Public Safety Committee
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · May 13, 2024
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Public Safety Committee
Monday, May 13, 2024 5:30 PM Council Chambers
Note: This meeting will also be held via Remote
Conferencing Software (Zoom)
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Present: 5- Boldt, Beeman, Vanderkin, Cummings and DeBaets
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 Vanderkin, seconded by Beeman, to accept the Consent Agenda Items
and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Boldt, Beeman, Vanderkin, Cummings and DeBaets
24-1452 April 2024 Public Safety Minutes
Attachments: 04-08-2024 PS MINUTES
24-1453 April 2024 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: April 2024 Police Department Monthly Report
24-1454 April 2024 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
Attachments: Monthly Report-04-2024
24-1455 April 2024 Building Inspection Monthly Report
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24-1456 April 2024 Blight Fund Update
24-1457 May 2024 Raze/Repair Order Update
Attachments: Raze Update 05-2024
24-1458 2024 2nd Quarter Building Inspection Citation Report
Attachments: BI Report 2022-April 2024
5. Discussion and Action Items
24-1288 Traffic concern/property damage at 823 North 9th Street; recommending
the installation of ground mount reflective delineator posts along the curve's
terrace.
Attachments: 823 N 9TH ST - PHILIPP STRAZNY
823 N 9TH ST - 01-01-2018-12-28-23
EMAIL COMMUNIATION
G Minikel Email re Sign Quotes
Manitowoc LED Flashing Warning Signs (Flash 24-7)
Manitowoc LED Flashing Warning Signs (With Radar Activation)
Warning-Sign-datasheet-20191105
N. 9th St. - Notification Map
N 9TH ST - NOTIFICATION LETTER
Public Comment - Ronald + Linda Jurgens
Public Comment - Tanya Koehler
Police Chief Reimer recommended placing ground mount reflective
delineator posts along the curve's terrace area. In addition, a double yellow
centerline through the curve area has been added to the 2024 epoxy
pavement marking program. Alder Vanderkin made a motion to install the
recommended ground mount reflective delineator posts, the motion was
then amended to include reviewing the area in one year.
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Cummings, that this Action Item be approved
and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Boldt, Beeman, Vanderkin, Cummings and DeBaets
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24-1379 Request for a painted turn lane in the eastbound approach at South 10th
Street and Dewey Street.
Attachments: Request for a painted turn lane at S. 10th and Dewey St.
S. 10th and Dewey St. Intersection
2009 Traffic Count at S. 10th & Dewey St.
Dewey St. Corridor Traffic Study June 2009 - Partial Report
Option #1 & Option #2 for Eastbound Lane Designations
S. 10th St - Dewey St. - Notification Map
S. 10th St - Dewey St. - Notification Letter
Engineering Division Manager, Greg Minikel provided two options to
consider. A motion was made to approve option one the south most lane
being a right turn only. The lane adjacent to the centerline would be
designated as a through and left turn movement. Parking will be removed
along the south curbline of South 10th Street for a distance of 95 feet to the
west to accommodate the lane designations.
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Cummings, that this Request be approved and
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Boldt, Beeman, Vanderkin, Cummings and DeBaets
24-1380 Installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons for the south crosswalk
at North 10th Street and Buffalo Street.
Attachments: RRFB's south crosswalk at N 10th St and Buffalo St.
Photo 1 SE Corner
Photo 2 SW Corner
Manitowoc N 10th & Buffalo RRFB
SARRFB-Datasheet
Housing and Business Development Planner, Kaitlin Piazza, was present
to explain this request. Every year the downtown area is looked at to
develop trees, pedestrian crossing, or lighting to make our downtown more
pedestrian friendly. This year Buffalo Street and Chicago Street are being
looked at to repair some sidewalks and curbing and to add focus to the
River Point pedestrian traffic now and into the future. This request is to add
a flashing beacon to create more awareness for pedestrian traffic as River
Point is developed. A motion was made by Alder Cummings but failed for
lack of second. A second motion was made to place the item on file.
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Beeman, that this Request be placed on file.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Boldt, Beeman, Vanderkin and DeBaets
Nay: 1- Cummings
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24-1459 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Adam Christel; recommending
approval for 90 days in a TLP home.
A motion was made to approve Police Chief Reimers recommendation for
90 days in a TLP home only.
Moved by Cummings, seconded by Beeman, that this Report be approved and
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Boldt, Beeman, Vanderkin, Cummings and DeBaets
24-1460 Ordinance to amend Section 11.180 of the MMC regulating Commercial
Quadricycles (Pedal Pubs).
Attachments: ORDINANCE TO AMEND 11.180 COMMERCIAL QUADRICYCLES
(PEDAL PUBS)
Police Chief Reimer would recommend changing the amended ordinance
to allow operation at 8:00 a.m. on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and
Federal Holidays. This is in addition to the operating hours of 10:00 a.m.
and 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Cummings, seconded by Beeman, that this Ordinance be approved
and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Boldt, Beeman, Vanderkin, Cummings and DeBaets
24-1461 Streamlining Public Safety and Public Infrastructure agenda requests.
Attachments: Memo to PS and PI Committees on Streamlining Procedures_1
This Communication was referred to the Public Infrastructure Committee
6. Convene in Closed Session
A motion was made by Michael Cummings, seconded by Brett Vanderkin, to
convene in closed session at 6:31 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Boldt, Beeman, Vanderkin, Cummings and DeBaets
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:
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24-1462 Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 23-4724; recommending
to deny the dispute.
24-1463 Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 23-2842; recommending
to deny the dispute.
24-1464 Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 24-1002; recommending
to deny the dispute.
(Closed Session portion of the Minutes has been redacted)
7. Reconvene in Open Session
A motion was made by Brett Vanderkin, seconded by Michael Cummings, that
this meeting reconvene in open session at 6:53 p.m. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Boldt, Beeman, Vanderkin, Cummings and DeBaets
24-1462 Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 23-4724; recommending to
deny the dispute.
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Beeman, that this Action Item be denied and
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Boldt, Beeman, Vanderkin, Cummings and DeBaets
24-1463 Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 23-2842; recommending to
deny the dispute.
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Beeman, that this Action Item be denied and
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Boldt, Beeman, Vanderkin, Cummings and DeBaets
24-1464 Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 24-1002; recommending to
deny the dispute.
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by DeBaets, that this Action Item be denied and
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Boldt, Beeman, Vanderkin, Cummings and DeBaets
8. Adjournment
A motion was made by Brett Vanderkin, seconded by Michael Cummings, that
this meeting be adjourned at 6:56 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Boldt, Beeman, Vanderkin, Cummings and DeBaets
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Public Safety Committee
Monday, May 13, 2024 5:30 PM Council Chambers
Note: This meeting will also be held via Remote
Conferencing Software (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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Those wishing to make public comment in advance of the meeting should email
anoworatzky@manitowoc.org or call 686-6559 with their comment no later than 3:00
p.m. Central the day of the meeting.
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.
24-1452 April 2024 Public Safety Minutes
Attachments: 04-08-2024 PS MINUTES
24-1453 April 2024 Police Department Monthly Report
Attachments: April 2024 Police Department Monthly Report
24-1454 April 2024 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
Attachments: Monthly Report-04-2024
24-1455 April 2024 Building Inspection Monthly Report
24-1456 April 2024 Blight Fund Update
24-1457 May 2024 Raze/Repair Order Update
Attachments: Raze Update 05-2024
24-1458 2024 2nd Quarter Building Inspection Citation Report
Attachments: BI Report 2022-April 2024
5. Discussion and Action Items
24-1288 Traffic concern/property damage at 823 North 9th Street.
Attachments: 823 N 9TH ST - PHILIPP STRAZNY
823 N 9TH ST - 01-01-2018-12-28-23
EMAIL COMMUNIATION
G Minikel Email re Sign Quotes
Manitowoc LED Flashing Warning Signs (Flash 24-7)
Manitowoc LED Flashing Warning Signs (With Radar Activation)
Warning-Sign-datasheet-20191105
N. 9th St. - Notification Map
N 9TH ST - NOTIFICATION LETTER
Public Comment - Ronald + Linda Jurgens
Public Comment - Tanya Koehler
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24-1379 Request for a painted turn lane in the eastbound approach at South 10th
Street and Dewey Street.
Attachments: Request for a painted turn lane at S. 10th and Dewey St.
S. 10th and Dewey St. Intersection
2009 Traffic Count at S. 10th & Dewey St.
Dewey St. Corridor Traffic Study June 2009 - Partial Report
Option #1 & Option #2 for Eastbound Lane Designations
S. 10th St - Dewey St. - Notification Map
S. 10th St - Dewey St. - Notification Letter
24-1380 Installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons for the south crosswalk
at North 10th Street and Buffalo Street.
Attachments: RRFB's south crosswalk at N 10th St and Buffalo St.
Photo 1 SE Corner
Photo 2 SW Corner
Manitowoc N 10th & Buffalo RRFB
SARRFB-Datasheet
24-1459 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Adam Christel
24-1460 Ordinance to amend Section 11.180 of the MMC regulating Commercial
Quadricycles (Pedal Pubs).
Attachments: ORDINANCE TO AMEND 11.180 COMMERCIAL QUADRICYCLES (PEDAL PUBS)
24-1461 Streamlining Public Safety and Public Infrastructure agenda requests.
Attachments: Memo to PS and PI Committees on Streamlining Procedures_1
6. Convene in Closed Session
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:
24-1462 Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 23-4724.
24-1463 Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 23-2842.
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24-1464 Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 24-1002.
7. Reconvene in Open Session
24-1462 Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 23-4724.
24-1463 Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 23-2842.
24-1464 Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 24-1002.
8. Adjournment
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of Manitowoc will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of
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