safety Minutes
Attachments: 10-11-2021 PS Minutes.pdf
21-1176 October 2021 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: October 2021 Police Department Monthly Report.pdf
21-1177 November 2021 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: Police Department November 2021.pdf
21-1178 October 2021 Fire Department Monthly Report
Attachments: October 2021 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report.pdf
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21-1179 November 2021 Fire Department Monthly Report
Attachments: Fire Department Monthly Report-11-2021.pdf
21-1180 October 2021 Division of Life Safety Monthly Report
Attachments: 10-2021 BI Summary Report.pdf
21-1181 November 2021 Division of Life Safety Monthly Report
Attachments: 11-2021 BI Summary Report.pdf
21-1184 November 2021 Blight Fund Report
Attachments: 11-2021 Blight Program Funds.pdf
21-1185 2021 3rd Quarter Building Inspection Citation Report
Attachments: Copy of BI Report 2019 - NOVEMBER FINAL 2021.pdf
5. Discussion and Action Items
21-1187 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Erin Driscoll.
Attorney Griesbach was present to represent Erin Driscoll in the request for
a waiver of the Sex Offender Residency Appeal. Chief Reimer made the
recommendation to approve the request.
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Vanderkin, that this Report be approved and
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Boldt and Reckelberg
21-1194 Discussion regarding the intersection of South 35th Street and Dewey
Street.
Attachments: Request - S. 35th St. and Dewey St..pdf
S 35TH ST - DEWEY ST - 2016 - 2021.pdf
2009 Dewey St. Corridor Study - Accident Data.pdf
2009 Dewey St. Corridor Study - Traffi Signal Warrant Analysis.pdf
2009 Traffic Counts at S. 35th & Dewey St.pdf
A motion was made to install pedestrian advanced warning signs in both
eastbound and westbound directions of travel on Dewey Street at South
35th Street. Also, conduct a traffic study when timing is appropriate to see
if traffic signals are warranted in this area.
Moved by Boldt, seconded by Beeman, that this Request be approved and
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Boldt and Reckelberg
21-1188 Police Department out-of-state travel request - D.A.R.E. Instructor Training,
St. Paul, MN.
Attachments: DARE Officer-Out of State Travel Request.pdf
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Vanderkin, that this Request be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Boldt and Reckelberg
21-1189 Joint Powers agreement between Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch
Center and the City of Manitowoc effective March 1, 2022.
Attachments: Joint Powers Agreement - Manitowoc County 2022.pdf
Joint Powers Letter 2022.pdf
Manitowoc County Annual Municipal Emergency Management Survey
completed.pdf
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Vanderkin, that this Agreement be approved
and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Boldt and Reckelberg
21-1190 Ordinance to amend section 14.440 of the MMC regulating Trespass.
Attachments: Email regarding 14.440 trespass.pdf
Ord to Amend 14 440 Trespass.pdf
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Beeman, that this Ordinance be adopted as
amended and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Boldt and Reckelberg
21-1191 Ordinance to amend section 10.390 of the MMC regulating parking on
Yorkshire Lane.
Attachments: Email 10.390 Parking near Yorkshire Lane.pdf
Ord to Amend 10 390 Parking Near Yorkshire Lane Bus Stop_.pdf
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Ordinance be adopted as
amended and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Boldt and Reckelberg
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21-1192 Discussion to convert the north side of Washington Street from South 21st
Street to South 25th Street to no parking.
Attachments: Request - Alder Beeman no parking on north side of Washington
St..pdf
2100 - 2400 WASHINGTON ST 2018-2021 (002).pdf
A motion was made to table this item and send letters to property/business
owners in the area regarding implementing no parking on the north side of
Washington Street from South 21st Street to South 25th Street.
Moved by Beeman, seconded by Boldt, that this request be tabled. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Boldt and Reckelberg
21-1193 Discussion on implementing street legal ATV and golf cart regulations.
Attachments: request - Alder Beeman - ATV and golf cart implementation.pdf
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be placed on
file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Boldt and Reckelberg
6. Convene in Closed Session
A motion was made by Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Vice Chair Brett
Vanderkin, to convene in closed session. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Boldt and Reckelberg
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)(f) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of considering financial, medical,
social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of
specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where
par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect
upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems
or investigations.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
21-1195 LifeQuest billing dispute, call 182A-21-3429.
(Closed Session portion of the Minutes has been redacted.)
7. Reconvene in Open Session
A motion was made by Vice Chair Brett Vanderkin, seconded by Tim Boldt, to
reconvene in open session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Boldt and Reckelberg
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21-1195 LifeQuest billing dispute, call 182A-21-3429.
A motion was made to waive the fees for call 182A-21-3429.
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Beeman, that this Request be approved and
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Boldt and Reckelberg
8. Previously Tabled Items
21-0856 Discussion on controlled versus uncontrolled intersections.
Attachments: RE_ Signage Meeting Follow Up .pdf
City of Manitowoc Stop Sign Policy Guidelines October 2020.pdf
Realistic Speed Limits and Stop Signs Etc_.pdf
21-0857 Request for stop signs at North 10th Street and Saint Clair Street.
Attachments: RE_ Signage Meeting Follow Up .pdf
ACCIDENTS - N 10TH ST - ST CLAIR ST - 2016-2021.pdf
21-0866 Discussion and possible action on removing the South 8th Street and
Franklin Street signals and adding a 4-way stop (to be implemented when
the City transitions to 2-way streets downtown).
Attachments: Mayor Nickels - S. 8th Street and Franklin Steet to 4-way stop.pdf
9. Adjournment
A motion was made by Tim Boldt, seconded by Vice Chair Brett Vanderkin, that
this meeting be adjourned at 6:59 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Boldt and Reckelberg
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Public Safety Committee
Monday, December 13, 2021 5:30 PM Council Chambers, Meeting also available via
Remote Conferencing-Zoom
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.
This meeting is being conducted both in Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom
to maximize opportunities for residents to attend. Those attending the meeting via
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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. 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.
21-1186 October 2021 Public Safety Minutes
Attachments: 10-11-2021 PS Minutes.pdf
21-1176 October 2021 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: October 2021 Police Department Monthly Report.pdf
21-1177 November 2021 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: Police Department November 2021.pdf
21-1178 October 2021 Fire Department Monthly Report
Attachments: October 2021 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report.pdf
21-1179 November 2021 Fire Department Monthly Report
Attachments: Fire Department Monthly Report-11-2021.pdf
21-1180 October 2021 Division of Life Safety Monthly Report
Attachments: 10-2021 BI Summary Report.pdf
21-1181 November 2021 Division of Life Safety Monthly Report
Attachments: 11-2021 BI Summary Report.pdf
21-1184 November 2021 Blight Fund Report
Attachments: 11-2021 Blight Program Funds.pdf
21-1185 2021 3rd Quarter Building Inspection Citation Report
Attachments: Copy of BI Report 2019 - NOVEMBER FINAL 2021.pdf
5. Discussion and Action Items
21-1187 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Erin Driscoll.
21-1194 Discussion regarding the intersection of South 35th Street and Dewey
Street.
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Attachments: Request - S. 35th St. and Dewey St..pdf
S 35TH ST - DEWEY ST - 2016 - 2021.pdf
2009 Dewey St. Corridor Study - Accident Data.pdf
2009 Dewey St. Corridor Study - Traffi Signal Warrant Analysis.pdf
2009 Traffic Counts at S. 35th & Dewey St.pdf
21-1188 Police Department out-of-state travel request - D.A.R.E. Instructor Training,
St. Paul, MN.
Attachments: DARE Officer-Out of State Travel Request.pdf
21-1189 Joint Powers agreement between Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch
Center and the City of Manitowoc effective March 1, 2022.
Attachments: Joint Powers Agreement - Manitowoc County 2022.pdf
Joint Powers Letter 2022.pdf
Manitowoc County Annual Municipal Emergency Management Survey completed.pdf
21-1190 Ordinance to amend section 14.440 of the MMC regulating Trespass.
Attachments: Email regarding 14.440 trespass.pdf
Ord to Amend 14 440 Trespass.pdf
21-1191 Ordinance to amend section 10.390 of the MMC regulating parking on
Yorkshire Lane.
Attachments: Ord to Amend 10 390 Parking Near Yorkshire Lane Bus Stop_.pdf
Email 10.390 Parking near Yorkshire Lane.pdf
21-1192 Discussion to convert the north side of Washington Street from South 21st
Street to South 25th Street to no parking.
Attachments: Request - Alder Beeman no parking on north side of Washington St..pdf
2100 - 2400 WASHINGTON ST 2018-2021 (002).pdf
21-1193 Discussion on implementing street legal ATV and golf cart regulations.
Attachments: request - Alder Beeman - ATV and golf cart implementation.pdf
6. Convene in Closed Session
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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)(f) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of considering financial, medical,
social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of
specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where
par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect
upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems
or investigations.
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:
21-1195 LifeQuest billing dispute, call 182A-21-3429.
7. Reconvene in Open Session
21-1195 LifeQuest billing dispute, call 182A-21-3429.
8. Previously Tabled Items
21-0856 Discussion on controlled versus uncontrolled intersections.
Attachments: RE_ Signage Meeting Follow Up .pdf
City of Manitowoc Stop Sign Policy Guidelines October 2020.pdf
Realistic Speed Limits and Stop Signs Etc_.pdf
21-0857 Request for stop signs at North 10th Street and Saint Clair Street.
Attachments: RE_ Signage Meeting Follow Up .pdf
ACCIDENTS - N 10TH ST - ST CLAIR ST - 2016-2021.pdf
21-0866 Discussion and possible action on removing the South 8th Street and
Franklin Street signals and adding a 4-way stop (to be implemented when
the City transitions to 2-way streets downtown).
Attachments: Mayor Nickels - S. 8th Street and Franklin Steet to 4-way stop.pdf
9. 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
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