Common Council
Council Chambers Note: This meeting will also be held via remote conferencing software (Zoom)
Agenda — 85 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 Police Officer Jesse Lindlbauer, followed by Badge Pinning
- 7 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Police Officer Alex Grant, followed by Badge Pinning
- 8 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Firefighter / Paramedic Benjamin Riesterer, followed by Badge Pinning
- 9 City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Firefighter / Paramedic Jemma Herrmann, followed by Badge Pinning
- 10 Proclamation declaring the week of November 13th-17th, 2024 as Crash Responder Safety Week
- 11 Presentation from Mayor Nickels on the 2025 Executive Budget
- E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 13 Public Hearing to be held at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of hearing objections to proposed assessments to property owners for abatement of nuisance Parks Forestry Assessments
- F. PUBLIC INPUT
- G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
- 16 Mayor appoints Abby Diederichs to Industrial Development Corporation for a term expiring 6/1/2026; Cynthia Hogan to Crime Prevention Committee for a term expiring 6/1/2026; Bently Wessel for a term expiring 6/1/2026
- H. CONSENT AGENDA
- 1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items
- 18 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 2. Miscellaneous
- 20 Minutes of the September 16, 2024 Common Council meeting, recommending approval and place on file
- 3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)
- 22 Report of the Special Events Committee relative to approval of the following waiver of fees: Cardboard City on 10/12/2024 - 10/13/2024; recommending approval
- 23 Report of Special Events Committee relative to approval of the following events: Brutal Wear Tennis Open on 8/8/2025-8/10/2025; Roncalli Cross Country Invite on 9/13/2025; and Pumpkin Palooza date change to 10/16/2024; recommending approval
- 4. Finance Committee (Consent)
- 25 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with Auditor's Report; recommending to accept and place on file; recommending to accept and place on file
- 26 EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant (#00E03876) Cooperative Agreement; recommending to approve the request; recommending to approve the request
- 27 General City Claim in the amount of $4,670,863.57 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
- 5. Personnel Committee (Consent)
- 6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)
- 30 Assist to Transport Engine, recommending approving $8,000 for transmission replacement
- 31 Transit Cell Phone Policy, recommending approving Cell Phone Policy to allow cell phones to be on but silenced
- 32 Fee Increase for Weed Cutting Complaints, recommending approval for the 2025 Fee Schedule
- 33 2025-2028 Underground Utility Locating Agreement, recommending approval with Excel Underground Locating
- 34 Manitowoc Senior Center ADRC Contract, recommending approval
- 35 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/2/2024 for 5th & final payment of $4,096.40 to Seiler Bros Construction, Inc, for 2024 Remove and Replace Sidewalks, WS-24-3; recommending payment
- 36 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/2/2024 for 4th & final payment of $18,652.25 to Vinton Construction Company, for 2023 Asphaltic Concrete Paving III, WS-23-12; recommending payment
- 37 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/2/2024 of approval to enter into AGMT-24-12 with Treeo's, to remove 9 Ash Trees along the Streets on Maritime Drive as outlined in "Exhibit A", Treeo's Quote; recommending acceptance of report and place on file
- 38 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/2/2024, with recommendation to rescind the assessment for property located at 612 E Linden Ave and not allow the property owner to appeal future assessments; recommending to rescind the assessment and not allow the property owner to appeal future assessments
- 39 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/2/2024, with recommendation to rescind the assessment for property located at 913 S 22nd Street and not allow the property owner to appeal future assessments; recommending to rescind the assessment and not allow the property owner to appeal future assessments
- 40 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/2/2024, with recommendation to rescind the assessment for property located at 607 State Street; recommending to rescind the assessment
- 41 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/16/2024 of approval to enter into AGMT-24-13 with Glacierland Resource Conservation and Development, Inc., to provide restoration services to Maritime Bluff for 2024 and 2025 as outlined in "Exhibit A", Glacierland Resource Conservation and Development, Inc. Quote; recommending acceptance of report and place on file
- 42 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/16/2024 of approval to enter into AGMT-24-14 with Serenity Farm Landscaping, Inc. to remove 7 trees along the street on 1700 blk of North Rapids as outlined in "Exhibit A", Serenity Farm Landscaping, Inc. Quote; recommending acceptance of report and place on file
- 43 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/16/2024 for 2nd & final payment of $62,372.60 to Vinton Construction for Grading & Graveling & Utility Construction - Popp Subd #4, WS-24-8; recommending payment
- 44 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/16/2024 for 3rd & final payment of $16,801.50 to Vinton Construction for Asphalt Concrete Paving - Lincoln Park Tennis Court, WS-24-15; recommending payment
- 45 Report of Board of Public Works of 10/16/2024 for 2nd & final payment of $3,744.93 to Complex Security Solutions, Inc., for Parks Security Cameras, WO-23-21; recommending payment
- 7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)
- 47 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Rondal Brueggeman; recommending approval of the appeal
- 48 Manitowoc Fire Rescue hardship request; call number 24-1085064; recommending to deny the request and setup a payment plan
- 8. Plan Commission (Consent)
- I. COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 1. Committee of the Whole
- 52 Discussion on the PFAS settlements
- 2. Finance Committee
- 54 CAWG Request (Unbudgeted) from Engineering for amount not to exceed $50,000 for Custer Lane Storm Sewer
- 55 Application for "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License, TAV-2435A, KC's Culinary Camper LLC DBA KC's Kitchen & Cocktails, 1202 S 10th St
- 56 Two Year Operator License (#240281) for S. Elliott
- 57 First Amendment to the City of Manitowoc TID No. 22 Development Agreement with River Landing Developers LLC
- 58 Intergovernmental Municipal Water Service Agreement
- 3. Personnel Committee
- 60 Manitowoc Firefighters Local 368 Appeal of the Chief's Decision Regarding Secondary Employment
- 61 Resolution for Seasonal Employment Policy 2025
- 62 Resolution for Sign-On Bonus for Newly Hired Transit Drivers
- 63 Resolution for Request to Revise Firefighter/Paramedic Job Descriptions
- 64 Resolution to Revise Job Descriptions for Captain of Detectives, Captain of Patrol and School Resource Officer for the Manitowoc Police Department
- 65 Resolution to Reclassify the Mobility Manager Position on the Compensation Plan Structure
- 66 Resolution Approving a Revised Personal Protective Equipment Policy
- 67 Resolution to Deviate from Employee Policy Manual Article 14: Performance Management and Compensation in 2025
- 68 Resolution for Health Plan Recommendations and Approvals for 2025
- 4. Public Infrastructure Committee
- 70 Abatement of Nuisance Report
- 71 Change Order for Lunda Construction for Marina Dock Replacement, WO-24-22
- 72 Zoo Society request for permission (donation approval) to install more electrical infrastructure to support the "Lights in Lincoln Park" event
- 5. Public Safety Committee
- 74 An Ordinance to amend section 10.170 of the MMC regulating through intersections - South 18th and Summit St.
- 75 An Ordinance to amend Section 10.390 of the MMC regulating parking prohibited - Lincoln High School.
- 76 Ordinance to Amend Chapter 31 of the MMC regulating signs.
- 77 Addendum to Sign District for 4009 Viehbahn St.
- 78 Ordinance to amend Section 10.010 of Manitowoc Municipal Code regulating Provisions of State Law Adopted by Reference (Traffic Regulations)
- 6. Plan Commission
- J. OTHER BUSINESS
- 81 Call for Public Hearing on General City budget to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2024
- K. ADJOURN
- 83 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.
- 84 Mackenzie Reed City Clerk