City of Manitowoc 900 Quay Street Manitowoc, WI 54220 www.manitowoc.org Meeting MinutesCommon Council Monday, September 15, 2025 6:30 PM Council Chambers Note: This meeting will also be held via remote conferencing software (Zoom) A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL Alderpersons Present: 9 - Andrew Dunbar, Chad Beeman, Michael Cummings, William DeBaets, Brian Anderson, Bill Schlei, Eric Sitkiewitz, Brett Norell and Todd Reckelberg C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION D. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Committee of the Whole 25-0667 Appointment to fill District 4 Alderperson Vacancy Mayor Nickels opened the floor for nominations. Council President Cummings made a motion for Jodi Brey to fill the vacancy as per the Committee of the Whole recommendation. Alderperson Reckelberg made a motion to close nominations and cast an unanimous ballot, seconded by Alderperson Sitkiewitz. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg E. CITY CLERK ADMINISTERS OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED ALDERPERSON - DISTRICT 4 Alderpersons Present: 10 - Andrew Dunbar, Chad Beeman, Michael Cummings, William DeBaets, Brian Anderson, Bill Schlei, Eric Sitkiewitz, Brett Norell, Todd Reckelberg and Jodi Brey F. PRESENTATIONS 25-0652 Final Accounting Report on Red Arrow Park Project by Ed Hansen 25-0656 Proclamation for the Rahr-West Art Museum's 75th Anniversary 25-0657 Proclamation declaring October 5th-11th, 2025 as Fire Prevention Week G. PUBLIC HEARINGS 25-0653 Public Hearing to be held at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all interested parties in the matter of a proposed street vacation for an un named street between Paul Road and Herman Road Mayor declared the meeting open for a public hearing on this matter. City Clerk reported that the notice of the public hearing was published in the Herald Times Reporter on August 25, 2025, August 31, 2025 and September 8, 2025. (Proof of publication is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) No parties appeared to speak on this matter. Mayor declared the public hearing closed. (A recording of the entire public hearing is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 25-0654 Public Hearing to be held at 6:32 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all interested parties in the matter of a Request for a Conditional Use Permit for the Operation of a Church and School located at 916 Pine Street (Parcel #635-003-000) Mayor declared the meeting open for a public hearing on this matter. City Clerk reported that the notice of the public hearing was published in the Herald Times Reporter on August 31, 2025 and September 8, 2025. (Proof of publication is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) No parties appeared to speak on this matter. Mayor declared the public hearing closed. (A recording of the entire public hearing is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 25-0655 Public Hearing to be held at 6:33 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all interested parties in the matter of a Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Transitional Use-Temporary Emergency Warming Shelter at 702 State Street ( Parcel #000-108-180) Mayor declared the meeting open for a public hearing on this matter. City Clerk reported that the notice of the public hearing was published in the Herald Times Reporter on August 31, 2025 and September 8, 2025. (Proof of publication is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The following parties appeared to speak on this matter: Matthew Sauer Kenneth Walters Dorothy Boutin Neil Holschbach Mayor declared the public hearing closed. (A recording of the entire public hearing is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 6. Plan Commission 25-0530 Resolution Approving the Discontinuance of a Portion of an Un named Street between Paul Road and Herman Road, in the Interest of the Public, Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 66.1003(4) Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Cummings, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 25-0680 Ordinance amending Section 22.010 of the Municipal Code entitled: "Official Map - Master Subdivision Plans" to Discontinue a Portion of an Un-named Street between Paul Road and Herman Road Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Cummings, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 25-0618 PC 19-2025: Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church: Request for a Conditional Use Permit for the Operation of a Church and School located at 916 Pine Street Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Cummings, to approve the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church for a church and school per the attached map. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 25-0619 PC 22-2025: The Neighborhood of Manitowoc County, Inc; Conditional Use Permit Request for a Transitional Use Temporary Warming Shelter at 702 State Street Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Cummings, to approve the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to The Neighborhood of Manitowoc County, Inc for the temporary establishment of a 12 bed Emergency Housing Warming Shelter located at 702 State Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 25-0626 PC 1-2025: Miscellaneous Dedications for Street Purposes - Michigan Avenue Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Cummings, to instruct City staff to move forward with all facets of acquiring the additional Michigan Avenue right of way. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey H. PUBLIC INPUT Mayor declared the meeting open for public input. In accordance with policy, the public input portion of the meeting is not made part of the official record. I. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR 25-0658 Election of Common Council Representative to the Plan Commission Mayor Nickels opened up the floor for nominations. Alderperson Sitkiewitz nominated Alderperson Bill Schlei. Nominations where closed. Alderperson Sitkiewitz made a motion to elect Alderperson Bill Schlei to the Plan Commission by an unanimous ballot, seconded by Alderperson Norell. Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 25-0659 Mayor makes Standing Committee Appointments Moved by Cummings, seconded by Anderson, that these Appointments be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 25-0660 Mayor makes Appointments to Various Committees Moved by Cummings, seconded by Norell, that these Appointments be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey J. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items None Approval of the Consent AgendaMoved by Cummings, seconded by Schlei, to accept the Consent Agenda Items and recommendations of the various committees. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 2. Miscellaneous 25-0661 Minutes of the August 18, 2025 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file 3. Committee of the Whole (Consent) 25-0664 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following event: Halloween Glow Disc Golf on 10/31/2025; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 25-0665 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following waiver of fees: Manitowoc County Human Service Department Annual Celebration of Clients on 9/19/2025; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 4. Finance Committee (Consent) 25-0638 Application of "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License (TAV-2527A), Randall & Austin Enterprises DBA Silver Valley Hospitality, for Silver Valley Banquet Hall, 1222 S. Alverno Rd; recommending approval 25-0639 Two Year Operator License (#250249) H. Dewitt; recommending to approve the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335 25-0640 L25-00076 Bower Claim for Damages > $5,000; recommending to deny the claim 25-0662 General City Claims in the amount of $6,394,423.65 enumerated on list thereof, recommending that the claims be allowed and ordered paid and Mayor, Clerk and Finance Director/Treasurer are instructed to issue the necessary order 5. Personnel Committee (Consent) 6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent) 25-0668 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025 for 1st and final payment of $240,275.00 to Interstate Improvement, Inc. for 2025 Continuous Diamond Grinding, WS-25-12; recommending payment 25-0669 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025 for 1st and final payment of$131,771.60 to Brickline Inc for 2025 Epoxy Pavement Marking Program, WS-25-9; recommending payment 25-0670 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025 of approval to enter into AGMT-25-09 with Luisier Plumbing, to install 1" piping to 2 baseball fields at Citizens Park as outlined in "Exhibit A", Proposal; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 25-0671 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025 for an appeal for noxious weed assessment for property located at 1402 Hamilton Street; recommending to deny the appeal 25-0672 Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025, of bids received for 9th and Jay Streetscape, Project WS 25 16; recommending awarding to Vinton Construction Company in the amount of $105,821.15 25-0673 Report of Board of Public Works of 8/6/2025, of bids received for the Manitowoc Public Library HVAC Rooftop Condenser/Compressor Unit Replacement and HVAC Main Controls Interface with Sensors/Mechanicals, Project WB-25-15; recommending awarding to Schaus Mechanical Inc. in the amount of $280,850.00 25-0676 Report of Board of Pubic Works of 9/3/2025 of quotes received for a 2025 Single Engine Sweeper, QE-25-8; recommending awarding to MacQueen in the amount of $408,840.00 7. Public Safety Committee (Consent) 8. Plan Commission (Consent) K. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Committee of the Whole 25-0666 Report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval of the following events subject to Council Action: Lakeshore Holiday Parade on 11/26/2025 (Road closure of Washington Street from 20th to 8th Street, 14th Street from Washington to Franklin, and for 8th Street from Washington to Park Street from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.); 10th Annual Cardboard City on 10/24/2025 - 10/25/2025 (Road closure of N 8th Street, from Park Street to State Street, from 12:00 p.m. on Friday to 12:00 p.m. Saturday) Moved by Cummings, seconded by DeBaets, that this Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 2. Finance Committee 25-0637 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment Grant Agreement (BF01E03225) for $500,000; $500,000 from EPA with $0 Local Match Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Agreement be approved and entered into. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 25-0663 Nomination and election for recommendation to the Common Council for one member to serve on the Manitowoc Public Utilities Commission for a five year term (October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2030) Mayor Nickels opened the floor for nominations. Alderperson Sitkiewitz nominated Scott McMeans. Alderperson Reckelberg made a motion to close nominations and cast an unanimous ballot, seconded by Alderperson Sitkiewitz. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 3. Personnel Committee 4. Public Infrastructure Committee 25-0675 State/Municipal Financial Agreement (SMFA) for the SISP-III Traffic Signal Rehabilitation funding for the intersection of E Reed Ave and Memorial Drive Moved by Schlei, seconded by DeBaets, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 25-0678 Agreement with Serenity Farms for Tree Removal at Silver Creek Park for a contract price of $38,885.00, AGMT-25-10 Moved by Schlei, seconded by DeBaets, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 5. Public Safety Committee 25-0677 Request by ACE Building Service, agent for Bank First National, for the approval of a demolition/razing permit application for a structure that exceeds 100,000 cubic feet in area, located at 810 Chicago Street Moved by Beeman, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey L. OTHER BUSINESS M. ADJOURN A motion was made by Cummings, seconded by DeBaets, that this meeting be adjourned at 7:22 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey Mackenzie Reed City Clerk WNAXLP September 22 2025 LWIX0374558