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Manitowoc, WI 54220  
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City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Public Infrastructure Committee  
Wednesday, August 3, 2022  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
1. Call to Order  
Chairman Cummings called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  
2. Roll Call  
Present:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
1 - Beeman  
Absent:  
Staff Present: D. Koski, G. Minikel, S. Birr, C. Hall, B. Wetenkamp, K. Ottum,  
R. Shannon, Ald Sitkiewitz  
Others Present: Tom Wier, Scott Retzak, Christopher Kanzelberger, Mark  
Nickels  
3. Public Comment  
4. Presentations  
5. Consent Agenda  
These items will be approved by one motion unless any Committee Member wishes to remove an  
item for discussion.  
REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: None  
Any Committee Member may request removal of any item from the Consent Agenda, and such item  
shall be removed without debate or vote. Any item or part thereof removed from the Consent  
Agenda shall be separately considered.  
22-0645  
Approval of the Minutes from the June 2, 2022, Public Infrastructure  
Committee Meeting  
Attachments: PI Committee Meeting Minutes 6-2-2022.pdf  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven  
Czekala, that the Minutes from the June 2nd meeting were approved. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
6. Discussion and Action Items  
22-0642 900 Block of South 22nd Street Wrong Way Traffic Issue  
Attachments: 22-0642 South 22nd Street - One Way Traffic.pdf  
SOUTH 22nd STREET DRAWINGS.pdf  
Tom Wier, 921 South 22nd was present to discuss the one-way on S 22nd  
Street. He witnesses vehicles going the wrong way and not just residents of S.  
22nd Street. His main concern is the kids on the block as they come down the  
street fast. The PD doesn't have the resources to patrol this street.  
Visibility on Franklin and S. 22nd Street was discussed.  
S. Czekala recommended referring to the Safety Committee.  
J. Brey would like to hear from the property owners.  
G. Minikel estimated the cost to revert back to two-way would be $50-$60k. He  
mentioned that the cost to put in a culdesac would be around the same cost  
and would be an option.  
The Committee recommended bring back all the options to the next meeting.  
22-0635  
Waldo Boulevard Grass Restoration, recommending approval for treatment  
of weeds, planting seed and communicating with property owners  
D. Koski explained that the grass in the terrace on South side of Waldo Blvd is  
not a warranty issue. Other communities are seeing the same thing happening  
and it is believed to be a result of the ice issues.  
The City is recommending doing nothing. There was a recommendation to  
place on file.  
E. Sitkiewitz was present and informed the Committee that he is not ok with  
leaving the way it is. The entire strip along Waldo Blvd has dead grass and  
weeds. He was led to believe the City was going to do something and  
communicated this with the property owners.  
Chris Kanzelberger was present. He said 2020 and 2021 the grass was good.  
He said the ice issues mentioned and possible damage from brine or salt  
placed on street in winter was most likely the cause and property owners  
shouldn't be held accountable.  
C. Wilker said the efficient way would be to kill the weeds and reseed. The  
property owners would need to take care of the new grass.  
It would take a couple weeks to fix.  
A motion was made by Chairperson Michael Cummings, seconded by Vice Chair  
Jim Brey, that the Request to treat the weeds and reseed the area along Waldo  
Blvd on South side of street and to communicate with property owners was  
approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Cummings, Brey and Boldt  
Aye:  
1 - Czekala  
Nay:  
22-0638  
Request to install 70' wide driveway at Color Craft, 5631 West Drive,  
recommending approval for the widened driveway  
Attachments: 22-0638 Request for widened driveway at Color Craft.pdf  
22-0638 Driveway Extension for Color Craft.pdf  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson  
Tim Boldt, that the Request for 70' driveway at Color Craft was approved for  
consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0640  
Request to install a 63 foot driveway for Sadoff Iron and Metal,  
recommending approval for widened driveway  
Attachments: 22-0640 Request for widened driveway at Sadoff Iron and Metal Co.pdf  
22-0640 New Driveway off of South 26th Street - Sadoff Iron and  
Metal.pdf  
22-0640 MAP.pdf  
G. Minikel explained they are requesting a 63 foot driveway to accommodate a  
new weigh scale to weigh trucks.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson  
Tim Boldt, that the Request for a 63 foot driveway at Sadoff Iron and Metal was  
approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0647  
Chief's Football Field Expansion, recommending approval of expansion  
discussion with funding to be determined  
Attachments: 22-0647 Manitowoc Chiefs Football Field Expansion Request.pdf  
M. Cummings informed the Committee that the Chief's organization would like  
to expand their field which would add an additional flag football field and practice  
area. He said they are currently working with the DNR as their is an erosion  
hazard area in this location.  
Financing for this will be discussed later, only exploring the idea at this point.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Tim Boldt,  
to approve preliminary request to proceed with discussions with DNR and  
discussions regarding funding was approved for consent agenda. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0639  
Request to trim garden along the sidewalk on the northeast end of Parking  
Lot to allow for Parking Garage Access at 814 S 8th Street,  
recommending approval  
Attachments: 22-0639 814 S 8th Street Parking Garage Access Request.pdf  
Scott Retzak, 31 Maritime Drive, recently renovated the back of garage and  
would like to trim garden along parking lot to allow for garage access of 914 S.  
8th Street.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Vice Chair Jim  
Brey, that the Request to trim gardent on NE end of City Hall Parking lot to allow  
for parking garage access was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0630  
CAWG Request from Parks & Rec Department for Comprehensive Parks  
& Rec Plan, recommending to approve the request in the amount of  
$25,000  
Attachments: Comp Plan parks rec  
Finance previously approved.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven  
Czekala, that the CAWG Request for Comprehensive Parks & Rec Plan was  
approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0641  
Request for crosswalk light installation for Alliance Laundry, recommending  
approval for crosswalk lights  
Attachments: 22-0641 Flashing Pedestrian Crossing Signs for Alliance Laundry.pdf  
22-0641 Alliance Laundry request for 2 LED Flashing Crosswalks.pdf  
G. Minikel explained that he is waiting to hear back from Alliance Laundry and is  
requesting Committee approval.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson  
Tim Boldt, that the Request for crosswalk lights for Alliance Laundry was  
approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0652  
Reduction in Transit scheduling due to staffing shortages, recommending  
approval if qualified drivers aren't obtained.  
Kara Ottum was present and informed the Committee that Transit is having a  
hard time finding qualified drivers. Looking for approval to go to 4 drivers in the  
morning and 4 in the evening. D. Koski said this is a state wide issue right now,  
if we are successful in hiring drivers the schedule will not change.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven  
Czekala, that the Request for scheduling reduction if needed was approved for  
consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0634  
Resolution to provide municipal water to properties outside of the city  
limits.  
Attachments: 22-0634 Res 2022 Water Main Service Final.pdf  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven  
Czekala, that the Resolution to Provide Municipal Water to properties outside of  
the City limits was approved and referred to council. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0636  
Maritime Bluff and Shoreline Restoration Plan Deliverable, recommending  
approval of plan  
Attachments: 22-0636 Maritime Bluff and Shoreline Restoration Plan.pdf  
MARITIME BLUFF & SHORELINE RESTORATION PLAN.pdf  
B. Wetenkamp was present and discussed the grant received by the LNRP to  
restore two areas along Maritime Drive, the bluff and Shoreline units.  
The Committee requested moving forward with the dollar amount coming back  
to the Committee.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson  
Tim Boldt, that the Maritime Bluff and Shoreline Restoration Plan was approved  
and funding to be presented back to Committee. The Request was approved for  
consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0637  
Washington Park Metro Jam Monument, recommending approval of  
funded monument  
Attachments: 22-0637 Washington Park Metro Jam Monument.pdf  
B. Wetenkamp said the Mark Nickels is looking for permission to fund a  
monument to commemorate the founders of the Metro Jam.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven  
Czekala, that the Request for a donated monument be placed in Washington  
Park to commemorate the organizers of Metro Jam for 40 years was approved for  
consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0643  
Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with Setzer  
Properties ZGBY, LLC at 42nd and Viebahn Street, recommending  
approval  
Attachments:  
22-0643 Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement for  
Fed Ex on S. 39th Street.pdf  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson  
Tim Boldt, that the Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement  
with Setzer Properties ZGBY was approved for consent agenda. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0644  
Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement for Kona Realty,  
LLC at 5500 West Drive, recommending approval  
Attachments:  
22-0644 Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement for  
Kaysun on West Drive.pdf  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven  
Czekala, that the Stormwater Management Facility Agreement for Kona Realty  
was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
7. Previously Tabled Items  
8. Adjournment  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven  
Czekala, that the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye: