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September 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 — 67 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 0:02
  3. B. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:03
  4. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:22
  5. D. COMMITTEE REPORTS
  6. 1. Committee of the Whole ▶ jump to 2:02
  7. 7 Appointment to fill District 4 Alderperson Vacancy 25-0667 approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:03
  8. E. CITY CLERK ADMINISTERS OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED ALDERPERSON - DISTRICT 4 ▶ jump to 3:12
  9. F. PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 4:57
  10. 10 Final Accounting Report on Red Arrow Park Project by Ed Hansen 25-0652 ▶ jump to 5:00
  11. 11 Proclamation for the Rahr-West Art Museum's 75th Anniversary 25-0656 ▶ jump to 15:50
  12. 12 Proclamation declaring October 5th-11th, 2025 as Fire Prevention Week 25-0657 ▶ jump to 20:42
  13. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 25:33
  14. 14 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 Paul Road and Herman Road 25-0653 ▶ jump to 25:35
  15. 15 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 Request for a Conditional Use Permit for the Operation of a Church and School located at 916 Pine Street (Parcel #635-003-000) 25-0654 ▶ jump to 27:17
  16. 16 Public Hearing to be held at 6:33 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all interested parties in the matter of a Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Transitional Use - Temporary Emergency Warming Shelter at 702 State Street ( Parcel #000-108-180) 25-0655 ▶ jump to 28:27
  17. H. PUBLIC INPUT ▶ jump to 44:37
  18. I. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ▶ jump to 44:49
  19. 19 Election of Common Council Representative to the Plan Commission 25-0658 approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:51
  20. 20 Mayor makes Standing Committee Appointments 25-0659 approved Pass ▶ jump to 45:49
  21. 21 Mayor makes Appointments to Various Committees 25-0660 approved Pass ▶ jump to 46:53
  22. J. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 47:39
  23. 1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items ▶ jump to 47:40
  24. 2. Miscellaneous
  25. 25 Minutes of the August 18, 2025 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file 25-0661 approved Pass
  26. 3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)
  27. 27 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following event: Halloween Glow Disc Golf on 10/31/2025; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 25-0664 approved Pass
  28. 28 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following waiver of fees: Manitowoc County Human Service Department Annual Celebration of Clients on 9/19/2025; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 25-0665 approved Pass
  29. 4. Finance Committee (Consent)
  30. 30 Application of "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License (TAV-2527A), Randall & Austin Enterprises DBA Silver Valley Hospitality, for Silver Valley Banquet Hall, 1222 S. Alverno Rd; recommending approval 25-0638 approved Pass
  31. 30 Approval of the Consent Agenda Confirmed Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  32. 31 Two Year Operator License (#250249) H. Dewitt; recommending to approve the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335 25-0639 approved Pass
  33. 32 L25-00076 Bower Claim for Damages > $5,000; recommending to deny the claim 25-0640 continued Pass
  34. 33 General City Claims in the amount of $6,394,423.65 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 25-0662 approved Pass
  35. 5. Personnel Committee (Consent)
  36. 6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)
  37. 36 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025 for 1st and final payment of $240,275.00 to Interstate Improvement, Inc. for 2025 Continuous Diamond Grinding, WS-25-12; recommending payment 25-0668 approved Pass
  38. 37 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025 for 1st and final payment of $131,771.60 to Brickline Inc for 2025 Epoxy Pavement Marking Program, WS-25-9; recommending payment 25-0669 approved Pass
  39. 38 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025 of approval to enter into AGMT-25-09 with Luisier Plumbing, to install 1" piping to 2 baseball fields at Citizens Park as outlined in "Exhibit A", Proposal; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 25-0670 approved Pass
  40. 39 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025 for an appeal for noxious weed assessment for property located at 1402 Hamilton Street; recommending to deny the appeal 25-0671 approved Pass
  41. 40 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025, of bids received for 9th and Jay Streetscape, Project WS-25-16; recommending awarding to Vinton Construction Company in the amount of $105,821.15 25-0672 approved Pass
  42. 41 Report of Board of Public Works of 8/6/2025, of bids received for the Manitowoc Public Library HVAC Rooftop Condenser/Compressor Unit Replacement and HVAC Main Controls Interface with Sensors/Mechanicals, Project WB-25-15; recommending awarding to Schaus Mechanical Inc. in the amount of $280,850.00 25-0673 approved Pass
  43. 42 Report of Board of Pubic Works of 9/3/2025 of quotes received for a 2025 Single Engine Sweeper, QE-25-8; recommending awarding to MacQueen in the amount of $408,840.00 25-0676 approved Pass
  44. 7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)
  45. 8. Plan Commission (Consent)
  46. K. COMMITTEE REPORTS ▶ jump to 47:54
  47. 1. Committee of the Whole ▶ jump to 47:55
  48. 47 Report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval of the following events subject to Council Action: Lakeshore Holiday Parade on 11/26/2025 (Road closure of Washington Street from 20th to 8th Street, 14th Street from Washington to Franklin, and for 8th Street from Washington to Park Street from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.); 10th Annual Cardboard City on 10/24/2025-10/25/2025 (Road closure of N 8th Street, from Park Street to State Street, from 12:00 p.m. on Friday to 12:00 p.m. Saturday) 25-0666 approved Pass ▶ jump to 47:56
  49. 2. Finance Committee
  50. 49 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment Grant Agreement (BF01E03225) for $500,000; $500,000 from EPA with $0 Local Match 25-0637 approved Pass ▶ jump to 48:30
  51. 50 Nomination and election for recommendation to the Common Council for one member to serve on the Manitowoc Public Utilities Commission for a five year term (October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2030) 25-0663 approved Pass ▶ jump to 49:11
  52. 3. Personnel Committee ▶ jump to 50:18
  53. 4. Public Infrastructure Committee
  54. 53 State/Municipal Financial Agreement (SMFA) for the SISP-III Traffic Signal Rehabilitation funding for the intersection of E Reed Ave and Memorial Drive 25-0675 approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:22
  55. 54 Agreement with Serenity Farms for Tree Removal at Silver Creek Park for a contract price of $38,885.00, AGMT-25-10 25-0678 approved Pass ▶ jump to 51:07
  56. 5. Public Safety Committee
  57. 56 Request by ACE Building Service, agent for Bank First National, for the approval of a demolition/razing permit application for a structure that exceeds 100,000 cubic feet in area, located at 810 Chicago Street 25-0677 approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:03
  58. 6. Plan Commission
  59. 58 Resolution Approving the Discontinuance of a Portion of an Un-named Street between Paul Road and Herman Road, in the Interest of the Public, Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 66.1003(4) 25-0530 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 42:07
  60. 59 Ordinance amending Section 22.010 of the Municipal Code entitled: "Official Map - Master Subdivision Plans" to Discontinue a Portion of an Un-named Street between Paul Road and Herman Road 25-0680 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 42:36
  61. 60 PC 19-2025: Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church: Request for a Conditional Use Permit for the Operation of a Church and School located at 916 Pine Street 25-0618 approved Pass ▶ jump to 43:02
  62. 61 PC 22-2025: The Neighborhood of Manitowoc County, Inc; Conditional Use Permit Request for a Transitional Use -Temporary Warming Shelter at 702 State Street 25-0619 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 43:29
  63. 62 PC 1-2025: Miscellaneous Dedications for Street Purposes - Michigan Avenue 25-0626 approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:07
  64. L. OTHER BUSINESS ▶ jump to 52:37
  65. M. ADJOURN adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 52:44
  66. 65 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.
  67. 66 Mackenzie Reed City Clerk