900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
www.manitowoc.org  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Public Infrastructure Committee  
Wednesday, October 5, 2022  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
1. Call to Order  
Chairman Cummings called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Present:  
2. Roll Call  
Staff Present: D. Koski, G. Minikel, S. Birr, B. Wetenkamp, C. Hall, K. Piazza,  
Ald Sitkiewitz, Ald. Vanderkin  
Others Present: Mike Howe, Greg Martell, Marilyn Martell, Jay Peaslee, Cheryl  
& Gary Hanson, Gail Berken, Michael Berken, Vicki Roth, Fred Roth, Dennis &  
Debbie Hardy, Nick Dondlinger, Rita Marqwardt, Rob Barbier, Tom Wier,  
William York, Will York, Dan Fraker, Janet Fraker, Richard & Sally Dalton,  
Nenglee Vang, Gene Olsen  
3. Public Comment  
The following residents around Lakeside Blvd spoke during public comment  
about not being in favor of the bike path with changes to the west side of the  
street.  
Greg Martell, 2504 Lakeside Blvd  
Dennis Hardy, 803 Summit Street  
Mike Berken, 2412 Lakeside Blvd  
Willliam York, 728 Flambeau Street  
Rob Barbier, 2606 Lakeside Blvd  
Dan Fraker, 2205 S. 9th Street  
Nick Dondlinger, 905 Dewey Street  
Rich Dalton, 2234 Lakeside Blvd  
Jake Peaslee, 2310 Lakeside Blvd  
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.  
22-0847  
Approval of the September 7th, 2022, Public Infrastructure Committee  
Minutes  
Attachments: PI Committee Meeting Minutes 9-7-2022  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven  
Czekala, that the Minutes from the September meeting were approved. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
6. Discussion and Action Items  
22-0830 Lakeside Blvd Multi-Use Path, recommending placing on file  
Attachments: 22-0830 Memo re Lakeside Blvd Multi Use Path  
22-0830 Lakeside Blvd Photos  
22-0830 Email regarding concept proposal for path  
Kaitlin Piazza, Community Development, was present to discuss the grant  
funding we are looking to receive for Biking Community. She is requesting  
approval to pursue grand funding to include a multi use path to complete the  
designated bike path connection.  
The Committee discussed their views and concerns and decided not to move  
forward with the multi use path.  
Chairman Cummings explained that he would eventually like to see the bike  
path connected for avid bikers that come to our area.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven  
Czekala, that the Request for multi-use path along Lakeside Blvd was placed on  
file for Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
1 - Cummings  
Aye:  
Nay:  
22-0823  
Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) Update  
Attachments: 22-0823 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Kickoff  
This Report was placed on file  
22-0829  
Manitowoc Aquatic Center Loud Music Complaint  
Attachments: 22-0829 email regarding Aquatic Center Music  
E. Sitkiewitz was present and said that he receives complaints annually and this  
year it seemed to be more.  
C. Hall said they attempted numerous ways to address the loud music. He  
believes the changes they have implemented have helped, as the complaints  
stopped the last 3 weeks of the season.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Vice Chair Jim  
Brey, that these Request was placed on file within the Engineering Department.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0826  
Request for Waiver of Fees for the Family Ties Event for Hmong  
Community September 2022 through December 2023, recommending  
approval of fee waiver  
Attachments:  
22-0826 Special Event Request at Senior Center for Family Ties  
Waiver of Fees  
Nenglee Vang was present to request waiver of fees for their monthly event until  
the end of 2023.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson  
Tim Boldt, that the Request for Waiver of Fees for the Family Ties Event for  
Hmong Community was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0827  
Relocation of driveway at 1346 Reed Avenue  
Attachments: 22-0827 1346 Reed Avenue Driveway  
G. Minikel explained the property owner is no longer interested in pursuing this.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven  
Czekala, that the Request for driveway relocation was placed on file with  
Engineering Department. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0642  
900 Block of South 22nd Street Wrong Way Traffic Issue  
Attachments: 22-0642 Letter to S. 22nd Street Property Owners  
22-0642 MEMO RE SOUTH 22ND STREET OPTIONS  
22-0642 OPTION 1 FOR S 22ND STREET  
22-0642 OPTION 1 COST ESTIMATE  
22-0642 OPTION 2 FOR S 22ND STREET  
22-0642 OPTION 2 COST ESTIMATE  
22-0642 PHOTOS  
22-0642 South 22nd Street - One Way Traffic.pdf  
SOUTH 22nd STREET DRAWINGS.pdf  
The Committee discussed and it was recommended to place on file. If  
someday a new restaurant is established, this can be brought back if residents  
choose to do so at that time.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson  
Tim Boldt, that the Request for S. 22nd Street to go back to two-way traffice was  
placed on file with Engineering Depr. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0822  
Lincoln Park Land Sale - Howe, recommending entering into negotiations  
with monies to stay within the Lincoln Park Fund  
Attachments: 22-0822 Memo - Lincoln Park Land Sale - Howe  
22-0822 email from Mike Howe for 333 Reed Ave  
22-0822 Reed Ave lot line  
22-0822 Preserve Pond Layout  
Brock explained that Mike Howe approached the City requesting land sale to  
make each lot deeper. The monies received would remain in Lincoln Park.  
Motion was made and amended to allow negotiations as long as the monies  
were to stay in Lincoln Park.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Vice Chair Jim  
Brey, that the Lincoln Park Land Sale with Mike Howe will enter into sale  
negotiations and monies to stay in Lincoln Park was approved for consent  
agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0824  
Silver Creek Park Land Sale - Hanson, recommending entering into  
negotiations and monies to remain in Silver Creek Park Fund  
Attachments: 22-0824 Silver Creek Park Land Sale - Hanson  
Gary Hanson, 3309 S 10th Street,was present. A structure is partially on City  
property and they would like to purchase 20 feet of this property.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven  
Czekala, that these Request for land sale to enter into negotiations with Hansons  
and the monies to stay in Silver Creek Park Funds was approved for consent  
agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0846  
Request to use Donation Tube Funds to Install Water to Llama Barn,  
recommending approval  
Attachments: 22-0846 Maritime Estimate for installing water to Llama Barn  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson  
Tim Boldt, that the Request to use donation tube funds to install water to zoo  
exhibit was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0848  
South 16th Street - WAF's Proposed Gas Pipes Crossing City Right of  
Way, recommending approval with agreement in place  
Attachments: 22-0848 S 16th St - WAF Gas Pipes Email  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson  
Tim Boldt, that the Request was approved with an agreement of responsibility  
with Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in place for consent agenda. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0821  
Lincoln Park Signage  
Attachments: 22-0821 Lincoln Park Signage Email  
The Committee discussed the park signage and whether we should change  
back as they feel is should be nostalgic.  
The signage should be consistent was a response from an Alderman.  
Alderman Beeman referenced Lincoln Park as a big deal.  
A formation of a Friends Group to address Parks issues was discussed.  
This Request was placed on file  
22-0828  
Reallocation of funding\ for East Shed Insulation Project funds for purchase  
of a Mezzanine System, recommending approval  
Attachments: 22-0828 email Purchase of Mezzanine System for DPW  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Vice Chair Jim  
Brey, that the Request for reallocation of funding for a Mezzanine System was  
approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0833  
Forestry Fund and Fee to Remove/Replace Tree due to Accident,  
recommending approval  
Attachments: 22-0833 Memo for Forestry accident tree fee increase  
Tree commission made a recommendation to raise costs for tree replacement.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Vice Chair Jim  
Brey, that the Request was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0849  
22-0825  
Transit Schedule  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Alderperson  
Tim Boldt, that the Transit Schedule was placed on file. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
Former Mirro Site on Washington Street weeds and screening  
S. Czekala requested a screen to close in the area. D. Koski explained that the  
screen is not sturdy, but they can look into.  
This Request was placed on file  
22-0820  
Strand Associates Proposal/Task Order for Design of South 19th Street  
Lift Station Rehabilitation, recommending approval of the task order with  
Strand Associates  
Attachments:  
22-0820 Memo Strand Assoc Proposal S. 19th Stree Lift Station  
Rehab  
22-0820 Task Order 22-04 S 19th Street Pumping Station Rehab  
22-0820 South 19th Street Pumping Station Study  
A motion was made by Alderperson Steven Czekala, seconded by Vice Chair Jim  
Brey, that the proposal with Strand Associates to Rehab S. 19th Street Lift Station  
was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0831  
Reconstruction of North Rapids Rd (CTH "R") - Waldo Blvd to North City  
Limits  
Attachments:  
22-0831 Memo County's Proposed Reconstruction of CTH R from  
Waldo Blvd. to CTH P  
G. Minikel explained this reconstruction will have some financial liability on the  
City and will require us to budget for our share.  
Moved by Brey, seconded by Czekala, that this report for reconstruction and  
financial impact on City will be placed on file with Engineering Dept. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
22-0832  
Reconstruction of Viebahn Street (CTH "CL") - S. 10th Street to S. 26th  
Street  
Attachments: 22-0832 Memo County's Proposed Recon of CTH CL  
G. Minikel explained this reconstruction will have some financial liability on the  
City and will require us to budget for our share  
Moved by Brey, seconded by Czekala, that this report for reconstruction and  
financial impact on City will be placed on file with Engineering Dept. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye:  
7. Previously Tabled Items  
8. Adjournment  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Steven  
Czekala, that the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman, Czekala and Boldt  
Aye: