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July 21, 2025 ·6:30 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 57 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: 811 9599 9875 Password: 678557. Public input will be accepted at the meeting. Those wishing to make public comment in advance of the meeting should email mreed@manitowoc.org or call 920-686-6951 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 1:19
  3. B. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:33
  4. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION ▶ jump to 1:57
  5. D. PRESENTATIONS ▶ jump to 3:07
  6. 6 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Motor Pump Operator Michael Loritz, followed by Badge Pinning 25-0519 ▶ jump to 3:15
  7. 7 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Police Officer Austin Schisel, followed by Badge Pinning 25-0505 ▶ jump to 5:20
  8. 8 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Police Officer Kaden Laurent, followed by Badge Pinning 25-0506 ▶ jump to 6:43
  9. 9 Annual Update from Progress Lakeshore 25-0507 ▶ jump to 8:27
  10. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 17:50
  11. F. PUBLIC INPUT ▶ jump to 17:53
  12. G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ▶ jump to 18:08
  13. H. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 18:10
  14. 1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items
  15. 14 Approval of the Consent Agenda Confirmed Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  16. 2. Miscellaneous
  17. 16 Minutes of the June 16, 2025 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file 25-0504 approved Pass
  18. 3. Committee of the Whole (Consent) ▶ jump to 18:35
  19. 18 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following events: Gumby's Glow Run on 7/12/25, Outdoor Movie Night on 7/17/25, Solitary Confinement on 9/25/25, Manitowalk VS ALS on 8/16/25; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 25-0528 approved Pass
  20. 19 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following waiver of fees: City Employee Picnic on 8/7/25; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 25-0531 approved Pass
  21. 4. Finance Committee (Consent)
  22. 21 Request from PetSkull Brewing for a temporary extension of premises for sale of liquor and/or beer on the North 11th Street boulevard between York Street and Buffalo Streets and Buffalo Street between North 10th and North 11th Streets for Manitowoc MetalFest 3 on 9/12/2025 - 9/13/2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.; recommending to approve the request 25-0492 approved Pass
  23. 22 Request from Da Brick House (dba The Fat Seagull) for a temporary extension of premises for sale of liquor and/or beer at 807 Quay Street for their annual street party event on 7/26/25 - 7/27/25 from 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; recommending to approve the request 25-0493 approved Pass
  24. 23 L25-00058 Martinez Claim for Damages >$5,000; recommending to deny the claim 25-0497 continued Pass
  25. 24 General City Claims in the amount of $10,528,265.98 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 25-0517 approved Pass
  26. 25 Report of Finance Committee to grant various licenses subject to approvals, inspections, insurance, payment of license fees and meeting State Statute requirements, as detailed therein 25-0533 approved Pass
  27. 5. Personnel Committee (Consent)
  28. 6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)
  29. 28 Report of Board of Public Works of 7/9/2025 for 3rd & final payment of $9,087.52 to Visu Sewer for 2025 Re-Lining Sewer Project, WU-25-7; recommending payment 25-0515 approved Pass
  30. 7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)
  31. 8. Plan Commission (Consent)
  32. I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
  33. 1. Committee of the Whole
  34. 33 Report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval of the following events subject to Council Action: St. Francis of Assisi Parish Picnic on 8/9-10/25 (Road closure of N. 14th St., between Menasha Ave. and Waldo Blvd., Friday 8am - Sunday 1pm); Lincoln High School Homecoming Parade on 10/10/25 (Road closure of S. 9th St. from Green St. to Grand Ave. and Grand Ave. from S. 9th St. to S. 23rd St. from 5:30pm - 6pm); War on the Shore on 7/31-8/3/25 (Waiver of alcohol prohibition in MYBA Complex); Manitowoc Heating Anniversary on 8/16/25 (Road closure of Buffalo St. from N. 10th to N. 9th ST. from 8am - 8pm); Hoods and Hops Car Show on 10/5/25 (Road closure of N. 9th St. from York to Chicago, and Buffalo St. from N. 10th to just past Maretti's Deli from 8am - 4:30pm) 25-0529 approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:50
  35. 2. Finance Committee
  36. 35 Two Year Operator's License Application (#240400) for M. Loewenbein 25-0495 denied Pass ▶ jump to 19:19
  37. 36 Two Year Operator's License Application (#250174) for C. Orth 25-0496 denied Pass ▶ jump to 20:12
  38. 37 Request from Chewy's LLC for a temporary extension of premises for the sale of liquor and/or beer in the closed section of Buffalo Street on 8/2/2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 25-0508 approved Pass ▶ jump to 20:34
  39. 38 Out of State Travel/Training Request - Community Development Director Adam Tegen - for 2025 EPA National Brownfields Conference in Chicago, IL on August 5, 2025 - August 8, 2025 25-0516 approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:03
  40. 39 Two Year Operator's License Application (#250196) for K. Franjose 25-0518 approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:39
  41. 40 Resolution Authorizing a Harbor Assistance Program (HAP) Grant Application pursuing crane platform extension in Manitowoc, WI 25-0520 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 22:01
  42. 41 Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Department of Natural Resources Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Agreement 25-0521 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 22:25
  43. 3. Personnel Committee
  44. 43 Resolution to Approve Seasonal Employment Pay Rates for 2026 25-0522 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 23:02
  45. 44 Resolution to Approve New and Revised Job Descriptions in the Department of Public Infrastructure - Zoo Reorganization 25-0524 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 23:22
  46. 45 Resolution to Approve Revised Job Description for Associate Planner in the Community Development Department 25-0532 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 23:45
  47. 4. Public Infrastructure Committee
  48. 47 Engineering Services Contract with the WI DOT and JT Engineering for the design of E. Albert Dr. - Johnston Dr. to Mirro Dr. Reconstruction 25-0525 approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:45
  49. 48 Resolution Authorizing the Removal of Three (3) Non-ornamental Street Lights at the 1000 Block of S. 10th St. 25-0526 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 25:39
  50. 49 Amendment #1 to WEM State-Local Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities Agreement 2022 BRIC Grant, City of Manitowoc Flood Control Design 25-0527 approved Pass ▶ jump to 26:25
  51. 5. Public Safety Committee
  52. 6. Plan Commission
  53. 52 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 referred Pass ▶ jump to 27:53
  54. J. OTHER BUSINESS
  55. K. ADJOURN adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 28:25
  56. 55 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.
  57. 56 Mackenzie Reed City Clerk