900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
www.manitowoc.org  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Finance Committee  
Tuesday, November 4, 2025  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers / Virtual (via Zoom)  
1. Call to Order  
2. Roll Call  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Present:  
3. Public Comment  
Finance Committee Chair Alderperson Sitkiewitz 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 Schlei, to accept the Consent Agenda Items  
and recommendations of the various committees. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Aye:  
Minutes of October 7, 2025 Finance Committee meeting, recommending  
approval and place on file  
25-0780  
Attachments: 10-7-2025 Finance Committee Minutes  
3rd Qtr. 2025 Budget Exception Report, recommending approval and place on  
25-0781  
file  
Attachments: Q3 2025 Budget Exception Report  
3rd Qtr. 2025 Investment Report, recommending approval and place on file  
25-0782  
Attachments: Q3 2025 INVESTMENT RECONCILIATION  
5. 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 Operators License (#250289) for M. Richter; recommending denial of  
the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335  
25-0790  
25-0791  
25-0792  
Attachments: 2YR Operator License #250289  
Two Year Operators License (#250292) for M. Reyes; recommending denial of  
the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335  
Attachments: 2YR Operator License #250292  
Two Year Operators License (#250293) for J. Kralovetz; recommending  
approval of the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335  
Attachments: 2YR Operator License #250293  
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:  
Second Amendment to the City of Manitowoc TID No. 22 Development  
Agreement with River Landing Developers LLC  
25-0565  
Attachments: River Landing Developers LLC 1st Amendment - Recorded  
River Landing Development Agreement - Recorded  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, that this meeting be convened in  
closed session. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Aye:  
6. Reconvene In Open Session  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Reckelberg, that this meeting be reconvened in  
open session. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Aye:  
Two Year Operators License (#250289) for M. Richter; recommending denial of  
the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335  
25-0790  
Attachments: 2YR Operator License #250289  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Dunbar, to recommend denial of the license  
pursuant to WI State Statute 111.335. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Aye:  
Two Year Operators License (#250292) for M. Reyes; recommending denial of  
the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335  
25-0791  
Attachments: 2YR Operator License #250292  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Dunbar, to recommend denial of the license  
pursuant to WI State Statute 111.335. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Aye:  
Two Year Operators License (#250293) for J. Kralovetz; recommending  
approval of the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335  
25-0792  
Attachments: 2YR Operator License #250293  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Dunbar, to recommend approval of the  
license pursuant to WI State Statute 111.335. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Aye:  
Second Amendment to the City of Manitowoc TID No. 22 Development  
Agreement with River Landing Developers LLC  
25-0565  
Attachments: River Landing Developers LLC 1st Amendment - Recorded  
River Landing Development Agreement - Recorded  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, to direct staff to proceed with the  
termination of the Development Agreement with River Landing Developers LLC  
and repurchase the property per the terms of the agreement. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Aye:  
7. Discussion and Action Items  
3rd Qtr. 2025 Claims Report from City Attorney's Office; recommending to  
place on file  
25-0783  
Attachments: Q3 2025 Claims Report for Finance  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, that this Report be placed on file. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Aye:  
Tax Levy Certification from Lakeshore Technical College (LTC) for Fiscal Year  
25-0784  
2025-2026; recommending to place on file  
Attachments: LTC LTC Tax Levy Appointment 2025-2026 - City  
LTC Tax Levy Appointment 2025-2026 - All Munis  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, that this Item be placed on file. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Aye:  
Ordinance to amend Section 11.220 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
Regulating Animal Licenses  
25-0785  
Attachments: Ord to Amend 11.220 Chicken Licenses- Final  
Memo to CC re Chicken Amendment  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Ordinance be approved as  
presented, with the request that a memo from the Police Department be included  
on the Council agenda giving more detail and background on the reason for this  
request, including the number of complaints received, and what the  
implementation and inspection plan will look like. If this information is not  
received before the November Council meeting, Chairperson Sitkiewitz will call  
the item back to Finance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg and Brey  
1 - Dunbar  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Request to Rescind Partial 2023 Tax Bill for Parcel 813-202-222 Due To  
Palpable Error; recommending to refund as presented  
25-0786  
Attachments: Palpable Error 813-202-222  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, that this Request be approved. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Aye:  
Initial Resolution Regarding Revenue Bond Financing for Immanuel Evangelical  
Lutheran Church, Inc. Project. Information with respect to the job impact of the  
project will be available at the time of consideration of the Initial Resolution  
25-0787  
Attachments: Email re_Request for Conduit from HuschBlackwell  
Initial Resolution - Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church  
4919-5668-6965.1  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Dunbar, that this Resolution be approved. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Aye:  
Scope of Engagement re: Not to Exceed $4,000,000 City of Manitowoc  
Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Inc.  
Project) (the "Bonds")  
25-0793  
Attachments: Manitowoc, C of - 2025 Revenue Bonds - Scope of Engagement Letter  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, to approve entering into this Scope of  
Engagement. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Aye:  
Request to use Winter Maintenance Non-Lapsing Fund, for an amount not to  
exceed $25,000, for purchase of equipment for Downtown snow removal;  
recommending to approve  
25-0788  
Attachments: Snow Pusher Capital Request  
Snow Pusher CAWG Approvals  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Dunbar, that this Request be approved. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Aye:  
Discussion, and possible action, on the City of Manitowoc's 2026 Budget  
25-0789  
Attachments: 2026 Budget Mayoral Proposal  
City of Manitowoc 2025 Reval Stat Sheet  
MLHS - Lancer Circle Project Support (Nov 2025)  
RWAM Board Letter of Support for 2026 Mayor Proposed Budget  
MIRA 2026 Budget $10K Request Letter  
This Item was discussed and held for further discussion at future Finance  
Committee meetings. The first discussion meeting will be held on November 12,  
2025 from 4:30-5:30 pm.  
8. Adjournment  
Moved by Dunbar, seconded by Reckelberg, that this meeting be adjourned. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar and Brey  
Aye: