Common Council
Council Chambers Note: This meeting will also be held via remote conferencing software (Zoom)
Agenda — 76 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: 839 2001 5157 Password: 477245. Public input will be accepted at the meeting. Those wishing to make public comment in advance of the meeting should email jswokowski@manitowocwi.gov 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. If a member of the public wishes to speak remotely during Public Input, they must contact the Clerk's Office and make arrangements to do so 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 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 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Fire Lieutenant Kevin Fabian, followed by Badge Pinning
- 7 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Fire Lieutenant Kevin Wilke, followed by Badge Pinning
- 8 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Motor Pump Operator Craig Buyeske, followed by Badge Pinning
- E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 10 Public Hearing to be held at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all interested parties in the matter of the proposed fare increases for transit services provided by Maritime Metro
- 11 Public Hearing to be held at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of hearing objections to proposed assessments to property owners for abatement of nuisance Parks Forestry Assessments
- 12 Public Hearing to be held at 6:32 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all interested parties in the matter of a proposed change to the Official Map located in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids; between Middle Road and Dutch Road (Parcel # 010-029-002-001.00)
- F. PUBLIC INPUT
- G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
- H. CONSENT AGENDA
- 1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items
- 2. Miscellaneous
- 18 Minutes of the September 21, 2026 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file
- 3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)
- 4. Finance Committee (Consent)
- 21 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) with Auditor's Report; recommending to accept and place on file
- 22 Request from Department of Tourism for a credit card to be issued for the Marketing Manager with a limit of $2,000; recommending to approve as presented
- 23 Request from Gumby's Club Fore A Cure to rescind special events late application fee invoice for Gumby's Glow Run/Walk; recommending to approve refund
- 24 CAWG Request (Unbudgeted) from Engineering for amount not to exceed $15,000 for repair of storm sewer endwall undermining at Waldo & Fleetwood; recommending to approve not to exceed $15,000
- 25 CAWG Request (Unbudgeted) from Engineering for amount not to exceed $50,000 for Concrete Paving on N. 2nd Street (Reed Ave to North-Dead End); recommending to approve not to exceed $50,000
- 26 General City Claims in the amount of $2,749,503.28 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
- 27 Report of Finance Committee to grant the various licenses subject to approvals, inspections, insurance, payment of license fees and meeting State Statute requirements, as detailed therein; recommending approval
- 5. Personnel Committee (Consent)
- 6. Public Works Committee (Consent)
- 30 Ayres Contract Amendment No. 1 for Washington & Calumet Sanitary Sewer Plan Preparation, recommending approval
- 31 WDNR - WPDES Permit - Separate Permit for Collection System, recommending approval
- 32 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/7/2026 for 1st and final payment of $136,345.40 to Scott Construction, Inc. for Seal Coat Program, WS-26-6; recommending payment
- 33 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/7/2026 for 3rd and final payment of $20,644.98 to Alfson Excavating for Sanitary Sewer Relay Project, WU-26-8; recommending payment
- 34 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/7/2026 for 2nd and final payment of $9,013.65 to Visu Sewer for 2026 Re-Lining Sewer Project, WU-26-7; recommending payment
- 35 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/7/2026 for 1st and final payment of $145,011.19 to Gorman and Company for 2026 Supplemental Environmental Remediation at Former Mirro Site, WO-26-11; recommending payment
- 36 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/7/2026 for 3rd and final payment of $2,802.70 to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Asphalt Paving I, WS-26-4; recommending payment
- 37 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/7/2026 for 4th and final payment of $4,959.00 to 5th Pocket Skateparks, Inc. for Manitowoc Skatepark Expansion, WS-26-15; recommending payment
- 38 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/7/2026 of approval to enter into AGMT-26-05 with Lakeland Landscape, Inc, to plant trees at Halvorsen Park, Manitowoc Senior Center, Silver Creek Park, Riverview Drive Park, Miracles Park, Red Arrow Park, Washington Park, Dale Street Park, Indian Creek Park and Lincoln Park as directed by the City and outlined in "Exhibit A", Tree Planting Proposal; and "Exhibit B" Special Provisions and Conditions; recommending acceptance of report and place on file
- 7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)
- 40 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Jovanni Rey Ortiz; recommending to deny the appeal
- 41 Request for a 4-way stop at the intersection of S. 21st Street and Flambeau Street; recommending to deny the request
- 42 Manitowoc Fire Rescue billing dispute; incident # 26-2610; recommending to deny the dispute
- 8. Parks & Recreation Committee (Consent)
- 44 Approval of Parks On-Call Premium Pay; recommending approval
- 45 Lincoln Park Zoo Animal Acquisition and Disposition Policy Update; recommending approval
- 46 Special Event Reports 8/27/26 - 9/30/26; recommending approval
- 47 Recommendation for Approval to Explore Opportunities to Fill Vacant Bear Exhibit; recommending approval
- 9. Plan Commission (Consent)
- I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 1. Committee of the Whole
- 51 Consideration of Including School Voucher Information on City of Manitowoc Property Tax Bills
- 2. Finance Committee
- 53 Agreement with General Code, LLC for eCode360 Software for Manitowoc Municipal Code (MMC)
- 54 Resolution to amend the Mobile Home Park license fee from $75.00 to $100.00 effective January 1, 2027
- 55 Ordinance to amend Chapter 11 of Municipal Code regulating Licenses and Permits
- 3. Personnel Committee
- 57 Approval of Job Positions and Pricing in the Event that Assist to Transport is Moved In-House
- 58 Final Recommendation from McClone for 2027 Benefit Plans
- 4. Public Works Committee
- 60 Authorizing Resolution - Department of Public Works to sign Real Estate Documents for Washington & Calumet Reconstruction Project
- 61 CAWG Unbudgeted Request for Concrete Paving on N. 2nd Street (Reed Ave to North-Dead End)
- 62 TDP and Fare Increase Approval
- 63 Resolution for Approval of Changes to the City of Manitowoc Functional Classification System
- 64 Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with Maritime Lofts, LLC
- 65 Abatement of Nuisance Report
- 5. Public Safety Committee
- 67 An Ordinance to amend Section 10.390 of the MMC regulating prohibited parking
- 68 Town of Kossuth - EMS Service Contract Update
- 69 Ordinance to amend Section 6.170 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code regulating Fire Suppression Systems
- 6. Parks & Recreation Committee
- 7. Plan Commission
- 72 Ordinance to amend Section 22.010 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code regulating "Official Map - Master Subdivision Plans" between Middle Road and Dutch Road
- J. OTHER BUSINESS
- K. ADJOURN
- 75 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@manitowocwi.gov 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.
- 76 Mackenzie Reed City Clerk
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