Common Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 83 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
- E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 7 Public Hearing held at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any citizen or taxpayer on the proposed budget for the upcoming year
- 8 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 unimproved Ebony Avenue
- 9 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 proposed Amendment to a Conditional Use Permit located at 1000 S 35th Street for a Transitional Housing Use
- F. PUBLIC INPUT
- G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
- H. CONSENT AGENDA
- 1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items
- 13 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 2. Miscellaneous
- 15 Minutes of the October 21, 2024 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file
- 16 Minutes of the November 6, 2024 Special 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: EWC Softball Jamboree on 4/23/2025; Roncalli Softball Tournament on 5/17/2025; Promenade the Park for Parkinson's Disease on 4/26/2025; and Manitowoc Marine Band Concerts on 6/12/2025, 7/10/2025, 7/17/2025, 7/24/2024, 8/1/2025; recommending approval
- 19 Report of Special Events Committee relative to approval of the following waiver of fees: Library Staff Event on 11/23/2024; recommending approval
- 4. Finance Committee (Consent)
- 21 3rd Qtr. 2024 Claims Report from City Attorney's Office; recommending approval and place on file
- 22 City of Manitowoc Poor Relief Custodial Fund (Fund 8100); recommending to place on file
- 23 Two Year Operator License (#240286) for Y. Lavora; recommending approval of the license pursuant to WI State Statute 111.335
- 24 Two Year Operator License (#240291) for N. Zimmer; recommending approval of the license pursuant to WI State Statute 111.335
- 25 L24-00091 Love Claim for Vehicle Damage >$5,000; recommending to deny the claim
- 26 Tax Levy Certification from Manitowoc Public School District (MPSD) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; recommending to accept and place on file
- 27 Tax Levy Certification from Lakeshore Technical College (LTC) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; recommending to accept and place on file
- 28 General City Claims in the amount of $3,077,799.38 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
- 29 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
- 5. Personnel Committee (Consent)
- 6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)
- 32 Proposals for Lift Station Evaluation Update Report; recommending approval
- 33 Transit Zero Tolerance Policy; recommending approval
- 34 Request to use Winter Maintenance Non-Lapsing Fund, for an amount not to exceed $15,000, for repairs to DPW Salters; recommending to approve
- 35 CAWG Request (Unbudgeted) from Cemetery/Forestry/Streets/Parks, for an amount not to exceed $11,500, for Scag Windstorm Leaf Blower; recommending to approve
- 36 2024 BRIC Grant Application (Custer Street Pond Design); recommending approval
- 37 Request by A. Wachowski for approval to negotiate an agreement with the City for baseball field renovations at Halvorsen Park pending approval from WIDNR and NPS based off of property encumbrances; recommending working with Engineering Department and possibly finding another path for the project.
- 38 Request for City to own and maintain Popp Subdivision Pond; recommending approval pending approval from DPI and City Attorney
- 39 Trolley Fee Increase; recommending approval of increase
- 40 Various Progress Invoices from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; recommending payment
- 41 Report of Board of Public Works of 11/6/2024 for 2nd & final payment of $47,534.40 to Vinton Construction Company for Asphalt Paving II Alleys, WS-24-4; recommending payment
- 42 Report of Board of Public Works of 11/6/2024 for 4th & final payment of $143,274.16 to Vinton Construction Company for 2024 Concrete Paving I, WS-24-1; recommending payment
- 43 Report of Board of Public Works of 11/6/2024 for 11th & final payment of $139,155.92 to Vinton Construction Company for 2023 River Point Development Phase II, WS-23-2; recommending payment
- 7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)
- 45 Waldo Boulevard noise concern; recommending to place on file
- 46 Motorized vehicles on sidewalks; recommending to place on file
- 47 Safety concern at the intersection of South 15th Street and Madison Street; recommending to install No Parking Here to Corner signs
- 48 Parade Route Smoking Ban; recommending to deny the request
- 8. Plan Commission (Consent)
- I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 1. Committee of the Whole
- 52 2022 Cost Settlement Agreement with Newell Operating Company
- 2. Finance Committee
- 54 General City budget of proposed 2024 levy for 2025, in the amount of $19,043,593 with $1,518,202 in proposed tax incremental financing
- 55 Resolution establishing Special Events Application Fee Schedule for 2025
- 55 General City budget of proposed 2024 levy for 2025, in the amount of $19,043,593 with $1,518,202 in proposed tax incremental financing
- 56 Resolution Authorizing a 2024 WEDC Vibrant Spaces Grant Application - Maritime Plaza and Heritage Garden
- 56 General City budget of proposed 2024 levy for 2025, in the amount of $19,043,593 with $1,518,202 in proposed tax incremental financing
- 57 Ordinance to Amend 11.130 Direct Sellers and Direct Purchasers
- 57 General City budget of proposed 2024 levy for 2025, in the amount of $19,043,593 with $1,518,202 in proposed tax incremental financing
- 58 Resolution from Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) for Ornamental Lighting at York and Maritime
- 59 Resolution from Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) for Ornamental Lighting at Chicago and Buffalo
- 60 Discussion on Manitowoc Place Development Agreement
- 61 Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $13,774,848 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, and Providing For Other Details And Covenants With Respect ThereTo, and Approval Of Related $15,874,848 Financial Assistance Agreement
- 62 Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $1,142,000 Taxable Private LSL Replacement Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A, and Providing For Other Details And Covenants With Respect ThereTo, and Approval Of Related $4,298,000 Financial Assistance Agreement
- 63 Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $670,783 Taxable Private LSL Replacement Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B, and Providing For Other Details And Covenants With Respect ThereTo, and Approval Of Related $1,304,567 Financial Assistance Agreement
- 64 Tax Levy Certification from Manitowoc County for Fiscal Year 2025
- 3. Personnel Committee
- 66 Manitowoc Professional Firefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 368 Request to Arbitrate Grievances-Denial of Secondary Employment as Legitimate Reason
- 4. Public Infrastructure Committee
- 68 Proposed 2025-2030 Road Project Plan
- 69 Resolution for 2025 Department of Public Infrastructure Fee Schedule, recommending approval
- 70 Appeal for Noxious Weed Cutting Assessment for Property Located at 1015 Dewey Street
- 5. Public Safety Committee
- 6. Plan Commission
- 73 PC 16-2024: Hope House of Manitowoc County; Request for an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a Transitional Housing Use located at 1000 S 35th Street.
- 74 An Ordinance amending Section 22.010 of the Municipal Code entitled: "Official Map-Master Subdivision Plans"
- 74 Appeal for Noxious Weed Cutting Assessment for Property Located at 1015 Dewey Street
- J. OTHER BUSINESS
- K. ADJOURN
- 77 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.
- 78 Mackenzie Reed City Clerk