900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
www.manitowoc.org  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Public Safety Committee  
Monday, August 12, 2024  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
1. Call to Order  
2. Roll Call  
Present:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Excused:  
3. Public Comment  
No Public Comment  
4. 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.  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Cummings, to accept the Consent Agenda  
Items and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Aye:  
Excused:  
24-1749  
July 8, 2024 Public Safety Minutes  
Attachments: 07-08-2024 PS MINUTES  
24-1750  
July 17, 2024 Public Safety Minutes  
Attachments: 07-17-2024 PS Minutes  
24-1751  
July 2024 Police Department Monthly Report  
Attachments: July 2024 Police Department Monthly Report  
24-1752  
July 2024 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report  
Attachments: July 2024 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report  
24-1753  
2023 Fire Rescue Department Annual Report  
Attachments: 2023 Fire Rescue Department Annual Report  
24-1754  
July 2024 Building Inspection Monthly Report  
Attachments: 07-2024 BI Summary Report  
24-1755  
2024 2nd Quarter Building Inspection Citation Report  
July 2024 Blight Fund Update  
Attachments: BI Report 2022-July 2024  
24-1756  
Attachments: Copy of 07-2024 Blight Program Funds  
5. Discussion and Action Items  
24-1759  
An Ordinance to amend Section 16.350 of the MMC regulating Fence and  
Hedges.  
Attachments: ORDINANCE TO AMEND 16.350 FENCES AND HEDGES  
Attorney Eric Nycz explained the amendments to this section of the MMC  
allows the Inspector Supervisor to give permission for hedges and fences  
to exceed the six feet in height.  
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Cummings, that this Ordinance be adopted as  
amended and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Aye:  
Excused:  
24-1758  
Discussion of speed limits throughout the city.  
Attachments: City of Manitowoc Speed Limits  
Alder Sitkiewitz raised the issue during the Public Safety Committee  
meeting following the Waldo Boulevard speed limit discussion. Sitkiewitz  
highlighted the need to review speed limits across the city due to existing  
inconsistencies. Alder Reckleberg also echoed concerns about  
inconsistent speed limits. Police Chief Reimer explained that the city has  
varying locations, leading to variations in speed limits. Police Chief Reimer  
clarified that the city's varied locations contribute to the differences in  
speed limits. Chief Reimer suggests that we continue to assess the speed  
limits in the city on a case-by-case basis. There is a significant historical  
context behind the current speed limits across the city.  
A motion was made to establish a subcommittee to discuss the  
inconsistencies in speed limits across the city. Alder Vanderkin will work  
with Attorney Nycz to form the subcommittee.  
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Cummings, that this Communication be  
placed on file and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Aye:  
Excused:  
24-1757  
Request for pedestrian crossing signs and a larger ladder crosswalk at the  
intersection of Waldo Boulevard and North 21st Street, recommending to  
install permanent pedestrian crossing signs and expanding the ladder  
crosswalk.  
Attachments: N. 21st St - Waldo Blvd ped - crosswalk  
N. 23rd- Waldo Blvd.  
Upon reviewing the areas of North 23rd and North 21st Streets and Waldo  
Boulevard, Cheif Reimer suggests installing permanent pedestrian  
crossing signs and expanding the ladder crosswalk at the Waldo  
Boulevard and North 21st Street. The allocation of epoxy pavement  
markings can be included in the budget for 2024.  
Moved by Cummings, seconded by DeBaets, that this Request be approved and  
referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Aye:  
Excused:  
24-1760  
An Ordinance to amend Section 10.010 of the MMC regulating Provision of  
State Law Adopted by Reference (Traffic Regulations).  
Attachments: ORD TO REVISE 10.010(3) SPEED LIMITS  
MEMO TO PS COMMITTEE RE SPEED LIMITS  
This Ordinance was drafted to clean up the language and render the  
posted speed limits in so the are enforceable.  
Moved by Cummings, seconded by Vanderkin, that this Ordinance be adopted as  
amended and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Aye:  
Excused:  
24-1761  
An Ordinance to amend Section 16.070 of the MMC Regulating Razing of  
Buildings.  
Attachments: MEMO TO PS RE PROPOSED REVISION TO MMC 16.070  
Demolition Permit Package pg 1-2.pdf  
ORDINANCE TO AMEND 16.070 RAZING OF BUILDINGS  
The proposed language would allow the Inspection Supervisor and City  
Attorney to grant an alternative to the currently required irrevocable line of  
credit letter.  
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Cummings, that this Ordinance be adopted as  
amended and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Aye:  
Excused:  
6. Convene in Closed Session  
A motion was made by Brett Vanderkin, seconded by William DeBaets, to  
convene in closed session at 6:16 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
1 - Beeman  
Excused:  
Notice is hereby given that the above governmental body may adjourn into a closed session during  
the meeting as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(f) of the Wisconsin Statutes, which authorizes the  
governmental body to convene in closed session for the purpose of considering financial, medical,  
social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of  
specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where  
par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect  
upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems  
or investigations.  
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:  
24-1462  
Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 23-4724; recommending  
to deny the dispute.  
(Closed Session portion of the Minutes has been redacted)  
7. Reconvene in Open Session  
A motion was made by Brett Vanderkin, seconded by Michael Cummings, to  
reconvene in open session at 6:22 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
Aye:  
1 - Beeman  
Excused:  
24-1462  
Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 23-4724; recommending to  
deny the dispute.  
Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Cummings, that this Action Item be denied  
and referred to Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Aye:  
Excused:  
8. Adjournment  
A motion was made by William DeBaets, seconded by Brett Vanderkin, that this  
meeting be adjourned at 6:25 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Boldt, Cummings, DeBaets and Vanderkin  
1 - Beeman  
Aye:  
Excused: