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City of Manitowoc

Meeting Minutes

Common Council

Monday, December 18, 2023

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. ROLL CALL

6:30 PM

Council Chambers

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Alderpersons Present:

Jim Brey, Eric Sitkiewitz, Steven Czekala, Bill Schlei, Brett Vanderkin, Chad

Beeman, Michael Cummings, Tim Boldt, Todd Reckelberg and Darian Kaderabek

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

D. PRESENTATIONS

City Clerk administers Oath of Office for Fire Lieutenant Kevin Cerkas, followed

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by Badge Pinning

Lakeshore Holiday Parade Awards

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E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Public Hearing to be held at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all

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interested parties in the matter of a proposed change in zone from I-2 Heavy

Industrial or C-1 Commercial to B-1 Office Residential or B-3 General Business

for property located in the south half of Block 245 of the Original Plat being

bordered by S 14th, S 15th and Washington Streets

Mayor declared the meeting open for a public hearing on this matter.

City Clerk reported that the notice of public hearing was published on

December 4 & 11, 2023 (Proof of publication is on file in the City Clerk's

Office).

No parties appeared to speak on this matter.

Mayor declared the public hearing closed. (A recording of the entire public

hearing is on file in the City Clerk's Office).

Public Hearing to be held at 6:32 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all

interested parties in the matter of a proposed change in zone from R-6 Multiple

Family to B-1 Office-Residential for property located at 1402 Clark Street

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Mayor declared the meeting open for a public hearing on this matter.

City Clerk reported that the notice of public hearing was published on

December 4 & 11, 2023 (Proof of publication is on file in the City Clerk's

Office).

No parties appeared to speak on this matter.

Mayor declared the public hearing closed. (A recording of the entire public

hearing is on file in the City Clerk's Office).

F. PUBLIC INPUT

Mayor declared the meeting open for public input. In accordance with

policy, the public input portion of the meeting is not made a part of the

official record.

G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR

Appointments by Mayor of election inspectors and nursing home deputies in the

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City of Manitowoc for the ensuing two year term from 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2025

Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Czekala, that these Appointments be

approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

H. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items

None

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Czekala, to accept the Consent Agenda Items

and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

2. Miscellaneous

Minutes of the November 20, 2023 Common Council meeting; recommending

approval and place on file

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Minutes of November 29, 2023 Special Common Council meeting;

recommending approval and place on file

3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)

TID No. 22 Development Agreement with River Landing Developers LLC;

recommending acceptance and place on file

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4. Finance Committee (Consent)

L23-00115 Shaw Claim for damages >$5,000 due to storm on August 3, 2023;

recommending to deny the claim

S.Alexis dispute of Invoice 0422721 - Damage to tree causing premature death

of tree; recommending to deny the request

2023 Poor Fund Report & Distribution Request; recommending to approve the

request

Application of "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License,

Digger's Beer Garden, LLC, for Digger Dave's, 714 Buffalo St.; recommending

to approve the license

Application of "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License,

Los Barajas, LLC, for La Carreta, 3535 Calumet Ave.; recommending to

approve the license

CAWG Request (Unbudgeted) from Public Safety Committee for amount not to

exceed $6,200 for installation of RRFB's (Ped Crossing Lights) at S. 10th

Division St.; recommending to approve the request to not exceed $6,200.00

General City Claims in the amount of $3,233,138.32 enumerated on list thereof,

recommending that the claims be allowed and ordered paid and Mayor, Clerk

and Finance Director/Treasurer are instructed to issue the necessary order

Report of Finance Committee to grant the various licenses subject to approvals,

inspections, insurance, payment of license fees and meeting State Statute

requirements, as detailed therein,recommending acceptance

5. Personnel Committee (Consent)

6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)

WPS WR 3380605 Easement City of Manitowoc Property 3130 Hecker Rd;

recommending to deny the easement

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Strand Associates, Inc Agreement for Technical Services; recommending to

enter into the agreement

Request for Sidewalk along Magnolia Avenue; recommending to place on file

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Rheaume Park and Pulaski Park Furnace Replacement; recommending

approval

Approval of the Revised Senior Center Handbook; recommending approval

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Approval of Revised 2024 Manitowoc Senior Center Membership Application

Form; recommending approval

Report of Board of Public Works of 12/13/2023 for 3rd & final payment of

$8,101.79 to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers LLC, for South 21st Street Bridge Deck

Repairs & Deck Sealing, WS-23-10; recommending payment

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Report of Board of Public Works of 12/13/2023 for 16th & final payment of

$124,558.00 to Vinton Construction, for 2021 River Point Development Phase I,

WS-21-15; recommending payment

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Various Progress Invoices from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation;

recommending payment

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Report of Board of Public Works of 12/13/2023 of approval to enter into

