900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
www.manitowoc.org  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Public Infrastructure Committee  
Wednesday, October 1, 2025  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
1. Call to Order  
Meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Vice Chair W. DeBaets.  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Norell, Anderson and Brey  
2. Roll Call  
Present:  
Staff Present: D. Koski, G. Minikel, S. Birr, M. Zimmer, C. Hall, Ald. Sitkiewitz  
Others Present: Amber Rich, Mike Fencl, Conor Benham, Glen Jaecks, John Iannitello,  
Sheila Hansen, Sara Kinsella, Kalyn Jansen, Ginger Frey, Dennis Schneider, Jenny  
Schneider, Amanda Sieracki, Dana Lukes, Mary Jane Lukes, Zach Pethan, Kurt Jansen,  
Biff Hansen, Ben Harrison, Joseph Pozorski Jr., Mike Pozorski  
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.  
25-0712  
Approval of Minutes from the August 6, 2025 Public Infrastructure  
Committee Meeting  
Attachments: Meeting Minutes 6-4-25  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Norell, seconded by Alderperson  
Brian Anderson, that the Minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting were  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Norell, Anderson and Brey  
Aye:  
6. Discussion and Action Items  
25-0702 Proposed Reconstruction of Michigan Avenue (N. 13th to N. 18th Street)  
Attachments: Michigan Ave. Presentation for PI Committee Meeting Oct. 1st, 2025  
MICHIGAN_34ft_ROADWAY  
MICHIGAN_36_foot_ROADWAY  
MICHIGAN_Typical_Section_36_ft_Roadway  
Email to Ald. Sitkiewitz  
Map of Lead Service Laterals from MPU Website  
WisDOT Traffic Count Map  
G. Minikel gave a presentation regarding the proposed Reconstruction of  
Michigan Avenue. This presentation included discussion on removal of trees as  
well as photos of trees to be removed. The Public Infrastructure Committee  
previous made a motion to widen the street from a 24' street to a 36' street to  
match the width at Huron Street.  
B. Schlei said this project is overdue and the street needs to be widened to  
make it safe and will only support a full reconstruct with a 36' Street.  
Glen Jaecks, 1604 Michigan Avenue, said that there was no prior discussion  
before adding the bus route on Michigan Avenue. He was wondering if the  
reason for proposed widening of the street is due to the bus route.  
He mentioned the issue with cars speeding in the area and requested speed  
monitors to remind people of the speed limit. He also recommended replacing  
each tree removed with a new tree (one for one).  
Amanda Sieracki, 1415 Michigan Avenue, said we should be hiring an arborist  
or forester. She said that a Forester takes care of large number of trees where  
as an arborist works with certain trees. She feels we are looking for things  
wrong with the trees in order to redo the street. She purchased her property  
because of the trees.  
Sara Kinsella, 1510 Michigan Avenue, listing a tree at 25% dead doesn't seem  
enough for her. A dying upper canopy should be able to be taken care of. She  
is requesting a second opinion on the trees.  
Jenny Schneider, 1518 Michigan Avenue, stated this is one of the few historic  
neighborhoods in City and one of the neighborhoods that gets showcased with  
the historic houses and tree lined streets. She is wondering how to preserve  
the history for generations to come and is recommending that the Committee  
look at a different approach.  
Biff Hansen, 1502 Michigan Ave, said that this project hit him hard. He wants to  
be able to park on both sides of the street. Lead pipes pulling lead pipe out and  
putting new in without messing up street. Biff Hanson said the mushrooms on  
the trees were there since 1985. Wants to know the difference between asphalt  
and concrete. Committee needs to listen to residents. Riding streets were old  
trees were removed and new ones were put in. If the street were narrow then  
the semis wont come down.  
Sheila Hanson, 1502 Michigan Avenue had one tree for two removed and they  
are not the same trees.  
Ben Harrison, 1515 Michigan Avenue, recommends that the process needs to  
slow down. He said there are too many concerns and questions and need a  
more thorough evaluation.  
Connor Benham, 1304 Michigan Avenue said the selling point of the  
neighborhood is the large trees. He doesn't believe we have been monitoring  
trees like we should have been. He asks that they don't plant trees in front of  
his house. He recommends an arborist to check on the trees. He said a hollow  
tree is better than no tree as this becomes home to the owls. Cutting trees  
down will impact the appraisals.  
Dennis Scheider, 1518 Michigan Avenue stated that he is a tree lover. He  
previously worked in the Evergreen Cemetery. He said don't assume trees are  
unhealthy. Many trees in the cemetery had mushrooms and were not dead. He  
hopes the Committee will reconsider and would like to see the trees saved.  
Amber Rich, 1614 Michigan Avenue said that trees are very important. She said  
that the 34' road is important for neighborhood and environmental issues.  
The Committee discussed and decided to place in the budget for 2027, so we  
have time to further review.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Norell, seconded by Chairperson Bill  
Schlei, to move the Reconstruction of Michigan Avenue (N. 13th to N. 18th Street)  
to the 2027 Budget. The Request was approved and referred to Council. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Norell, Anderson and Brey  
Aye:  
25-0704  
Lidded Recycling Containers  
Attachments: Memo to PI Committee re Litter in the City  
Alderman Beeman previously brought forward.  
If we required changed lids, Pozorski would have to revamp and buy new  
equipment. Waste Management already works with lidded hinged recycling  
containers.  
D. Koski said the staff recommendation is to use hinged lid containers. They  
are required in other communities.  
Joe Pozorski was present, and spoke on behalf of Mike Pozorski, Owner of  
Pozorski Hauling. He addressed the issue with debris in the streets. He said  
that if their crews were not picking up any debris left in street they would not  
have a job. He informed the Committee that the hinged containers drop drop  
things and they are aonly manned by one employee so they are not pick up or  
cleaning up broken glass. If the County is not able to handle single source then  
hinge containers will not work.  
B. Norell said he is a Pozorski customer and doesn't see an issue with service.  
He will not support hinged containers.  
Jon from County Recycling Center was present. He said they would lose 75 -  
80 percent of material they receive as Pozorski Hauling would have to take  
material elsewhere. The County is resistant to going single stream because of  
cost and time. One of the main concerns with going single stream is combining  
recyclables, which can lead to fires starting with lithium batteries. He said there  
is more to it than a lidded container.  
Ald. B. Schlei lived in area with that used hinged containers and agrees with the  
mess they leave behind.  
Pozorski has lids available at $8 and additional red bins are $14.  
Jodi Brey said she had a conversation regarding this with her late husband, Ald.  
Jim Brey. She also spoke with her students and the majority would agree with 2  
red recycling bins.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Norell, seconded by Alderperson Jodi  
Brey, that the Request for hinged containers was placed on file with Engineering  
Department. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Norell, Anderson and Brey  
Aye:  
25-0570  
Town of Kossuth Sewer Regionalization  
Attachments: KSD#2 - IA Boundary Limits 4-4-25 (Draft - Exh B)  
KSD#2 - IA Proposed Forcemain Route 4-4-25 (Draft - Exh A)  
Dean LaFluer, Robert E Lee, was present to explain the planning stages.  
Kossuth would like to tie into the City. Won't design until 2026. This is  
informational only.  
This Request was tabled  
25-0705  
No Street Access Agreement for 2203 South 21st Street - Popp  
Subdivision No 3 Lot 1 Blk 1 (Summit Street), recommending approval  
Attachments:  
25-0705 NO STREET ACCESS AGREEMENT - SUMMIT ST  
LEAMER  
G. Minikel explained this is a standard agreement as the property owner does  
not want access to the street.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Norell, seconded by Chairperson Bill  
Schlei, that the No Street Access Agreement for 2203 South 21st Street - Popp  
Subdivision No. 3 was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Norell, Anderson and Brey  
Aye:  
25-0707  
AECOM Gravel Pit Supplemental Task Order for 2025-2026 Services,  
AECOM Project No. 60135471 (82518), recommending approval  
Attachments: AECOM Proposal Newton_Pit_ Bal_2025_Services_final  
D. Koski explained this is a supplemental task order for this year and next year.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Norell, seconded by Alderperson Jodi  
Brey, that the AECOM Gravel Pit Supplemental Task Order for 2025-2026 Services  
was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Norell, Anderson and Brey  
Aye:  
25-0700  
Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with Dollar  
General Manitowoc, recommending approval  
Attachments:  
25-0700 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY MAINT AGT -  
DOLLAR GNRL  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Norell, seconded by Alderperson Brian  
Anderson, that the Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement  
with Dollar General was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Norell, Anderson and Brey  
Aye:  
25-0701  
Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with Allie  
Warehouse 75 / West Drive, recommending approval  
Attachments:  
25-0701 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY MAINTENANCE  
WEST LLC  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Norell, seconded by Alderperson Brian  
Anderson, that the Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement  
with Allie Warehouse 75 was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Norell, Anderson and Brey  
Aye:  
25-0703  
State / Municipal Financial Agreement for Manitowoc River Bridge  
B-36-128 located on STH 42 / 10th Street, recommending approval  
Attachments: WI STATE MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT RIVER BRIDGE  
G. Minikel explained this is for the 10th Street lift bridge. It has been on the  
docket to get painted for 10 years.  
The funding is sporatic and the painting project is a large project. The DOT  
asked for request to get into program. The City would only have to pay 25% of  
the design. We want to maintain so we don't need to rebuild. This project will  
not happen until 2031.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Norell, seconded by Alderperson Brian  
Anderson, that the State/Municipal Financial Agreement for Manitowoc River  
Bridge was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Norell, Anderson and Brey  
Aye:  
25-0706  
Resolution Updating Boundaries of the Street Snow Removal Area  
Attachments: Snow Removal Route Resolution 2025-2026- Final  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Norell, seconded by Alderperson Brian  
Anderson, that the Resolution Updating Boundaries of the Street Snow Removal  
Area was approved and referred to council. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Norell, Anderson and Brey  
Aye:  
25-0713  
Ordinance to Amend Section 10.410 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
Regulating Winter Parking and Snow Emergency  
Attachments: Ord to amend 10.140 Downtown Snow Pickup- Final  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Norell, seconded by Alderperson Brian  
Anderson, that the Ordinance to Amend Section 10.410 of MMC to regulate winter  
parking and snow emergency was approved and referred to council. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Norell, Anderson and Brey  
Aye:  
25-0709  
Lincoln Park Zoo Winter Hours Adjustment Approval  
Attachments: LP Zoo winter hours of operation adjustment  
C. Hall was present and said they are recommending changing winter hours as  
there were adjustments made during covid.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Norell, seconded by Alderperson Brian  
Anderson, that these Request to adjust Lincoln Park Zoo Winter hours was  
approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Norell, Anderson and Brey  
Aye:  
25-0708  
Kayak Rental Vendor Discussion  
Attachments: Kayak rental vendor discussion  
C. Hall said that he has been approached by vendors to negotiate kayak rentals.  
There are more discussions to take place regarding cost / revenue share, etc.  
This Request was tabled  
7. Previously Tabled Items  
8. Adjournment  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Norell, seconded by Alderperson Brian  
Anderson, that the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Norell, Anderson and Brey  
Aye: