Room Tax Commission
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · September 6, 2022
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Room Tax Commission
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 4:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom
(remote conferencing software)
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 Zoom who wish to give public
input are asked to keep their microphone muted until public input is opened to improve audio quality
for all attendees. Those using their phone to call in may hit *6 to mute and unmute themselves.
Members of the public may call to listen in at
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The above governmental body will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the agenda items
set forth below.
Call to Order
Mayor Justin Nickels called this meeting to order at 4:37pm.
Roll Call
Present: 5- Reilly, Czekala, Brey, Sitkiewitz and Nickels
Approval of Minutes
22-0731 Approve Minutes from August 1, 2022 Room Tax Commission Meeting
Attachments: August 1, 2022 Minutes
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Czekala, that the minutes be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Reilly, Czekala, Brey, Sitkiewitz and Nickels
Discussion and Actions Items
22-0732 Report out of Director of Tourism Initiatives, September 2022
Attachments: Tourism Update September 2022
Discussion was had on renting property for a temporary Visitor Center.
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Director was directed to move forward. Additional discussion was had on
Directors initiatives.
22-0733 Room Tax Collection Report September 2022
Attachments: Room Tax Report YTD Updated 8.30.22
Room Tax Report 2013-current w Graph Updated 8.30.22
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Czekala, that this report be accepted and
placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Reilly, Czekala, Brey, Sitkiewitz and Nickels
22-0734 Discussion and possible action on partnering with Two Rivers for 2023 Visitor
Guide
Moved by Brey, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to partner with Two Rivers for 2023
Visitor Guide, subject to final agreement. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Reilly, Czekala, Brey, Sitkiewitz and Nickels
22-0735 Discussion and possible action on 2023 Room Tax Budget
Attachments: Proposed 2023 Room Tax Budget
Itemized 2023 Room Tax Budget
2023 Projected Room Tax Budget Calculation
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Czekala, that budget was approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Reilly, Czekala, Brey, Sitkiewitz and Nickels
Adjournment
A motion was made by Brey, seconded by Siitkiewitz, that this meeting be
adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote.
Aye: 5- Reilly, Czekala, Brey, Sitkiewitz and Nickels
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Room Tax Commission
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 4:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom
(remote conferencing software)
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.
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.
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 Zoom who wish to give public
input are asked to keep their microphone muted until public input is opened to improve audio quality
for all attendees. Those using their phone to call in may hit *6 to mute and unmute themselves.
Members of the public may call to listen in at
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73206608565?pwd=94OAjGWWFjdhfvUSs0n78Z3ZiDfb2K.1
Meeting ID: 732 0660 8565
Passcode: Mcd9T5
The above governmental body will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the agenda items
set forth below.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
22-0731 Approve Minutes from August 1, 2022 Room Tax Commission Meeting
Attachments: August 1, 2022 Minutes
Discussion and Actions Items
22-0732 Report out of Director of Tourism Initiatives, September 2022
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Attachments: Tourism Update September 2022
22-0733 Room Tax Collection Report September 2022
Attachments: Room Tax Report YTD Updated 8.30.22
Room Tax Report 2013-current w Graph Updated 8.30.22
22-0734 Discussion and possible action on partnering with Two Rivers for 2023 Visitor
Guide
22-0735 Discussion and possible action on 2023 Room Tax Budget
Attachments: Proposed 2023 Room Tax Budget
Itemized 2023 Room Tax Budget
2023 Projected Room Tax Budget Calculation
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
accommodations in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the
ADA, please call the City Clerk's office at 920-686-6950 or the City’s ADA Coordinator at (920)
686-6990 or e-mail cityattorney@manitowoc.org at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting or
event to request an accommodation. For additional assistance, individuals with hearing or speech
disabilities can call 711 and be connected to a telephone relay system.
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