Common Council
Council Chambers Note: This meeting will also be held via remote conferencing software (Zoom)
Agenda — 73 items
- 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: 863 5787 4665 Password: 370799. 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.
- A. CALL TO ORDER
- B. ROLL CALL
- C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
- D. PRESENTATIONS
- 6 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Firefighter/Paramedic Justin Krajnik, followed by Badge Pinning
- 7 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Firefighter/Paramedic Jacob Krueger, followed by Badge Pinning
- 8 Lakeshore Holiday Parade Awards
- E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 10 Public Hearing held at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all interested parties in the matter of a proposed change in zone from C-1 Commercial to R-6 Multiple Family and from R-4 Single and Two Family Residential to C-1 Commercial for property located at the northwest corner of Woodland Drive and Memorial Drive. (Parcel #131-002-330 and part of 131-002-150)
- F. PUBLIC INPUT
- G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
- H. CONSENT AGENDA
- 1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items
- 2. Miscellaneous
- 15 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 16 Minutes of the November 18, 2024 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file
- 3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)
- 18 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following events: Shelltrack on 12/21/2024; Wingz Lakeside Open on 4/26/2025; and Magical Trolley Ride on 12/7/2024; recommending approval
- 4. Finance Committee (Consent)
- 20 Out of State Travel/Training Request - Tourism Dept. - Simpleview Summit - San Francisco, CA - April 6th - 9th, 2025; recommending to approve the request for the amount of $3199.00
- 21 Out of State Travel/Training Request - Tourism Dept. - Destination Sales & Marketing Manager - Dates throughout 2025; recommending to approve the request for the four events for the amount of $9480.00
- 22 Poor Relief Custodial Fund - 2024 Report & Recommended Distribution; recommending to approve distributing checks in the amount of $140.00 each for the five listed agencies
- 23 First Amendment to City of Manitowoc TID No. 16 Development Agreement with Manitowoc Place, LLC; recommending to approve the amendment
- 24 General City Claims in the amount of $2,617,759.14 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 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; recommending acceptance
- 5. Personnel Committee (Consent)
- 6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)
- 28 Agreement for Transit Service Between the City of Manitowoc and the Manitowoc Public School District; recommending approval
- 29 Sidewalk Privilege Agreement for encroachment of a structure and retaining wall located at 4323 Conroe Street; recommending approval
- 30 Zoo Donation Tube Request for Electrical Replacement for Zoo Pond; recommending approval
- 31 Report of Board of Public Works of 11/20/2024 for 2nd & final payment of $10,963.48 to Bodart Electric Service, Inc. for Traffic Signals DOT SISP II (S 21st St & Washington St), WS-24-12; recommending payment
- 32 Report of Board of Public Works of 11/20/2024 for 4th & final payment of $7,299.40 to J Miller Electric Inc for Senior Center Generator, WO-23-20R; recommending payment
- 33 Report of Board of Public Works of 11/20/2024 of approval to enter into AGMT-24-15 with R & R Customs, LLC, to remove 13 trees in City Parcel #272-008-131, 1 tree in Right-of-Way at 3415 Chasm Lane and 1 tree in the City Right-of-Way at 1130 Tanglewood Road as outlined in "Exhibit A", R & R Customs, LLC Quote; recommending acceptance of report and place on file
- 34 Report of Board of Public Works of 12/11/2024 for 1st & final payment of $39,054.87 to Aqualis for 2024 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II, WU-24-17; recommending payment
- 35 Report of Board of Public Works of 12/11/2024 for 2nd & final payment of $2,219.57 to Property Solutions Contracting LLC for Buffalo & Chicago Streetscape Planting, WO-24-25; recommending payment
- 36 Report of Board of Public Works of 12/11/2024 for 4th & final payment of $25,280.79 to Vinton Construction Company for Concrete Slab Replacement Program, WS-24-14; recommending payment
- 37 Report of Board of Public Works of 12/11/2024 for 2nd & final payment of $29,391.12 to Vinton Construction Company for Buffalo & Chicago Streetscape, WS-24-23; recommending payment
- 38 Various Progress Invoices from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; recommending payment
- 39 Report of Board of Public Works of 12/11/2024 for 2nd & final payment of $25,285.00 to S&S Painting and Restoration LLC for Rahr West Mansion Exterior Painting, WO-24-19R2; recommending payment
- 7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)
- 41 Flashing pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Maritime Drive; recommending the use of mobile pedestrian crossing signs during Spring, Summer, and Fall and having city staff evaluate the location for any needed pedestrian safety enhancements.
- 8. Plan Commission (Consent)
- 43 PC 18-2023: Annual Review: Lotus Recovery Homes: Conditional Use Permit for the Operation of a Transitional Housing at 419 Park Street; recommending to approve the re-issuance of the Conditional Use Permit to Lotus Recovery Homes Inc. for the transitional housing use located at 419 Park Street and revising the annual review date to January 2026
- I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 1. Committee of the Whole
- 2. Finance Committee
- 47 Resolution establishing Election Workers compensation for 2025
- 48 Resolution to hold Primary Election on February 18, 2025 if there are three or more candidates who file nomination papers for a City office at the April 1, 2025 Spring Election
- 49 Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of 2025 Borrowing
- 50 2024 Budget Amendment - General Fund (1100) / Special Revenue Fund - Farmers Market (2150)
- 51 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subrecipient Agreement with Manitowoc County for Water Main Extension Phase 2 & 3
- 3. Personnel Committee
- 53 Resolution to Revise Employee Policy Manual
- 54 Resolution to Approve the Hiring of Aiden Wagner as a Firefighter/Paramedic in the Fire Rescue Department
- 55 Resolution to Create a Policy for the Payment of Schooling Associated with Obtaining a Paramedic License for Employees of the Manitowoc Fire Rescue Department
- 4. Public Infrastructure Committee
- 57 Possible Elimination of the Island with the Reconstruction of Fleetwood Drive from Waldo Blvd to Stokes Lane
- 58 Resolution for 2025 Remove and Replace Sidewalk
- 58 Possible Elimination of the Island with the Reconstruction of Fleetwood Drive from Waldo Blvd to Stokes Lane
- 59 Resolution for 2025 Street Improvements
- 60 Resolution Updating Boundaries of the Street Snow Removal Area
- 61 Resolution for 2025 Dust Palliatives
- 5. Public Safety Committee
- 63 Joint Powers Agreement between Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch Center and the City of Manitowoc
- 6. Plan Commission
- 65 Resolution Approving the Discontinuance of a Portion of Ebony Avenue, in the interest of the Public, Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 66.1003(4)
- 66 Resolution to approve the final plat for Popp Subdivision No. 4
- 67 Ordinance amending the amended zone map of the City of Manitowoc entitled: "Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code of the City of Manitowoc" to rezone the property located at the northwest corner of Woodland Drive and Memorial Drive (Parcel #131-002-330 and part of 131-002-150)
- J. OTHER BUSINESS
- K. ADJOURN
- 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.
- 71 Mackenzie Reed City Clerk