{ "city": "Manitowoc", "state": "WI", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/manitowoc/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Plan Commission", "headline": "Plan Commission to weigh two conditional use permits, including warming shelter", "summary": "The Manitowoc Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit requests: one for a temporary warming shelter at 2601 S 10th Street and another for a storage/transloading area at 2800 Viebahn Street. The commission will also review minutes from July 7, 2026, discuss the ongoing Chapter 15 zoning code rewrite, and consider several certified survey maps and site plans. No final decisions are listed for the zoning code rewrite, which remains under old business.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3068_A_Plan_Commission_26-08-25_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3068&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-08-26", "body": "Board of Public Works", "headline": "Board to hear appeal of noxious weed assessment at 1911 Marshall St.", "summary": "The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss and possibly act on a property owner's appeal of a noxious weed assessment for 1911 Marshall St. The agenda also includes routine items: change orders, pay estimates for engineering and public works projects, and contractor payroll affidavits. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3070_A_Board_of_Public_Works_26-08-26_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3070&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Board of Public Works", "headline": "Board of Public Works to set blasting permit bond", "summary": "The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on a single substantive item: determining the bond for a blasting permit. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order and adjournment).", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3069_A_Board_of_Public_Works_26-08-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3069&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Library Board Finance Committee", "headline": "Library Finance Committee to review 2027 budget for action", "summary": "The Manitowoc Public Library Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the 2027 Library Budget. The agenda includes a budget memo, worksheets, a reserve fund balance summary, and a proposed organizational chart. This is the committee's primary item of new business.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3059_A_Library_Board_Finance_Committee_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3059&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "Council to consider $5.6M bond for lead service line replacement", "summary": "The Manitowoc Common Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on a range of items, including a public hearing on a street vacation, appointments, and a consent agenda with routine approvals. Notable actions include authorizing up to $5,637,072 in bonds for lead service line replacement, awarding construction contracts, and approving several ordinances and event permits.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3048_A_Common_Council_26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3048&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Industrial Development Corporation", "headline": "Industrial Development Corp to consider easement release and loan lien partial release", "summary": "The Industrial Development Corporation is meeting to consider two new business items: a partial release of an easement for Manitowoc Tool & Manufacturing LLC and a partial release of liens for R2H Flavor Technology's industrial loan. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting. The meeting is being held in person and via Zoom.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3063_A_Industrial_Development_Corporation_26-08-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3063_M_Industrial_Development_Corporation_26-08-12_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3063&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Public Safety Committee", "headline": "Committee to weigh parking bans, stop signs, and ambulance deals", "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will consider several traffic safety requests, including new parking restrictions and stop signs, and discuss the 2027 budget. It will also review ambulance service agreements with two local high schools. The consent agenda includes routine monthly reports from police, fire, building inspection, and a blight fund update.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3049_A_Public_Safety_Committee_26-08-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3049_M_Public_Safety_Committee_26-08-10_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3049&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Library Board Personnel Committee", "headline": "Library Personnel Committee to review reorganization plan", "summary": "The Manitowoc Public Library Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and possibly take action on a reorganization plan for library staff. The agenda includes a presentation of the proposed organizational chart and details for several library positions. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3058_A_Library_Board_Personnel_Committee_26-08-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3058&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Public Works Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss 2027 budget, sewer plan, and street light request", "summary": "The Public Works Committee will discuss the 2027 budget and may take action on an amendment to the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, a proposed functional classification update for the Manitowoc-Two Rivers urban area, a street light request for the 2200 block of S. 9th Street, and funding for a storm sewer repair at Waldo and Fleetwood Drive. A previously tabled item on Town of Kossuth sewer regionalization will also be considered.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3062_A_Public_Works_Committee_26-08-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3062&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Board of Public Works", "headline": "Board of Public Works to review library restroom bids and weed assessment appeal", "summary": "The Board of Public Works will meet to consider bids for the Manitowoc Public Library 2nd Floor Restrooms Renovation. The board will also hear a property owner's appeal regarding a noxious weed assessment. Other business includes reviewing change orders and pay estimates for various projects.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3060_A_Board_of_Public_Works_26-08-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3060_M_Board_of_Public_Works_26-08-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3060&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Personnel Committee", "headline": "Personnel Committee meets", "summary": "The Personnel Committee of Manitowoc, WI is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on various agenda items, including the 2027 budget, updated drug and alcohol policies, and police contract bargaining. The meeting is being held in Council Chambers and via remote conferencing on Zoom. The agenda includes a consent agenda with several items, including approval of minutes and review of legal fees. The committee will also convene in closed session to discuss police contract bargaining.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3054_A_Personnel_Committee_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3054_M_Personnel_Committee_26-08-03_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3054&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance committee to vote on $5.64M water-pipe bond and liquor license", "summary": "The Manitowoc Finance Committee will meet to act on routine minutes and quarterly reports, discuss the 2027 budget, and vote on several items including the issuance of $5,637,072 in taxable water-pipe replacement revenue bonds and approval of a liquor license for a Green Street business.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3061_A_Finance_Committee_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/8/3061_M_Finance_Committee_26-08-03_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3061&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Visit Manitowoc Board", "headline": "Board to review room tax spending for 2027 budget", "summary": "The Visit Manitowoc Board will discuss and possibly take action on the 2027 Tourism Department budget, including a review of discretionary room tax expenditures. The meeting will be held at City Hall and via Zoom.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3053_A_Visit_Manitowoc_Board_26-07-29_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3053&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Library Board", "headline": "Library Board to review public bid for meeting and study room renovations", "summary": "The Manitowoc Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to elect officers for 2026-2027 and review financial reports. The board is requested to take action on a public bid for the renovation of meeting and study room spaces.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3045_A_Library_Board_26-07-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3045&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Parks and Recreation Committee", "headline": "Committee to review special event requests including MetalFest and Turkey Trot", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Committee will review a report of special events requiring council approval. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and the scheduling of future committee meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3055_A_Parks_and_Recreation_Committee_26-07-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3055&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Tax Incremental Financing Joint Review Board", "headline": "Manitowoc TIF Board to review active districts", "summary": "The Tax Incremental Financing Joint Review Board will meet to approve minutes and conduct an annual review of active Tax Increment Finance districts. The meeting will be held at City Hall and via Zoom.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3052_A_Tax_Incremental_Financing_Joint_Review_Board_26-07-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3052_M_Tax_Incremental_Financing_Joint_Review_Board_26-07-27_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3052&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Board of Public Works", "headline": "Board to review bids for sewer televising project", "summary": "The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss and possibly act on bids for the 2026 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II project, along with standard engineering and public works pay estimates.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3051_A_Board_of_Public_Works_26-07-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3051_M_Board_of_Public_Works_26-07-22_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3051&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Common Council", "headline": "Council to hold public hearings on zoning and conditional use permits", "summary": "The Common Council will conduct public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for storage activities at S 39th and Viebahn Streets and a zoning change at 3215 Packer Lane. The body will also consider various infrastructure contracts, liquor licenses, and personnel appointments.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3043_A_Common_Council_26-07-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3043_M_Common_Council_26-07-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3043&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Community Development Authority", "headline": "CDA to discuss housing, downtown projects, and mall updates", "summary": "The Community Development Authority will discuss the financial report and office renovation for the Manitowoc Public Housing Business. The agenda also includes design review for a project at 1114 S 10th Street and updates on the River Point District, 1512 Washington Street, and Lakeshore Mall.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3046_A_Community_Development_Authority_26-07-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3046_M_Community_Development_Authority_26-07-15_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3046&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Police and Fire Commission", "headline": "Police and Fire Commission to approve eligibility lists for lieutenant and patrol officer", "summary": "The Police and Fire Commission will consider approval of eligibility lists for lieutenant and patrol officer positions in the Fire Rescue and Police Departments. The consent agenda includes minutes from June, monthly reports for police, fire rescue, and building inspection, and the 2025 Fire Rescue annual report. Public comment is accepted in advance or during the meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3036_A_Police_and_Fire_Commission_26-07-14_Summary_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3036_M_Police_and_Fire_Commission_26-07-14_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3036&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Public Safety Committee", "headline": "Weather siren schedule and criteria change to be considered", "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will review routine June 2026 police, fire rescue, building inspection, and blight fund reports. It will discuss a prohibited dangerous animal objection filed by Adam Braunel for a pet named Teddy. The committee will consider Chief John Musial II’s request for out‑of‑state training at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Finally, it will consider a proposed change to the city’s weather siren schedule and activation criteria.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3035_A_Public_Safety_Committee_26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3035_M_Public_Safety_Committee_26-07-13_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3035&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Board of Public Works", "headline": "Board reviews bids for 10th Street streetscape and library renovation projects.", "summary": "The Manitowoc Board of Public Works will review contractor bids for a downtown streetscape project and a public library renovation. Members will also hear appeals from two property owners regarding noxious weed assessments. Finally, the board will process routine change orders, pay estimates, and payroll affidavits for ongoing city projects.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3034_A_Board_of_Public_Works_26-07-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3034_M_Board_of_Public_Works_26-07-08_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3034&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Plan Commission", "headline": "Manitowoc Plan Commission reviews rezoning, street vacations, and site plans", "summary": "The commission will consider several land use requests including a street vacation near Deerbrook Lane and a rezoning for 3215 Packer Lane. Members will also review subdivision plats for Deerbrook Crossing and Mariner Lux, alongside multiple school parking expansions.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3033_A_Plan_Commission_26-07-07_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3033_M_Plan_Commission_26-07-07_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3033&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee reviews TIF term sheet for River Point Drive project", "summary": "The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially act on several financial and operational items. Key topics include a $30,000 state grant for the Silver Creek wetland project, a lease extension for the city marina, and a sanitary sewer extension request for S. Alverno Road. The committee will also review an audit services RFP for 2026-2031 and a fundraising agreement for the Marine Band. Several personnel and legal claims will be addressed in closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3040_A_Finance_Committee_26-07-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3040_M_Finance_Committee_26-07-06_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3040&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Public Works Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3039_A_Public_Works_Committee_26-07-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3039_M_Public_Works_Committee_26-07-02_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3039&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Rahr-West Art Museum Board of Directors", "headline": "Rahr-West Art Museum Board reviews July 2026 budget and departmental reports", "summary": "The Board will review financial accounts and the July 2026 budget. Various departments including membership, education, and the museum collection will provide status updates.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/7/3038_A_Rahr-West_Art_Museum_Board_of_Directors_26-07-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3038&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Parks and Recreation Committee", "headline": "Parks committee discusses Phase 3 skatepark updates and zoo donations.", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Committee will review updates on ongoing park projects and consider donation requests for a Phase 3 skatepark tube and zoo bioactive vivariums. Members will also approve May meeting minutes and hear public comments. The agenda does not list specific funding amounts or contract details for the proposed donations.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/6/3037_A_Parks___Recreation_Committee_26-06-25_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/manitowoc/meetings/2026/6/3037_M_Parks_and_Recreation_Committee_26-06-25_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://manitowoc.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3037&GID=384&G=770A53B6-6E48-496F-A438-69281D7DC6FC" } ] }