Common Council
Council Chambers Note: This meeting will also be held via remote conferencing software (Zoom)
Agenda — 60 items
- 1 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 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 888 475 4499 US Toll-free, Meeting ID: 863 5787 4665 Passcode: 370799. Public input will be accepted at the meeting. Those wishing to make public comment in advance of the meeting should email jswokowski@manitowoc.org or call 920-686-6952 with their comment no later than 12:00 p.m. central the day of the meeting. Emailed public input will be attached to the agenda and made part of the public record. The above governmental body will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the agenda items set forth below.
- A. CALL TO ORDER
- B. ROLL CALL
- C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
- D. PRESENTATIONS
- 6 Proclamation declaring October 2024 as Crime Prevention Month
- E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- F. PUBLIC INPUT
- G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
- 10 Mayor appoints Amy Townsend to the Industrial Development Corporation for a term expiring 6/1/2026
- H. CONSENT AGENDA
- 1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items
- 12 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 2. Miscellaneous
- 14 Minutes of the August 19, 2024 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file
- 3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)
- 16 Report of Special Events Committee relative to approval of the following events: Friends of Citizen Park Rec Center Fall Vendor/Craft Fair on 11/9/2024; Lights in Lincoln Park on 11/26/2024 - 12/28/2024; recommending approval
- 4. Finance Committee (Consent)
- 18 Request to Install Donation Tube at Rheaume Park; recommending to approve donation tube at Rheaume Park
- 19 General City Claims in the amount of $6,725,331.80 enumerated on list thereof, recommending that the claims be allowed and ordered paid and Mayor, Clerk and Finance Director/Treasurer are instructed to issue the necessary order
- 20 Report of Finance Committee to grant the various licenses subject to approvals, inspections, insurance, payment of license fees and meeting State Statute requirements, and detailed therein; recommending approval
- 5. Personnel Committee (Consent)
- 22 Manitowoc Professional Firefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 368 Contract Negotiations-2025-2027; recommending to place on file
- 23 Manitowoc Professional Firefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 368 Request to Arbitrate Grievances; recommending to place on file
- 6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)
- 25 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/4/2024, of bids received for 2024 Sewer Re-Lining Project, Project WU-24-7; recommending awarding to Visu-Sewer, in the amount of $363,172.75
- 26 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/4/2024, of bids received for Rahr West Mansion Exterior Painting - Rebid #2, Project WB-24-19R2; recommending awarding to S&S Painting and Restoration LLC, in the amount of $38,900.00
- 27 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/4/2024, of bids received for 2024 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II, Project WU-24-17; recommending awarding to Aqualis in the amount of $42,777.85
- 28 Report of Board of Public Works of 8/14/2024, of bids received for Manitowoc Marina Dock Replacement Project, Project WO-24-22; recommending awarding Base Bid only to Lunda Construction in the amount of $1,525,556.00
- 29 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/4/2024 for 1st & final payment of $53,620.54 to Brickline Inc., for 2024 Epoxy Pavement Marking Program, WS-24-9; recommending payment
- 30 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/4/2024 for 2nd & final payment of $19,943.35 to Commonwealth Construction, for Safety Building Window Replacement, WB-23-28; recommending payment
- 31 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/4/2024, of bids received for Chicago & Buffalo Streetscape Planting, WO-24-25, recommending awarding to Property Solutions Contracting LLC for the Base Bid only, in the amount of $56,583.00
- 7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)
- 8. Plan Commission (Consent)
- I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 1. Committee of the Whole
- 36 Term Sheet for Tax Increment Financing for project located at Former Lakeshore/Mid-Cities Mall Properties
- 37 Report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval for the following events subject to Council Action: Lakeshore Holiday Parade on 11/27/2024 (Road closure of Washington St from S 21st to 8th, 14th St from Franklin St to Washington St, and 8th St from Washington to Park St)
- 2. Finance Committee
- 39 Finance Committee review and recommendation of applicants for open MPU Commission position
- 40 CAWG Request (Unbudgeted) from Engineering for amount not to exceed $82,500 for 25% Local Share of 2022 BRIC Grant - Rubick Field Dry Detention Basin
- 41 Two Year Operators License (#240270) for J. Gosz
- 42 Two Year Operators License (#240258) for J. Johnston
- 43 Request from PetSkull Brewing for a temporary extension of premise for the sale of liquor and/or beer on the North 11th Street boulevard between York Street and Buffalo Street for their Oktoberfest Party on September 21, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- 44 Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Department of Natural Resources Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Agreement
- 3. Personnel Committee
- 46 Approval of collective bargaining agreement between City of Manitowoc and International Association of Firefighters Local 368 for 1/1/2025-12/31/2027
- 4. Public Infrastructure Committee
- 48 Lincoln Park Zoo Donation Tube Funding Request for Jungle Gym for Bear Exhibit
- 49 Resolution to Authorize Application for Urban Forestry Grant or Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant
- 5. Public Safety Committee
- 51 Town of Manitowoc Rapids Fire Coverage
- 52 Reevaluation of EMS Service Contracts
- 53 Resolution to Amend Current EMS Billing Charges
- 6. Plan Commission
- 55 PC 15-2024: Abbey Ridge LLC / Lukas; City Initiated Street Vacation and Official Map Amendment, Ebony Avenue.
- J. OTHER BUSINESS
- K. ADJOURN
- 58 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.
- 59 Mackenzie Reed City Clerk
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