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Manitowoc, WI 54220

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City of Manitowoc

Meeting Minutes

Common Council

Monday, May 20, 2024

6:30 PM

Council Chambers

Note: This meeting will also be held via remote conferencing

software (Zoom)

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. ROLL CALL

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Alderpersons Present:

Chad Beeman, Michael Cummings, Tim Boldt, Todd Reckelberg, Brett Norell, Bill

Schlei, Eric Sitkiewitz, Jim Brey and William DeBaets

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

D. PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation declaring the month of May 2024 as Building Safety Month

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Proclamation declaring the week of May 19th - May 24th, 2024 as National

Travel and Tourism Week

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Public Hearing to be held at 6:30 p.m. relating to proposed revenue bond

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financing for The Manitowoc Lutheran High School Federation, Incorporated

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

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

the Herald Times Reporter on May 13, 2024. (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 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all

interested parties in the matter of a proposed change in zone from R-4 Single -

and Two-Family Residential to B-2 Neighborhood Business for the north half of

property located at 1710 and 1716 Western Avenue (Tax Parcel #'s 000192150

& 000192151)

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

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

the Herald Times Reporter on May 6 & 13, 2024. (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

State of the City Address

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Mayor makes appointments to various committees

Alder Schlei will fill the vacancy for Vanderkin on the Board of Review.

Mayor did not appoint to Room Tax.

Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that these Common Council

Appointments be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that these Citizen Appointment be

approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

DeBaets

H. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items

None

Approval of the Consent Agenda

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

and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the

following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

2. Miscellaneous

Minutes of the April 15, 2024 Common Council meeting; recommending

approval and place on file

Minutes of the April 16, 2024 Common Council Organizational Session,

recommending approval and place on file

Minutes of the May 9, 2024 Common Council Special Meeting, recommending

approval and place on file

Resignation from Debra Meyer from the Industrial Development Corporation

effect 6/1/2024; recommending acceptance and place on file

Resignation from Nate Hay from Crime Prevention Committee effective

6/1/2024; recommending acceptance and place on file

3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)

Report of Special Events Committee relative to approval of the following events:

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Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse Tours/Open House on 7/4/2024; Silver Cup

XXIV Disc Golf Tournaments on 7/11/2024-7/14/2024 and 7/27/2024-7/28/2024;

Gumby's Glow Run/Walk on 7/13/2024; Assumption in the Park on 8/15/2024;

Trunk or Treat on 10/22/2024; Mid Mod Manitowoc Christmas in July on

7/12/2024; recommending approval

Report of Special Event Committee relative to the approval of the following

waiver of fees: Amvets Post 99 Memorial Day Picnic on 5/27/2024; Manitowoc

County Drug Court Picnic on 8/18/2024; Breakfast on the Farm on 6/9/2024;

recommending approval

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4. Finance Committee (Consent)

Statement of the Board of Canvassers relative to the April 2, 2024 Spring

Election for Municipal Judge and Alderpersons in Districts 4, 5, 6, 8, & 9;

recommending to accept and place on file

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General City Claims in the amount of $8,039,136.43 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 approval

5. Personnel Committee (Consent)

6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)

PC 1-2024: Request for a Gas Easement; Wisconsin Public Service

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Corporation, parts of Lots 9 and 10, Block 175 Original Plat. (Parcel #

000-175-100), recommending approval based on Engineering review

Agreement with CN Railroad for Track Removal on N. 18th & Michigan Avenue,

recommending approval

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South 19th Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Amendment #1 for Task

Order 22-04, recommending approval

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City Facility Usage and Maintenance Agreement Between City of Manitowoc and

Roncalli Catholic Schools, recommending approving with removal of sentence by

City Attorney to remove "The City will place these funds in a designated

account for the maintenance of facilities used by RCS."

Report of Board of Public Works of 5/8/2024 of approval to enter into an

Agreement with Hartman's Towne & Country Greenhouse, Inc for 2024-2026

Flower Planting in various areas downtown; recommending acceptance or

report and place on file

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Report of Board of Public Works of 5/8/2024 for 2nd & final payment of

$6,594.70 to Green Bay Pipe & TV, for 2024 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers I,

WU-24-5; recommending payment

Progress Invoice from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation;

recommending payment

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Request for Sidewalk Privilege Agreement with Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry,

Co., Inc., for Aluminum Sun Shade System at 838 S 16th Street;

recommending entering into the agreement

Report of Board of Public Works of 4/24/2024, of bids received for 2024 Epoxy

Painting - Pavement Marking Program - Project #WS-24-9; recommending

awarding to low bidder Brickline Inc Madison, in the amount of $49,996.35

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7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)

Traffic concern/property damage at 823 North 9th Street; recommending the

installation of ground mount reflective delineator posts along the curve's terrace.

Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Adam Christel; recommending

approval for 90 days in a TLP home

Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 23-4724; recommending to deny

the dispute

Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 23-2842; recommending to deny

the dispute

Manitowoc Fire Rescue Billing Dispute, call # 24-1002; recommending to deny

the dispute

8. Plan Commission (Consent)

I. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Committee of the Whole

Gravel Pit

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Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, approval to complete measurement of

the five potable wells along CTH CR; approval to move forward with plume

delineation well nests; approval to send to Common Council an amendment to

the current AECOM Agreement for work for the time period June 1, 2024 to June

1, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Amendment to AECOM Agreement - Supplemental Task Order Balance of 2024

Services Former Town of Newton Gravel Pit

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Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Amendment be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Report of Special Events Committee recommending approval for the following

events subject to Council Action: Maritime Bay Classic on 6/16/2024 (Road

Closure: Part of N 8th Street, State Street, N 7th Street, Chicago Street, Buffalo

Street, York Street and N 6th Street); Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival on

7/15/2024 - 7/22/2024 (Extension of park hours for overnight security);

NEWGLSF Salmon Derby on 7/4/2024 - 7/7/2024 (Waiver of sound ordinance);

Kiwanis Car/Truck/Mortorcycle Show on 8/10/2024 (Waiver of alcohol in

Washington Park); Food Truck Rally at PetSkull Brewing on Tuesdays in June,

July & August (Road closure of N 11th Street Blvd adjacent to PetSkull

Brewing); Zoo Snooze on 8/10/2024 - 8/11/2024 (Waiver of park hours); Fourth

on the Shore on 7/4/2024 (Road closure for parade and lane closure on

Maritime Drive for parking; waiver of sound ordinance)

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Residency Disqualification of District 1 Alderperson Vanderkin

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Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to accept applications with an

application deadline date of 6/13/2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

2. Finance Committee

1st Qtr. 2024 Claims Report from City Attorney's Office

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Report be accepted and

placed on file. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Cigarette, Tobacco & Electronic Vaping Device Retail License Application

(CIG-2344) for P. Berlin dba 920 CBD LLC

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this license be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

One Year Operators License OP1-23019 for B. Newcomer

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this license be denied. The motion

carried by the following vote:

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

DeBaets

Two Year Operators License #230395 for C. Trost

Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this license be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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

DeBaets

Cigarette, Tobacco & Electronic Vaping Device Retail License Application

(CIG-2420) for K. Jacquart DBA Puff Stuff

Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this license be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Resolution from Manitowoc Public Utilities for Phase IV 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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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Resolution from Manitowoc Public Utilities for Ornamental Lighting at York and

Maritime

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Rahr-West Art Museum Legacy Paver Program

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Program be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Request from Chewy's LLC for a temporary extension of premise for the sale of

liquor and/or beer on the sidewalk area on the north side of Chewy's (facing

Buffalo St) on June 16, 2024 from the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Request from PetSkull Brewing for a temporary extension of premise for the

sale of liquor and/or beer on the North 11th Street boulevard between Buffalo

Street and York Street on Tuesdays in June from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Request from PetSkull Brewing for a permanent extension of premise for the

sale of liquor and/or beer on the PetSkull leased grass lot on the corner of North

11th and Buffalo Street

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Request from Manitour Pedalers for Quadricycle (Pedal Pub) revised route

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of Approximately $17,800,000

City of Manitowoc (the "City") Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024

(Clean Water Fund Loan)

Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, to approve entering into the scope of

engagement. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Consideration of "Final Resolution Regarding Revenue Bond Financing for The

Manitowoc Lutheran High School Federation, Incorporated"

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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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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Request from Chewy's LLC for a temporary extension of premise for the sale of

liquor and/or beer on the sidewalk area on the north side of Chewy's (facing

Buffalo St) on June 22nd, 2024 from the hours of 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

MFRD Capital Equipment Purchasing Plan Reallocating

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, to approve the changes to the MFRD

Capital Equipment Purchasing Plan. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Agreement with WI DOA for Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Agreement be entered into.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Ordinance to amend Section 17.090 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code

regulation Water Laterals

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Ordinance to amend Section 12.110 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code

regulating Water Laterals

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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

DeBaets

Ordinance to create Section 12.120 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code regulating

Private Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement Financing

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

motion carried by the following vote:

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

DeBaets

3. Personnel Committee

Resolution for Seasonal Employment of Supervisory Personnel Relatives

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

motion carried by the following roll call vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

4. Public Infrastructure Committee

Resolution - Levy Special Assessments for Sanitary Sewer Extension and

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Grading & Graveling on Summit Street and South 19th Street (Popp Sub'd 4)

Moved by Cummings, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

State Highway 42 Reconstruction Project (Washington Street & Calumet

Avenue)

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Moved by Cummings, seconded by Reckelberg, to approve the Staff

Recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

IRA Urban Forestry Grant Resolution

Moved by Cummings, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted.

Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Norell, that this Resolution be adopted in the

orginal state. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Request to have Lincoln Park's tennis courts 1, 2, & 3 named after Robert

Feller

Moved by Cummings, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

DeBaets

Temporary Access Easement Agreement Over Unimproved Right-of-Way of S

12th Street and Viebahn Street for parcel 715-002-080 (Krueger)

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

DeBaets

Temporary Access Easement Agreement Over Unimproved Right-Of-Way of S

12th Street and Viebahn Street for parcel 715-002-020 (K & C Rentals, LLC)

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

DeBaets

Ordinance to amend Section 8.230 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code regulating

Regulations of Parks and Related Facilities

Moved by Cummings, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Ordinance be adopted.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

DeBaets

5. Public Safety Committee

Ordinance to amend Section 11.180 of the MMC regulating Commercial

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Quadricycles (Pedal Pubs).

Moved by Boldt, seconded by Beeman, that this Ordinance be adopted as

amended at Committee to include Saturdays, Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and Federal

Holidays. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Ordinance to amend Section 10.390 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code

regulating parking on Dewey Street

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Moved by Boldt, seconded by Schlei, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion

carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

6. Plan Commission

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PC 9-2024: Kapsch; Request to Purchase City-Owned Property located on

Riverview Drive. (Parcel #615000010)

Moved by Brey, seconded by Schlei, that this Action Item be approved and

instruct City staff to complete all facets of the transaction. The motion carried by

the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Ordinance to Rezone Property located at 1710 and 1716 Western Avenue from

R-4 Single and Two Family Residential to

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B-2 Neighborhood Business

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

carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

J. OTHER BUSINESS

K. ADJOURN

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

adjourned at 7:56 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

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

DeBaets

Mackenzie Reed

City Clerk