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May 18, 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 Passcode: 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 0:01
  3. B. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:08
  4. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:13
  5. D. PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 1:01
  6. 6 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Training Lieutenant Jeremy Weber, followed by Badge Pinning 26-0428 ▶ jump to 1:33
  7. 7 City Clerk administers Oath of Office for Detective Sergeant Jason Denk, followed by Badge Pinning 26-0429 ▶ jump to 4:57
  8. 8 Commendation by Mayor Nickels to recognize Fire Chief Todd Blaser 26-0434 ▶ jump to 4:57
  9. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 12:00
  10. F. PUBLIC INPUT ▶ jump to 12:14
  11. G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ▶ jump to 12:40
  12. 12 Mayor makes Alder Appointments to Various Committees 26-0460 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:43
  13. 13 Mayor makes Citizen Appointments to Various Committees 26-0461 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:36
  14. H. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 15:29
  15. 1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items ▶ jump to 15:30
  16. 15 Approval of the Consent Agenda Confirmed Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  17. 2. Miscellaneous
  18. 17 Minutes of the April 20, 2026 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file 26-0425 approved Pass
  19. 18 Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Common Council Organizational Session; recommending approval and place on file 26-0426 approved Pass
  20. 19 Resignation from Basil Buchko from the Library Board effective immediately; recommending acceptance and place on file 26-0427 approved Pass
  21. 3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)
  22. 21 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following waiver of fees: Manitowoc County Drug Court Picnic on 8/15/2026; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 26-0437 approved Pass
  23. 22 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following events: Maritime Marathon on 6/7/2026; Lights in Lincoln Park on 11/24/2026-12/30/2026; Aviary Grand Opening 2 Mile Walk date change to 7/18/2026; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 26-0452 approved Pass
  24. 4. Finance Committee (Consent)
  25. 24 1st. Qtr. 2026 Budget Exception Report; recommending to accept and place on file 26-0400 approved Pass
  26. 25 Application of "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License (TAV-2649), Harbor Petroleum LLC. DBA Spices Restaurant and Bar, 2328 N Rapids Rd; recommending to approve 26-0401 approved Pass
  27. 26 Capital Asset Working Group (CAWG) Membership Appointment for Term of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2028; recommending to approve as presented 26-0402 confirmed Pass
  28. 27 Discussion on future Finance Committee Meeting date and time; recommending for Finance Committee meetings to take place at 5:30 p.m. or immediately following the Personnel Committee meeting, on the first Monday of each month, beginning June 1, 2026 26-0403 approved Pass
  29. 28 General City Claims in the amount of $7,652,493.93 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 26-0430 approved Pass
  30. 29 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 26-0436 approved Pass
  31. 5. Personnel Committee (Consent)
  32. 31 Classification & Market Review and Job Description Updates: Surveyor/Engineering Technician; recommending to approve as presented 26-0385 approved Pass
  33. 6. Public Works Committee (Consent)
  34. 33 Manitowoc County Adopt a Highway Program; recommending reaching out to County or Private Group for continuation of Adopt a Highway along Rapids Road from Hwy 151 to Waldo Blvd 26-0407 approved Pass
  35. 34 Report of Board of Public Works of 4/29/2026 of approval to enter into AGMT-26-03 with Mulch Express of Wisconsin to furnish and install certified wood chips for City Playgrounds, Flowerbeds and islands at South 26th and Calumet Avenue as outlined in "Exhibit A", Mulch Express Proposal; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 26-0432 approved Pass
  36. 35 Report of Board of Public Works of 4/29/2026, of an appeal for snow removal assessment for property located at 3819 Waldo Blvd; recommending to grant the appeal given that the property owner forfeits the right to appeal any future snow removal assessments for 3819 Waldo Blvd 26-0433 approved Pass
  37. 36 Report of Board of Public Works of 5/13/2026 for 3rd & final payment of $64,563.00 to Schaus Mechanical Inc. for Library HVAC Rooftop Condensor/Compressor & HVAC Main Controls; recommending payment 26-0455 approved Pass
  38. 37 Report of Board of Public Works of 5/13/2026, of a revision of Special Assessment SW2026-0180 from $447.85 to $228.15 due to reduction in slabs completed by City for Remove & Replace Sidewalk program; recommending approval 26-0456 approved Pass
  39. 38 Report of Board of Public Works of 5/13/2026, of a revision of Special Assessment SW2026-0087 from $1,863.72 to $1,662.11 due to measurement error; recommending approval 26-0457 approved Pass
  40. 7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)
  41. 40 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Domonique Singleton; recommending to deny the appeal 26-0421 approved Pass
  42. 41 Manitowoc Fire Rescue billing dispute, incident #26-0812; recommending to deny the dispute 26-0422 approved Pass
  43. 8. Parks & Recreation Committee (Consent)
  44. 9. Plan Commission (Consent)
  45. I. COMMITTEE REPORTS ▶ jump to 15:59
  46. 1. Committee of the Whole ▶ jump to 16:00
  47. 46 Report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval of the following events subject to Council Action: Garden Faire Extraordinaire on 6/13/2026 (Approval of road closure of S 12th Street and S 11th Street between Washington and Marshall from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on 6/13/2026) 26-0453 approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:07
  48. 47 Resolution to Authorize Acquisition of Madison School 26-0458 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 16:30
  49. 2. Finance Committee
  50. 49 Two Year Operator's License Application (#260009) for B. Ploederl 26-0404 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:15
  51. 50 Request from Dos Caminos Latin Food LLC for a permanent Extension of Premises for the sale of liquor and/or beer to include the parking lot and tables on the patio on the Northwest side of the restaurant located at 2525 Menasha Ave 26-0431 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:41
  52. 51 Report of IDC of a Request from Legacy Christian School of Manitowoc/Only C Good, LLC, for Variance to Protective Covenants West of Silver Creek Pursuant to Section IX of the covenants (parcel #449-008-011) 26-0454 approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:24
  53. 52 Ordinance to amend Section 1.030 regulating Voting Places - Change District 7 Polling Place Location 26-0459 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 19:30
  54. 3. Personnel Committee
  55. 54 Resolution to Hire Seasonal Employees Related to Elected Officials, Department Heads, or Supervisory Personnel 26-0396 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 20:39
  56. 4. Public Works Committee ▶ jump to 21:39
  57. 56 Request to add rock in ditch area - Carrie Lane & Harvest Circle 26-0405 approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:40
  58. 57 Request from Jeff Vogel to move stop sign at N. 14th & New York Avenue 26-0409 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:09
  59. 5. Public Safety Committee ▶ jump to 22:56
  60. 59 Policy for Regulating Intersections 26-0412 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:57
  61. 6. Parks & Recreation Committee ▶ jump to 44:52
  62. 7. Plan Commission ▶ jump to 45:23
  63. J. OTHER BUSINESS ▶ jump to 45:26
  64. K. ADJOURN adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 45:30
  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