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Manitowoc, WI 54220

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City of Manitowoc

Meeting Minutes

Common Council

Monday, February 20, 2023

6:30 PM

Council Chambers

Note: This meeting will also be held via remote conferencing

software (Zoom)

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. ROLL CALL

9 -

Alderpersons Present:

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

Cummings, Tim Boldt, Todd Reckelberg and Darian Kaderabek

1 - Chad Beeman

Alderpersons Absent:

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

D. PRESENTATIONS

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

6:30 PM - Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing any and all interested

23-0117

parties in the matters of the Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives in the

River Point District for property located in and around 1050 York Street, and the

FY22 USEPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant Application.

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 January 27, 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.)

6:31 PM - Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing any and all interested

parties in the matter of a proposed Conditional Use Permit for The Preserves at

Lincoln Park Subdivision Planned Unit Development

23-0118

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 February 6, 2023 and

February 13, 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.)

6:32 PM - Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing any and all interested

parties in the matter of a proposed change in zone from B-3 General Business

District to R-7 Central Resident District for property generally located along the

west side of S. 9th Street, the south side of Hamilton Street and the north side

of Madison Street

23-0119

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 February 6, 2023 and

February 13, 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.)

6:33 PM - Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing any and all interested

parties in the matter of a proposed Conditional Use Permit located at a portion

of 842 S 26th Street for the establishment of a Contractor's Equipment Storage

Area

23-0120

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 February 6, 2023 and

February 13, 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

H. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items

None

Approval of the Consent Agenda

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

and recommendations of the various committees The motion carried by the

following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

2. Miscellaneous

Minutes of the January 16, 2023 Common Council meeting, recommending

approval and place on file

23-0121

23-0122

Public Notice of an Air Pollution Control Permit Application Review of B & B

Metals Processing Co Inc., located at 14520 Pioneer Rd, Newton, WI,

recommending acceptance and place on file

Report of 2022 activities of Great Lakes Utilities (GLU) as required by

Resolution. Recommending acceptance and place on file.

23-0126

3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)

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

23-0148

Manty's Slammin Shootout on 6/16/2023-6/18/2023; Waiver of Fees: AmVets

Memorial Day Picnic on 5/29/2023; Waiver of Fees: Shop with a Cop on

12/06/2023-12/08/2023; recommending acceptance of report and place on file

4. Finance Committee (Consent)

Transit Budget Amendment; recommending to approve the budget amendment

23-0081

23-0088

23-0089

4th Quarter 2022 Investment Report; recommending to accept and place on file

Claims Report January 2022 - December 2022; recommending to accept and

place on file

Report of 2022 Municipal Court Revenues & Caseload Statistics;

recommending to accept and place on file

Claim on excessive assessment for property located at 1900 Woodland Dr

(Parcel #131002150); recommending to refer to City Attorney

Approval of a Qualified Environmental Consulting (QEC) Consultant;

recommending to accept the proposal from Stantec

Letter of Intent from Wireless Propco LLC for the 736 Revere Drive Cell Tower;

recommending to approve the letter of intent with Wireless Propco LLC

Update on the River North Tax Appeal and the Draft Stipulation to Dismiss;

recommending to place on file

Granicus Subscription Renewal for Period of Performance March 18, 2023 -

March 17, 2024; recommending to approve the renewal

Presentation by Brad Viegut from Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. on 2023 Debt

Financing Plan; recommending to place on file

General City Claims in the amount of $9,055,058.37 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

23-0125

5. Personnel Committee (Consent)

6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)

Waiver of Park Hours at Lakeview Park for Scenic Shore Bike Tour,

23-0073

recommending approval of waiver, with park of choice approved by the DPI

Staff.

Out of State Travel Request for Kara Ottum for the Transit Bus Summit to

Dallas, TX, recommending approval of request

23-0074

23-0075

23-0078

Manitowoc Public School District Facility Use Agreement 2023, recommending

approval

Request to Erect 3 Crosses on Hillside at Evergreen Cemetery (April 1 through

April 10, 2023), recommending approval

Manitowoc Marine Band Agreement, recommending approval

Roncalli Catholic School Facility Use Agreement 2023, recommending approval

Manitowoc Parks and Recreation Facility Scheduling Priority 2023

Request for Questcdn Planholders Increase, recommending approval of $10

increase for a total of $60 download and bid fee

Report of Board of Public Works of 1/25/2023, of bids received for 2023 Former

Junk Yard Clean-up at River Point, WO-23-13; recommending awarding to low

bidder, Vinton Construction Co., in the amount of $163,624.27

23-0129

23-0130

23-0131

Report of Board of Public Works of bids received for 2023 Televising

Miscellaneous Sewers I, WU-23-5, recommending awarding to low bidder

Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, in the amount of $43,010.23

Report of Board of Public Works of 2/8/2023 of bids received for 2023 Sewer

Re-Lining Project, WU-23-7, recommending awarding to low bidder,

Visu-Sewer, in the amount of $377,645.75

Report of Board of Public Works of 2/8/2023, of bids received for 2023 Seal

Coating Program, WS-23-6, recommending awarding to low bidder, Scott

Construction, Inc., in the amount of $146,224.26

23-0132

23-0133

23-0134

Report of Board of Public Works of 2/8/2023, of bids received for 2023 Epoxy

Painting - Pavement Marking Program, WS-23-9, recommending awarding to

low bidder Brickline Inc Madison, in the amount of $124,473.09

Report of Board of Public Works of 2/8/2023 of approval to enter into

AGMT-23-1 with A.C.E. Building Service to furnish material, labor and

equipment to renovate the men's and women's restrooms at facility located at

900 S. Lakeview Drive, in the amount of $24,695.00; recommending

acceptance of report and place on file

Report of Board of Public Works of 2/8/2023 of approval to enter into

AGMT-23-2 with Maritime Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC to furnish material, labor

and equipment to remodel restrooms at the Carferry for a contract price of

$6,896.00; recommending acceptance of report and place on file

23-0135

Report of Board of Public Works of 2/8/2023 for 3rd & final payment of

$15,606.11 to Vinton Construction for Sanitary Construction, WU-22-8;

recommending payment

23-0136

23-0137

23-0138

Report of Board of Public Works of 2/8/2023 for 4th & final payment

$177,209.50 to Vinton Construction Company for 2022 Concrete Paving I,

WS-22-1; recommending payment

Report of Board of Public Works of 1/26/2023 for 13th and final payment of

$64,138.35 to Mike Koenig Construction Co Inc. for Rahr West Art Museum

Elevator Addition & Remodel, WB-21-26; recommending payment

7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)

Police Department Regional Shoot House; recommending to approved the

request to secure funding

23-0112

23-0114

LifeQuest billing dispute, call 182A-22-2540; recommending to rescind the

charges

8. Plan Commission (Consent)

23-0062

PC 4-2023: East Point Land Development/Howe; Request for a

Conditional Use Permit for the Creation of a Planned Unit Development

(PUD) pursuant to 15.750; recommending to approve the Conditional Use

Permit creating the Planned Unit Development for The Preserve at Lincoln

Park

23-0064

PC 6-2023: McMullen & Pitz Construction Co.; Request for a Conditional

Use Permit for the Establishment of a Contractor’s Storage Yard pursuant

to 15.330(4). Recommending to approve the issuance of a Conditional

Use Permit to McMullen & Pitz Construction Company for the

establishment of a Contractor's Equipment Storage Yard in a I-1 Light

Industrial zoning district pursuant to the conditions

23-0066

PC 2-2023: Annual Review of Community Living Arrangements pursuant to

MMC 15.370(19)b. Pursuant to section 15.370(19) the Plan Commission

has reviewed the Community Living Arrangements and is recommending

to the Council to approve the associated licenses for the Community Living

Arrangements for 2023

I. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Committee of the Whole

Resolution to hire Shawn Alfred as Finance Director/Treasuer for the City of

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Manitowoc, effective February 27, 2023

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Report of Special Event Committee recommending approval for the following

events subject to Council action: Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival on

7/11/2023-7/16/2023 (Extension of park hours to accommodate overnight

security); Memorial Day Parade on 5/29/2023 (Approval of road closure for

parade, please see attached application)

23-0149

Moved by Czekala, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Report be approved and

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

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Resolution to Censure Alder Steven Czekala for Inappropriate Conduct

23-0158

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

motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Schlei, Vanderkin, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and Kaderabek

1 - Czekala

Aye:

Abstain:

2. Finance Committee

Ordinance to Adjust Rates for Sewer Service Charges Effective March 1, 2023

23-0087

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Resolution Terminating TIF District No. 17 and Authorizing Treasurer to

Distribute Excess Increment to Overlying Taxing Districts

23-0095

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Resolution to Extend Tax Increment Financing District No. 17 to Fund Healthy

Neighborhood Initiative

23-0096

23-0097

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply to the Wisconsin Department of Natural

Resources ("DNR") Wisconsin Assessment Monies ("WAM") Program for a

Portion of the River Point District

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Ordinance to Amend Section 20.040 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code

regulating Bi-Weekly Pay for Certain Employees

23-0098

23-0104

23-0105

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

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

Kaderabek

Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters for the Sale

of Not to Exceed $6,130,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

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

Kaderabek

Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,600,000 General

Obligation Promissory Notes and Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing

Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $3,600,000 Note Anticipation Notes in

Anticipation Thereof

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of Not to Exceed $6,130,000

City of Manitowoc (the "City") General Obligation Promissory Notes (the

"Securities")

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Moved by Brey, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to approve the proposal. The motion

carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Scope of Engagement Re: Proposed Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,600,000

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City of Manitowoc (the "City") Note Anticipation Notes (the "Securities")

Moved by Brey, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to approve the proposal. The motion

carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Report of Industrial Development Corporation relative to the Option and Right of

First Refusal for Beamaco Precision Machining & Fabrication, for property

located at West Drive and 59th Street (Parcel: 449-004-040)

23-0127

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

carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

3. Personnel Committee

Request for Residency Accommodation-Fire Department-Tews

23-0069

Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Brey, to approvet a 6 month residency

extension as long as he resides at his current address during that time. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Request for Residency Accommodation-Fire Department-Loberger

23-0070

Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Vanderkin, to approve a 6-month residency

extension as long he resides at his current address during that time. The motion

carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

4. Public Infrastructure Committee

Municipal Water Agreement with various property owners

23-0041

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Bay Lake Technical Assistance Grant for Calumet Ave Corridor Concept Plan &

Lakefront Park Beach Access Concept Plan

23-0071

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Tree Removal & Sidewalk Replacement at 1901 Marshall Street

23-0076

Moved by Cummings, seconded by Brey, that this Request be denied. The motion

carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Resolution Authorizing Emergency Repairs to the Eighth Street Lift Bridge

23-0157

23-0159

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Ordinance to amend Section 8.170 of the MMC to rename Clay Pit Road Park to

Manitowoc Chief's Youth Football Park

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

5. Public Safety Committee

Ordinance to create section 10.460 of the MMC regulating parking of

23-0113

recreational vehicles (RV's) and truck campers on City streets.

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

6. Plan Commission

22-1082

PC 25-2022: Brian & Laura Stecker, Petition for Detachment of Territory

from the City of Manitowoc pursuant to § 66.0227 located at 7121 Dutch

Road

This Action Item was taken off the table. The motion carried by the following

vote:

7 - Brey, Sitkiewitz, Czekala, Vanderkin, Cummings, Boldt and Reckelberg

2 - Schlei and Kaderabek

Aye:

Nay:

Motion by Brey, seconded by Czekala to approve the request with fees to be

waived. No vote taken.

Moved by Vanderkin, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Item be tabled. The

motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Brey, Czekala, Schlei, Vanderkin, Cummings, Boldt, Reckelberg and Kaderabek

1 - Sitkiewitz

Aye:

Nay:

Ordinance to rezone property from "B-3" General Business District to "R-7"

Central Residence District for property generally located along the west of S.

9th Street, the south side of Hamilton Street and the north side of Madison

Street

23-0139

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

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

PC 3-2023: East Point Land Development/Howe; Review of Subdivision

Preliminary Plat for The Preserves at Lincoln Park; Parcel# 817-304-010

23-0140

Moved by Brey, seconded by Czekala, that this Resolution be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

J. OTHER BUSINESS

K. ADJOURN

Moved by Czekala, seconded by Reckelberg, that this meeting be adjourned at

7:22 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

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

Kaderabek

Mackenzie Reed

City Clerk