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Manitowoc, WI 54220

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City of Manitowoc

Meeting Minutes

Common Council

Monday, July 17, 2023

6:30 PM

Council Chambers

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. ROLL CALL

9 -

Alderpersons Present:

Jim Brey, Eric Sitkiewitz, Steven Czekala, Brett Vanderkin, Chad Beeman, Michael

Cummings, Tim Boldt, Todd Reckelberg and Darian Kaderabek

1 - Bill Schlei

Alderpersons Absent:

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

D. PRESENTATIONS

Clerk administers Oath of Office for Firefighter/Paramedic Jorja Ploederl

followed by Badge Ceremony

Clerk administers Oath of Office for Firefighter/Paramedic Kristopher Klein

followed by Badge Ceremony

Clerk administers Oath of Office for Firefighter/Paramedic Trevor Buteyn

followed by Badge Ceremony

Annual Update from Progress Lakeshore

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

F. PUBLIC INPUT

Mayor declared the meeting open for public input. In accordance with

policy, the public input portion of the meeting is not made a part of the

official record.

Previously submitted public comment

23-0610

G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR

1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items

Alderperson Brey removed item 23-0593

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Czekala, to accept the Consent Agenda Items

and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the

following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and

Kaderabek

2. Miscellaneous

23-0578

Minutes of June 19, 2023 Common Council Meeting, recommending approval

and place on file

3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)

Report of Special Events Committee relative to approval of the following events:

23-0592

Waiver of Fees - Kamogawa Student Exchange Farewell on 8/7/2023;

Running-A-Fair on 8/23/2023; Seed Time and Harvest on 9/2/2023; Manitowoc

Public Library Trunk or Treat on 10/24/2023; Bridging the Future Hmong on

9/4/23; Kamogawa Student Exchange Farewell; Fall into the Zoo on 9/16/23,

Downtown Manitowoc Farmers Market on 8/5/23; recommending approval

Proposal from Herald Times Reporter to publish Council proceedings, legal

notices, display ads and ordinances, recommending to enter into the agreement

23-0595

4. Finance Committee (Consent)

2nd Quarter 2023 CAWG Requests Report, recommending to accept and place

on file

2nd Quarter 2023 Internal Controls to Prevent and Detect Fraud Report,

recommending to accept and place on file

Service Fee Agreement with USI Insurance Services LLC ("USI"),

recommending approval

City of Manitowoc Claims Policy & Process Discussion, recommending to

place on file

City of Manitowoc & Wireless Propco, LLC Easement and Assignment

Agreement for Cell Tower at 736 Revere Drive, recommending to approve the

easement and assignment and to direct staff to consummate the deal

commensurate with the terms therein and further authorize Interim City Attorney

and Mayor to execute any documents necessary to complete the transaction.

L23-00097 Neidl Claim for >$5,000 for sewer backup at 1106 Memorial Drive,

Manitowoc, WI 54220, recommending to authorize the City Attorney to settle the

claim in the amount of $17,866.14

23-0563

23-0564

L23-00093 - Lugiai Claim for >$5,000 for damages caused by City road,

recommending to deny the claim

Hecker Rd Parcel 052-802-201-000 Transfer from City of Manitowoc to

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU), recommending to approve the transfer.

23-0565

23-0566

Potential Purchase of River Point Property at 00 Buffalo St. River Point PUD,

recommend to authorize the Community Development Director to finalize the

purchse

General City Claims in the amount of $3,965,549.15 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

23-0580

23-0581

23-0582

Report of Finance Committee to grant the various licenses subject to approvals,

inspections, insurance, payment of license fees and meeting State Statute

requirements, as detailed therein

Request from Brix Place for a temporary extension of premise on 6/23/2023 to

extend the premise to the south side of the building (west of deck - tight to

building); recommending approval

5. Personnel Committee (Consent)

6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)

Report of Board of Public Works of 7/12/2023 of approval to enter into

23-0585

AGMT-23-03 with Lakeland Landscaping, Inc. to furnish and install 44 Trees for

Concrete Paving Program (Reed Avenue) as outline in "Exhibit A & B", Lakeland

Landscaping, Inc. Proposal and Special Provisions & Conditions;

recommending acceptance of report and place on file

Report of Board of Public Works of 6/28/2023, of Sourcewell Quotes for

Playground Equipment for Rheaume & Riverview Drive Parks received;

recommending awarding to Lee Recreation, LLC in the amount of $102,745.20

23-0587

Report of Board of Public Works of final payments to contractors for

Agreements under $25,000.00; recommending acceptance and place on file

23-0588

23-0589

Report of Board of Public Works of 7/12/2023 for 1st & final payment of

$113,731.00 to Lee Recreation LLC for Playground Equipment for Parks,

WB-22-20R; recommending payment

Report of Board of Public Works of 7/12/2023 for 1st & final payment of

$123,816.72 to Brickline Inc. for 2023 Epoxy Pavement Marking Program,

WS-23-9; recommending payment

23-0590

23-0591

Report of Board of Public Works of 7/12/2023 for 3rd & final payment of

$45,569.35 to Crafts Inc for Manitowoc City Hall Re-Roof Project, WB-22-21;

recommending payment

Report of Board of Public Works of 7/12/2023 of approval to enter into

AGMT-23-08 with Custom Manufacturing, Inc. to furnish and install 10' Flat

Bridge Extensions x 8' wide to existing 38' Bridge at Camp Vits as outline in

"Exhibit A", Custom Manufacturing, Inc. Proposal; recommending acceptance of

report and place on file

23-0594

7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)

8. Plan Commission (Consent)

I. COMMITTEE REPORTS

H. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Committee of the Whole

2. Finance Committee

Ordinance to amend Section 11.030 of the MMC regulating Adult Entertainment

23-0561

Taverns

Council discussed implications of sending the ordinance back to

Committee. After much discussion, Alderperson Brey called the question.

Moved by Brey, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Ordinance be referred to the

Finance Committee. The motion failed by the following vote:

3 - Brey, Sitkiewitz and Beeman

Aye:

Nay:

6 - Czekala, Vanderkin, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and Kaderabek

Moved by Czekala, seconded by Kaderabek, that this Ordinance be amended to

include line i. "Any other establishment licensed as a class B tavern that sells

intoxicating liquor" as presented to the Finance Committee. The motion carried

by the following vote:

5 - Czekala, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and Kaderabek

4 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Vanderkin and Beeman

Aye:

Nay:

Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Cummings, that this Ordinance be adopted

as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

6 - Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and Kaderabek

3 - Brey, Vanderkin and Beeman

Aye:

Nay:

Term Sheet for Tax Incremental Financing for project located at 2434 S. 39th

Street (FedEx)

23-0192

Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Agreement be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and

Kaderabek

Resolution authorizing Payment In-Lieu of On-Site Stormwater Management

Practice for 4221 Calumet Ave.

23-0567

23-0599

23-0600

Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted and to

accept the payment in lieu of on-site stormwater management. The motion

carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and

Kaderabek

Report of IDC of Firelight Group I LLC (Ammo Inc) Land Lease and Option to

Purchase part of parcel 449-008-010 north of Vits Drive extended

Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, to approve the land lease and option to

purchase, and instruct City staff to complete all facets of same. The motion

carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and

Kaderabek

Report of IDC of Beamaco Precision Machining & Fabrication land sale

approval, review of site plan and building design, and waiver of building square

footage ratio

Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, to approve the site plan and

architectural design of the proposed building and approve the waiver of the

building square footage to lot size coverage. The motion carried by the following

vote:

9 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and

Kaderabek

Resolution authorizing a Harbor Assistance Program (HAP) grant application

23-0601

Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and

Kaderabek

3. Personnel Committee

4. Public Infrastructure Committee

Design Agreement for South Side Watermain Extension Phases 2-4 Associated

23-0583

with the Newton Gravel Pit

Moved by Czekala, seconded by Boldt, that this agreement be entered into. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and

Kaderabek

Resolution to replace 26 High Pressure Sodium fixtures on 13 poles with 12

LED fixtures on 12 poles within the Reed Ave. reconstruction project scope

23-0596

Moved by Czekala, seconded by Boldt, that this Resolution be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and

Kaderabek

MOU between the City of Manitowoc and Genesis Energy Technology for sewer

and water to serve property at 601 Reed Ave.

23-0597

23-0598

Moved by Czekala, seconded by Boldt, that this Agreement be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and

Kaderabek

Professional services agreement with RA Smith for south side watermain

extension phases 2-4 associated with the Newton Gravel Pit

Moved by Czekala, seconded by Boldt, that this Agreement be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and

Kaderabek

5. Public Safety Committee

6. Plan Commission

J. OTHER BUSINESS

K. ADJOURN

Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Czekala, that this meeting be adjourned at

8:19 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and

Kaderabek

Mackenzie Reed

City Clerk