900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Public Infrastructure Committee  
Wednesday, April 2, 2025  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
1. Call to Order  
Alderman Cummings called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
2. Roll Call  
Present:  
3. Public Comment  
4. Presentations  
Red Arrow Park Concept Design Presentation and Discussion Item  
Tom Mortensen, RA Smith and Rob Williams, RA Smith were present via Zoom  
to present the concept plans for Red Arrow Park and Beach.  
The design includes an ADA area to get to the beach and concrete pathway.  
The presentation included examples of different seat walls and staging as well  
as rope fencing, cabanas, and what type of structure to put footings into place.  
Phase I would be bid in November or January. The design as entire project and  
break down into 2 phases. Grant funding might push out until 2026.  
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:  
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.  
Approval of the Minutes from the February 5th, 2025 Public  
Infrastructure Committee Meeting  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Tim Boldt,  
that the Minutes from the February 5th Public Infrastructure Committee  
Meeting were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
6. Discussion and Action Items  
25-0270 Red Arrow Park Concept Design Presentation and Discussion Item  
The Committee were interested in what was presented and are in favor of  
moving forward with design concept to be bid at year end.  
This Request was placed on file within Engineering Department  
Red Arrow Parking Lot - Directional Discussion  
Curt was present to discuss the one-way option for the parking lot.  
Alderman Boldt said one way standard flow is a normal process for beaches  
and parks.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by William  
DeBaets, to include a one way with angle parking along along beach parking lot  
and was approved and referred to council. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Dufek Drive - Request to Remove Corrugated Island at New Coffee Shop  
G. Minikel explained that this is similar to Calumet Avenue and the driveways will  
have full access. He felt the property owners to pay if they want anything further  
done.  
Committee recommended placing on file and monitoring.  
This Request was placed on file  
Woodridge Subdivision No. 8 - Request for Concrete Paving  
Chad Schwoerer was present and requested that his street be paved. He  
complained of the dust and it is fully developed.  
A motion was made by Tim Boldt referred to CAWG to be included in the 2026  
Paving Budget, seconded by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Request for Concrete terrace along S 21st Street on Washington Junior  
High School property, recommending approving and MPSD taking care of  
the cost.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Tim Boldt, that  
the Request to concrete pave terrace area and paid for by the MPSD was  
approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Boldt and DeBaets  
1 - Beeman  
Aye:  
Abstain:  
2025 Bids for Continuous Diamond Grinding Project  
Informational Only  
This Request was placed on file  
Pickleball Tournament Fees, recommending approval  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Chad Beeman,  
that the Request for pickelball tournament fees was approved for consent  
agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
2022 BRIC Grant - Approval of Funding for Subrecipient Management  
Costs  
The Committee recommended referring to Finance Director and City Attorney.  
This Request was discussed  
Bus Shelter Request, recommending approval  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by William  
DeBaets, that the Request for bus shelter in Two Rivers was approved for consent  
agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Grow It Forward (GIF) City Parkland Agreement, recommending approval  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Tim Boldt, that  
the Parkland Agreement was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program (GLSNRP) Grant,  
recommending approval  
A motion was made by Chad Beeman, seconded by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg,  
that the Grant Request was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Knowles-Nelson Grant, recommending approval  
A motion was made by Chad Beeman, seconded by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg,  
that the Knowles-Nelson Grant Request was approved for consent agenda. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
MSA Delineation Invoice and Funding Approval from Zoo Donation Tube,  
recommending approval  
A motion was made by Tim Boldt, seconded by Chad Beeman, that the Request  
was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Northeastern WI Great Lakes Sport Fisherman (NEWGLSF) Maintenance  
Agreement, recommending approval  
A motion was made by Chad Beeman, seconded by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg,  
that the Agreement was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Street Tree Planting Policy - Revisions to the Lists of Suggested Trees -  
2025, recommending approval  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by William DeBaets, seconded by Tim Boldt, that the Street  
Tree Planting Policy with revisions of trees was approved for consent agenda.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
7. Previously Tabled Items  
8. Adjournment  
A motion was made by Tim Boldt, seconded by William DeBaets, that the  
meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye: