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August 17, 2026 ·6:30 PM Final

Council Chambers Note: This meeting will also be held via remote conferencing software (Zoom)

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Agenda — 66 items

  1. 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: 896 3615 8856 Password: 013022. 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.
  2. A. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:28
  3. B. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:44
  4. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:52
  5. D. PRESENTATIONS
  6. 6 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Fire Lieutenant Phillip Stodola, followed by Badge Pinning 26-0734 ▶ jump to 1:53
  7. 7 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Motor Pump Operator Tyler Fischer, followed by Badge Pinning 26-0735 ▶ jump to 3:37
  8. 8 Commendation to WOMT to congratulate them on their 100th Anniversary 26-0729 ▶ jump to 4:48
  9. 9 Dedication of Jim Brey Conference Room at City Hall 26-0736 ▶ jump to 7:41
  10. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  11. 11 Public Hearing to be held at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all interested parties in the matter of a proposed street vacation for an un-named street between Deerbrook Lane, Homestead Road & Kellner Street 26-0730 ▶ jump to 9:39
  12. F. PUBLIC INPUT ▶ jump to 11:52
  13. G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ▶ jump to 19:48
  14. 14 Mayor makes appointments to various committees 26-0733 approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:50
  15. H. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 20:15
  16. 1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items
  17. 16 Approval of the Consent Agenda Confirmed Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  18. 2. Miscellaneous
  19. 18 Minutes of the July 20, 2026 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file 26-0728 approved Pass
  20. 3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)
  21. 4. Finance Committee (Consent)
  22. 21 2nd Qtr. 2026 Claims Report from City Attorney's Office; recommending to place on file 26-0689 approved Pass
  23. 22 2nd Qtr. 2026 Budget Exception Report; recommending to accept and place on file 26-0690 approved Pass
  24. 23 Application of "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License (TAV-2641A), Green Street F&S LLC, 1801 S. 10th St.; recommending to approve 26-0691 approved Pass
  25. 24 Hecker/Viebahn Agricultural Land Lease Renewal with Charmwood Farms for term of April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2031; recommending to approve as presented 26-0692 approved Pass
  26. 25 One Year Operator's License Application (#OP1-26007) for E. Whatley; recommending approval of the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335 26-0695 approved Pass
  27. 26 Two Year Operator's License Application (#260211) for M. Malczewski; recommending approval of the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335 26-0696 approved Pass
  28. 27 One Year Operator's License Application (#OP1-26010) for I. Reyes; recommending approval of the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335 26-0697 approved Pass
  29. 28 General City Claims in the amount of $6,095,559.95 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 26-0727 approved Pass
  30. 5. Personnel Committee (Consent)
  31. 6. Public Works Committee (Consent)
  32. 31 Report of Board of Public Works of 7/8/2026, of bids received for Manitowoc Public Library Renovation of Meeting & Study Room Spaces - REBID, Project WB-26-18R, recommending awarding to Hamann Construction in the amount of $310,583.00 26-0731 approved Pass
  33. 32 Report of Board of Public Works of 7/22/2026, of bids received for Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II - Project #WU-26-10; recommending awarding to Aqualis in the amount of $28,741.20 26-0732 approved Pass
  34. 7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)
  35. 34 Request to prohibit parking on the east side of the roadway at the intersection of S. 35th Street and Lindbergh Drive; recommending to deny the request to prohibit parking on the east side of the roadway but to install/paint a double yellow centerline pavement marking for the curve in the 3400 block of Lindbergh Drive 26-0723 approved Pass
  36. 8. Parks & Recreation Committee (Consent)
  37. 36 Report of Parks & Recreation Department relative to the approval of the following events: Manitowalk vs ALS on 8/15/2026; High School Girls Fall League on 8/16/2026, 8/23/2026, 8/30/2026 and 9/13/2026; Flyover Silver Creek on 9/12/2026; and Halloween Glow Space Race Fundraiser on 10/30/2026; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 26-0743 approved Pass
  38. 37 Report of the Parks & Recreation Department relative to the approval of the following waiver of fees: Annual Celebration of Clients on 9/11/2026 and Shipbuilders 8U Games and Try Outs for 14U-18U Teams on 8/16/2026; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 26-0744 approved Pass
  39. 9. Plan Commission (Consent)
  40. I. COMMITTEE REPORTS ▶ jump to 20:43
  41. 1. Committee of the Whole ▶ jump to 20:44
  42. 2. Finance Committee ▶ jump to 20:54
  43. 42 Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of $5,637,072 City of Manitowoc ("City") Taxable Private LSL Replacement Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Safe Drinking Water Loan; Project 5191-21) 26-0698 approved Pass ▶ jump to 20:57
  44. 43 Resolution to Authorize the Issuance and Sale Up to $5,637,072 Taxable Private LSL Replacement Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants with Respect Thereto, and Approval of Related Financial Assistance Agreement 26-0699 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 21:35
  45. 44 Report of IDC from 8/12/2026 of Manitowoc Tool & Manufacturing LLC: Request for a Partial Release of Easement - Lot 1 of a Certified Survey recorded in Volume 36, Page 11 (Tax Parcel # 447-004-010) 26-0707 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:03
  46. 45 Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Idle Sites Grant Application for Infrastructure at the River Point District 26-0737 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 22:36
  47. 3. Personnel Committee ▶ jump to 23:20
  48. 47 Resolution to Revise Employee Alcohol Misuse Prevention and Anti-Drug Policy for Non-DOT Employees and Drug and Alcohol Prevention Policy for DOT-Regulated Employees 26-0738 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 23:23
  49. 4. Public Works Committee
  50. 49 Amendment No. 1 for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Master Plan 26-0700 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:57
  51. 50 Request to fund Storm Sewer Repair on Easement at Waldo and Fleetwood Drive 26-0704 approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:21
  52. 51 Usage of Quay Street Dock for Loading of Concrete Trucks 26-0706 approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:40
  53. 52 2026 Computer Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location Contract Between the City of Manitowoc and Transit Technologies 26-0742 approved Pass ▶ jump to 25:40
  54. 5. Public Safety Committee ▶ jump to 26:22
  55. 54 Ambulance service agreement between Roncalli High School and the City of Manitowoc Fire Rescue Department 26-0725 approved Pass ▶ jump to 26:24
  56. 55 Ambulance service agreement between Lincoln High School and the City of Manitowoc Fire Rescue Department 26-0726 approved Pass ▶ jump to 26:45
  57. 56 Ordinance to amend Section 10.390 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code regulating Parking Prohibited - Riverview Drive and Meadow Lane 26-0739 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 27:05
  58. 57 Ordinance to amend Section 10.170 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code regulating Through Intersections - S 22nd St and Summit St 26-0740 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 27:41
  59. 6. Parks & Recreation Committee ▶ jump to 28:11
  60. 59 Report of Parks & Recreation Department recommending approval of the following events subject to Council Action: Manitowoc Metalfest 4 on 9/11/2026-9/12/2026 (see attached Memo); Hoods & Hops 5th Annual Classic Car Show on 10/4/2026 (Closure of N 9th St between the blocks of York St & Chicago St, as well as Chicago & York Streets between N 9th & 10th and finally on Buffalo from N 10th to mid-block); Festival Foods Turkey Trot on 11/26/2026 (Waiver of noise ordinance from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Waiver of park hours from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. to allow for event setup. Approval of road closures for route: using parts of Jaycee Dr, S 9th St, Dewey St, Lakeside Blvd, Viebahn St, S 10th St, S 15th St, S 18th St, Manitou St, Summit St, S 11th St & S 8th St from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.); Lincoln High School Homecoming Parade on 9/25/2026 (Closure of Green St, S 9th St & Grand Ave for a parade); Nightmare Off 8th Street on 10/3/2026 (Closure of Buffalo Street between N 7th & 8th, as well as the intersection of N 7th & Buffalo); Maritime Lofts Press Event on 8/27/2026 (Closure of S 15th St between Franklin & Washington Streets) 26-0745 approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:14
  61. 7. Plan Commission ▶ jump to 29:11
  62. 61 Resolution Approving the Discontinuance of a Portion of Deerbrook Lane, in the Interest of the Public, Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 66.1003(4) 26-0542 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 29:12
  63. J. OTHER BUSINESS ▶ jump to 29:38
  64. K. ADJOURN adjourned ▶ jump to 29:43
  65. 64 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.
  66. 65 Mackenzie Reed City Clerk