Room Tax Commission
Regular MeetingManitowoc, WI · May 2, 2023
Minutes
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Minutes
Room Tax Commission
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 4:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom
(remote conferencing software)
Call to Order
Mayor Nickels called the meeting to order at 4:30pm.
Roll Call
Present: 5- Reilly, Nickels, Brey, Czekala and Sitkiewitz
Approval of Minutes
23-0364 Approve Minutes from April 3, 2023 Room Tax Commission Meeting
Attachments: April 3, 2023 Minutes
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Brey, that the minutes be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Reilly, Nickels, Brey, Czekala and Sitkiewitz
Consent Agenda
23-0396 WOMT Dive In Podcast Agreement
Attachments: Visit Manitowoc Dive In Proposal '23 - '24
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Czekala, to approve the contract. Approval of
the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Reilly, Nickels, Brey, Czekala and Sitkiewitz
Discussion and Action Items
23-0365 Report out of Director of Tourism Initiatives, May, 2023
Attachments: Tourism Update May 2023
No Action
23-0366 Room Tax Collection Report May, 2023
No Action
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Room Tax Commission Meeting Minutes May 2, 2023
23-0367 Out of state travel request for RaeAnn Thomas to attend group sales meeting in
Ludington, MI
Attachments: Out of State Travel Request Ludington June 2023
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Czekala, that the request for out of state travel
for RaeAnn Thomas to Ludington MI be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Reilly, Nickels, Brey, Czekala and Sitkiewitz
23-0368 Update on website project
No Action
23-0369 Discussion and possible action on partnering with Two Rivers for 2024 Visitor
Guide
No Action
23-0370 Discussion and possible action on digital kiosks
No Action
Convene in Closed Session
A motion was made by Czekala, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to convene in closed
session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Reilly, Nickels, Brey, Czekala and Sitkiewitz
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)(g) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for
the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by
the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. The specific subject
matter that may be considered in closed session is:
23-0371 Update on MAVCB lawsuit
Reconvene in Open Session
A motion was made by Brey, seconded by Czekala, to reconvene in open
session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Reilly, Nickels, Brey, Czekala and Sitkiewitz
23-0371 Update on MAVCB lawsuit
Adjournment
A motion was made by Brey, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this meeting to be
adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Reilly, Nickels, Brey, Czekala and Sitkiewitz
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Agenda
900 Quay Street
City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220
www.manitowoc.org
Meeting Agenda
Room Tax Commission
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 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.
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 may hit *6 to mute and unmute themselves.
Members of the public may to listen in at.
Zoom Information
1-312-626-6799
Meeting Id: 933 5777 7697
Password: 836312
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
23-0364 Approve Minutes from April 3, 2023 Room Tax Commission Meeting
Attachments: April 3, 2023 Minutes
Consent Agenda
23-0396 WOMT Dive In Podcast Agreement
Attachments: Visit Manitowoc Dive In Proposal '23 - '24
Discussion and Action Items
City of Manitowoc Page 1 Printed on 5/1/2023
Room Tax Commission Meeting Agenda May 2, 2023
23-0365 Report out of Director of Tourism Initiatives, May, 2023
Attachments: Tourism Update May 2023
23-0366 Room Tax Collection Report May, 2023
23-0367 Out of state travel request for RaeAnn Thomas to attend group sales meeting in
Ludington, MI
Attachments: Out of State Travel Request Ludington June 2023
23-0368 Update on website project
23-0369 Discussion and possible action on partnering with Two Rivers for 2024 Visitor
Guide
23-0370 Discussion and possible action on digital kiosks
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)(g) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for
the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by
the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. The specific subject
matter that may be considered in closed session is:
23-0371 Update on MAVCB lawsuit
Reconvene in Open Session
23-0371 Update on MAVCB lawsuit
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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