Manitowoc public meetings in 2025

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will convene in closed session to interview internal applicants for the Chief of Police position, then reconvene in open session to approve the resulting eligibility list. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session to interview internal applicants for Chief of Police (item 25-0901)
• Open session to approve Chief of Police eligibility list (item 25-0902)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider a final resolution for revenue bond financing for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. The agenda also includes consent items, committee reports on an amendment to the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), a revised 2025 tax levy due to TID 24 valuation changes, a new transit labor agreement, and multiple street improvement resolutions for 2026.

• Public hearing and final resolution on revenue bond financing for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
• Ordinance amending the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)
• 2025 Tax Levy amendment due to revised valuation of TID 24
• Agreement between city and Teamsters Local 662 for transit employees (2026-2028)
• Resolutions for 2026 Street Improvements, Dust Palliatives, and Sidewalk Construction

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss negotiations with Newell Operating Company regarding the remediation recovery at 1512 Washington Street. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers and via Zoom.

• Discussion: Remediation recovery at 1512 Washington Street
• Closed session: Legal counsel strategy for litigation
• Meeting held via Zoom and in Council Chambers

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss and possibly take action on engineering and public works projects, including change orders and contractor payroll affidavits. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers and via Zoom.

• Change Orders
• Pay Estimates for Engineering/Public Works Projects
• Contractor's Payroll Affidavits
• Meeting held at 900 Quay Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
• Meeting accessible via Zoom and phone

The Board approved five change orders from Vinton Construction totaling $278,361.32. It also approved six payment estimates for Vinton Construction projects totaling $651,599.11. All approvals were passed unanimously with six ayes and no nays. The meeting was adjourned at 4:02 p.m.

• Approved five Vinton Construction change orders totaling $278,361.32 (6 ayes)
• Approved six Vinton Construction payment estimates totaling $651,599.11 (6 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:02 p.m. (6 ayes)

Public Safety Committee

This meeting was canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and take action on resolutions regarding the 2026 primary election, election worker compensation, and borrowing reimbursements. The committee will also discuss a request to rescind rental fees for the MYBA Complex/Citizens Park and a report on the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).

• Resolution to hold Primary Election on February 17, 2026
• Resolution Establishing Election Workers' Compensation for 2026
• Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from 2026 Borrowing
• Request to rescind invoice for rental fees at MYBA Complex/Citizens Park
• Report on Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)

The committee approved the consent agenda and a series of resolutions, including one to hold a primary election on Feb. 17, 2026 if three or more candidates file. It also approved workers' compensation for election staff, a poor‑relief fund distribution, and a reimbursement intent for 2026 borrowing. The invoice for the Ultimate Sports Weekend at the MYBA Complex was rescinded, a DORA report was filed, and a two‑year operator license for A. Neeb was denied.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5‑0)
• Approved resolution to hold Primary Election on Feb 17, 2026 if 3+ candidates file (5‑0)
• Approved resolution establishing Election Workers' Compensation for 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved Poor Relief Custodial Fund 2025 Report & Recommended Distribution (5‑0)
• Approved resolution declaring intent to reimburse expenditures from 2026 borrowing proceeds (5‑0)
• Approved rescinding invoice 0586396 for Ultimate Sports Weekend at MYBA Complex/Citizens Park (5‑0)
• Accepted DORA report and amendment to MMC 11.015, placed on file (5‑0)
• Denied Two Year Operators License #250303 for A. Neeb (5‑0)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will vote on eliminating three unfunded job positions: Assistant City Attorney, Staff Engineer, and DPI Business Manager. It will also consider eliminating the city's training, membership, and tuition reimbursement policy. Additionally, the committee will discuss reclassifying RWAM Visitor Services Clerk positions, review legal fees, and convene in closed session to negotiate a Teamsters transit contract.

• Request to eliminate Assistant City Attorney, Staff Engineer, and DPI Business Manager positions
• Request to eliminate Training, Membership, and Tuition Reimbursement Policy
• Approval of reclassification for RWAM Visitor Services Clerks to a new pay grade
• Review of legal fees billed through November 2025 (HR-related)
• Closed session for Teamsters Local No. 662 Transit Contract negotiations

The committee approved its consent agenda and several personnel actions, including reclassifying RWAM Visitor Services Clerks, eliminating three unfunded city positions, and ending the training, membership, and tuition reimbursement program. It also approved revisions to the Employee Policy Manual. No action was taken on the Teamsters Local No. 662 transit contract negotiations.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, legal fees review, HR and Attorney updates, health plan report) – motion carried unanimously (Sitkiewitz, Norell, Beeman, Cummings, Dunbar)
• Approved reclassification of RWAM Visitor Services Clerk and placement of current clerks in Grade L1 at $15/hour – motion carried unanimously (Sitkiewitz, Norell, Beeman, Cummings, Dunbar)
• Approved elimination of unfunded positions: Assistant City Attorney, Staff Engineer, DPI Business Manager – motion carried unanimously (Sitkiewitz, Norell, Beeman, Cummings, Dunbar)
• Approved elimination of Training, Membership, and Tuition Reimbursement Policy – motion carried unanimously (Sitkiewitz, Norell, Beeman, Cummings, Dunbar)
• Approved Employee Policy Manual revisions for December 2025 – motion carried unanimously (Sitkiewitz, Norell, Beeman, Cummings, Dunbar)
• No action taken on Teamsters Local No. 662 Transit Contract Negotiations – item deferred

Common Council

The Manitowoc Common Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the proposed 2026 city budget, including a proposed levy of $20,274,209. The meeting will also include a public hearing on the budget.

• Public hearing for proposed 2026 budget
• Proposed 2026 city levy of $20,274,209
• Proposed tax incremental financing of $1,469,971
• Proposed 2026 fee schedule for all departments
• Proposed 2026 mayor's budget revisions

The Common Council adopted the proposed 2026 general city budget of $20,274,209, which includes $1,469,971 in tax incremental financing. The motion was moved by Councilmember Sitkiewitz, seconded by Councilmember Schlei, and passed with a 9‑1 vote. The council then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous 10‑0 vote.

• Adopted 2026 general city budget of $20,274,209 (9-1)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider agreements for tree removal and log grinding services. The meeting will also cover change orders and pay estimates for various public works projects.

• Agreement with DJS Enterprise for tree removals at Park St., N. Water St., and Hamilton St. ($7,500.00)
• Agreement with Everest Industries, Inc., for log grinding ($12,000.00)
• Change Orders
• Pay Estimates for various engineering/public works projects
• Contractor's Payroll Affidavits

The Board of Public Works approved a $7,500 contract with DJS Enterprise for tree removals on Park St., N. Water St., and Hamilton St. It also approved a $12,000 contract with Everest Industries for log grinding. The board further approved payment of three engineering estimates totaling $21,376.50. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $7,500 DJS Enterprise tree removal contract (5-0)
• Approved $12,000 Everest Industries log grinding contract (5-0)
• Approved $13,400 payment to Strand Associates for Rubick Field dry detention design (5-0)
• Approved $796 payment to RA Smith for Newton Gravel Pit water main extension phases 2‑3 (5-0)
• Approved $7,180.50 payment to Luisier Plumbing for Citizen Park irrigation (5-0)

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board will meet to approve the 2026 library calendar and closure schedule, approve minutes and financial reports, and discuss a potential date change for the December meeting. The board will also consider the Executive Director's annual performance evaluation.

• Approval of 2026 Library Calendar
• Approval of October 2025 Minutes
• Approval of October 2025 Financial Reports
• Consideration of December Board Meeting date
• Executive Director Annual Performance Evaluation

The board approved the October meeting minutes and the October financial reports. It adopted the 2026 library calendar and approved a closure request with a 5‑1 vote. The board also decided there will be no December 2025 meeting, convened a closed session on the director’s evaluation, and approved that evaluation.

• Approved October meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved October financial reports (6‑0)
• Approved 2026 library calendar (6‑0)
• Approved closure request (5‑1)
• Approved no December 2025 meeting (6‑0)
• Convene closed session on director evaluation (6‑0)
• Approved executive director annual performance evaluation (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and possibly take action on the City of Manitowoc's 2026 budget, including the mayor's proposed revised tax levy and tax rate. The agenda also includes consideration of support letters for Lancer Circle Project, RWAM Board, MIRA, and Manitowoc Marine Band, as well as a memo on unfunded positions.

• Discussion and possible action on 2026 Budget Mayoral Proposal
• Consideration of 2025 Tax Levy and Tax Rate for 2026 Budget (Mayor Proposed Revised)
• Support letter for MLHS Lancer Circle Project (Nov 2025)
• MIRA 2026 Budget $10K request letter
• Memo on 2026 Budget Proposal Unfunded Positions .FTE

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will meet to discuss a subdivision concept plan for a property off Deerbrook Lane and Kellner Street and review an update to the Chapter 15 Zoning Code. The meeting will also cover the review of in-rem properties and a quit claim deed for South Parkview Road.

• Review of subdivision concept plan for Deerbrook Lane and Kellner Street
• Chapter 15 Zoning Code Rewrite Update
• Review of in-rem properties in the City
• Quit Claim Deed to City for South Parkview Road
• Approval of October 22, 2025 Plan Commission minutes

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. It approved the Lodel Group subdivision concept plan and referred it to Council, approved an in‑rem property acquisition for a school‑partnered affordable‑housing pilot and referred it to Council, and approved a quit‑claim deed for South Parkview Road street purposes. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Lodel Group subdivision concept plan, referred to Council (6-0)
• Approved in‑rem property acquisition and school partnership, referred to Council (6-0)
• Approved quit‑claim deed for South Parkview Road street purposes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the Mayor's proposed 2026 Budget. The meeting includes reviews of the proposed fee schedule, tax rates, and tax levies.

• 2026 Budget Mayoral Proposal
• 2026 City of Manitowoc Proposed Fee Schedule
• 2025 Tax Levy and Tax Rate for 2026 Budget
• Fire and Rescue Department rescue truck FY2026 borrowing
• MIRA 2026 Budget $10K request letter

The committee voted to approve the 2026 budget as presented, including the revised levy with an updated Equated Manufacturing Assessment value and the Room Tax/MIRA revision. The motion carried unanimously with all five members voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved 2026 budget as presented (5-0)
• Approved revised levy with updated Equated Manufacturing Assessment value and Room Tax/MIRA revision (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Common Council

The Common Council approved several actions, including the appointment of Alexander Hunt to the Transit Commission, settlement of the 2023 Newton Gravel Pit remediation, termination of the River Landing development agreement, and the sale of Lot 1 to Webster Family Holdings d.b.a. Redline Plastics. All motions passed unanimously with eight votes in favor and none against.

• Appointed Alexander Hunt to the Transit Commission (8-0)
• Approved settlement with Newell Operating Company for 2023 Newton Gravel Pit remediation (8-0)
• Approved agreement with Trimper Gallery and Insurance Gap (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending animal license regulations (8-0)
• Adopted resolution for revenue bond financing for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church project (8-0)
• Approved scope of engagement for up to $4,000,000 city revenue bonds (8-0)
• Approved termination of River Landing Developers agreement and property repurchase (8-0)
• Approved sale of Lot 1 to Webster Family Holdings d.b.a. Redline Plastics (8-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved the Trimper Gallery and Insurance Gap agreement. They placed the Manitowoc Public School District levy communication on file. They also approved the settlement agreement for the 2023 Newton Gravel Pit remediation costs. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Trimper Gallery agreement (9-0)
• Approved placement of school levy communication on file (9-0)
• Approved Newton Gravel Pit settlement agreement (9-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a discussion and possible action on the City of Manitowoc's 2026 Budget, including the Mayoral Proposal. Attachments include support letters for Lancer Circle Project, MIRA, and the Manitowoc Marine Band, as well as a memo on unfunded positions. Public comment will be accepted.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2026 budget Mayoral Proposal
• Lancer Circle Project support letter from MLHS
• MIRA 2026 budget request for $10,000
• Manitowoc Marine Band 2026 budget support letter
• Memo on unfunded positions and FTE in the 2026 budget proposal

The Finance Committee reviewed numerous documents related to the City of Manitowoc's 2026 budget, including the mayor's proposed budget, tax levy, and department fee schedules. No action was taken on any of the items discussed. The committee then moved to adjourn, and the motion carried unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Manitowoc Finance Committee will review and possibly act on the Mayor's 2026 budget proposal. Discussion will include the 2025 Revaluation Stat Sheet, a support letter for the Lancer Circle project, a RWAM Board letter backing the budget, and a MIRA request for $10,000. Public comment will be accepted before any decisions are made.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2026 Budget Mayoral Proposal
• Review of the City of Manitowoc 2025 Revaluation Stat Sheet
• MLHS – Lancer Circle Project Support (Nov 2025)
• RWAM Board Letter of Support for 2026 Mayor Proposed Budget
• MIRA 2026 Budget $10K Request Letter

The committee discussed the 2026 budget documents but took no action. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and carried unanimously. No other decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried 5-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider change orders, pay estimates for engineering and public works projects, and contractor payroll affidavits. The agenda contains only routine administrative items with no specific project names or dollar amounts listed.

• Change orders for city projects
• Pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects
• Contractor payroll affidavits review

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved two change orders for Vinton Construction Co., covering a water main extension and a River Point Development phase. The board also unanimously approved payment of the City Engineer's estimates for several Vinton Construction projects and other contracts. Both motions passed with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved change orders: $32,808.50 for 2024 Water Main Extension and ($188,562.46) for 2025 River Point Development Phase 4 (8-0)
• Approved payments for listed engineering and public works estimates, including Lincoln Park Zoo Wetland Aviary ($230,746.28) and Concrete Paving II ($433,933.54) among others (8-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review the October 2025 Police Department Monthly Report and the October 2025 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report. The committee will consider a request to change ordinance 10.390 that regulates parking on South 8th Street near Lincoln High School. It will also consider amending ordinance 10.830 that regulates bicycles and e‑bikes, and a request for stop or yield signs at Coolidge Place and South 30th Street.

• Request to change ordinance 10.390 regulating parking on South 8th Street near Lincoln High School
• Ordinance to amend 10.830 regulating bicycles and e‑bikes
• Request for stop or yield signs at the intersection of Coolidge Place and South 30th Street
• October 2025 Police Department Monthly Report
• October 2025 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report

The Public Safety Committee approved the request to amend ordinance 10.390 regulating parking on South 8th Street and referred it to the City Council. It also approved the ordinance amending section 10.830 on bicycles and e‑bikes, sending it to Council. The request for stop or yield signs at Coolidge Place and South 30th Street was placed on file for future review.

• Approved request to amend parking ordinance 10.390, referred to Council (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment 10.830 on bicycles/e‑bikes, referred to Council (5-0)
• Placed request for stop or yield signs at Coolidge Place & South 30th St. on file
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)

Library Board Personnel Committee

The Manitowoc Public Library Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the Executive Director's annual performance review. The meeting includes a closed session to consider employment data before reconvening in open session.

• Closed session for Executive Director Annual Performance Review
• Open session to discuss Executive Director Annual Performance Review
• Possible action on Executive Director Annual Performance Review

The Library Board Personnel Committee moved to enter a closed session to discuss the Executive Director's annual performance review, and the motion passed unanimously. The committee later voted to reconvene in open session at 5:27 p.m., also passing unanimously. No action was taken on the performance review itself. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

• Convene closed session to consider Executive Director Annual Performance Review (motion carried 5-0)
• Reopen session at 5:27 p.m. (motion carried 5-0)
• No action taken on Executive Director Annual Performance Review
• Adjourn meeting at 5:30 p.m. (motion carried 5-0)

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will discuss and potentially take action on several city maintenance and access requests. Items include street paving standards for new subdivisions and a transit mobility agreement with Manitowoc County.

• Request to pave streets in new subdivisions with asphalt pavement
• Temporary access easement agreement request for Florence Drive
• Request for a handicap ramp at South 17th and Philippen Street
• Transit Mobility Manager Agreement with Manitowoc County for 2026
• Discussion regarding lidded recycling containers to address city litter

The Public Infrastructure Committee approved the October 1 minutes and placed the temporary easement request on file. It tabled the lidded recycling container request and approved a handicap ramp at South 17th and Philippen for the 2026 sidewalk budget. The committee also approved a request to pave subdivision streets with asphalt and a Transit Mobility Manager Agreement, each passing unanimously.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Lidded Recycling Container request (5-0)
• Placed Temporary Access Easement Agreement on file (5-0)
• Approved handicap ramp at S. 17th & Philippen for 2026 budget (5-0)
• Approved request to pave subdivision streets with asphalt, referred to DPI staff and City Attorney (5-0)
• Approved Transit Mobility Manager Agreement (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:42 p.m. (5-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will receive a presentation from Mayor Nickels on the proposed 2026 Executive Budget. The council will also consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing on the General City budget for December 1, 2025.

• Presentation of the 2026 Executive Budget by Mayor Nickels
• Call for public hearing on the General City budget on December 1, 2025

The council voted to hold a public hearing on the 2026 General City Budget on December 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The motion was moved by Cummings, seconded by Norell, and passed unanimously with all ten members voting aye. The council also adjourned the meeting at 5:34 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Call for public hearing on 2026 General City Budget scheduled for Dec 1 2025 (10‑0)
• Meeting adjourned at 5:34 p.m. (10‑0)

Room Tax Commission

The Room Tax Commission will discuss and possibly take action on the proposed 2026 Tourism Department Budget. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. Public input is welcomed via Zoom or in person.

• Discussion on 2026 Tourism Department Budget with attached proposed budget documents

The Room Tax Commission approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It also approved and recommended the proposed 2026 Tourism Department budget to be incorporated into the mayor’s budget. Both motions passed unanimously with all six members voting aye.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Tourism Department budget recommendation (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and possibly take action on the City of Manitowoc's 2026 budget, consider an ordinance amending chicken license fees, and review a revenue bond financing request for up to $4 million for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Other items include a $25,000 request from the winter maintenance fund for downtown snow removal equipment, and a second amendment to the TID No. 22 development agreement with River Landing Developers LLC. The committee may also go into closed session to discuss operator licenses and the TID agreement.

• Discussion and possible action on the City's 2026 budget
• Revenue bond financing up to $4 million for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church project
• Ordinance to amend Section 11.220 regulating animal (chicken) licenses
• Request to use up to $25,000 from Winter Maintenance Non-Lapsing Fund for downtown snow removal equipment
• Second amendment to TID No. 22 development agreement with River Landing Developers LLC

The committee voted to terminate the City’s Development Agreement with River Landing Developers LLC and direct staff to repurchase the property. It also denied two operator licenses, approved one, and adopted an amendment to the animal‑license ordinance. Additional approvals included a revenue‑bond engagement, a winter‑maintenance equipment purchase, and a tax‑bill rescission.

• Terminated River Landing Development Agreement and directed repurchase of property (5-0)
• Denied Two‑Year Operator License #250289 for M. Richter (5-0)
• Denied Two‑Year Operator License #250292 for M. Reyes (5-0)
• Approved Two‑Year Operator License #250293 for J. Kralovetz (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Animal Licenses ordinance (chicken) (4-1)
• Approved Scope of Engagement for $4,000,000 revenue bonds for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church project (5-0)
• Approved use of Winter Maintenance Non‑Lapsing Fund up to $25,000 for downtown snow‑removal equipment (5-0)
• Approved rescinding partial 2023 tax bill for parcel 813-202-222 (5-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss and possibly take action on routine administrative items including change orders, pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects, and contractor's payroll affidavits. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Change orders for public works contracts
• Pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects
• Contractor's payroll affidavits

The Board of Public Works voted to approve payments for a series of engineering and public‑works contracts, including a $448,929.69 payment to Vinton Construction for Phase 4 of the River Point Development. The motion passed unanimously with all six members voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:02 p.m. by a unanimous vote.

• Approved payment $448,929.69 to Vinton Construction for River Point Development Phase 4 (6-0)
• Approved payment $21,292.00 to Philippi Quality Construction for Lincoln Park Fieldhouse windows (6-0)
• Approved payment $9,079.00 to Lee Recreation for two swingsets at Lincolnshire & Pulaski Parks (6-0)
• Approved payment $24,830.00 to Munson Inc. for resurfacing tennis courts at Red Arrow Park (6-0)
• Approved payments totaling $45,000 for various smaller contracts (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:02 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to hear and decide on property assessment objections from five property owners, review procedural items such as approving minutes and verifying legal notices, and consider scheduling additional meeting dates if needed.

• Benedict Marx, 935 N. 9th St., parcel #585-004-190, 5:15 p.m.
• Dennis Bruechert, 1401 Clark St., parcel #000-210-010, 5:30 p.m.
• Agree Limited Partnership, 4115 Calumet Ave., parcel #836-203-020, 5:45 p.m.
• Brittany Schuh-Vanderweele, 827 Hawthorne Ter., parcel #681-001-071, 6:00 p.m.
• John Schroeder, 4427 Ray St., parcel #559-013-090, 6:20 p.m.

The Board of Review certified a $4,500 correction for parcel 813‑202‑222, reducing its assessed value. It approved a waiver allowing Agree Limited Partnership to appeal its assessment directly in Circuit Court. The Board upheld the assessor’s valuations for objections on parcels owned by Benedict Marx, Dennis Bruechert, and John & Joanne Schroeder, each by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The assessment roll was approved and the meeting was adjourned sine die.

• Certified $4,500 correction for parcel 813-202-222 (7-0)
• Approved waiver for Agree Limited Partnership to appeal in Circuit Court (7-0)
• Upheld assessor valuation for Benedict Marx parcel 585-004-190 (7-0)
• Upheld assessor valuation for Dennis Bruechert parcel 000-210-010 (7-0)
• Upheld assessor valuation for John & Joanne Schroeder parcel 559-013-090 (7-0)
• Placed Brittany Schuh-Vanderweele hearing request on file (7-0)
• Approved the assessment roll (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting sine die (7-0)

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board will discuss and possibly act on the September 2025 financial reports and minutes. New business includes setting a personnel committee date, reviewing the 2026 budget timeline and a December meeting date, and discussing a proposed fee schedule. Old business covers updates on a grant for the first-floor computer area and Business Center renovation, the HVAC project, and general facility updates.

• Approval of September 2025 minutes and financial reports
• Discussion of 2026 budget timeline and December meeting date
• Review of library fee schedule for possible changes
• Grant update: first-floor renovation for computer area and Business Center
• HVAC project and facilities updates

The board approved the meeting minutes and the September financial reports unanimously. It also approved the library’s fee schedule with a 7‑1 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved September financial reports (8-0)
• Approved library fee schedule (7-1)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)
• Request to add Library Board Member Email Update noted (no action)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss and possibly authorize change orders and pay estimates for engineering and public works projects. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers and via Zoom.

• Discussion of change orders
• Review of pay estimates for engineering/public works projects
• Review of contractor's payroll affidavits

The Board of Public Works unanimously approved three change orders for sidewalk replacement, a water main extension, and the Bayshore Trail project. It also approved payments for PCB soil removal at the former Mirro site, the Bayshore Trail project, and sidewalk replacement work. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Seiler Bros. Construction change order for sidewalk replacement $13,171.02 (6-0)
• Approved Vinton Construction Co. change order for 2024 water main extension $39,882.00 (6-0)
• Approved Vinton Construction Co. change order for Bayshore Trail Project $28,566.91 (6-0)
• Approved payment to Horizon Construction for PCB soil removal $184,204.15 (6-0)
• Approved payment to Vinton Construction for Bayshore Trail Project $77,334.11 (6-0)
• Approved payment to Seiler Bros. Construction for sidewalk work $5,573.59 (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition to rezone 1005 Memorial Drive from R-2 Single Family to B-1 Office Residential. The commission will also discuss an update to the Chapter 15 Zoning Code rewrite and review three certified survey maps.

• Public hearing on petition PC 27-2025 to rezone 1005 Memorial Drive from R-2 to B-1
• Old business: update on Chapter 15 Zoning Code rewrite (PC 3-2024)
• Certified survey map for Knox Ventures LLC (part of Section 28)
• Certified survey map for Bank First National (Block 118, Original Plat)
• Certified survey map for Fresh Cut Lawn & Landscaping LLC (part of Section 27, Town of Manitowoc Rapids)

The commission approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the petition to rezone 1005 Memorial Drive from R‑2 Single Family to B‑1 Office‑Residential and referred it to the council. The commission moved the November meeting to November 19 and the December meeting to December 17. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 PM.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved rezoning petition from R-2 to B-1 for 1005 Memorial Drive, referred to council (5-0)
• Moved November meeting to November 19 (decision recorded)
• Moved December meeting to December 17 (decision recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 PM (5-0)

Common Council

The Manitowoc Common Council will consider several public‑hearing items, including objections to nuisance park assessments and conditional‑use permits for a child day‑care at 4801 Expo Drive and a wrecker service at 4355 Calumet Avenue. The council will also vote on the mayor’s appointment of Keegan Bartow to the Community Development Authority and approve a $7,106,443.17 claim payment to the city. Additional consent‑agenda items cover storm‑water agreements, grant applications for EPA brownfield cleanup, and updates to building‑inspection fee schedules.

• Public hearing on objections to nuisance Parks Forestry assessments (25‑0744)
• Conditional Use Permit request for a child day‑care at 4801 Expo Drive (25‑0745)
• Conditional Use Permit request for a wrecker service at 4355 Calumet Avenue (25‑0746)
• Mayor appoints Keegan Bartow to the Community Development Authority (25‑0749)
• Approval of General City Claims totaling $7,106,443.17 (25‑0750)

The council approved a $2 million EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant for the River Point District, a $500,000 grant for the former mall site, and a $350,000 Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program grant with a $70,000 local match. It also adopted ordinances updating the Room Tax Commission rules and winter‑parking and snow‑emergency regulations. Conditional use permits were granted for a child‑daycare at 4801 Expo Drive and a wrecker service at 4355 Calumet Avenue, and the council denied a noxious‑weed appeal, upholding the fine.

• Approved $2,000,000 EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant for River Point District (9‑0)
• Approved $500,000 EPA Brownfield Grant for Former Mall (9‑0)
• Approved $350,000 GLSNRP grant with $70,000 local match (9‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 3.150 (Room Tax Commission) (9‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 10.410 (Winter Parking and Snow Emergency) (9‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Muddy Boots Daycare LLC (up to 100 children) at 4801 Expo Drive (9‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Bret's Towing LLC wrecker service at 4355 Calumet Avenue (9‑0)
• Denied appeal for noxious‑weed assessment, upheld fine (8 Ayes, 1 Abstain – Schlei)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive an update from Manitowoc Public School District Superintendent Lee Thennes. No other business or action items are listed on the agenda. The meeting is informational only.

• Presentation from Superintendent Lee Thennes on school district updates

The Committee of the Whole met on October 20, 2025 and heard an update from the Manitowoc Public School District Superintendent. No action was taken on that presentation. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and carried unanimously with a 10‑0 vote.

• No action taken on school district update
• Adjourned meeting (10-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review proposals for a mid‑block crosswalk at 1540 South 9th Street and other crosswalk options at the JFK Field House. It will also examine the city's intersection signage inventory and a plan to install traffic signs at Columbus Street and South 9th Street. Two resolutions will be considered to modify the fee schedule for building‑inspection plan reviews, one for plumbing and one for commercial, industrial, and multi‑family projects.

• Proposed mid‑block crosswalk at 1540 South 9th Street (JFK Field House)
• Review of city signage and controls at various intersections
• Resolution to modify the fee schedule for Building Inspection Plumbing Plan Review
• Resolution to modify the fee schedule for Commercial, Industrial, and Multi‑Family Building Plan Review for major alterations
• Installation of traffic signs at the intersection of Columbus Street and South 9th Street

The committee unanimously approved the consent agenda items. It placed the proposed JFK Field House crosswalk request on file. It approved the creation of an intersection‑review subcommittee, to be chaired by Alderperson Reckelberg, and referred the plan to Council. It approved two resolutions updating building‑inspection fee schedules (plumbing and commercial/industrial/multi‑family) and placed a traffic‑sign request for the Columbus and South 9th intersection on file, both referred to Council.

• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Placed JFK Field House crosswalk request on file (5-0)
• Approved creation of intersection review subcommittee, refer to Council (5-0)
• Approved resolution modifying plumbing plan review fee schedule, refer to Council (5-0)
• Approved resolution modifying commercial/industrial/multi‑family plan review fee schedule, refer to Council (5-0)
• Placed traffic‑sign request for Columbus & South 9th intersection on file (4-1)

Board of Public Works

This meeting is largely procedural, covering change orders, pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects, and contractor payroll affidavits. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Change orders for engineering/public works projects
• Pay estimates for various Engineering/Public Works projects
• Contractor's payroll affidavits

The Board unanimously approved two change orders submitted by Vinton Construction Company for sanitary & storm sewer work ($865) and concrete paving ($5,535). It also approved payment of the city engineer’s estimates for ten listed projects, including a $1,061,555.70 watermain extension and a $164,078.87 Lincoln Park Zoo wetland aviary. All motions passed with eight votes in favor and none against.

• Approved Vinton Construction CO#1 sanitary & storm sewer change order ($865) (8-0)
• Approved Vinton Construction CO#1 concrete paving change order ($5,535) (8-0)
• Approved payment for RA Smith Newton Gravel Pit water main extension $326 (8-0)
• Approved payment for R&R Customs tree removal at 1401 N 23rd St $6,525 (8-0)
• Approved payment for Vinton Construction Lincoln Park Zoo wetland aviary $164,078.87 (8-0)
• Approved payment for Vinton Construction 2024 watermain extension $1,061,555.70 (8-0)
• Approved payment for Vinton Construction asphalt paving I $355,500.19 (8-0)
• Approved payment for Seiler Bros Construction sidewalk replacement $45,730.43 (8-0)

Room Tax Commission

The Manitowoc Room Tax Commission will meet to discuss and possibly take action on two key items: a long-term location for a visitor center and office, and future funding for MIRA. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. Public input is accepted via Zoom.

• 25-0720: Discussion of long-term visitor center and office location (see attached 2025-066 Manitowoc Visitor Center document)
• 25-0721: Discussion of future funding for MIRA
• Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. No action was taken on the long‑term visitor center and office location or on future funding for MIRA. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 17 minutes (6‑0)
• No action on long‑term visitor center and office location
• No action on future funding for MIRA
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving a stormwater agreement with Tycore Built LLC, two EPA brownfield cleanup grant applications, and an ordinance amending the room tax commission. The committee will also review a sediment and nutrient reduction grant contract.

• Stormwater Agreement with Tycore Built LLC
• EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant application for River Point District ($2,000,000)
• EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant application for Former Mall Property ($500,000)
• GLSNRP Grant Contract for $350,000
• Ordinance to amend Section 3.150 of the Municipal Code regarding Room Tax Commission

The Finance Committee approved a two‑year operator license for F. Albright and a regional stormwater pond agreement with Tycore Built LLC. It also approved the extension of a development agreement with Tycore Built LLC, requests to apply for FY25 and FY26 EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grants, and a $350,000 Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program grant. Finally, the committee adopted an ordinance amending the city’s Room Tax Commission regulations.

• Approved two‑year operator license for F. Albright (4‑0)
• Approved Regional Stormwater Pond Agreement with Tycore Built LLC (4‑0)
• Approved extension of City of Manitowoc TID NO. 24 Development Agreement (4‑0)
• Approved request to apply for FY25 EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant up to $2,000,000 (4‑0)
• Approved request to apply for FY26 EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant up to $500,000 (4‑0)
• Approved Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program grant contract for $350,000 (4‑0)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 3.150 of the Municipal Code (Room Tax) (4‑0)
• Approved the Consent Agenda items (4‑0)

Personnel Committee

The Manitowoc Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and possibly take action on personnel matters, including recommendations for a 2026 benefit plan and updates on police and transit contract negotiations. The meeting will also include a closed session for bargaining discussions.

• Approval of September 4, 2025 Personnel Committee Minutes
• Recommendations from McClone for 2026 Benefit Plan
• Police Contract Bargaining 2027-2029
• Teamsters Local No. 662 Transit Contract Negotiations
• Committee Budget Directives to the Mayor

The Personnel Committee approved the consent agenda by a 5‑0 vote. The committee then moved to a closed session and later reconvened in open session, each by a 5‑0 vote. It instructed the Human Resources Director to begin the police contract bargaining process once an official letter is received, and directed administration to finish the fire department side letter for the October 20 council meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Convened closed session (5-0)
• Reconvened open session (5-0)
• Instructed HR Director to start police contract negotiations (no vote)
• Instructed administration to prepare fire department side letter for Oct 20 council meeting (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will discuss and possibly take action on several items, including the proposed reconstruction of Michigan Avenue from N. 13th to N. 18th Street, a resolution updating boundaries of the street snow removal area, and an ordinance amending winter parking regulations. Other items include agreements for stormwater maintenance with Dollar General and Allie Warehouse, a state/municipal financial agreement for the Manitowoc River Bridge, and a discussion on kayak rental vendors. The consent agenda includes approval of the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Proposed reconstruction of Michigan Avenue (N. 13th to N. 18th Street) with multiple roadway width options
• Resolution updating boundaries of the Street Snow Removal Area
• Ordinance to amend Section 10.410 regulating winter parking and snow emergency
• Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreements with Dollar General and Allie Warehouse / West Drive
• State/Municipal Financial Agreement for Manitowoc River Bridge B-36-128 on STH 42/10th Street

The committee approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It voted to place the proposed reconstruction of Michigan Avenue (North 13th to North 18th Street) into the 2027 budget and referred it to Council. Several consent‑agenda items were approved, including lidded recycling containers, a street‑access agreement, an AECOM gravel‑pit task order, storm‑water maintenance agreements, a bridge financial agreement, a snow‑removal boundary resolution, a winter‑parking ordinance, and Lincoln Park Zoo winter‑hours changes. The kayak‑rental vendor discussion was tabled.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Moved Michigan Avenue reconstruction to 2027 budget, referred to Council (5‑0)
• Placed request for lidded recycling containers on file with Engineering Department (5‑0)
• Approved No Street Access Agreement for 2203 South 21st Street – Popp Subdivision No. 3 (5‑0)
• Approved AECOM Gravel Pit Supplemental Task Order for 2025‑2026 services (5‑0)
• Approved Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with Dollar General (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance to amend Section 10.410 of MMC regulating winter parking and snow emergency (5‑0)
• Approved Lincoln Park Zoo winter‑hours adjustment (5‑0)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a resolution authorizing the city to apply for an Urban Forestry Grant or Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant for FY26. This is the only substantive item on a special meeting agenda that is otherwise procedural.

• Resolution to authorize application for Urban Forestry Grant or Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant (25-0690)

The Common Council adopted Resolution 25-0690 to authorize the city’s application for an Urban Forestry Grant or Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant. The motion passed unanimously with all nine members voting aye. The council then adjourned the meeting, also by unanimous vote.

• Approved Resolution 25-0690 to apply for Urban Forestry Grant (9-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (9-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hear a presentation on the proposed rewrite of Chapter 15 (Zoning Code) by GRAEF staff. Two public hearings are scheduled: a conditional use permit for Muddy Boots Daycare LLC at 4801 Expo Drive and another for Bret's Towing & Truck Repair at 4355 Calumet Avenue. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and review a certified survey map and a site plan summary.

• Presentation on Chapter 15 Zoning Code Rewrite by GRAEF staff
• Public hearing: Muddy Boots Daycare LLC – conditional use permit for a child care center at 4801 Expo Drive
• Public hearing: Bret's Towing & Truck Repair – conditional use permit for a wrecker service at 4355 Calumet Avenue
• Certified Survey Map for Richard Breunig / Priority IAC, Inc. in Town of Newton
• Site plan summary: Certified Auto Services Expansion at 3801 Calumet Avenue

The commission approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a Conditional Use Permit for Muddy Boots Daycare at 4801 Expo Drive and referred it to council. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for Bret’s Towing & Truck Repair wrecker service at 4355 Calumet Avenue and referred it to council. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved September 9 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Muddy Boots Daycare, 4801 Expo Drive, referred to council (6‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Bret’s Towing & Truck Repair wrecker service, 4355 Calumet Avenue, referred to council (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board will approve the minutes from the August 25 meeting and review August financial reports for Funds 2810 and 2813. The board will hear an overview of the 2025 Summer Reading Program. It will consider two action items: the Resource Library Agreement for 2026 and updates to the Employee Policy Manual.

• Approve August 25, 2025 board meeting minutes
• Review August 2025 budget status for Fund 2810 and Fund 2813
• 2025 Summer Reading Program overview
• Resource Library Agreement 2026 (action requested)
• Employee Policy Manual updates (action requested)

The board approved the August 25 meeting minutes and the August financial reports, each with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. It also approved the 2026 Resource Library Agreement and updates to the Employee Policy Manual, both passing unanimously. All motions were carried with all nine members voting aye.

• Approved August 25 minutes (9-0)
• Approved August financial reports (9-0)
• Approved Resource Library Agreement 2026 (9-0)
• Approved Employee Policy Manual updates (9-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hear an appeal from a property owner regarding a noxious weed assessment at 1715 Madison St. The board will also consider bids for the 2025 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II project and may approve change orders and pay estimates for various engineering projects.

• Appeal from property owner for noxious weed assessment at 1715 Madison St.
• Bids for 2025 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II, Project #WU-25-17
• Change orders and pay estimates for various Engineering/Public Works projects
• Contractor's payroll affidavits

The board voted to deny the appeal for a noxious weed assessment at 1715 Madison St., upholding the fine. It referred four bids for the 2025 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II project to the Department of Public Infrastructure for evaluation. The board approved a change order for the Lincoln Park Zoo Wetland Aviary and approved payments for two engineering projects. The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

• Denied appeal for noxious weed assessment at 1715 Madison St.; vote 3-3
• Referred four bids for Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II to Public Infrastructure; vote 6-0
• Approved change order for Lincoln Park Zoo Wetland Aviary ($6,496.00); vote 6-0
• Approved payment to Strand Associates for Rubick Field design ($6,200.00); vote 6-0
• Approved payment to Seiler Bros Construction for sidewalk replacement ($35,446.42); vote 6-0
• Adjourned meeting at 4:25 p.m.; vote 6-0

Common Council

The Manitowoc Common Council will fill a vacant District 4 alderperson seat, hear public input on street vacations and conditional use permits, and approve a batch of infrastructure projects and contracts. The meeting will also include the election of a representative to the Plan Commission.

• Appointment to fill District 4 Alderperson Vacancy
• Public Hearing: Proposed street vacation between Paul Road and Herman Road
• Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for church/school at 916 Pine Street
• Public Hearing: Temporary emergency warming shelter at 702 State Street
• Approval of $280,850 HVAC replacement for Manitowoc Public Library

The Common Council appointed Jodi Brey to fill the District 4 alderperson vacancy. It adopted a resolution and ordinance to discontinue a portion of an unnamed street between Paul Road and Herman Road. Conditional use permits were approved for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church at 916 Pine St and for a temporary emergency housing shelter at 702 State St. The council also approved a $500,000 EPA Brownfield Community‑Wide Assessment Grant Agreement with no local match.

• Appointed Jodi Brey to District 4 alderperson vacancy (unanimous 10‑aye vote)
• Adopted resolution discontinuing a portion of an unnamed street between Paul Road and Herman Road (unanimous 10‑aye vote)
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 22.010 to discontinue that street portion (unanimous 10‑aye vote)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 916 Pine St (unanimous 10‑aye vote)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a 12‑bed emergency housing warming shelter at 702 State St (unanimous 10‑aye vote)
• Approved EPA Brownfield Community‑Wide Assessment Grant Agreement for $500,000 with no local match (unanimous 10‑aye vote)
• Elected Alderperson Bill Schlei to the Plan Commission (unanimous 10‑aye vote)
• Approved agreement with Serenity Farms for tree removal at Silver Creek Park for $38,885.00 (unanimous 10‑aye vote)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly take action on filling the District 4 alderperson vacancy, with Jodi Brey expressing interest. The committee will also consider the potential acquisition of property in the city, which will first be discussed in closed session before reconvening publicly.

• Appointment to fill District 4 alderperson vacancy (item 25-0667)
• Jodi Brey interest letter for District 4 vacancy
• Potential acquisition of property in the City of Manitowoc (item 25-0679)
• Closed session authorized under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate on property acquisition
• Reconvene in open session on the property acquisition

The council voted unanimously to appoint Jodi Brey to the District 4 alderperson vacancy. A motion to consider the potential acquisition of property (item 25‑0679) was sent to closed session, then returned to open session, but no action was taken on the acquisition. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

• Appointed Jodi Brey to District 4 alderperson vacancy (10‑aye vote)
• Moved to convene closed session for potential property acquisition (25‑0679) (10‑aye vote)
• Reopened session after closed session (10‑aye vote)
• No action taken on potential acquisition of property (25‑0679)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 p.m. (10‑aye vote)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to review monthly reports from the Police, Fire Rescue, and Building Inspection departments. The body will also discuss and potentially take action on employee performance updates for the Police and Fire Rescue departments.

• August 2025 Police Department Monthly Report
• August 2025 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
• August 2025 Building Inspection Monthly Report
• Police Department Employee Performance Update
• Fire Rescue Department Employee Performance Update

The Police and Fire Commission approved the consent agenda unanimously. The body voted to enter a closed session to review police and fire employee performance updates, then reconvened in open session. Subsequent motions placed the performance updates on the official record and the meeting was adjourned, all with unanimous approval.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved motion to convene closed session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene in open session (unanimous)
• Approved placement of Police Department Employee Performance Update on file (unanimous)
• Approved placement of Fire Rescue Department Employee Performance Update on file (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use permit for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church to operate a church and school at 916 Pine Street, a conditional use permit for a temporary warming shelter at 702 State Street, and a city-initiated partial street vacation and official map amendment for an unnamed street between Paul Road and Herman Road. Old business includes an update on the Chapter 15 Zoning Code rewrite. New business includes a review of in-rem (tax foreclosure) properties and a final plat for River Point Subdivision.

• Conditional Use Permit for Immanuel Lutheran Church and School at 916 Pine Street (PC 19-2025)
• Conditional Use Permit for temporary warming shelter at 702 State Street by Neighborhood of Manitowoc County (PC 22-2025)
• Partial street vacation and Official Map amendment for unnamed street between Paul and Herman Roads (PC 20-2025)
• Update on Chapter 15 Zoning Code rewrite project (PC 3-2024)
• Review of in-rem (tax foreclosure) properties in the city (PC 24-2025)

The commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a temporary warming shelter at 702 State Street and referred it to council with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a CUP for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church at 916 Pine Street, a partial street vacation between Paul Road and Herman Road, the final plat for River Point Subdivision, and miscellaneous street dedications, each by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. Two amendment motions to change shelter capacity tied 3‑3 and failed.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for temporary warming shelter at 702 State Street (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church at 916 Pine Street (6-0)
• Approved partial street vacation between Paul Road and Herman Road (6-0)
• Approved final plat for River Point Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved miscellaneous dedications for Michigan Avenue (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 28, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Amendment to increase shelter capacity to 16 residents failed (tie 3-3)
• Amendment to eliminate 76‑day limit failed (tie 3-3)

Personnel Committee

The committee approved consent agenda items 25-0628, 25-0629, 25-0630, 25-0633, and 25-0634 by a 4‑0 vote. No member requested removal of any items. A health‑plan update from McClone was presented but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:57 p.m. by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items 25-0628, 25-0629, 25-0630, 25-0633, 25-0634 (4-0)
• No action on health‑plan update (item 25-0631)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

Board of Public Works

The Manitowoc Board of Public Works will consider several items, including an appeal for a noxious weed assessment at 1402 Hamilton St, bids for the 9th and Jay Streetscape Project (Project #WS-25-16), a quote for a 2025 single‑engine sweeper (QE-25-8), and an agreement with Luisier Plumbing to install irrigation in Citizen Park for $14,362 (AGMT-25-09). The board will also review change orders and various pay estimates related to engineering and public works projects. Decisions may be made on any of these items during the meeting.

• Appeal from property owner for noxious weed assessment at 1402 Hamilton St (Issue 15246)
• Bids for 9th and Jay Streetscape Project, Project #WS-25-16
• Quote for a 2025 Single Engine Sweeper (QE-25-8)
• Agreement with Luisier Plumbing for Citizen Park Irrigation, contract price $14,362 (AGMT-25-09)
• Change orders for ongoing public‑works projects

The board denied a property owner's appeal for a noxious weed assessment. It approved the Luisier Plumbing irrigation contract for Citizen Park, approved six change orders totaling $96,105.15, and approved payments for numerous engineering projects. All motions passed unanimously.

• Denied 25-0627 noxious weed assessment appeal (7-0)
• Referred 9th and Jay Streetscape bids to Department of Public Infrastructure (7-0)
• Referred single engine sweeper quote to Director of Public Infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved Luisier Plumbing irrigation contract for Citizen Park ($14,362.00) (7-0)
• Approved six change orders totaling $96,105.15 (7-0)
• Approved payments for listed engineering/public works projects (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:19 p.m. (7-0)

Finance Committee

The committee will discuss potential items for the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget and consider a $500,000 EPA Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment Grant with no local match. Other items include a Class B liquor license application for Silver Valley Banquet Hall, a two-year operator license, and a claim for damages over $5,000. The meeting may go into closed session for the operator license and the claim.

• Discussion of potential items for the Mayor's Proposed 2026 City of Manitowoc Budget
• Consideration of EPA Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment Grant for $500,000 with $0 local match
• Application for Class B liquor license (TAV-2527A) for Silver Valley Banquet Hall at 1222 S. Alverno Rd.
• Two-year operator license (#250249) for H. Dewitt
• Bower claim for damages >$5,000 (L25-00076)

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the proposed 2026 library budget and a bid for HVAC replacement. Also on the agenda are approval of July minutes, financial reports for July, and updates on facilities. The meeting includes public comment and remote participation via Zoom.

• Action on 2026 Library Budget (Chris Able, Treasurer)
• Action on HVAC Replacement Project bid (including bid tab and reserve fund summary)
• Approval of minutes from July 28 board and August 14 finance committee meetings
• Financial reports for July 2025 including budget status and check register
• Administrative reports: Director's Report, Manager Highlights, Monthly Statistics

The Manitowoc Library Board approved the minutes from the July 28 and August 14 meetings, the July financial reports, the 2026 library budget, and the library HVAC project update. All motions passed with unanimous support from the six voting members. The meeting was adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

• Approved July 28 and August 14 meeting minutes (Aye: Brick, Peters, Kaderabek, Buchko, Goetz, Able)
• Approved July 2025 financial reports (Aye: Brick, Peters, Kaderabek, Buchko, Goetz, Able)
• Approved 2026 Library budget (Aye: Brick, Peters, Kaderabek, Buchko, Goetz, Able)
• Approved library HVAC project update (Aye: Brick, Peters, Kaderabek, Buchko, Goetz, Able)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:09 p.m. (Aye: Brick, Peters, Kaderabek, Buchko, Goetz, Able)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider a previously tabled appeal from James Surrells objecting to a prohibited dangerous animal designation for an animal named 'Fafo'. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and general public comment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Previously tabled item: Prohibited dangerous animal objection by James Surrells for Fafo (Agenda Item 5)
• Consent agenda includes approval of August 11, 2025 Public Safety Committee minutes
• Public comment period open for in-person and remote attendees

The Public Safety Committee approved its consent agenda unanimously. It voted to support Chief Reimer's determination that the animal Fafo caused bodily harm, placing the action item on file. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Upheld chief's determination that Fafo is a prohibited dangerous animal (3-0)
• Placed the dangerous animal action item on file (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Common Council

The Manitowoc Common Council will consider a consent agenda including the approval of a Police Chief job description, the payment of $4.6 million in city claims, and the appointment of three individuals to the Visit Manitowoc Board. The body will also vote on liquor license applications for Dug Out Bar & Grill and the Holiday Inn.

• Approval of Police Chief job description revisions
• Payment of $4,606,109.66 in city claims
• Appointments to Visit Manitowoc Board
• Liquor license request for Dug Out Bar & Grill
• Liquor license request for Holiday Inn

The Common Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with Wal‑Mart Stores Inc. and instructed city staff to finalize the documents. It also confirmed appointments to the Visit Manitowoc Board, adopted grant applications for a harbor assistance program and a USDOT MARAD PIDP grant, and approved several infrastructure and public‑safety agreements. Ordinance amendments for parking and intersection rules were also adopted.

• Approved Wal‑Mart Stores Inc settlement (8‑0)
• Approved appointments to Visit Manitowoc Board (8‑0)
• Adopted Harbor Assistance Program grant application for Burger Boat Company (8‑0)
• Adopted FY2025 USDOT MARAD PIDP grant application for Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. & Grainshore LLC (8‑0)
• Approved STH 42 sanitary sewer design funding (8‑0)
• Approved Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement (St. Francis of Assisi – Grand Avenue) (8‑0)
• Approved Safe Haven Baby Box information packet and lease service agreement (8‑0)
• Adopted ordinances amending parking and intersection regulations on N 20th St and S 8th & Columbus St (8‑0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly take action on a settlement agreement with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and negotiations with Newell Operating Company regarding remediation recovery at 1512 Washington Street. The meeting may also go into closed session to confer with legal counsel on these matters. This is a special meeting of the Common Council's committee to gather information and potentially make decisions on these two items.

• Settlement Agreement between Wal-Mart Stores Inc and the City of Manitowoc (25-0608)
• Negotiations with Newell Operating Company for 1512 Washington Street Remediation Recovery (25-0614)
• Potential closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g) for litigation strategy
• Reconvene in open session after closed session to act on the agenda items

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to convene a closed session to discuss the Wal‑Mart settlement and Newell remediation negotiations. After the closed session, the council reopened the meeting and approved the Wal‑Mart settlement, authorizing staff to execute the documents. No action was taken on the Newell Operating Company remediation negotiations. The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

• Convene closed session on settlement and remediation (9‑0)
• Reopen session after closed session (9‑0)
• Approve Wal‑Mart settlement and direct staff to execute documents (9‑0)
• Take no action on Newell Operating Company remediation negotiations
• Adjourn meeting at 6:21 p.m. (9‑0)

Library Board Finance Committee

The committee will discuss and possibly take action on the proposed 2026 library budget. They will also review bid results and consider action on the library HVAC project. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• 2026 Library Budget discussion and possible action (action requested)
• Library HVAC Project bid tab and possible action (possible action)

The Library Board Finance Committee recommended the operating expenses for the 2026 budget to the full board. The motion was moved by Buchko, seconded by Kaderabek, and passed unanimously with all six members voting aye. No decision was made on the Library HVAC Project.

• Approved recommendation of 2026 operating expenses (6-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The Manitowoc Police and Fire Commission will consider and likely approve a series of monthly department reports for June and July 2025. Items are placed on the consent agenda and will be approved by a single motion unless a member requests removal for separate discussion. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• June 2025 Police Department Monthly Report (25-0510)
• July 2025 Police Department Monthly Report (25-0582)
• June 2025 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report (25-0511)
• July 2025 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report (25-0583)
• June and July 2025 Building Inspection Monthly Reports (25-0512, 25-0584)

The Police and Fire Commission approved the consent agenda with all five members voting aye. A closed‑session meeting was convened, then reconvened in open session later. The commission also placed a communication on file and adjourned the meeting, each action passing unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5‑0)
• Convene closed session at 4:36 p.m. (5‑0)
• Reconvene open session at 5:08 p.m. (5‑0)
• Place communication on file (5‑0)
• Adjourn meeting at 5:10 p.m. (5‑0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and potentially take action on sex offender residency appeals and a dangerous animal objection. The body will also consider requests for new traffic signage and parking restrictions, as well as a grant and a baby box lease agreement.

• Sex Offender Residency Board appeals for Curtis Lee Suriano and Sean Mitten
• Dangerous animal objection by James Surrells for Fafo
• Request for stop sign at S. 8th Street and Columbus Street for southbound traffic
• Request for No Parking on North 20th Street between Michigan Avenue and New York Avenue
• Safe Haven Baby Box lease service agreement and FEMA Port Security Grant

The Public Safety Committee approved several action items and sent them to the City Council for final action, including two sex offender residency board appeals, a stop‑sign installation, a no‑parking restriction, a FEMA Port Security Grant application, and a Safe Haven Baby Box. All motions passed unanimously. The committee chose to table the prohibited dangerous animal objection for future discussion.

• Approved Sex Offender Residency Board appeal for Curtis Lee Suriano, referred to Council (5-0)
• Approved Sex Offender Residency Board appeal for Sean Mitten, referred to Council (5-0)
• Tabled prohibited dangerous animal objection by James Surrells (5-0)
• Approved stop sign at S. 8th St & Columbus St (southbound), referred to Council (5-0)
• Approved no‑parking on North 20th St between Michigan Ave and New York Ave, referred to Council (5-0)
• Approved pursuit of FEMA Port Security Grant (75% federal, 25% city), referred to Council (5-0)
• Approved establishment of Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Rescue Station 3, referred to Council (5-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will open bids for replacing the rooftop condenser/compressor unit and HVAC controls at the Manitowoc Public Library (Project #WB-25-15). The board may also approve change orders, pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects, and contractor payroll affidavits.

• Bids for Manitowoc Public Library HVAC Rooftop Condenser/Compressor Unit Replacement and HVAC Main Controls Interface (Project #WB-25-15)
• Change orders for ongoing projects
• Pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects
• Contractor's payroll affidavits

The Board referred two HVAC bids to the Department of Infrastructure for evaluation. It approved a $15,006.25 change order for Visu‑Sewer LLC's sewer re‑lining project. It also approved payments for six separate public‑works contracts, totaling $232,331.65.

• Referred two HVAC bids ($148,250 and $280,850) to Department of Infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved Visu‑Sewer LLC change order $15,006.25 for 2024 sewer re‑lining (unanimous)
• Approved payment $66,594.88 to Vinton Construction for River Point Phase 4 (unanimous)
• Approved payment $61,765.00 to Beson & Houle LLC for River Point shade structure (unanimous)
• Approved payment $18,168.24 to Seiler Bros Construction for sidewalk replacement (unanimous)
• Approved payment $48,853.98 to Aecom for former Newton gravel pit project (unanimous)
• Approved payment $9,029.73 to Lunda Construction for Marina Dock Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved payment $26,434.82 to Visu Sewer for 2024 re‑lining project (unanimous)

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will discuss and potentially take action on several city maintenance and infrastructure agreements. Key items include a public transit lease and sanitary sewer design for a DOT reconstruction project.

• 2025-2026 Public Transit Lease Agreement between Maritime Metro Transit and Assist to Transport
• Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Design for STH 42 (Washington & Calumet) DOT Reconstruction Project
• Request from Take 5 Oil Change (Driven Brands) for fee in-lieu of on-site stormwater management
• Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement for St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue
• Request for Manitowoc Futbol Club to utilize a lot off of Michigan Avenue for soccer

The Public Infrastructure Committee approved several items, including the 2025‑2026 public transit lease agreement, a donation‑tube irrigation project for Ball Diamond, and a request for WISDOT urban funding, and referred each to council. It also approved a deed restriction at the Gravel Pit, Japanese knotweed removal at Lincoln Park, and other infrastructure agreements. The Town of Kossuth sewer regionalization request was tabled.

• Approved June 4 minutes (5‑0) – referred to council
• Approved 2025‑2026 Public Transit Lease Agreement (5‑0) – referred to council
• Approved donation‑tube funds for Ball Diamond irrigation (5‑0) – referred to council
• Approved Japanese knotweed removal at Lincoln Park (5‑0) – referred to council
• Approved pre‑approved funds for STH 42 sanitary sewer design (5‑0) – referred to council
• Approved Futbol Club lot use on Michigan Avenue for practices (5‑0) – referred to council
• Approved request for WISDOT STP‑Urban Funding 2026‑2031 (5‑0) – referred to council
• Tabled Town of Kossuth sewer regionalization request

Room Tax Commission

The Room Tax Commission will discuss and possibly take action on future funding for MIRA. The body will then convene in closed session to deliberate on a long-term visitor center and office location, as authorized under state statute for purchasing or investing public funds. They will reconvene in open session for possible action on the same item. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2025 Room Tax Commission meeting
• Discussion and action on future funding for MIRA
• Closed session to deliberate on long-term visitor center and office location (Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e))
• Open session discussion and possible action on long-term visitor center and office location

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review financial reports and approve minutes from previous meetings. The body will also consider a liquor license application for a Holiday Inn and a temporary liquor extension for a bar.

• Review of 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Holiday Inn Class B liquor license application at 4601 Calumet Ave
• Temporary liquor extension for Dug Out Bar & Grill to include parking lot
• Second Amendment to TID No. 22 Development Agreement with River Landing Developers
• Approval of Q2 2025 Budget Exception and Investment Reports

The committee approved its consent agenda, including several quarterly reports. It granted Dug Out LLC a temporary liquor extension and approved a Class B liquor license for the Holiday Inn at 4601 Calumet Ave. The committee also approved a second amendment to the City of Manitowoc TID No. 22 Development Agreement with River Landing Developers LLC and instructed the Community Development Department to draft the amendment.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (including minutes and reports) – vote 4-0
• Approved Dug Out LLC temporary liquor extension request – vote 4-0
• Approved Class B liquor license for Holiday Inn Manitowoc (4601 Calumet Ave) – vote 4-0
• Accepted 2nd Qtr. 2025 Attorney Claims Report – vote 4-0
• Approved Second Amendment to TID No. 22 Development Agreement with River Landing Developers LLC – vote 4-0
• Instructed Community Development Department to develop amendment to Development Agreement – vote 4-0
• Moved to closed session to consider amendment – vote 4-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 4-0

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will discuss and potentially take action on updates to the Employee Policy Manual and the Police Chief's job description. The body will also consider a request from the International Association of Firefighters Local 368 to reopen negotiations regarding workweek schedules and hours.

• Approval of revised job description for Police Chief
• Updates to Employee Policy Manual language
• Resolution to hire seasonal employees related to elected officials, department heads, or supervisory personnel
• Request by International Association of Firefighters Local 368 to reopen negotiations on workweek schedule and hours
• Unpaid leave of absence requests for two transit employees

The committee approved the consent agenda items. It approved a revised job description for the Police Chief and sent it to the city council. It also approved updates to the Employee Policy Manual and a resolution to hire seasonal employees, both referred to council. Unpaid leave requests for two transit employees were approved.

• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
• Approved revised Police Chief job description, referred to council (4-0)
• Approved Employee Policy Manual language update, referred to council (4-0)
• Approved resolution to hire seasonal employees, referred to council (4-0)
• Approved unpaid leave of absence for Transit Employee J.L. through Nov 5 2025 (4-0)
• Approved unpaid leave of absence for Transit Employee S.U. through Sep 5 2025 (4-0)

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board will consider approving a new Maintenance Specialist position and elect officers for 2025-2026. The board will also review monthly financial reports, welcome new member Dayna Goetz, and set a date for the finance committee meeting on the 2026 budget.

• Action on new Maintenance Specialist position (with proposed compensation plan)
• Nomination and election of officers for 2025-2026
• Welcome of new board member Dayna Goetz
• Approval of June 2025 financial reports and check register
• HVAC project update and facilities updates

The Library Board approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes and the June 2025 financial reports. The board elected the nominated officers for the 2025‑2026 term. It also approved the creation of a Maintenance Specialist position in the library’s maintenance department.

• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (Aye: Brick, Peters, Doneff, Norell, Kaderabek, Pauwels, O'Connor, Goetz and Able)
• Approved June 2025 financial reports (Aye: Brick, Peters, Doneff, Norell, Kaderabek, Pauwels, O'Connor, Goetz and Able)
• Approved nomination of officers for 2025‑2026 (Aye: Brick, Peters, Doneff, Norell, Kaderabek, Pauwels, O'Connor, Goetz and Able)
• Approved election of officers for 2025‑2026 (Aye: Brick, Peters, Doneff, Norell, Kaderabek, Pauwels, O'Connor, Goetz and Able)
• Approved creation of Maintenance Specialist position (Aye: Brick, Peters, Doneff, Norell, Kaderabek, Pauwels, O'Connor, Goetz and Able)
• Set date for August Finance Committee meeting to review 2026 budget (Aye: Brick, Peters, Doneff, Norell, Kaderabek, Pauwels, O'Connor, Goetz and Able)
• Welcomed new board member Dayna Goetz (Aye: Brick, Peters, Doneff, Norell, Kaderabek, Pauwels, O'Connor, Goetz and Able)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:43 p.m. (Aye: Brick, Peters, Doneff, Norell, Kaderabek, Pauwels, O'Connor, Goetz and Able)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider approving a $6,525 contract with R & R Customs for ash tree removal at 1401 N. 23rd Street. They will also review change orders, pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects, and contractor payroll affidavits.

• Agreement with R & R Customs for ash tree removal at 1401 N. 23rd St., contract price $6,525.00 (AGMT-25-08)
• Review of change orders for ongoing projects
• Pay estimates for various Engineering/Public Works projects
• Contractor's payroll affidavits review

The Board approved a $6,525 agreement with R & R Customs for ash‑tree removal at 1401 N. 23rd St. It also approved a $475 change order for Vinton Construction's concrete paving program. Finally, the Board authorized payments totaling $1,660,664.87 for a series of engineering and public‑works projects.

• Approved $6,525 R & R Customs ash‑tree removal contract (7‑0)
• Approved $475 change order for Vinton Construction concrete paving (7‑0)
• Approved payments totaling $1,660,664.87 for various engineering/public‑works projects (7‑0)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a consent agenda including $10.5 million in city claims, temporary liquor extensions for PetSkull Brewing and The Fat Seagull, and multiple special event approvals. Committee reports include resolutions for a Harbor Assistance Program grant application for a crane platform extension, a DNR principal forgiveness agreement for lead service line replacement, seasonal pay rates for 2026, and a zoo reorganization. Public input will be accepted, but no public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of $10,528,265.98 in general city claims
• Resolution authorizing a Harbor Assistance Program grant application for a crane platform extension at Manitowoc harbor
• Resolution authorizing a DNR Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Agreement (likely lead service line replacement)
• Temporary extension of premises for PetSkull Brewing for Manitowoc MetalFest 3 on September 12-13, 2025
• Engineering services contract for E. Albert Dr. reconstruction design from Johnston Dr. to Mirro Dr.

The Common Council approved an engineering services contract with the Wisconsin DOT and JT Engineering to design the reconstruction of E. Albert Drive to Mirro Drive. It also adopted a Harbor Assistance Program grant for a crane platform extension and denied two two‑year operator licenses. Additional approvals included a temporary liquor extension for Chewy's LLC, travel for the Community Development Director, removal of three street lights, and a resolution to discontinue a portion of an unnamed street.

• Approved Engineering Services Contract for Albert Drive reconstruction (8 ayes)
• Approved Harbor Assistance Program grant for crane platform extension (8 ayes)
• Denied Two‑Year Operator License for M. Loewenbein (#240400) (7 ayes, 1 nay)
• Denied Two‑Year Operator License for C. Orth (#250174) (8 ayes)
• Approved temporary liquor extension for Chewy's LLC on Buffalo St. (8 ayes)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Community Development Director Adam Tegen to EPA Brownfields Conference (8 ayes)
• Adopted resolution to remove three non‑ornamental street lights at 1000 block S. 10th St. (8 ayes)
• Adopted resolution to discontinue a portion of an unnamed street, referred to Plan Commission (8 ayes)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and possibly act on a two-year operator's license application for K. Franjose. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at 900 Quay Street and via Zoom.

• Two Year Operator's License Application (#250196) for K. Franjose
• Closed session to discuss the operator's license application
• Public comment period available

The committee entered a closed session to discuss a two‑year operator license application for K. Franjose. After reconvening in open session, the committee voted to recommend approval of the license. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered closed session to consider license application (5-0)
• Reopened session after closed session (5-0)
• Recommended approval of two‑year operator license for K. Franjose (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider a request for out‑of‑state travel and training for Inspector Supervisor Bill Nichols to attend the Western Section IAEI Meeting in Kearney, Nebraska. The agenda also includes routine public comment, a consent agenda, and monthly reports from Police, Fire Rescue, Building Inspection, and the Blight Program. Items on the consent agenda can be removed for separate discussion.

• Travel request for Inspector Supervisor Bill Nichols to Kearney, NE
• June 2025 Police Department Monthly Report
• June 2025 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
• June 2025 Building Inspection Monthly Report
• June 2025 Blight Program Fund report

The Public Safety Committee approved the consent agenda with a 4‑0 vote. The committee also approved an out‑of‑state travel and training request for Inspector Supervisor Bill Nichols, also by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel request for Inspector Supervisor Bill Nichols (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss and possibly take action on change orders and pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects. The meeting also includes a review of contractor payroll affidavits.

• Change orders
• Pay estimates for engineering/public works projects
• Contractor's payroll affidavits

The Board of Public Works approved two change orders totaling $69,013.00. It also approved payments for four engineering and construction projects, covering lift station evaluation, pump station work, park cameras, and sewer relining. All motions passed with unanimous support from the six members present. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Visu‑Sewer, Inc. change order $43,051.40 (6-0)
• Approved Lunda Construction change order $25,961.60 (6-0)
• Approved payment to Foth Infrastructure & Environmental, LLC $12,816.80 (6-0)
• Approved payment to Strand Associates $14,081.13 (6-0)
• Approved payment to Complex Security Solutions Inc. $24,729.75 (6-0)
• Approved payment to Visu‑Sewer for sewer relining $9,087.52 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:03 p.m. (6-0)

Personnel Committee

The Manitowoc Personnel Committee will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes, a review of legal fees billed through June 2025, and reports on the health plan, HR initiatives, and the City Attorney's office. In the discussion and action segment, the committee will vote on a revised job description for the Deputy City Planner, a request to create a Zoo Team Lead position and revise existing zoo positions, and a request to approve revised seasonal pay rates for 2026. A closed‑session item will address an unpaid leave of absence request for a transit employee before reconvening in open session.

• Approval of Revised Job Description for Community Development‑Planner Business & Housing Development to Deputy City Planner
• Request to Create a Zoo Team Lead Position and Revise Current Zoo Positions
• Request to Approve Revised Seasonal Pay Rates for 2026
• Review of Legal Fees Billed out Through June, 2025 – Human Resources
• Approval of June 2, 2025 Personnel Committee Minutes

The committee approved the consent agenda items covering minutes, legal fees, health plan, and agency reports. It also approved a revised job description for the Community Development Planner, creation of a Zoo Team Lead position, revised seasonal pay rates for 2026, and an unpaid leave request for a transit employee. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (25-0478 to 25-0482) (Aye: Sitkiewitz, Norell and Beeman3 -)
• Approved revised job description for Community Development‑Planner Business & Housing Development to Deputy City Planner (Aye: Sitkiewitz, Norell and Beeman3 -)
• Approved creation of a Zoo Team Lead position and revision of current zoo positions (Aye: Sitkiewitz, Norell and Beeman3 -)
• Approved revised seasonal pay rates for 2026 (Aye: Sitkiewitz, Norell and Beeman3 -)
• Approved unpaid leave of absence request for a transit employee (Aye: Sitkiewitz, Norell and Beeman3 -)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider temporary liquor sale extensions for two local events and review operator's license applications. The body will also hold a hearing regarding a denied taxicab driver's license and discuss a claim for damages exceeding $5,000.

• Liquor extension for PetSkull Brewing for Manitowoc MetalFest 3 (Sept 12-13, 2025)
• Liquor extension for Da Brick House (The Fat Seagull) at 807 Quay Street (July 26-27, 2025)
• Hearing on denial of taxicab driver's license for A. Savage
• Two-year operator's license applications for M. Loewenbein and C. Orth
• Martinez claim for damages over $5,000

The committee unanimously approved the consent agenda. It then approved temporary liquor‑sale extensions for PetSkull Brewing's MetalFest (Sept. 12‑13) and Da Brick House (Fat Seagull) street party (July 26‑27). The committee also upheld denials of a taxicab driver license for Amy Savage, two‑year operator licenses for M. Loewenbein and C. Orth, and denied the Martinez claim for damages over $5,000. All votes were 5‑0.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved temporary liquor extension for PetSkull Brewing MetalFest (5-0)
• Approved temporary liquor extension for Da Brick House (Fat Seagull) (5-0)
• Upheld denial of taxicab driver license for Amy Savage (5-0)
• Upheld denial of two‑year operator license for M. Loewenbein (5-0)
• Upheld denial of two‑year operator license for C. Orth (5-0)
• Denied Martinez claim for damages >$5,000 (5-0)

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board will approve minutes from prior meetings, review several financial reports, and discuss new business items. New business includes a request to use the parking lot for the Lakeshore Balloon Glow event on August 15, 2025, a proposal for prorated 10‑year lump‑sum payments for part‑time employees, and an action to accept renovation funding. The board will also receive updates on the nominating committee and facility/building status.

• Approve minutes from the April 28, 2025 board meeting and June 10, 2025 nominating committee meeting
• Review financial reports for April and May 2025 (Funds 2810 and 2813) and the MPL check register
• Parking lot use request for Lakeshore Balloon Glow, 8/15/25 (action requested)
• Prorated 10‑year lump‑sum payments proposal for part‑time employees (action requested)
• Acceptance of renovation funding (action requested)

The board approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting and the recent financial reports. It authorized use of the library parking lot for the Lakeshore Balloon Glow event on August 15, 2025. The board also approved a prorated 10‑year lump‑sum payment plan for part‑time employees and accepted renovation funding for the facility.

• Approved April 28, 2025 board minutes (6-0)
• Approved April and May 2025 financial reports (6-0)
• Approved parking lot use for Lakeshore Balloon Glow on 8/15/25 (6-0)
• Approved prorated 10‑year lump‑sum payments for part‑time employees (6-0)
• Approved acceptance of renovation funding (6-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on change orders, pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects, and contractor payroll affidavits. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific projects or dollar amounts listed.

• Change orders for public works projects
• Pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects
• Contractor's payroll affidavits

The Board of Public Works approved five submitted change orders, including work for Vinton Construction and Lunda Construction, with all seven members voting aye. The board also approved six City Engineer payment estimates for sewer, dock, watermain, and paving projects, again with a unanimous vote. Both actions were recorded as formal approvals during the June 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Vinton Construction Bayshore Trail change order $25,970.26 (7-0)
• Approved Lunda Construction Marina Dock change order $12,354.65 (7-0)
• Approved Lunda Construction Marina Dock change order $1,444.59 (7-0)
• Approved Lunda Construction Marina Dock change order $3,495.65 (7-0)
• Approved Lunda Construction Marina Dock change order ($7,789.91) (7-0)
• Approved payment $202,251.78 for 2025 Re‑Lining Sewer Project (7-0)
• Approved payment $69,559.00 for 2024 Re‑Lining Sewer Project (7-0)
• Approved payment $1,381,847.23 for 2025 Concrete Paving I (7-0)

Room Tax Commission

The Room Tax Commission will elect officers and then convene in closed session to discuss the long-term location of a visitor center and office. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes. No other substantive decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Discussion on long-term visitor center and office location (closed session)
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2025
• Notice that a majority of the Common Council may be present

The commission approved the May 20 minutes with a unanimous vote. Commissioners elected Nickels as Chair, Reilly as Vice Chair, and Loch as Secretary, each by a 6‑0 vote. The body then moved into a closed session and later reconvened in open session, both unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 pm with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved May 20 minutes (6-0)
• Elected Nickels as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Reilly as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Elected Loch as Secretary (6-0)
• Convene closed session (6-0)
• Reconvene open session (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed rezoning that would change a neighborhood business property at Viebahn and S 42nd Streets from B‑2 to R‑6. The council will also consider several consent‑agenda items, including license applications, city claims, and contract approvals. Decisions on these items will be made by a single motion unless a council member requests removal for separate discussion.

• Public hearing on rezoning Neighborhood Business to R‑6 at Viebahn & S 42nd Streets (property 835-401-010)
• Approve $65,806.12 seal‑coating contract to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC
• Approve final payment of $2,339.74 to Green Bay Pipe & TV for 2025 sewer televising
• Approve general city claims totaling $2,640,527.85 for payment
• Two‑year operator’s license #250016 for P. Hammersley – approve; #250037 for K. Jones – deny

The Common Council approved the mayor’s committee appointments and adopted the consent agenda unanimously. It approved the purchase of a Sylvan Drive property for park use (8‑1 vote) and adopted a zoning ordinance amendment changing the Viebahn and S 42nd Streets parcel to a multiple‑family district (9‑0 vote). The council also denied two fire‑rescue billing disputes, denied a two‑year operator license for K. Jones, approved a $65,806.12 seal‑coating contract, and approved a municipal water installation agreement, among other resolutions.

• Approved mayor’s committee appointments (9‑0)
• Approved purchase of Sylvan Drive property for park (8‑1)
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendment for Forest Creek, LLC parcel (9‑0)
• Denied Two Year Operator’s License #250037 for K. Jones
• Denied Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute #25-0099
• Approved $65,806.12 seal‑coating contract to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers
• Approved Municipal Water Installation Agreement with Richard Breunig (9‑0)
• Approved Senior Center Long Range Plan Request for Proposal (9‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and possibly take action on two applications for two-year operator's licenses. The committee may enter a closed session to deliberate on these specific cases.

• Two Year Operator's License Application (#250052) for B. Summers
• Two Year Operator's License Application (#250076) for M. Luckow

The committee entered a closed session, then reconvened in open session. It voted to approve the two-year operator licenses for B. Summers (application #250052) and M. Luckow (application #250076). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Closed session motion carried 4-0
• Reopen session motion carried 4-0
• Approved two-year operator license #250052 for B. Summers 4-0
• Approved two-year operator license #250076 for M. Luckow 4-0
• Adjournment motion carried 4-0

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will consider and possibly approve a Fire Rescue Department Lieutenant eligibility list. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and monthly reports from the police, fire rescue, and building inspection departments.

• Discussion and action on Fire Rescue Department Lieutenant eligibility list
• Approval of May 2025 Police and Fire Commission minutes
• Monthly reports: Police Department (May 2025), Fire Rescue Department (April and May 2025), Building Inspection (May 2025)

The Police and Fire Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which contains the various committee recommendations. The commission also unanimously approved the Fire Rescue Department lieutenant eligibility list for a two‑year period under the collective bargaining agreement. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Fire Rescue lieutenant eligibility list (5-0)

Library Board Nominating Committee

The Library Board Nominating Committee will meet to discuss and possibly take action on selecting officers for the 2025-2026 term. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, officer selection, and adjournment.

• Selection of officers for 2025-2026 (action requested)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider consent agenda items including monthly reports from Police, Fire Rescue, Building Inspection, and the Blight Program Fund, then convene in closed session under Wisconsin law to discuss two specific Manitowoc Fire Rescue billing disputes (calls #25-0099 and #25-0995). The meeting includes opportunities for public comment.

• Consent agenda: April 2025 & May 2025 Police Department Monthly Reports
• Consent agenda: April 2025 & May 2025 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Reports
• Consent agenda: April 2025 & May 2025 Building Inspection Monthly Reports
• Consent agenda: May 2025 Blight Program Fund report
• Closed session to discuss Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Disputes (calls #25-0099 and #25-0995)

The committee approved its consent agenda without any items removed. After a closed‑session discussion, it reconvened in open session and voted to deny both fire‑rescue billing disputes (calls #25‑0099 and #25‑0995). All motions carried with four votes in favor and one member excused.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4‑0)
• Convene closed session on fire‑rescue billing disputes (4‑0)
• Reconvene in open session (4‑0)
• Denied Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute #25‑0099 (4‑0)
• Denied Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute #25‑0995 (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will open and possibly award bids for the 2025 Seal Coating Program (Project #WS-25-6). They will also review change orders, pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects, and contractor payroll affidavits.

• Bids for 2025 Seal Coating Program, Project #WS-25-6
• Change Orders
• Pay Estimates for Various Engineering/Public Works Projects
• Contractor's Payroll Affidavits

The Board of Public Works referred two e‑bids for the 2025 seal coating program to the Department of Infrastructure for tabulation and evaluation. It approved two change orders totaling $6,142.42 and authorized payments for five engineering and public works estimates totaling $22,511.50. The meeting was adjourned at 4:03 p.m.

• Referred 2025 seal coating bids to Department of Infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved change order for Green Bay Pipe & TV LLC, $2,292.42 (7-0)
• Approved change order for Beson & Houle, LLC, $3,850.00 (7-0)
• Approved payment to Lakeland Landscaping, Inc., $13,300.00 (7-0)
• Approved payment to Strand Associates, $2,968.86 (7-0)
• Approved payment to RA Smith, $2,952.00 (7-0)
• Approved payment to Green Bay Pipe & TV, $2,339.74 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:03 p.m. (7-0)

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will hear a presentation on the Henry Schuette Park playground concept design and then discuss and possibly act on several items. These include a recyclable bin ordinance revision, a fee increase request for ROWay permit pavement restoration, and a proposed reconstruction of Michigan Avenue from N 13th to N 18th Street. The committee also will consider a long-range plan request for the Senior Center, an LRIP project for the 2026-2027 funding cycle, and a DNR requirement for a private sewer I/I inspection and removal program.

• Presentation and discussion of Henry Schuette Park playground concept design
• Recyclable bin ordinance revision
• ROWay permit pavement restoration fee increase request
• Proposed reconstruction of Michigan Avenue (N 13th to N 18th Street) design and trees
• Senior Center long-range plan request for proposal

The Public Infrastructure Committee approved several items, including moving forward with the Henry Schuette Park playground concept and requesting a cost estimate. It also approved travel for staff to the WIPTA conference, a senior‑center long‑range master‑plan RFP, and a fee increase for ROWay permit pavement restoration. The committee voted to submit Franklin Street (6th to 10th Streets) for the 2026‑2027 LRIP funding cycle. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from April 2, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved moving forward with Henry Schuette Park playground concept and cost estimate (5-0)
• Approved travel request for Kevin Bottesi and Shanna Bratz to attend WIPTA conference (5-0)
• Approved senior‑center long‑range master‑plan RFP and referral to council (5-0)
• Approved ROWay permit pavement restoration fee increase and referral to council (5-0)
• Approved request to submit Franklin Street (6th‑10th) for 2026‑2027 LRIP funding (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and possibly vote on a resolution to carry forward various 2024 budget appropriations into the 2025 budget. Two operator's license applications (P. Hammersley and K. Jones) are also on the agenda and may be considered in closed session. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a capital allocation request log, and a GFOA certificate for financial reporting.

• Resolution 25-0425 to carry forward 2024 appropriations to the 2025 budget
• Two-year operator's license application #250016 for P. Hammersley (closed session item)
• Two-year operator's license application #250037 for K. Jones (closed session item)
• Consent: approve minutes of May 6, 2025 Finance Committee meeting
• Consent: place on file 1st Qtr 2025 Capital Allocation Working Group (CAWG) Request Log

The committee approved the Consent Agenda items, including the May 6, 2025 Finance Committee minutes, the first‑quarter 2025 Capital Allocation Working Group request log, and the City’s GFOA Certificate of Achievement. It adopted a resolution to carry forward all appropriations budgeted in 2024 to the 2025 budget. The committee approved a two‑year operator’s license for P. Hammersley and denied a two‑year operator’s license for K. Jones. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved Consent Agenda items (May 6, 2025 minutes, CAWG request log, GFOA certificate) (5‑0)
• Approved 2024‑2025 budget carry‑forward resolution (5‑0)
• Approved two‑year operator’s license for P. Hammersley (#250016) (5‑0)
• Denied two‑year operator’s license for K. Jones (#250037) (5‑0)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will consider a recommendation to alleviate pay compression in protective services and discuss aldermanic compensation. The agenda also includes review of legal fees, health plan reports, and a resolution to hire seasonal employees related to elected officials or supervisors. The committee may convene in closed session to discuss department head performance reviews.

• Recommendation to alleviate pay compression in protective services (25-0419)
• Discussion and possible action on aldermanic compensation (25-0418)
• 10-year lump sum payments for part-time employees (25-0420)
• Resolution to hire seasonal employees related to elected officials or supervisory personnel (25-0428)
• Review of legal fees billed through May 2025 for human resources (25-0414)

The Personnel Committee approved the consent agenda items unanimously. It approved a recommendation to alleviate pay compression in protective services and referred it to the City Council (5-0). It also approved a 10‑year lump‑sum payment policy for part‑time city employees and a resolution to hire seasonal employees related to elected officials, both referred to Council (5-0 each). A discussion on Aldermanic compensation was placed on file, and the committee convened a closed session before adjourning.

• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved recommendation to alleviate pay compression in protective services, referred to Council (5-0)
• Approved 10‑year lump‑sum payment policy for part‑time employees, referred to Council (5-0)
• Approved resolution to hire seasonal employees related to elected officials, referred to Council (5-0)
• Placed discussion on Aldermanic compensation on file (5-0)
• Constituted closed session to consider employee performance matters (5-0)
• Reopened open session after closed session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)