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Manitowoc, WI 54220  
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City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Public Infrastructure Committee  
Wednesday, November 6, 2024  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
1. Call to Order  
Ald. Cummings called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
2. Roll Call  
Roll Call  
Present:  
Staff Present: D. Koski, G. Minikel, S. Birr, Billy Hutterer (via zoom), Kevin  
Bottesi (via zoom)  
Others Present: Louis Vigue, Jeff Schweke, Adam Wachowski, Bob Popp  
3. Public Comment  
4. Presentations  
24-1961  
Manitowoc Youth Sports Stadium Request  
Attachments: Manitowoc TRYS  
Adam Wachowski presented to the Committee a proposal for a renovated  
Halvorsen Park to include construction of a Youth Sports Stadium.  
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.  
24-1995  
Approval of the Minutes from the October 2nd Public Infrastructure  
Committee Meeting  
Attachments: 10-2-2024 Committee Minutes  
A motion was made by William DeBaets, seconded by Chad Beeman, that the  
Minutes were approved for consent agenda.. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
6. Discussion and Action Items  
24-1993  
Request by A. Wachowski for approval to negotiate an agreement with the  
City for baseball field renovations at Halvorsen Park pending approval from  
WIDNR and NPS based off of property encumbrances; recommending  
working with Engineering Department and possibly finding another path for  
the project.  
Attachments: Email from Wachowski  
Manitowoc TRYS  
Adam Wachowski, Two Rivers Youth Sports (TRYS), was present and gave a  
presentation to the Committee. TRYS is interested in partnering with City of  
Manitowoc to improve a space for youth athletes throughout the area. This  
proposal will attract more kids to the park as well as area businesses.  
He went on to say that this will also bring Revenue to the City with a 15 year  
lease with TRYS. After this time, the stadium will be returned to the City of  
Manitowoc.  
This proposed stadium will be fully funded by TRYS through fund raisers and  
current donors that are interested.  
B. Wetenkamp was present and explained that Halvorsen Park has Federal  
encumbrances (LWCF) attached to it. If looking to privatize, approval from State  
and Federal will be required. In exchange, there would need to be another  
property to transfer the attached encumbrances to. This recommended park  
transfer will need approval from the DNR and National Park Service.  
The Committee discussed the proposed stadium with Adam. They were  
concerned with lighting as there are houses across from the park and would  
affect these properties. They also asked what material would be used for the  
stadium concessions and Adam informed them it would be a wooden structure  
with siding. He also said the lighting would be the second phase of the project.  
There would be a fence around entire facility.  
D. Koski informed the Committee that this location is proposed for a future  
stormwater pond as there were flooding issues a few years ago. Flooding in  
this area has not occurred for 3 years, however, it is an area of concern.  
Brock explained that they brought this to the Committee for insight and approval  
of the proposed project. This might not be the ideal location, however, if the  
Committee will support it, then they could look for other options.  
G. Minikel said he will reach out to Strand Associates to look to see if there are  
other options.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Chad Beeman,  
to approve negotiating with city staff to find plausible path for project was  
approved for consent agenda.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
24-1990  
Proposed 2025-2030 Road Project Plan  
Attachments: 2025-2030 ROAD PROJECTS  
Mayor Nickels was present to discuss the 5 year road plan he is proposing  
based on paser ratings. These are the reconstruct not sealcoating projects.  
This is separate from the budget.  
D Koski mentioned that the 5-year plan allows us the opportunity to apply for  
grants ahead of time.  
A motion was made by Tim Boldt, seconded by Chad Beeman, that the 2025-2030  
Road Project Plan was approved and referred to council. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
24-1994  
Request for City to own and maintain Popp Subdivision Pond;  
recommending approval pending approval from DPI and City Attorney  
Attachments: Popp Subdivision Pond Request  
POND REQUEST  
G. Minikel said that we are in process of getting the Popp Subdivision recorded.  
The City is requesting to take over ownership of pond from Robert Popp.  
W. DeBaets asked how much it costs the city to maintain the property. G.  
Minikel replied that the City will maintain lawn, cut weeds and maybe future  
dredging of sediment.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by William  
DeBaets, that the Request for City to own and maintain Popp Subdivision Pond,  
pending Engineering and Legal approval, was approved for consent agenda.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
24-1960  
Transit Zero Tolerance Policy; recommending approval  
Attachments: 24-1960 Bus Suspensions - Policy Change  
D. Koski informed the Committee that Kevin Bottesi attended a conference  
where he learned of other City Transit behavior policies.  
K. Bottesi is recommending the following steps:  
First offense is a warning  
Second offense is a 30 day suspension  
Third offense is a 1 year suspension  
D. Koski informed the Committee there is an appeal process in place.  
A motion was made by Chad Beeman, seconded by Tim Boldt, that the Request  
for a Behavior Policy was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
24-1976  
Request to use Winter Maintenance Non-Lapsing Fund, for an amount not  
to exceed $15,000, for repairs to DPW Salters; recommending to approve  
Attachments: Mem Non-Lapsing Fund Snow - Salter Repair  
D. Koski informed the Committee the Finance Committee approved this  
request. The Mechanics will rebuild the salters as the request for new salters  
didn't make the budget.  
A motion was made by Tim Boldt, seconded by William DeBaets, that the  
Request to use Winter Maintenance Non-Lapsing Fund not to exceed $15k for  
repairs to salters was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
24-1989  
CAWG Request (Unbudgeted) from Cemetery/Forestry/Streets/Parks, for  
an amount not to exceed $11,500, for Scag Windstorm Leaf Blower;  
recommending to approve  
Attachments: Unbudgeted Capital Request - Windstorm  
D. Koski informed the Committee that the CAWG Request for Scag Windstorm  
Leaf Blower was approved at Finance Committee last night. This is a stand up  
riding mower that can be used for leaves, snow removal, cleaning off graves for  
burials and clean up for Forestry.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by William  
DeBaets, that the Request to purchase a Scag Windstorm Leaf Blower not to  
exceed $11,500 was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
24-1959  
Proposals for Lift Station Evaluation Update Report; recommending  
approval  
Attachments: 24-1959 Proposals for Lift Station Evaluation Update Report  
24-1959 Proposals for Lift Station Evaluation Update Report - Back Up  
Information  
G. Minikel reported the proposals received from Foth and Strand.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by William  
DeBaets, to approve entering into Agreement with FOTH for the Lift Station  
Evaluation Update Report was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
24-1996  
Trolley Fee Increase; recommending approval of increase  
Attachments: Mem Trolley Fee Increase  
Trolley Cost Analysis 2025  
D. Koski said based on maintenance costs, hours of rental, the  
recommendation is to increase fee from $100/hour to $135/hour plus fuel cost.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Tim Boldt, that  
the Request to increase trolley fees to $135/hour plus fuel cost was approved for  
consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
24-1992  
Resolution for 2025 Department of Public Infrastructure Fee Schedule,  
recommending approval  
Attachments: DPI Fees Proposed 2025 PI 11-5-24  
RES FOR 2025 DPI FEES- FINAL  
D. Koski said this is annual fee increases.  
A motion was made by Tim Boldt, seconded by Chad Beeman, to approve the  
2025 Department of Public Infrastructure Fee Schedule was approved for consent  
agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye:  
24-1991  
2024 BRIC Grant Application (Custer Street Pond Design); recommending  
approval  
Attachments:  
24-1991 2024 BRIC Grant for Custer St. Stormwater Pond Design.  
Stormwater Pond Design  
WI BRIC Preapplication  
E-mail with Strand Regarding 2024 BRIC Grant Notice of Intent  
Pre-Application  
Task Order No. 24-03  
G. Minikel explained that the Bric Grant will provide opportunity to do design  
work on the Custer Street Stormwater Pond. If we are approved, Strand will fill  
out forms required, as well as the FEMA and Bric Grant application.  
The design will first be in 2025 or later. We will budget at that time.  
A motion was made by Tim Boldt, seconded by Vice Chair Todd Reckelberg, that  
the Request to apply for BRIC Grant was approved for consent agenda. 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 Tim Boldt, that the  
meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets  
Aye: