900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
www.manitowoc.org  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Finance Committee  
Tuesday, November 5, 2024  
5:30 PM  
City Hall - 1st Floor Conference Room West  
1. Call to Order  
2. Roll Call  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Present:  
3. Public Comment  
Finance Committee Chair Alderperson Brey declared the meeting open for public  
comment. In accordance with policy, the public comment portion of the meeting  
is not made part of the official record.  
4. Consent Agenda  
These items will be approved by one motion unless any Committee Member wishes to remove an  
item for discussion.  
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.  
REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: None  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to accept the Consent Agenda  
Items and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Minutes of October 29, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting, recommending  
approval and place on file  
24-1968  
Attachments: 10-29-2024 Finance Committee Minutes  
3rd Qtr. 2024 Budget Exception Report, recommending approval and place on  
24-1969  
file  
Attachments: Q3 2024 Budget Exception Report for Fin Comm  
3rd Qtr. 2024 Investment Report; recommending approval and place on file  
24-1970  
Attachments: Q3 2024 Investment Reconciliation  
3rd Qtr. 2024 Internal Controls To Prevent and Detect Fraud Report;  
recommending approval and place on file  
24-1971  
Attachments: 2024_03 Check List for Finance Committee  
5. Discussion and Action Items  
3rd Qtr. 2024 Claims Report from City Attorney's Office  
24-1972  
Attachments: Quarter 3 Claims Report 2024  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Report be approved and  
placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Resolution establishing Special Events Application Fee Schedule for 2025  
24-1973  
Attachments: Res for 2025 Special Event Application Fees  
Proposed Special Event Application 2025 Fee Schedule  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Resolution be adopted. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Resolution Authorizing a 2024 WEDC Vibrant Spaces Grant Application -  
Maritime Plaza and Heritage Garden  
24-1974  
Attachments: Vibrant Spaces Grant Municipal Resolution_DRAFT  
City of Manitowoc WMM MOU for Maritime Plaza and Heritage  
Garden  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Norell, that this Resolution be adopted. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
City of Manitowoc Poor Relief Custodial Fund (Fund 8100)  
24-1975  
Attachments: Memo to Finance Re Poor Fund  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be placed on  
file. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Request to use Winter Maintenance Non-Lapsing Fund, for an amount not to  
exceed $15,000, for repairs to DPW Salters  
24-1976  
Attachments: Mem Non-Lapsing Fund Snow - Salter Repair  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, that this Request be approved, not to  
exceed $15,000. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Ordinance to Amend 11.130 Direct Sellers and Direct Purchasers  
24-1977  
Attachments: Ordinance to Amend 11.130 Direct Sellers  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Norell, that this Ordinance be adopted. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
CAWG Request (Unbudgeted) from Cemetery/Forestry/Streets/Parks, for an  
amount not to exceed $11,500, for Scag Windstorm Leaf Blower  
24-1989  
Attachments: Unbudgeted Capital Request - Windstorm  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be approved, not to  
exceed $11,500. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Resolution from Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) for Ornamental Lighting at  
York and Maritime  
24-1978  
Attachments:  
1_Resolution-Ornamental Lighting York and Maritime - 100% City  
Contribution  
2_Email from Community Development Director re_Downtown Lighting  
Resolutions  
3_2024-10-22 LTR (Adam Tegen) Resolution for Ornamental Lighting  
York and Maritime  
4_Res 24-1448_Ornamental Lighting - York & Maritime  
5_E2023-04 MPU Pay Estimate_Signed  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Resolution from Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) for Ornamental Lighting at  
Chicago and Buffalo  
24-1979  
Attachments:  
Email from Community Development Director re_Downtown Lighting  
Resolutions  
2024-10-24 LTR (Adam Tegen) Resolution for Ornamental Lighting  
Chicago and Buffalo  
Resolution-Ornamental Lighting Chicago and Buffalo - 0% City  
Contribution  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Tax Levy Certification from Manitowoc Public School District (MPSD) for Fiscal  
Year 2024-2025  
24-1984  
Attachments:  
Manitowoc Public School  
District-ClerkLetters2024-25-CityofManitowoc  
PI-1508CityofManitowoc2025  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Tax Levy Certification be  
accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Tax Levy Certification from Lakeshore Technical College (LTC) for Fiscal Year  
2024-2025  
24-1985  
Attachments: C of Manitowoc  
Tax Levy Apportionment 2024-25  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Tax Levy Certification be  
accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $13,774,848 Sewerage  
System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, and Providing For Other Details And  
Covenants With Respect ThereTo, and Approval Of Related $15,874,848  
Financial Assistance Agreement  
24-1986  
Attachments: Manitowoc, C of - 24 CWF - Letter (Resolution)  
Manitowoc, C of - 24 CWF - Bond Resolution  
Manitowoc CWF 4679-11 FAA  
Manitowoc CWF 4679-11 Attachments  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Norell, that this Resolution be adopted. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $1,142,000 Taxable  
Private LSL Replacement Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A, and  
Providing For Other Details And Covenants With Respect ThereTo, and  
Approval Of Related $4,298,000 Financial Assistance Agreement  
24-1987  
Attachments: Manitowoc, C of - 24A SDW - Letter (Resolution)  
Manitowoc, C of - 24A SDW - Bond Resolution  
Manitowoc SDW 5191-17 FAA  
Manitowoc SDW 5191-17 Attachments  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Resolution Authorizing The Issuance And Sale Of Up To $670,783 Taxable  
Private LSL Replacement Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2024B, and  
Providing For Other Details And Covenants With Respect ThereTo, and  
Approval Of Related $1,304,567 Financial Assistance Agreement  
24-1988  
Attachments: Manitowoc, C of - 24B SDW - Letter (Resolution)  
Manitowoc, C of - 24B SDW - Bond Resolution  
Manitowoc SDW 5191-18 FAA  
Manitowoc SDW 5191-18 Attachments  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Resolution be adopted.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
6. Closed Session  
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)(a) of the Wisconsin  
Statutes, which authorizes the governmental body to convene in closed session for  
the purpose of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial  
or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body.  
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:  
Two Year Operator License (#240286) for Y. Lavora  
24-1980  
Attachments: Y. Lavora Two Year Operator License (240286) Application  
Two Year Operator License (#240291) for N. Zimmer  
24-1981  
Attachments: N. Zimmer Two Year Operator License (240291) Application  
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)(g) of the Wisconsin  
Statutes, which authorizes the governmental body to convene in closed session for  
the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is  
rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with  
respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.  
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:  
L24-00091 Love Claim for Vehicle Damage >$5,000  
24-1982  
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)(e) of the Wisconsin  
Statutes, which authorizes the governmental body to convene in closed session for  
the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the  
investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever  
competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.  
The specific subject matter that may be considered in closed session is:  
Discussion on Manitowoc Place Development Agreement  
24-1983  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, that this meeting be convened in  
closed session. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
7. Reconvene in Open Session  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Norell, that this meeting be reconvened in  
open session. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Discussion on Manitowoc Place Development Agreement  
24-1983  
24-1980  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Norell, to direct staff to negotiate an  
amendment to the original agreement for Common Council review and action.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Two Year Operator License (#240286) for Y. Lavora  
Attachments: Y. Lavora Two Year Operator License (240286) Application  
Moved by Norell, seconded by Reckelberg, to recommend Approval of the  
License pursuant to WI State Statute 111.335. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Two Year Operator License (#240291) for N. Zimmer  
24-1981  
Attachments: N. Zimmer Two Year Operator License (240291) Application  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Norell, to recommend Approval of the  
License pursuant to WI State Statute 111.335. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
L24-00091 Love Claim for Vehicle Damage >$5,000  
24-1982  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Claim be denied. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell  
Aye:  
Aye:  
8. Adjournment  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this meeting be adjourned. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Brey, Reckelberg, Sitkiewitz, Schlei and Norell