900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Agenda  
Common Council  
Monday, September 15, 2025  
6:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
Note: This meeting will also be held via remote  
conferencing software (Zoom)  
Pursuant to Section 19.84(2) and (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given to the public,  
to the Herald-Times-Reporter, the official newspaper of Manitowoc, and to those news media who  
have filed a written request for this notice that a meeting of the above-referenced will be held at the  
date, time and location listed above.  
This meeting is being conducted both in Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom to maximize  
opportunities for residents to attend. Those attending the meeting via Zoom who wish to give public  
input are asked to keep their microphone muted until public input is opened to improve audio quality  
for all attendees. Those using their phone to call in may hit *6 to mute and unmute themselves.  
Members of the public may call to listen in at 888 475 4499 US Toll-free, Meeting ID: 844 6861 2353  
Password: 265838.  
Public input will be accepted at the meeting. Those wishing to make public comment in advance of  
the meeting should email jswokowski@manitowoc.org or call 920-686-6952 with their comment no  
later than 12:00 p.m. central the day of the meeting. Emailed public input will be attached to the  
agenda and made part of the public record.  
The above governmental body will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the agenda items  
set forth below.  
A. CALL TO ORDER  
B. ROLL CALL  
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION  
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS  
1. Committee of the Whole  
Appointment to fill District 4 Alderperson Vacancy  
Attachments:  
E. CITY CLERK ADMINISTERS OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED  
ALDERPERSON - DISTRICT 4  
F. PRESENTATIONS  
Final Accounting Report on Red Arrow Park Project by Ed Hansen  
Proclamation for the Rahr-West Art Museum's 75th Anniversary  
Attachments:  
Proclamation declaring October 5th-11th, 2025 as Fire Prevention Week  
Attachments:  
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Public Hearing to be held at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and  
all interested parties in the matter of a proposed street vacation for an  
un-named street between Paul Road and Herman Road  
Public Hearing to be held at 6:32 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and  
all interested parties in the matter of a Request for a Conditional Use  
Permit for the Operation of a Church and School located at 916 Pine  
Street (Parcel #635-003-000)  
Public Hearing to be held at 6:33 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and  
all interested parties in the matter of a Request for a Conditional Use  
Permit for a Transitional Use - Temporary Warming Shelter at 702 State  
Street ( Parcel #000-108-180)  
H. PUBLIC INPUT  
Members of the public will be permitted to speak at the Common Council meeting each  
month on any matter of public interest. The comments from each speaker shall be  
limited to five minutes in length unless extended by action of the Common Council.  
I. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR  
Election of Common Council Representative to the Plan Commission  
Mayor makes Standing Committee Appointments  
Mayor makes Appointments to Various Committees  
J. CONSENT AGENDA  
These items will be approved by one motion unless any member of the Council wishes to  
remove an item for discussion.  
1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items  
Any Common Council 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.  
2. Miscellaneous  
Minutes of the August 18, 2025 Common Council meeting; recommending  
approval and place on file  
Attachments:  
3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)  
Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the  
following event: Halloween Glow Disc Golf on 10/31/2025; recommending  
acceptance of report and place on file  
Attachments:  
Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the  
following waiver of fees: Manitowoc County Human Service Department  
Annual Celebration of Clients on 9/19/2025; recommending acceptance of  
report and place on file  
Attachments:  
4. Finance Committee (Consent)  
Application of "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt  
Beverage License (TAV-2527A), Randall & Austin Enterprises DBA Silver  
Valley Hospitality, for Silver Valley Banquet Hall, 1222 S. Alverno Rd;  
recommending approval  
Attachments:  
Two Year Operator License (#250249) H. Dewitt; recommending to  
approve the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335  
Attachments:  
L25-00076 Bower Claim for Damages > $5,000; recommending to deny  
the claim  
Attachments:  
General City Claims in the amount of $6,394,423.65 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  
Attachments:  
5. Personnel Committee (Consent)  
6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)  
Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025 for 1st and final payment of  
$240,275.00 to Interstate Improvement, Inc. for 2025 Continuous Diamond  
Grinding, WS-25-12; recommending payment  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025 for 1st and final payment of  
$131,771.60 to Brickline Inc for 2025 Epoxy Pavement Marking Program,  
WS-25-9; recommending payment  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025 of approval to enter into  
AGMT-25-09 with Luisier Plumbing, to install 1" piping to 2 baseball fields  
at Citizens Park as outlined in "Exhibit A", Proposal; recommending  
acceptance of report and place on file  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025 for an appeal for noxious  
weed assessment for property located at 1402 Hamilton Street;  
recommending to deny the appeal  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 9/3/2025, of bids received for 9th and  
Jay Streetscape, Project WS-25-16; recommending awarding to Vinton  
Construction Company in the amount of $105,821.15  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 8/6/2025, of bids received for the  
Manitowoc Public Library HVAC Rooftop Condenser/Compressor Unit  
Replacement and HVAC Main Controls Interface with  
Sensors/Mechanicals, Project WB-25-15; recommending awarding to  
Schaus Mechanical Inc. in the amount of $280,850.00  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Pubic Works of 9/3/2025 of quotes received for a 2025  
Single Engine Sweeper, QE-25-8; recommending awarding to MacQueen  
in the amount of $408,840.00  
Attachments:  
7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)  
8. Plan Commission (Consent)  
K. COMMITTEE REPORTS  
1. Committee of the Whole  
Report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval of the  
following events subject to Council Action: Lakeshore Holiday Parade on  
11/26/2025 (Road closure of Washington Street from 20th to 8th Street,  
14th Street from Washington to Franklin, and for 8th Street from  
Washington to Park Street from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.); 10th Annual  
Cardboard City on 10/24/2025-10/25/2025 (Road closure of N 8th Street,  
from Park Street to State Street, from 12:00 p.m. on Friday to 12:00 p.m.  
Saturday)  
Attachments:  
2. Finance Committee  
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield Community-Wide  
Assessment Grant Agreement (BF01E03225) for $500,000; $500,000  
from EPA with $0 Local Match  
Attachments:  
Nomination and election for recommendation to the Common Council for  
one member to serve on the Manitowoc Public Utilities Commission for a  
five year term (October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2030)  
Attachments:  
3. Personnel Committee  
4. Public Infrastructure Committee  
State/Municipal Financial Agreement (SMFA) for the SISP-III Traffic Signal  
Rehabilitation funding for the intersection of E Reed Ave and Memorial  
Drive  
Attachments:  
Agreement with Serenity Farms for Tree Removal at Silver Creek Park for  
a contract price of $38,885.00, AGMT-25-10  
Attachments:  
5. Public Safety Committee  
Request by ACE Building Service, agent for Bank First National, for the  
approval of a demolition/razing permit application for a structure that  
exceeds 100,000 cubic feet in area, located at 810 Chicago Street  
Attachments:  
6. Plan Commission  
Resolution Approving the Discontinuance of a Portion of an Un-named  
Street between Paul Road and Herman Road, in the Interest of the Public,  
Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 66.1003(4)  
Attachments:  
Ordinance amending Section 22.010 of the Municipal Code entitled:  
"Official Map - Master Subdivision Plans" to Discontinue a Portion of an  
Un-named Street between Paul Road and Herman Road  
Attachments:  
PC 19-2025: Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church: Request for a  
Conditional Use Permit for the Operation of a Church and School located  
at 916 Pine Street  
Attachments:  
PC 22-2025: The Neighborhood of Manitowoc County, Inc; Conditional  
Use Permit Request for a Transitional Use -Temporary Warming Shelter at  
702 State Street  
Attachments:  
PC 1-2025: Miscellaneous Dedications for Street Purposes - Michigan  
Avenue  
Attachments:  
L. OTHER BUSINESS  
M. ADJOURN  
1.Next Scheduled Common Council Meeting: Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:30pm in the  
Common Council Chambers at City Hall.  
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City  
of Manitowoc will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of  
disability in its services, programs, or activities. If you need assistance or reasonable  
accommodations in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the  
ADA, please call the City Clerk's office at 920-686-6950 or the City’s ADA Coordinator at (920)  
686-6990 or e-mail cityattorney@manitowoc.org at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting or  
event to request an accommodation. For additional assistance, individuals with hearing or speech  
disabilities can call 711 and be connected to a telephone relay system.  
Mackenzie Reed  
City Clerk