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December 15, 2025 ·6:30 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 69 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: 844 6861 2353 Password: 265838. 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 0:08
  3. B. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:15
  4. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:32
  5. D. PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 1:46
  6. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 1:50
  7. 7 Public Hearing to be held at 6:30 p.m. relating to proposed revenue bond financing for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Inc. 25-0871 ▶ jump to 1:53
  8. F. PUBLIC INPUT ▶ jump to 3:43
  9. G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
  10. 10 Appointments by Mayor of election inspectors and nursing home deputies in the City of Manitowoc for the ensuing two year term from 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2027 25-0899 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:09
  11. H. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 12:38
  12. 1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items ▶ jump to 12:39
  13. 12 Approval of the Consent Agenda Confirmed Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  14. 2. Miscellaneous
  15. 14 Minutes of the November 17, 2025 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file 25-0872 approved Pass
  16. 15 Minutes of the December 1, 2025 Special Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file 25-0873 approved Pass
  17. 3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)
  18. 17 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following events: Touch the Trucks on 7/15/2026; Brutal Wear Open Prize Money Tennis Tournament on 8/7/2026-8/9/2026; Roncalli Cross Country Invite on 9/12/2026; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 25-0893 approved Pass
  19. 4. Finance Committee (Consent)
  20. 19 Poor Relief Custodial Fund 2025 Report & Recommended Distribution; recommending to approve as presented 25-0859 approved Pass
  21. 20 Request from Ultimate Sports Weekend, LLC & MYBA to Rescind Invoice 0586396 for rental fees for MYBA Complex/Citizens Park; recommending to refund $422.00 as presented 25-0861 approved Pass
  22. 21 Two Year Operators License (#250303) for A. Neeb; recommending denial of the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335 25-0862 approved Pass
  23. 22 General City Claims in the amount of $4,506,347.33 enumerated on list thereof, recommending that the claims be allowed and ordered paid and Mayor, Clerk and Finance Director/Treasurer are instructed to issued the necessary order 25-0874 approved Pass
  24. 23 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 25-0896 approved Pass
  25. 5. Personnel Committee (Consent)
  26. 25 Request to Eliminate Training, Membership and Tuition Reimbursement Policy; recommending to approve the elimination 25-0849 approved Pass
  27. 6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)
  28. 27 Report of Board of Public Works of 11/25/2025 of approval to enter into AGMT-25-12 with Everest Industries, Inc to grind log piles at Public Works Building and City Gravel Pit for the City of Manitowoc and haul much away as outlined in "Exhibit A", Proposal; recommending approval and enter into agreement 25-0879 approved Pass
  29. 28 Report of Board of Public Works of 11/25/2025 of approval to enter into AGMT-25-11 with DJS Enterprise to remove trees marked with pink X, with stump cut as close to the ground as possible at 317 Park Street, 1213 Hamilton Street, and 703 N Water Street. Removal of chipped or brush debris and logs or wood, as well as proper disposal is required as outlined in "Exhibit A", Proposal; recommending approval and enter into agreement 25-0880 approved Pass
  30. 29 Report of Board of Public Works of 12/10/2025 for 4th and final payment of $167,864.86 to Vinton Construction for 2025 Concrete Paving II, WS-25-11; recommending payment 25-0883 approved Pass
  31. 30 Report of Board of Public Works of 12/10/2025 for 3rd and final payment of $17,831.61 to Vinton Construction for Sanitary Sewer Replay Project, WU-25-8; recommending payment 25-0884 approved Pass
  32. 31 Report of Board of Public Works of 12/10/2025 for 4th and final payment of $33,455.65 to Vinton Construction Company for Asphalt Paving I, WS-25-4, recommending payment 25-0885 approved Pass
  33. 32 Report of Board of Public Works of 12/10/2025 for 7th and final payment of $158,827.40 to Vinton Construction Company for 2024 Watermain Extension, WU-24-21; recommending payment 25-0886 approved Pass
  34. 33 Report of Board of Public Works of 12/10/2025 for 5th & final payment of $236,450.10 to Vinton Construction Company for 2025 Concrete Paving I, WS-25-1; recommending payment 25-0887 approved Pass
  35. 7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)
  36. 8. Plan Commission (Consent)
  37. 36 PC 1-2025: Fresh Cut Lawn & Landscaping LLC, Quit Claim Deed to City for South Parkview Road Street Purposes; recommending approval of Quit Claim Deed for South Parkview Road street purposes 25-0839 approved Pass
  38. I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
  39. 1. Committee of the Whole ▶ jump to 12:57
  40. 39 Report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval of the following events subject to Council Action: The Fat Seagull Street Party on 7/25/2026-7/26/2026 (Road closure of Quay Street from 8th and Quay to 9th and Quay from July 24, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. to July 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.); 44th Annual Kiwanis Car & Motorcycle Show on 8/9/2026 (Waiver of Alcohol at Washington Park; Road closure of S 11th and S 12th Streets between Washington Street and Marshall Street from 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on August 9, 2026) 25-0894 accepted Pass ▶ jump to 12:58
  41. 2. Finance Committee
  42. 41 Resolution to hold Primary Election on February 17, 2026 if there are three or more candidates who file nomination papers for a City Office at the April 7, 2026 Spring Election 25-0857 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 13:34
  43. 42 Resolution Establishing Election Workers' Compensation for 2026 25-0858 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 14:05
  44. 43 Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of 2026 Borrowing 25-0860 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 14:26
  45. 44 Sixth Amendment to Municipal Service Agreement between City of Manitowoc and Progress Lakeshore 25-0875 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 14:49
  46. 45 Amendment to Access Agreement with Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPSC) for remediation and clean up at N 10th and Chicago Street site 25-0876 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 15:06
  47. 46 Consideration of "Final Resolution Regarding Revenue Bond Financing for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Inc." 25-0881 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 15:29
  48. 47 Ordinance amending the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) 25-0892 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 15:52
  49. 48 2025 Tax Levy for 2026 Budget Amendment - Due to revised valuation of TID 24 25-0897 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 16:47
  50. 49 Banking RFP Results and Authorization for Staff to continue negotiations/sign agreement with chosen financial institution 25-0898 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 17:09
  51. 3. Personnel Committee
  52. 51 Resolution Eliminating Vacant and Unfunded Employee Position 25-0877 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 17:41
  53. 52 Agreement between City of Manitowoc and City of Manitowoc Transit Employees Teamsters Local No. 662 25-0878 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 18:29
  54. 53 Resolution to Reclassify the Rahr-West Visitor Services Clerk Position on the City of Manitowoc Compensation Plan Structure 25-0888 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 18:52
  55. 54 Resolution to Revise the Employee Policy Manual 25-0895 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 19:16
  56. 4. Public Infrastructure Committee
  57. 56 Facility Use Agreement with Manitowoc County ADRC Senior Nutrition Program 25-0882 approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:55
  58. 57 Resolution for 2026 Street Improvements 25-0889 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 20:39
  59. 58 Resolution for 2026 Dust Palliatives 25-0890 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 20:52
  60. 59 Resolution for 2026 Sidewalk Construction and Repair Program 25-0891 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 21:40
  61. 5. Public Safety Committee
  62. 61 Joint Powers Agreement between Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch Center and the City of Manitowoc effective March 1, 2026 for a period of one year 25-0870 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:23
  63. 6. Plan Commission
  64. 63 PC 28-2025: The Lodel Group; Review of a Subdivision Concept Plan located off of Deerbrook Lane and Kellner Street 25-0825 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:55
  65. 64 PC 29-2025: Review of In-Rem properties in the City of Manitowoc 25-0826 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:31
  66. J. OTHER BUSINESS ▶ jump to 25:08
  67. K. ADJOURN adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 25:11
  68. 67 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.
  69. 68 Mackenzie Reed City Clerk