City of Manitowoc 900 Quay Street Manitowoc, WI 54220 www.manitowoc.org Meeting Minutes Common Council Tuesday, March 17, 2026 6:30 PM Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Nickels called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Alderpersons Present: 9 Andrew Dunbar, Michael Cummings, William DeBaets, Brian Anderson, Bill Schlei, Eric Sitkiewitz, Brett Norell, Todd Reckelberg and Jodi Brey Alderpersons Absent: 1 Chad Beeman C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION D. PRESENTATIONS 26 0203 Proclamation declaring the month of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month 26 0218 Commendation by Mayor Nickels to recognize Police Chief Nick Reimer E. PUBLIC HEARINGS F. 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. G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR H. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items None Approval of the Consent Agenda Moved by Cummings, seconded by Anderson, to accept the Consent Agenda Items and recommendations of the various committees. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 2. Miscellaneous 26 0204 Minutes of the February 16, 2026 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file 26 0219 Resignation from Violet Salley from the Crime Prevention Committee effective March 5, 2026; recommending acceptance and place on file 3. Committee of the Whole (Consent) 26 0223 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following events: Jr Ships Tournament on 5/2/2026; Aviary Grand Opening Two Mile Walk on 6/6/2026; Ministry over Industry on 7/25/2026; Malt City Brewfest on 8/1/2026; MPSD Summer Band Concert on 8/6/2026; Trunk or Treat on 10/20/2026; ASL Ugly Sweater 5k on 11/7/2026; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 26 0224 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following waiver of fees: 8U Shipbuilders Game on 5/11/2026; 8U Shipbuilders Tournament on 5/17/2026; City of Manitowoc Employee Picnic on 7/9/2026; Memorial Day Picnic on 5/25/2026; recommending acceptance of report and place on file 4. Finance Committee (Consent) 26 0157 Hearing on Denial of Taxicab Driver's License application (TD 2605) for J. Honkanen; recommending approval of the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335 26 0158 Application of "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License (TAV 2542A), Trattoria Tennie LLC, 2204 Washington St; recommending to approve license 26 0159 Request from PetSkull Brewing for a temporary extension of premises for the sale of liquor and/or beer on North 11th Street boulevard between York and Buffalo Streets for Tuesday Food Truck Rally from 5/5/26 to 9/29/26 from 4:00 pm 8:00 pm; recommending to approve the request 26 0160 2025 Municipal Court Statistics Report; recommending to place on file 26 0205 General City Claims in the amount of $10,884,300.35 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 26 0221 Report of Finance Committee to grant the various licenses subject to approvals, inspections, insurance, payment of license fees and meeting State Statute requirements, as detailed therein 5. Personnel Committee (Consent) 26 0135 Transit Grievances Teamsters No. 662 Discussion and Possible Action; recommending to deny both grievances 26 0137 Request to Approve Inspection Supervisor Job Description; recommending to approve as presented 6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent) 26 0211 Report of Board of Pubic Works of 3/4/2026, of bids received for 2026 Concrete Paving I Program, Project WS 26 1; recommending awarding to Vinton Construction Company in the amount of $1,911,997.76 26 0212 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/18/2026, of bids received for Complaints Remove & Replace Sidewalks, Project WS 26 13; recommending awarding to Seiler Bros. Construction Inc in the amount of $77,690.00 26 0213 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/18/2026, of bids received for Remove & Replace Existing Sidewalks, Project WS 26 3; recommending awarding to Seiler Bros. Construction Inc in the amount of $135,885.00 26 0214 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/18/2026 for an appeal for snow removal assessment for property located at 815 St. Clair Street; recommending to grant the appeal given that the property owner forfeits the right to appeal any future snow removal assessments for 815 St. Clair Street 26 0215 Report of Board of Public Works of 3/4/2026, of quotes received for Ready Mix Concrete for 2026 Construction Season, QM 26 1; recommending awarding to Carew in the amount of $107,850.00 7. Public Safety Committee (Consent) 26 0171 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Domanick Robinson; recommending to deny the appeal 8. Plan Commission (Consent) I. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Committee of the Whole 26 0225 Report of Special Events Committee recommending approval of the following events subject to Council Action: Fourth on the Shore on 7/4/2026 (Approval of road closure on 7/4/26: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. N 6th Street from York Street to Maritime Drive, parade lineup area 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. S 8th Street from Madison Street to Washington, Parade route 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. S 8th Street and Washington to Maritime Drive, Maritime Drive to Huron Street Immediately following parade Maritime Drive from N 7th Street to the driveway of the Inn on Maritime Bay to be closed until 5:00 p.m. Starting cleanup at 4:00 p.m. so it might reopen earlier. Lane of each side of Maritime Drive closed from 11:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m. for parking); Zoo Snooze on 8/8/2026 8/9/2026 (Waiver of park hours for Lincoln Park Zoo for 8/8/2026 8/9/2026); Sputnikfest on 9/12/2026 (Road closure of Park Street from N 7th Street through St Clair Street from 6:00 a.m. on 9/11/2026 to 9/13/2026 until 7:00 p.m., and on N 8th Street from State Street through St Clair Street for the same time period) Moved by Cummings, seconded by Norell, that this Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 2. Finance Committee 26 0161 Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Recreation Aids Grant Agreement (SADLP6261473_URGP626199) for $500k with a $500k Local Match Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Dunbar, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 26 0162 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subrecipient Agreement with Manitowoc County for Water Main Extension Phase 2 & 3 Amendment Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Agreement be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 26 0229 CAWG Request (Unbudgeted) from Police Department for amount not to exceed $90,000 for Squad Car Camera System Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be approved as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 26 0231 Report of IDC relative to the Option and Right of First Refusal with Kinzel Wood Products for property located on S. Alverno Road (Parcel #449 008 014) Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, to approve the request and instruct City Staff to complete all items related to the Right of First Refusal. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 26 0244 Out of State Travel/Training Request for Anne Marie Skinner to attend 2026 National Planning Conference (NPC26) on April 25 28, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be approved as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 3. Personnel Committee 26 0064 Approval of Police Department Administrative Restructure Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Norell, that this Request be approved as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 26 0226 Resolution for Seasonal Employment Pay Rates 2026 Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Norell, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 26 0230 Resolution to Appoint Assistant Chief Benjamin Kraynek to Fire Chief effective 5/30/2026 Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Norell, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 4. Public Infrastructure Committee 26 0216 Resolution Approving the Three Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions for 2027 2029 Moved by Schlei, seconded by Anderson, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 26 0217 2025 Annual MS4 Report Moved by Schlei, seconded by DeBaets, that this Report be accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 26 0220 Amendment to Public Transit Lease Agreement between Maritime Metro Transit and Assist to Transport Moved by Schlei, seconded by DeBaets, that this Amendment be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 5. Public Safety Committee 26 0172 School Resource Officer Agreement for the City of Manitowoc and the Manitowoc Public School District Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by DeBaets, that this Agreement be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey 6. Plan Commission 26 0227 Resolution for Final Plat for River Point Subdivision Moved by Schlei, seconded by DeBaets, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey J. OTHER BUSINESS K. ADJOURN A motion was made by Cummings, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this meeting be adjourned at 7:02 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and Brey Mackenzie Reed City Clerk WNAXLP March 27 2026 LWIX0486397