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January 19, 2026 ·6:30 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 62 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: 836 7691 4963 Password: 545140. 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.
  2. A. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:56
  3. B. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:07
  4. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION ▶ jump to 2:22
  5. D. PRESENTATIONS
  6. 6 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Firefighter/EMT Aiden Wagner, followed by Badge Pinning 26-0040 ▶ jump to 4:44
  7. 7 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Firefighter/EMT Kyle Pelnar, followed by Badge Pinning 26-0041 ▶ jump to 6:20
  8. 8 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Firefighter/Paramedic Matan Magen, followed by Badge Pinning 26-0042 ▶ jump to 7:07
  9. 9 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Firefighter/Paramedic Nicholas Runge, followed by Badge Pinning 26-0043 ▶ jump to 8:06
  10. 10 2025 Lakeshore Holiday Parade Awards 26-0031 ▶ jump to 9:50
  11. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  12. 12 Public Hearing to be held at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all interested parties in the matters of the Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives at a site located in the 600 block of E Reed Avenue, Manitowoc, WI (Parcel# 052-520-031-073) and the FY26 USEPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant Application 26-0032 ▶ jump to 17:42
  13. 13 Public Hearing to be held at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all interested parties in the matters of the Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives at the former CN Peninsula site located in the 1200 block of Chicago Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin and the FY26 USEPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant Application 26-0033 ▶ jump to 19:41
  14. F. PUBLIC INPUT ▶ jump to 21:17
  15. G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
  16. H. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 23:27
  17. 1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items ▶ jump to 23:31
  18. 17 Approval of the Consent Agenda Confirmed Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  19. 2. Miscellaneous
  20. 19 Resignation from Danielle Paulson from the Crime Prevention Committee effective immediately; recommending acceptance and place on file 26-0034 approved Pass
  21. 20 Thank you letters from Peter's Pantry, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay and The Salvation Army for donation from the Schuette, Wernecke, Wilda, and Rank Christmas Fund; recommending to accept and place on file 26-0035 approved Pass
  22. 21 Minutes of the December 15, 2025 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file 26-0036 approved Pass
  23. 3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)
  24. 23 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following events: Promenade the Park for Parkinson's on 4/25/2026, Wingz Lakeside Open on 4/25/2026, Wingz Disc Golf on 10/3/2026, SAAM 5K 2026 on 4/25/2026 and Manitowoc Marine Band Concerts 6/18/2026, 7/16/2026 and 7/31/2026; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 26-0045 approved Pass
  25. 24 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the denial of the following waiver of fees: Girl Scout Troop Activities; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 26-0046 approved Pass
  26. 4. Finance Committee (Consent)
  27. 26 4th Qtr. 2025 Claims Report from City's Attorney Office; recommending to place on file 26-0003 approved Pass
  28. 27 Claims against the City of Manitowoc for Mailbox Damage; recommending to authorize the Attorney's Office to approve up to $150.00 per claim for mailbox claim 26-0004 approved Pass
  29. 28 Two Year Operators License (#250314) for Z. Breihof; recommending denial of license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335 26-0007 approved Pass
  30. 29 One Year Operators License (#OP1-25018) for K. Johansen; recommending approval of the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335 26-0008 approved Pass
  31. 30 General City Claims in the amount of $19,503,172.51 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 26-0038 approved Pass
  32. 31 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 26-0039 approved Pass
  33. 5. Personnel Committee (Consent)
  34. 33 Residency Exception Request for Police Department; recommending to approve the request 25-0909 approved Pass
  35. 6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)
  36. 35 Manitowoc Futbol Club Agreement, recommending approval 26-0014 approved Pass
  37. 36 Approval of Recreation Fees, recommending approval 26-0018 approved Pass
  38. 37 Request to name a set of Tennis Courts at Lincoln Park in honor and memory of Bob Nelson, recommending approval 26-0020 approved Pass
  39. 38 Report of Board of Public Works of 1/7/2026, of bids received for Council Chambers Audio/Video Upgrade - WO-26-12; recommending to award to Fearing's Audio Video subject to final staff revisions 26-0044 approved Pass
  40. 7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)
  41. 40 Manitowoc Fire Rescue billing dispute, call 25-2247; recommending to deny the dispute 26-0025 approved Pass
  42. 41 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Jovanni Ortiz; recommending to deny the appeal 26-0029 approved Pass
  43. 8. Plan Commission (Consent)
  44. I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
  45. 1. Committee of the Whole
  46. 45 Report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval of the following events subject to Council Action: Great Lakes Watercross on 8/21/2026-8/23/2026 (Waiver of park hours at Red Arrow Park as some items will remain overnight) 26-0047 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:53
  47. 2. Finance Committee
  48. 47 Claims against the City of Manitowoc Policy Draft 26-0005 approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:34
  49. 48 Charter Ordinance to create section 2.100 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code regarding primary elections 26-0006 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 25:15
  50. 49 Request to rescind partial 2025 tax bill for parcel 590-005-040 due to palpable error 26-0037 approved Pass ▶ jump to 26:38
  51. 3. Personnel Committee ▶ jump to 27:12
  52. 4. Public Infrastructure Committee
  53. 52 Resolution for Silver Creek Stream Restoration Project 26-0015 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 27:21
  54. 53 T-Mobile Hometown Grant - Red Arrow Beach Access Resolution 26-0016 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 28:11
  55. 54 WIDNR Surface Wetland Surcharge Grant Resolution 26-0017 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 28:30
  56. 55 City Facility Use Agreement between the City of Manitowoc and Simply Paddle, LLC for Use of City Park and Recreation Facilities 26-0048 approved Pass ▶ jump to 29:04
  57. 5. Public Safety Committee ▶ jump to 29:53
  58. 6. Plan Commission ▶ jump to 29:59
  59. J. OTHER BUSINESS ▶ jump to 30:00
  60. K. ADJOURN adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 30:02
  61. 60 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.
  62. 61 Mackenzie Reed City Clerk