AGMT-23-10 with Serenity Farm Landscaping, Inc, to remove 13 Ash Trees at

1416 Grand Avenue, North side of street between 14th and 16th Street as

outlined in "Exhibit A"; recommending acceptance of report and place on file

Report of Board of Public Works of 12/13/2023 of approval to enter into

AGMT-23-11 with Serenity Farm Landscaping, Inc, to remove 13 Ash Trees at

2301 Clay Pit Road as outlined in "Exhibit A"; recommending acceptance of

report and place on file

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Report of Board of Public Works of 12/13/2023 of Sourcewell Quote for

Playground Equipment for Rheaume, Riverview Drive & Lincoln Parks in the

amount of $77,606.90; recommending approval

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Report of Board of Public Works of 12/13/2023, of bids received for 2024 SISP

Traffic Signal Upgrade - South 21st Street & Washington Street - Project

WS-24-12; recommending awarding to low bidder Bodart Electric Services, Inc,

in the amount of $168,735.04

7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)

LifeQuest billing dispute, call 182A-23-2528; recommending approval

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Request for "Deaf Child" Sign near 1202 North 8th Street; recommending

approval

Manitowoc Fire Rescue billing dispute, incident number 23-3365;

recommending to deny and setup a payment plan

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Manitowoc Fire Rescue hardship request, incident number 23-2582;

recommending to deny the request

LifeQuest hardship request, call number 128A-22-1801; recommending to

approve the request

8. Plan Commission (Consent)

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PC 26-2023: Popp Subdivision No. 4, Concept Plat Review, S. 19th and

Summit Streets; recommending to approve the concept plan as presented

I. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Committee of the Whole

Walgreen Co. Summons & Complaint for 2023 Tax Assessment

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Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Czekala, to approve the Draft Settlement

Agreement in Walgreen Co. vs. City of Manitowoc and direct City Staff and the

Mayor to revise if necessary and execute the agreement. The motion carried by

the following vote:

10 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

Report of Special Event Committee for the following event subject to Council

Action: Metro Jam to also include 6/15/2024 (Waiver of Alcohol in Washington

Park)

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Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Czekala, that this Report be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

10 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

2. Finance Committee

Resolution Establishing Election Workers' Compensation for 2024

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

10 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

Resolution to hold Primary Election on February 20,2024 if there are three or

more candidates who file nomination papers for a City office at the April 2, 2024

Spring Election.

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

10 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

2023 Budget Amendment - General Fund (1100) / Special Revenue Fund - Visit

Manitowoc (2870)

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, to approve the budget amendment.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Nay:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and

Kaderabek

1 - Vanderkin

Denial of Application for Operator's 1 Year License #OP1-23013 for Patrick R.

Bell

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, to approve the license. The motion

carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

Term Sheet for Tax Increment Financing for project located at former Mirro Site

with WIRE Capital

Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, to approve the term sheet as

presented. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

Resolution from Manitowoc Public Utilities for Phase 3 of Ornamental Lighting at

River Point Development

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds

of 2024 Borrowing

Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

3. Personnel Committee

Agreement between City of Manitowoc and City of Manitowoc Police

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Department Employees, Law Enforcement Employee Relations Division of the

Wisconsin Professional Police Association for 1/1/2024-12/31/2026

Moved by Schlei, seconded by Vanderkin, that this Agreement be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

10 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

Resolution for Seasonal Employment Policy 2024

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Moved by Schlei, seconded by Vanderkin, that this Resolution be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

10 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

4. Public Infrastructure Committee

Request for a Pumping Station Mural Project

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Moved by Czekala, seconded by Boldt, that this Request be approved pending

Mural Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

10 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

2024 Public Works Program Resolution

Moved by Czekala, seconded by Boldt, that this Resolution be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

10 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

2024 Dust Palliative Resolution

Moved by Czekala, seconded by Boldt, that this Resolution be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

2024 City-Wide Sidewalk Construction & Repair Program Resolution

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Moved by Czekala, seconded by Boldt, that this Resolution be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

Task Order for the Newton Gravel Pit, AECOM Project No. 60135471 (82518) in

the amount of $79,350.00

Moved by Czekala, seconded by Boldt, that this Agreement be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

Resolution Modifying Fee Schedule for Department of Public Infrastructure

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Moved by Czekala, seconded by Boldt, that this Resolution be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

5. Public Safety Committee

Joint Powers agreement between Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch Center and

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the City of Manitowoc effective March 1, 2024

Moved by Cummings, seconded by Kaderabek, that this Agreement be approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

Professional Service Agreement between the City of Manitowoc and EPLEX,

LLC (DBA as E-Plan Exam)

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Moved by Cummings, seconded by Kaderabek, that this Agreement be approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

10 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

6. Plan Commission

Ordinance to rezone property located at 925 S 15th Street from I-2 Heavy

Industrial to B-1 Office Residential

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Ordinance be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

10 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

Ordinance to rezone property located at 1402 Clark Street from R-6 Multiple

Family to B-1 Office-Residential

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Ordinance be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

10 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

J. OTHER BUSINESS

K. ADJOURN

A motion was made by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Czekala, that this meeting be

adjourned at 7:05 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

10 -

Aye:

Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt,

Reckelberg and Kaderabek

Mackenzie Reed

City Clerk