900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Public Infrastructure Committee  
Wednesday, August 7, 2024  
6:30 PM  
Council Chambers - Meeting is also available via Remote  
Conferencing-Zoom  
1. Call to Order  
Chairman Cummings called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.  
2. Roll Call  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Present:  
Staff Present: D. Koski, G. Minikel, S. Birr  
Others Present: Phyllis Schippers, Kris Kouba, Allan Brixius  
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.  
Approval of the Minutes from the June 5, 2024 Public Infrastructure  
Committee Meeting  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Chad  
Beeman, that the Minutes for the June 5th Public Infrastructure Committee  
meeting were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
6. Discussion and Action Items  
Skatepark Funding Request, recommending Mayor to consider for 2025  
Capital Project Budget  
Kris Kouba was present to talk about funding for the Skatepark. Back in 2019  
he was in to talk to City about fundraising for the park. The West Foundation is  
proposing a grant for $100k, only if the City will match the donation amount.  
Mr. Kouba explained the safety issues as the wooden ramps are deteriorating.  
They have fixed them best they could but at some point they will need to be  
replaced. The best replacement would be to make these ramps cement. He  
described some other work that will also need to be completed, such as  
removal of the fence. The wooden ramps have been in place since 2008.  
Phyllis Schippers, President of the West Foundation, was present. She  
informed the Committee that they meet monthly. They look favorably on City  
requests and in order to move forward with funding, they will need support from  
City stating that they will match the funding of $100k.  
The Committee explained that they will need to see the budget that the Mayor  
presents in November. They will support if it is included in the 2025 budget.  
Phyllis stated that January is a good time to come to West Foundation with  
grant requests.  
D. Koski explained that it wasn't part of the CAWG rankings. T. Reckelberg  
recommended adding to list.  
A motion was made by Chad Beeman, seconded by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg,  
that the Skatepark Funding Request was recommended for consideration for the  
2025 Capital Project budget, and placed on Consent Agenda. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Strand Task Order 24-02 - Agreement for Technical Services for Rubick  
Field Dry Detention Basin and Grand Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements,  
recommending approval of the Agreement  
Attachments:  
G. Minikel explained that this is the official task order for design of the Rubick  
Field Dry Detention Basin and Grand Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements.  
A motion was made by Tim Boldt, seconded by Chad Beeman, that the  
Agreement with Strand for Technical Services for Rubick Field Dry Detention  
Basin and Grand Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements was approved for consent  
agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
PC 1-2024: AT&T; Request for an Easement across City of Manitowoc  
Property, Lots 6 & 7 in Block 241 of the Original Plat, parcel #’s  
000-241-070 & 000-241-130, recommending approval  
G. Minikel reported that this has already been approved at Plan Commission.  
The City has no objection to this Easement request.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Chad Beeman,  
that the Easement request at parcels 000-241-070 and 000-241-130 was approved  
for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
State / Municipal Agreement for a State - Let Urbanized Area STP- Urban  
Program Project for E Albert Drive (Mirro Drive to Johnston Drive) ID  
#4991-06-78/79, recommending approval  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Chad Beeman,  
that the Agreement was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Harbor Assistance Program Grant Application pursuing crane platform  
extension in Manitowoc, WI, recommending approval  
A motion was made by Tim Boldt, seconded by Chad Beeman, that the Harbor  
Assistance Program Grant Application Request was approved for consent  
agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Revised Amendment #1 between the Wisconsin Department of  
Transportation, City of Manitowoc and Ayres Associates for TPP - C  
Manitowoc, South 30th Street - City of Manitowoc #4991-06-76,  
recommending approval  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Tim Boldt, that  
the Revised Amendment #1 for S 30th Street between the DOT, the City and Ayres  
Associates was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with Manitowoc  
Tool and Manufacturing, LLC at 6001 Vits Drive, Parcel  
#052-447-004-010; recommending approval  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Chad Beeman,  
that the Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with  
Manitowoc Tool and Manufacturing, LLC was approved and referred to council.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman and DeBaets  
1 - Boldt  
Aye:  
Abstain:  
Temporary Access Agreement over Unimproved Right-of-Way with  
Nicholas and Diane Freiberg at 715-002-010, recommending approval  
Attachments:  
G. Minikel stated that there were 3 properties that have already went out and  
signed. The Viebahn Street project is the reason these agreements were  
brought up and it is in best interest of everyone involved.  
A motion was made by Tim Boldt, seconded by William DeBaets, that the  
Temporary Access Agreement at 715-002-010 was approved for consent agenda.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Resolution to enter into Jurisdictional Transfer with Manitowoc County for  
Cty Trk Hwy "R" (A/K/A North Rapids Rd) in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids  
and City of Manitowoc (County Trunk Highway "P" to Waldo Boulevard)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by William DeBaets, seconded by Tim Boldt, that the  
Jurisdictional Transfer with Manitowoc County Resolution was approved and  
referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Resolution to enter into Jurisdictional Transfer with Manitowoc County for  
Cty Trk Hwy "R" (A/K/A North Rapids Rd) in the City of Manitowoc (Waldo  
Boulevard to Broadway Street)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Chad Beeman, seconded by William DeBaets, that the  
Jurisdictional Transfer with Manitowoc County Resolution was approved and  
referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Resolution to enter into Jurisdictional Transfer with Manitowoc County for  
Cty Rd "R" in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids and City of Manitowoc from  
Broadway Street to Custer Street  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by William DeBaets, seconded by Tim Boldt, that the  
Jurisdictional Transfer with Manitowoc County Resolution was approved and  
referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Resolution to enter into Jurisdictional Transfer with Manitowoc County for  
Cty Trk Hwy "CS" (A/K/A West Custer Street) in the City of Manitowoc and  
Town of Manitowoc Rapids (S. Alverno Road to S. Rapids Road)  
A motion was made by William DeBaets, seconded by Vice Chair Todd  
Reckelberg, that the Jurisdictional Transfer with Manitowoc County Resolution  
was approved and referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Resolution to enter into Jurisdictional Transfer with Manitowoc County for  
Cty Trk Hwy "CL" (A/K/A Hecker Road) in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids  
and City of Manitowoc (US Hwy 151 to Viebahn Street)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Tim Boldt, seconded by Chad Beeman, that the  
Jurisdictional Transfer with Manitowoc County Resolution was approved and  
referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Resolution to enter into Jurisdictional Transfer with Manitowoc County for  
Cty Trk Hwy "CL" (A/K/A Viebahn Street) in the City of Manitowoc and the  
Town of Newton (Hecker Road to S. 26th Street)  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Tim Boldt, seconded by William DeBaets, that the  
Jurisdictional Transfer with Manitowoc County Resolution was approved and  
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
Resolution to enter into Jurisdictional Transfer with Manitowoc County for  
Cty Trk Hwy "CL" (A/K/A Viebahn Street) in the City of Manitowoc and the  
Town of Manitowoc (S. 26th Street to County Trunk Hwy "LS")  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Chad Beeman, seconded by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg,  
that the Jurisdictional Transfer with Manitowoc County Resolution was approved  
and referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
7. Previously Tabled Items  
8. Adjournment  
A motion was made by William DeBaets, seconded by Chad Beeman, that the  
meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye: