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March 17, 2025 ·6:30 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 72 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: 818 8040 1578 Password: 861773 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 0:16
  3. B. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:18
  4. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:39
  5. D. PRESENTATIONS
  6. 6 Swearing in of Police Department K9 ROLO 25-0197 ▶ jump to 1:41
  7. 7 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Police Officer Brett Stout-Rojas, followed by Badge Pinning 25-0227 ▶ jump to 3:10
  8. 8 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Motor Pump Operator Christian Rodriguez, followed by Badge Pinning 25-0198 ▶ jump to 4:15
  9. 9 Proclamation declaring the week of April 13th through April 19th, 2025 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 25-0214 ▶ jump to 6:49
  10. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  11. 11 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 Church and Accessory Office and Gathering Space located at 1418 Grand Avenue (Parcel #355-056-001) 25-0202 ▶ jump to 9:48
  12. 12 Pubic Hearing to be held at 6:33 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all interested parties in the matter of a proposed change in zone from B-3 General Business to R-4 Single and Two Family Residential and R-6 Multiple Family located at 700 E. Magnolia Avenue and 828 Memorial Drive (Parcel #'s 330-008-152 & 520-031-070) 25-0203 ▶ jump to 11:25
  13. F. PUBLIC INPUT ▶ jump to 14:21
  14. G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
  15. H. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 14:41
  16. 1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items ▶ jump to 14:42
  17. 16 Approval of the Consent Agenda Confirmed Approval of the Consent Agenda Pass
  18. 2. Miscellaneous
  19. 18 Minutes of the February 17, 2025 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file 25-0204 approved Pass
  20. 3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)
  21. 20 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following events: Faith Church Sunrise Easter Sunday on 4/20/2025; Summer Pool Party on 8/1/2025; Harvest Fest on 9/27/2025; Easter Sunrise Worship on 4/20/2025; Lincoln Park Zoo Snooze on 8/10/2025; and Kenny's Softball Tourney on 7/18/2025-7/20/2025; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 25-0205 approved Pass
  22. 21 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the denial of the following waiver fees: Manitowoc County Fair on 8/20/2025-8/24/2025; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 25-0206 approved Pass
  23. 4. Finance Committee (Consent)
  24. 23 General City Claims in the amount of $12,913,913.89 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 25-0209 approved Pass
  25. 24 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 25-0210 approved Pass
  26. 5. Personnel Committee (Consent)
  27. 6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)
  28. 27 Report of Board of Public Works of 3/5/2025 for an appeal for snow removal assessment for property located at 1932 Viebhan Street; recommending to uphold the appeal and not allow the property owner to appeal if it happens again 25-0216 approved Pass
  29. 28 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/26/2025, of quotes received for Lincoln Park Zoo Gator Replacement; recommending awarding to Feldmann Sales & Services for the amount of $37,498.00 25-0218 approved Pass
  30. 29 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/26/2025, of bids received for Remove & Replace Existing Sidewalks - Project WS-25-3; recommending awarding to Seiler Bros Construction Inc. in the amount of $139,567.50 25-0219 approved Pass
  31. 30 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/26/2025, of bids received for 2025 Asphalt Paving Program - Project WS-25-4; recommending awarding Base Bid only to Vinton Construction Co. for $1,065,159.47 25-0220 approved Pass
  32. 31 Report of Board of Public Works of 3/5/2025, of bids received for 2025 Concrete Paving I Program - WS-25-1; recommending awarding Base Bid only to Vinton Construction Co. in the amount of $3,193,250.61 25-0221 approved Pass
  33. 32 Report of Board of Public Works of 3/5/2025, of bids received for 2025 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Construction - Project WU-25-8; recommending awarding to Vinton Construction Co. in the amount of $181,727.73 25-0222 approved Pass
  34. 33 Report of Board of Public Works of 3/5/2025, of bids received for 2025 Epoxy Painting-Pavement Marking Program - Project WS-25-9; recommending awarding to Brickline Inc Madison in the amount of $131,615.05 25-0223 approved Pass
  35. 7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)
  36. 35 Manitowoc Fire Rescue billing dispute, call # 24-4164 and 24-4167; recommending to deny the dispute 25-0195 approved Pass
  37. 36 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Kenneth Sippel; recommending to approve the appeal 25-0196 approved Pass
  38. 8. Plan Commission (Consent)
  39. I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
  40. 1. Committee of the Whole
  41. 40 Report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval of the following events subject to Council Action: Acoustic Fest on 8/16/2025 (Waiver of Alcohol in Washington Park); and July 3rd Celebration on 7/3/2025 (Street Closure of Quay Street from S 8th Street to 6th Street on 7/3/2025 at 8:00 a.m. to 7/4/2025 at 2:00 a.m.; Waiver of Sound Ordinance for 7/3/2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.) 25-0207 accepted Pass ▶ jump to 15:03
  42. 41 Discussion and possible action on the acquisition of property for park purposes located on Sylvan Drive 25-0224 placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 15:25
  43. 42 Discussion and possible action on the acquisition of property for park purposes located on S Parkview Road 25-0225 placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 15:51
  44. 2. Finance Committee
  45. 44 Statement of the Board of Canvassers relative to the February 18, 2025 Spring Primary Election for Alderperson in District 1 25-0177 accepted Pass ▶ jump to 16:20
  46. 45 Request to Rescind Partial 2024 Tax Bill for Parcel 818-103-015 Due To Palpable Error 25-0178 approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:43
  47. 46 Request to Rescind Partial 2024 Tax Bill for Parcel 789-009-020 Due To Palpable Error 25-0179 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:19
  48. 47 Request to Rescind Partial 2024 Tax Bill for Parcel 480-002-151 Due To Palpable Error 25-0180 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:54
  49. 48 Fundraising Agreement with Friends of the Manitowoc Skate Park for Phase Three of the Skate Park at Miracles Park 25-0208 entered into Pass ▶ jump to 18:29
  50. 3. Personnel Committee
  51. 50 Resolution to Revise Sign-On Bonus from $2,000 to $3,000 for Newly Hired Transit Drivers 25-0211 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 20:06
  52. 51 Grievance Settlement - Manitowoc Firefighters Local 368 25-0226 approved Pass ▶ jump to 20:29
  53. 4. Public Infrastructure Committee
  54. 53 2024 MS4 Annual Report 25-0181 placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 21:07
  55. 54 Resolution Authorizing Application and Commitment of Funds for Traffic Signal Grant 25-0183 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 21:31
  56. 55 2025 Sponsorship Brochure 25-0186 approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:53
  57. 56 Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement between the City of Manitowoc and Manitowoc Lutheran High School 25-0212 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:10
  58. 57 Resolution Approving the Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions for 2025-2027 25-0213 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 22:30
  59. 58 Report of Board of Public Works of 3/5/2025, of bids received for River Point Development Phase 4 - Project WS-25-2 25-0228 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:49
  60. 5. Public Safety Committee
  61. 60 Request for four-way stop at the intersection of South 33rd Street and Dale St. and flashing pedestrian signs at Redfin Court and Dale Street 25-0194 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:51
  62. 61 Ordinance to amend Sections 10.170 and 10.230 of the Municipal Code regulating Through Intersections and Four Way Stop at S 33rd Street and Dale Street 25-0217 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 27:00
  63. 6. Plan Commission
  64. 63 PC 6-2025: St. Francis of Assisi Parish; Request for a Conditional Use Permit for the Establishment of a Church and Accessory Office and Gathering Space located 1418 Grand Avenue. (Parcel # 355-056-001) 25-0152 approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:38
  65. 64 PC 10-2025 City of Manitowoc / Tycore; Preliminary Subdivision Plat, Public Improvements Plan and Certified Survey Map. Former Mall Properties / Mariner Lux Development. (Parcel #’s 330-008-152, 520-031-070 & 520-017-010) 25-0155 approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:13
  66. 65 PC 9-2025 Release of Easement; City of Manitowoc Former Mid-Cities Mall properties (Parcel #’s 330-008-152 & 520-031-070) 25-0156 approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:44
  67. 66 Ordinance amending the amended zone map of the City of Manitowoc entitled: "Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code of the City of Manitowoc"; 700 E Magnolia Avenue and 828 Memorial Drive (Parcel #'s 330-008-152 & 520-031-070) 25-0215 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 29:05
  68. 67 Resolution for the Preliminary Plat of the Mariner Lux Subdivision 25-0229 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 30:09
  69. J. OTHER BUSINESS
  70. K. ADJOURN adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 31:01
  71. 70 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.
  72. 71 Mackenzie Reed City Clerk