900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
www.manitowoc.org  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Public Safety Committee  
Monday, June 12, 2023  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
Note: This meeting will also be held via Remote  
Conferencing Software (Zoom)  
2. Roll Call  
4 - Kaderabek, Boldt, Cummings and Vanderkin  
Present:  
1 - Beeman  
Absent:  
3. Public Comment  
No Public Comment  
4. 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.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Boldt, to accept the Consent Agenda Items  
and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 - Kaderabek, Boldt, Cummings and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
23-0501  
May 2023 Public Safety Minutes  
Attachments: 05-08-2023 PS MINUTES  
23-0496  
May 20023 Police Department Monthly Report  
Attachments: May 2023 Police Department Monthly Report  
23-0497  
May 2023 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report  
Attachments: May 2023 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report  
23-0498  
May 2023 Building Inspection Monthly Report  
Attachments: May 2023 BI Monthly Report  
23-0499  
May 2023 Blight Fund Update  
Attachments: Copy of 05-2023 Blight Program Funds  
5. Discussion and Action Items  
23-0408 Pedestrian Crossing by Schuette Park.  
Attachments: Request - S. 13th Grand Ave - Ped crossing Schuette Park  
3700 BROADWAY ST - MAY 30 2020 - MAY 30 2023  
DPI EMAIL COMMUNICATION - RRFB - TREE TRIMMING  
Police Chief Reimer informed a temporary pedestrian crossing signs has  
been placed in the area and crash data has been provided for review.  
Engineering Division Manager Greg Minikel had crew cut brush on the  
north side of Meadow Lane by Schuette park to increase visibility.  
Engineering staff has also reached out to the Department of Transportation  
Railroad Coordinator to determine in there are any stipulations/rules  
regarding installing a rapid flashing beacon near a railroad crossing and  
has not received a response.  
A motion was made to install a Rapid Flashing Pedestrian Beacon on  
Meadow Lane at Schuette Park pending approval from the DOT Railroad  
Coordinator. Funds should be requested through CAWG as an  
unbudgeted expense.  
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Boldt, that this Action Item be approved and  
referred to the Finance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Kaderabek, Boldt, Cummings and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
23-0502  
Request for no parking on North 9th Street adjacent to the McMullen and  
Pitz Construction Company driveway for the distance of one parking stall.  
Attachments: McMulllen & Pitz Request  
Picture #1  
Proposed Zone for No Parking from McMullen & Pitz driveway  
A motion was made to draft an ordinance for no parking on the north side  
of North 9th Street from McMullen & Pitz driveway to the north for 18 feet  
(one parking stall) Monday - Friday 7 am - 5 pm.  
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Boldt, that this Action Item be approved and  
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Kaderabek, Boldt, Cummings and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
23-0503  
Safety concern regarding McMullen & Pitz Construction Company hidden  
driveway on Maritime Drive near the intersection of North 10th Street.  
Attachments: McMulllen & Pitz Request  
Picture #2  
Engineering staff should research options for this concern and return to  
committee in July with recommendations.  
23-0504  
Parking on South 11th, 12th, and 13th Streets and Grand Avenue.  
Attachments: 1000 - 1300 GRAND AVE - MAY 30 2020 - MAY 30 2023  
S. 11th, 12th, 13th & Grand Ave. Mailing Map  
Fire Chief Blaser was asked to assess the area and determine a minimum  
amount of space needed to properly access the residences on these  
streets should a situation arise and bring back this information to  
committee in July.  
6. Convene into Closed Session  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Vanderkin, seconded by Alderperson  
Tim Boldt, to convene in closed session at 6:26 p.m.. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 - Kaderabek, Boldt, Cummings and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
Notice is hereby given that the above governmental body may adjourn into a closed session during  
the meeting as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(f) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the  
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of considering financial, medical,  
social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of  
specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where  
par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect  
upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems  
or investigations.  
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:  
23-0505  
LifeQuest hardship request, call 182A-23-0319.  
(Closed session portion of the Minutes has been redacted.)  
7. Reconvene into Open Session  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Vanderkin, seconded by Alderperson  
Tim Boldt, to reconvene in open session at 6:34 p.m. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 - Kaderabek, Boldt, Cummings and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
23-0505  
LifeQuest hardship request, call 182A-23-0319.  
A motion was made to approve the hardship request.  
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Boldt, that this Request be approved and  
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Kaderabek, Boldt, Cummings and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
8. Adjournment  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Vanderkin, seconded by Alderperson  
Tim Boldt, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:38 p.m. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 - Kaderabek, Boldt, Cummings and Vanderkin  
Aye: