Manitowoc meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Manitowoc committees approve $5.6M water bonds, parking changes

Manitowoc's Finance Committee approved up to $5.6 million in revenue bonds for a drinking water project, the largest action taken in the past two weeks. Other committees updated drug and alcohol policies, referred library renovation bids, and approved parking and stop sign changes.

Finance Committee authorizes $5.6M in water bonds

The Finance Committee voted 5-0 to approve the issuance and sale of up to $5,637,072 in taxable private lead service line replacement revenue bonds for a Safe Drinking Water loan. It also approved the scope of engagement for the bond issuance. In other action, the committee approved a Class B retail intoxicating liquor license for Green Street F&S LLC, renewed an agricultural land lease with Charmwood Farms, and recommended operator's licenses for E. Whatley, M. Malczewski, and I. Reyes. The committee accepted the Q2 2026 Budget Exception Report and Claims Report.

Personnel Committee updates drug and alcohol policies

The Personnel Committee voted 4-1 to approve updated drug and alcohol policies for Council review. It also approved the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes and moved the September meeting to September 8, 2026.

Board of Public Works refers library renovation bids

The Board of Public Works voted 7-0 to refer three bids for the Manitowoc Public Library 2nd Floor Restrooms Renovation project to the Library Board for tabulation. The board also approved four change orders totaling $11,390.50 and 13 pay estimates totaling $1,599,976.95 for various public works projects.

Public Safety Committee approves parking and stop sign changes

The Public Safety Committee approved no-parking zones on the west side of Riverview Drive and the north side of Meadow Lane near Holy Family Memorial (4-0, 1 abstention). It approved installing stop signs at South 22nd Street and Summit Street (5-0). A request to prohibit parking at S. 35th Street and Lindbergh Drive was denied, with the committee recommending double yellow lines instead. The committee also approved ambulance service agreements with Roncalli and Lincoln High Schools and placed the 2027 budget discussion on file.

Coming up

The Common Council meets August 17 and will consider authorizing up to $5,637,072 in bonds for lead service line replacement, a public hearing on a street vacation, awarding a $310,583 contract to Hamann Construction for library renovation rebid, a $28,741.20 contract to Aqualis for sewer televising, and ordinances to amend parking prohibitions and add a stop sign. The Library Board Finance Committee also meets August 17 to review and possibly act on the 2027 Library Budget.

Manitowoc Finance Committee approves $5.6M in water project bonds; other boards review budgets and events

The Manitowoc Finance Committee approved the issuance and sale of up to $5,637,072 in taxable private LSL replacement revenue bonds for a Safe Drinking Water loan at its Aug. 3 meeting. The committee also approved a retail liquor license and an agricultural land lease renewal, and recommended three operator's licenses. In other recent meetings, the Personnel Committee approved updated drug and alcohol policies, and the TIF Joint Review Board approved annual financial reports for active districts.

Finance Committee

The committee voted 5-0 to approve the bond issuance and sale, as well as the scope of engagement for the bond issuance. It also approved a Class B retail intoxicating liquor license for Green Street F&S LLC (5-0) and a Hecker/Viebahn agricultural land lease renewal with Charmwood Farms (5-0). The committee recommended approval of operator's licenses for E. Whatley, M. Malczewski, and I. Reyes, each by a 5-0 vote. It accepted the Q2 2026 Budget Exception Report and Claims Report (5-0).

Personnel Committee

The committee approved the June 1, 2026 minutes (4-1) and approved updated drug and alcohol policies for the consent agenda (4-1). It also moved the September Personnel Meeting to Sept. 8, 2026.

TIF Joint Review Board

The board approved the July 31, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0) and approved the annual financial reports for active Tax Increment Finance Districts (5-0).

Agenda-only meetings

Several boards met with agendas but have not yet published minutes or taken final action.

• **Library Board (July 27):** Will elect officers for 2026-2027, review a public bid for renovation of meeting and study room spaces, review budget status for Funds 2810 and 2813 (April-June 2026), discuss a reorganizational plan, and welcome new board member Lynn Keehan.
• **Parks and Recreation Committee (July 27):** Will review special event requests for MetalFest (Sept. 11-12), the 5th Annual Hoods-and-Hops Classic Car Show (Oct. 4), and the Turkey Trot (Nov. 26) including road closures, and determine future meeting dates.
• **Visit Manitowoc Board (July 29):** Will review discretionary room tax expenditures for the 2027 budget, review the 2026 Tourism Department budget itemized, and approve minutes from Feb. 25, 2026.
• **Board of Public Works (Aug. 5):** Will consider bids for the Manitowoc Public Library 2nd Floor Restrooms Renovation (Project #WB-26-21), hear a noxious weed assessment appeal for 1911 Marshall St., and review change orders and pay estimates for various projects.
• **Public Works Committee (Aug. 6):** Will discuss the 2027 budget, consider an amendment to the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Master Plan with Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC, a proposed functional classification update for the Manitowoc-Two Rivers urban area, a street light request for the 2200 block of S. 9th Street, funding for a storm sewer repair at Waldo and Fleetwood Drive, and a previously tabled item on Town of Kossuth sewer regionalization.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days in the provided data.

Manitowoc Council approves $6.4M in claims, streetscape contract, and marina lease extension; Finance Committee to weigh $5.64M water-pipe bond

The Manitowoc Common Council approved more than $6.4 million in general city claims and awarded a $119,767 streetscape contract during its July 20 meeting, while also extending the Manitowoc Marina lease through 2035. The council's actions were among several recent decisions affecting city spending, zoning, and infrastructure.

Common Council — July 20

The council voted 10-0 on every major item, with one 9-1 split on a weed assessment.

• Approved a Conditional Use Permit for TJ Potter Trucking bulk storage at S 39th and Viebahn Streets (10-0).
• Adopted a zoning ordinance change for property off Packer Lane (10-0).
• Awarded a $119,767 10th Street streetscape contract to Vinton Construction Company (10-0).
• Approved a lease extension for Manitowoc Marina, LLC through March 31, 2035 (10-0).
• Approved $6,448,709.91 in general city claims (10-0).
• Approved a TIF term sheet for River Point Drive Lots 1 & 2 (10-0).
• Approved a $30,000 Wisconsin DNR Surface Wetland Surcharge Grant (10-0).
• Upheld an objection to a noxious weed assessment at 2200 Rankin Street (9-1).

Board of Public Works — July 22

The Board of Public Works approved two project payments and referred sewer bids for tabulation.

• Approved a $57,000.00 payment to 5th Pocket Skateparks, Inc. for the Manitowoc Skatepark Expansion (6-0).
• Approved a $59,518.42 payment to Fearing's Madison AV for the Council Chambers Audio/Video Upgrade (6-0).
• Referred four bids for the 2026 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II project (Project #WU-26-10) to the Department of Public Works for tabulation (6-0).

Parks and Recreation Committee — July 27

Minutes were not yet published. The agenda listed special event requests for MetalFest (Sept. 11–12, 2026), the 5th Annual Hoods-and-Hops Classic Car Show (Oct. 4, 2026), and the Turkey Trot (Nov. 26, 2026), including associated road closures. The committee also planned to set future meeting dates.

Tax Incremental Financing Joint Review Board — July 27

Minutes were not yet published. The board was scheduled to approve July 31, 2025 minutes and conduct an annual review of active Tax Increment Finance districts.

Library Board — July 27

Minutes were not yet published. The agenda included action on a public bid for renovation of meeting and study room spaces, election of board officers for 2026-2027, review of budget status for Funds 2810 and 2813 (April–June 2026), discussion of a reorganizational plan, and welcoming new board member Lynn Keehan.

Visit Manitowoc Board — July 29

Minutes were not yet published. The board was scheduled to review discretionary room tax expenditures for the 2027 budget, review the itemized 2026 Tourism Department budget, and approve minutes from Feb. 25, 2026.

Coming up

• **Personnel Committee — Aug. 3:** Agenda includes review of legal fees billed through July 2026, discussion of the 2027 budget and mayoral requests, updated drug and alcohol policies, an update on police contract bargaining, and setting a September meeting date. A closed session on police contract bargaining is scheduled.
• **Finance Committee — Aug. 3:** The committee will vote on issuing $5,637,072 in Taxable Private LSL Replacement Revenue Bonds for a Safe Drinking Water Loan, and on a Class B liquor license (TAV-2641A) for Green Street F&S LLC at 1801 S. 10th St. Also on the agenda: renewing the Hecker/Viebahn agricultural land lease with Charmwood Farms for 2026–2031, discussing 2027 budget requests, and approving the 2nd Quarter 2026 Claims Report and Budget Exception Report.
• **Board of Public Works — Aug. 5:** The board will consider bids for the Manitowoc Public Library 2nd Floor Restrooms Renovation (Project #WB-26-21), hear a noxious weed assessment appeal for 1911 Marshall St., and review change orders, pay estimates, and contractor payroll affidavits.

Manitowoc committees approve marina lease, street vacation, and public safety actions ahead of Common Council hearings

Manitowoc's Finance Committee approved a marina lease extension through 2035 and a sanitary sewer extension on S. Alverno Rd., while the Plan Commission cleared a street vacation and several subdivision plats, in a busy two weeks of city meetings leading up to Common Council public hearings on July 20.

Finance Committee — July 6

The committee approved a lease extension for Manitowic Marina, LLC through March 31, 2035 (3-0), and a sanitary sewer extension request for S. Alverno Rd. (3-0). It also approved a $30,000 Wisconsin DNR Surface Wetland Surcharge Grant contract (3-0).

Other approvals included a temporary premises extension for Dug Out LLC (3-0), an RFP for audit services with a review committee appointment (3-0), and a resolution carrying forward 2025 appropriations into the 2026 budget (3-0). The committee recommended operator's licenses for L. Minto, S. Connelly, A. Foster, and S. Franz (3-0), and recommended approval of the River Point Drive Term Sheet (3-0).

The Manitowoc Marine Band fundraising agreement was tabled for a future meeting.

Plan Commission — July 7

The commission approved a street vacation and official map amendment for Deerbrook Lane (8-0), along with quit claim deeds for Virginia Drive and Joseph Road (8-0). It approved the preliminary plat for Deerbrook Crossing Subdivision No. 1 (8-0) and the final plat for Mariner Lux Subdivision (8-0).

A rezoning request for 3215 Packer Lane to R-4 Single- and Two-Family passed 8-0, and a conditional use permit for T.J. Potter Trucking was approved with amended conditions (8-0).

Board of Public Works — July 8

The board approved two change orders: $25,837.77 for Vinton Construction Company (CO #2) and $131.16 for Fearing's Madison AV (CO #3), both on 6-0 votes. Six pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects were approved (6-0).

Noxious weed assessments were upheld for 2200 Rankin St. and 714 S. 27th St. (6-0 each). The 10th Street streetscape bid was referred to the Department of Public Works (6-0), and the Library renovation bid was referred to the Library Board (6-0).

Public Safety Committee — July 13

The committee upheld a determination declaring "Teddy" a prohibited dangerous animal (5-0). It approved out-of-state travel for Police Chief John Musial II (5-0) and referred weather siren schedule and criteria changes to the City Council (5-0).

Police and Fire Commission — July 14

The commission approved the Fire Rescue Department Lieutenant Eligibility List for 18 months (5-0) and the Police Department Patrol Officer Eligibility List for 12 months (5-0).

Community Development Authority — July 15

Minutes were not yet published. The agenda listed approval of monthly public housing expenditures, an office renovation and construction update, a design review application for 1114 S 10th Street, and updates on the River Point District, 1512 Washington Street, and Lakeshore Mall.

Coming up

• **Common Council, July 20:** Public hearings on a storage/transloading permit at S 39th and Viebahn Streets and rezoning of 3215 Packer Lane from R-1 to R-4. The agenda includes a proposed $119,767.00 contract to Vinton Construction Company for the 10th Street Streetscape, general city claims totaling $6,448,709.91, and the $30,000 Wisconsin DNR Surface Wetland Surcharge Grant contract.
• **Board of Public Works, July 22:** Bids for the 2026 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II project (Project #WU-26-10), plus change orders and pay estimates.
• **Visit Manitowoc Board, July 29:** Review of discretionary room tax expenditures for the 2027 budget and the itemized 2026 Tourism Department budget. Meeting at City Hall and via Zoom.

Manitowoc Finance Committee approves marina lease extension, sewer project, and $30K DNR grant

The Manitowoc Finance Committee approved a package of agreements, lease extensions, and licenses at its July 6 meeting, including a marina lease extension running through March 31, 2035, and a sanitary sewer extension along S. Alverno Rd. Each item passed 3-0.

Finance Committee — July 6

The committee's consent agenda was approved 3-0. Members also approved, each by 3-0 votes:

• A temporary premises extension for Dug Out LLC.
• A lease extension for Manitowic Marina, LLC through March 31, 2035.
• The S. Alverno Rd. sanitary sewer extension request.
• A $30,000 Wisconsin DNR Surface Wetland Surcharge Grant contract.
• A request for proposals for audit services and the appointment of a review committee.
• A resolution to carry forward 2025 appropriations into the 2026 budget.

The committee recommended approval, each 3-0, of operator's licenses for L. Minto, S. Connelly, A. Foster, and S. Franz, and recommended approval of the River Point Drive Term Sheet.

One item was held over: the Manitowoc Marine Band fundraising agreement was tabled for a future meeting.

Plan Commission — July 7

Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available. The agenda listed several land-use items for the commission's review, including:

• A street vacation and map amendment for Deerbrook Lane, Kellner Street, and Homestead Road.
• A rezoning request for 3215 Packer Lane from R-1 to R-4.
• A conditional use permit for T.J. Potter Trucking at S. 39th and Viebahn Streets.
• Preliminary plat review for Deerbrook Crossing Subdivision No. 1.
• Final plat review for Mariner Lux Subdivision by Tycore Built, LLC.
• Site plans for Manitowoc Public School District parking expansions at four local schools.

Board of Public Works — July 8

Minutes have not yet been published. The board was scheduled to review contractor bids for the 10th Street streetscape project between Chicago and Washington avenues, and a rebid for the Manitowoc Public Library meeting and study room renovation. The agenda also included noxious weed assessment appeals for properties at 2200 Rankin St and 714 S. 27th St, plus routine change orders, engineering pay estimates, and contractor payroll affidavits.

Rahr-West Art Museum Board — July 1

Minutes have not yet been published. The board was scheduled to review financial accounts and the July 2026 budget, with status updates from the membership, education, and museum collection departments.

Coming up

• **July 13 — Public Safety Committee:** Routine June 2026 police, fire rescue, building inspection, and blight fund reports; a prohibited dangerous animal objection filed by Adam Braunel for a pet named Teddy; Chief John Musial II's request for out-of-state training at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia; and a proposed change to the city's weather siren schedule and activation criteria.
• **July 14 — Police and Fire Commission:** Approval of eligibility lists for Fire Rescue Department lieutenant and Police Department patrol officer positions. The consent agenda includes June 2026 police and fire monthly reports, the 2025 Fire Rescue Department Annual Report, and May and June 2026 Building Inspection reports.
• **July 15 — Community Development Authority:** Monthly public housing expenditures, an office renovation and construction update, design review for a project at 1114 S 10th Street, and updates on the River Point District, 1512 Washington Street, and Lakeshore Mall.

Manitowoc roundup: Finance Committee to weigh TIF term sheet, $30,000 wetland grant; recent board minutes still pending

Manitowoc residents have several consequential items on the horizon this week, led by a Finance Committee meeting Monday that will take up a Tax Increment Financing term sheet for the River Point Drive project and a $30,000 state grant contract for the Silver Creek wetland project. Minutes from three late-June board meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes from those sessions are not yet confirmed.

Recent meetings: agendas only, no minutes published

Three public bodies met or were scheduled between June 22 and July 1, but official minutes have not been posted for any of them. What follows reflects the published agendas only, not confirmed decisions.

Library Board (June 22). The agenda listed re-appointments of Darian Kaderabek, Michelle Doneff, and Stephanie Peters as Library Board Trustees, plus the appointment of new Trustee Lynn Keehan. Also scheduled: an informational update on the employee policy manual, a facilities and building update from Stacey Bialek, and approval of financial reports and the check register for April–May 2026.

Parks and Recreation Committee (June 25). The agenda included updates on ongoing city park projects and two donation requests — a Phase 3 skatepark tube (X-Sports) and zoo bioactive vivariums. No specific funding amounts or contract details were listed. Members were also set to approve May 28, 2026 committee minutes and hear public comment.

Rahr-West Art Museum Board of Directors (July 1). The single listed item was a July 2026 budget review, with departmental status updates from membership, education, and the museum collection.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not possible to report how any of these items were voted on or whether they were approved.

Coming up

Finance Committee — Monday, July 6. The most consequential agenda this week. Items include:

• A $30,000 Wisconsin DNR grant contract for the Silver Creek wetland project.
• A term sheet for Tax Increment Financing at River Point Drive Lots 1 & 2.
• A marina lease extension option through March 2035.
• A sanitary sewer extension request for S. Alverno Road.
• A request for proposals for municipal audit services covering 2026–2031.
• Closed-session items on personnel and legal claims.

Plan Commission — Tuesday, July 7. Land-use items dominate, including a street vacation and map amendment for Deerbrook Lane, Kellner Street, and Homestead Road; a rezoning request for 3215 Packer Lane from R-1 to R-4; a conditional use permit for T.J. Potter Trucking at S. 39th and Viebahn Streets; preliminary plat review for Deerbrook Crossing Subdivision No. 1; final plat review for Mariner Lux Subdivision by Tycore Built, LLC; and site plans for Manitowoc Public School District parking expansions at four local schools.

Board of Public Works — Wednesday, July 8. The board will review contractor bids for the 10th Street streetscape between Chicago and Washington avenues and a rebid for the Manitowoc Public Library meeting and study room renovation. Also on the agenda: noxious weed assessment appeals for properties at 2200 Rankin St and 714 S. 27th St, plus routine change orders, engineering pay estimates, and contractor payroll affidavits.

Residents who want to confirm outcomes from the June meetings should watch for posted minutes from the Library Board, Parks and Recreation Committee, and Rahr-West Art Museum Board.

Manitowoc boards prepare to weigh TIF, rezoning and streetscape bids as recent meeting details remain pending

Recent meetings of Manitowoc city boards saw discussions on library trustees, park donations and museum finances, while upcoming sessions are set to take up a tax increment financing term sheet, a residential rezoning and major streetscape project bids. Minutes from recent gatherings remain unpublished, leaving specific outcomes unknown.

Recent meetings

Library Board (June 22) – The board reviewed an agenda that included the re-appointments of Darian Kaderabek, Michelle Doneff and Stephanie Peters as trustees, along with the appointment of incoming trustee Lynn Keehan. Members also received an informational update on the employee policy manual and a facilities and building update from Stacey Bialek. Financial reports and check registers for April and May 2026 were up for approval.

Parks and Recreation Committee (June 25) – Members were scheduled to discuss donation requests for a Phase 3 skatepark tube and for bioactive vivariums at the zoo. The agenda included updates on other city park projects, approval of May meeting minutes, and a public comment period. No funding amounts or contract details were listed.

Rahr-West Art Museum Board of Directors (July 1) – The board was set to review financial accounts and the July 2026 budget. Departmental reports covering membership, education and the museum collection were also on the agenda.

Coming up

Finance Committee (July 6) – The committee will consider a $30,000 grant contract from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for a Silver Creek wetland project and a term sheet for tax increment financing at River Point Drive Lots 1 and 2. Other items include a marina lease extension option through March 2035, a sanitary sewer extension request for South Alverno Road, and a request for proposals for municipal audit services covering 2026 through 2031. Several personnel and legal matters will be addressed in closed session.

Plan Commission (July 7) – Commissioners will review requests for a street vacation and map amendment affecting Deerbrook Lane, Kellner Street and Homestead Road, and a rezoning at 3215 Packer Lane from R-1 to R-4. Also on the agenda: a conditional use permit for T.J. Potter Trucking at South 39th and Viebahn Streets, a preliminary plat for Deerbrook Crossing Subdivision No. 1, a final plat for Mariner Lux Subdivision by Tycore Built, LLC, and site plans for parking expansions at four Manitowoc Public School District schools.

Board of Public Works (July 8) – The board is expected to open bids for the 10th Street streetscape project between Chicago and Washington avenues and for the Manitowoc Public Library meeting and study room renovation rebid. Members will hear appeals from property owners regarding noxious weed assessments at 2200 Rankin St. and 714 S. 27th St. Routine change orders, engineering pay estimates and contractor payroll affidavits for ongoing city projects round out the agenda.