900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Agenda  
Common Council  
Monday, December 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. PRESENTATIONS  
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Public Hearing to be held at 6:30 p.m. relating to proposed revenue bond  
financing for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Inc.  
F. 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.  
G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR  
Appointments by Mayor of election inspectors and nursing home deputies  
in the City of Manitowoc for the ensuing two year term from 1/1/2026 to  
12/31/2027  
Attachments:  
H. 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 November 17, 2025 Common Council meeting;  
recommending approval and place on file  
Attachments:  
Minutes of the December 1, 2025 Special 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 events: Touch the Trucks on 7/15/2026; Brutal Wear Open Prize  
Money Tennis Tournament on 8/7/2026-8/9/2026; Roncalli Cross Country  
Invite on 9/12/2026; recommending acceptance of report and place on file  
Attachments:  
4. Finance Committee (Consent)  
Poor Relief Custodial Fund 2025 Report & Recommended Distribution;  
recommending to approve as presented  
Attachments:  
Request from Ultimate Sports Weekend, LLC & MYBA to Rescind Invoice  
0586396 for rental fees for MYBA Complex/Citizens Park; recommending  
to refund $422.00 as presented  
Attachments:  
Two Year Operators License (#250303) for A. Neeb; recommending  
denial of the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335  
Attachments:  
General City Claims in the amount of $4,506,347.33 enumerated on list  
thereof, recommending that the claims be allowed and ordered paid and  
Mayor, Clerk and Finance Director/Treasurer are instructed to issued the  
necessary order  
Attachments:  
Report of Finance Committee to grant the various licenses subject to  
approvals, inspections, insurance, payment of license fees and meeting  
State Statute requirements, and detailed therein; recommending approval  
Attachments:  
5. Personnel Committee (Consent)  
Request to Eliminate Training, Membership and Tuition Reimbursement  
Policy; recommending to approve the elimination  
Attachments:  
6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)  
Report of Board of Public Works of 11/25/2025 of approval to enter into  
AGMT-25-12 with Everest Industries, Inc to grind log piles at Public Works  
Building and City Gravel Pit for the City of Manitowoc and haul much away  
as outlined in "Exhibit A", Proposal; recommending approval and enter into  
agreement  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 11/25/2025 of approval to enter into  
AGMT-25-11 with DJS Enterprise to remove trees marked with pink X,  
with stump cut as close to the ground as possible at 317 Park Street, 1213  
Hamilton Street, and 703 N Water Street. Removal of chipped or brush  
debris and logs or wood, as well as proper disposal is required as outlined  
in "Exhibit A", Proposal; recommending approval and enter into agreement  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 12/10/2025 for 4th and final payment of  
$167,864.86 to Vinton Construction for 2025 Concrete Paving II,  
WS-25-11; recommending payment  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 12/10/2025 for 3rd and final payment  
of $17,831.61 to Vinton Construction for Sanitary Sewer Replay Project,  
WU-25-8; recommending payment  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 12/10/2025 for 4th and final payment of  
$33,455.65 to Vinton Construction Company for Asphalt Paving I,  
WS-25-4, recommending payment  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 12/10/2025 for 7th and final payment of  
$158,827.40 to Vinton Construction Company for 2024 Watermain  
Extension, WU-24-21; recommending payment  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 12/10/2025 for 5th & final payment of  
$236,450.10 to Vinton Construction Company for 2025 Concrete Paving I,  
WS-25-1; recommending payment  
Attachments:  
7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)  
8. Plan Commission (Consent)  
PC 1-2025: Fresh Cut Lawn & Landscaping LLC, Quit Claim Deed to City  
for South Parkview Road Street Purposes; recommending approval of Quit  
Claim Deed for South Parkview Road street purposes  
Attachments:  
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS  
1. Committee of the Whole  
Report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval of the  
following events subject to Council Action: The Fat Seagull Street Party on  
7/25/2026-7/26/2026 (Road closure of Quay Street from 8th and Quay to  
9th and Quay from July 24, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. to July 27, 2026 at 9:00  
a.m.); 44th Annual Kiwanis Car & Motorcycle Show on 8/9/2026 (Waiver of  
Alcohol at Washington Park; Road closure of S 11th and S 12th Streets  
between Washington Street and Marshall Street from 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  
on August 9, 2026)  
Attachments:  
2. Finance Committee  
Resolution to hold Primary Election on February 17, 2026 if there are three  
or more candidates who file nomination papers for a City Office at the April  
7, 2026 Spring Election  
Attachments:  
Resolution Establishing Election Workers' Compensation for 2026  
Attachments:  
Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from  
Proceeds of 2026 Borrowing  
Attachments:  
Sixth Amendment to Municipal Service Agreement between City of  
Manitowoc and Progress Lakeshore  
Attachments:  
Amendment to Access Agreement with Wisconsin Public Service  
Corporation (WPSC) for remediation and clean up at N 10th and Chicago  
Street site  
Attachments:  
Consideration of "Final Resolution Regarding Revenue Bond Financing for  
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Inc."  
Attachments:  
Ordinance amending the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA)  
Attachments:  
2025 Tax Levy for 2026 Budget Amendment - Due to revised valuation of  
TID 24  
Attachments:  
Banking RFP Results and Authorization for Staff to continue  
negotiations/sign agreement with chosen financial institution  
Attachments:  
3. Personnel Committee  
Resolution Eliminating Vacant and Unfunded Employee Position  
Attachments:  
Agreement between City of Manitowoc and City of Manitowoc Transit  
Employees Teamsters Local No. 662  
Attachments:  
Resolution to Reclassify the Rahr-West Visitor Services Clerk Position on  
the City of Manitowoc Compensation Plan Structure  
Attachments:  
Resolution to Revise the Employee Policy Manual  
Attachments:  
4. Public Infrastructure Committee  
Facility Use Agreement with Manitowoc County ADRC Senior Nutrition  
Program  
Attachments:  
Resolution for 2026 Street Improvements  
Resolution for 2026 Dust Palliatives  
Attachments:  
Attachments:  
Resolution for 2026 Sidewalk Construction and Repair Program  
Attachments:  
5. Public Safety Committee  
Joint Powers Agreement between Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch  
Center and the City of Manitowoc effective March 1, 2026 for a period of  
one year  
Attachments:  
6. Plan Commission  
PC 28-2025: The Lodel Group; Review of a Subdivision Concept Plan  
located off of Deerbrook Lane and Kellner Street  
Attachments:  
PC 29-2025: Review of In-Rem properties in the City of Manitowoc  
Attachments:  
J. OTHER BUSINESS  
K. ADJOURN  
1.Next Scheduled Common Council Meeting: Monday, January 19, 2026 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