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City of Manitowoc

Meeting Minutes

Public Infrastructure Committee

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

5:30 PM

Council Chambers

1. Call to Order

Vice Chairman Todd Reckleberg called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

2. Roll Call

4 - Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets

1 - Cummings

Present:

Absent:

Staff Present: D. Koski, G. Minikel, S. Birr, B. Wetenkamp

Others Present: Barbara Sitkiewitz, Kumar Kangayappan, Nancy Duckart, Andrew

Langer (via Zoom), Christine & Mark Nickels, Vicki & Steve Grant

3. Public Comment

4. Presentations

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.

24-2063

Approval of Minutes from the November 6th Public Infrastructure

Committee Meeting

Attachments: 11-6-2024 Committee Minutes

A motion was made by William DeBaets, seconded by Tim Boldt, that the

Minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting were approved. The motion

carried by the following vote:

4 - Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets

Aye:

6. Discussion and Action Items

24-2054

Agreement for Transit Service Between the City of Manitowoc and the

Manitowoc Public School District, recommending approval

Attachments: MPSD City of Manitowoc MPSD and Transit Agreement

D. Koski requested approval of the agreement.

A motion was made by William DeBaets, seconded by Tim Boldt, that the

Agreement for Transit Service with the Manitowoc Public School District was

approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets

Aye:

24-2055

Sidewalk Privilege Agreement for encroachment of a structure and

retaining wall located at 4323 Conroe Street, recommending approval.

Attachments: 24 2055 Sidewalk Privilege Agreement for 4323 Conroe Street

G. Minikel explained this came from the Building Inspection Department and

was approved at Board of Public Works for a Sidewalk Privilege Agreement for

encroachment of a structure and retaining wall at 4323 Conroe Street

A motion was made by Tim Boldt, seconded by William DeBaets, that the

Sidewalk Privilege Agreement was approved for consent agenda. The motion

carried by the following vote:

24-2057

Possible Elimination of the Island with the Reconstruction of Fleetwood

Drive from Waldo Blvd to Stokes Lane

Attachments: FLEETWOOD FOLLOWUP EMAIL FROM PI MTG

FLEETWOOD PI MTG ATTENDANCE COMMENTS

24 2057 Reconstruction of Fleetwood Drive possilble Elimination of

Island

Letter to Property Owners on Fleetwood Drive - Letter to Invite

Property Owners to PI Comm. Meeting

Mailing Address for Fleetwood Drive

Fleetwood Dr. - Existing Typical Section and New Proposed Typical

Section without the Island

Fleetwood Dr. Plan Sheet No. 1

Fleetwood Dr. Plan Sheets No. 2 & 3

G. Minikel informed the Committee that Fleetwood Drive was approved as part

of 2025 Budget. The Engineering recommendation is to remove the islands.

He said a letter was mailed to property owners and there are more positives of

removing the boulevards than negatives. It will help with maintenance and will

provide a cost savings to the City. There will be access to driveways for

backing in of boats and trailers.

T. Reckelberg said as a result of Pickelball, the parking lot will be redone. There

will be a crosswalk and signage installed which will lead to the park.

The property owners would gain more terrace as the street will be narrowed,

which would result in 12 foot terraces.

Mark Nickels, 3104 Wildwood Drive was present and questioned a

correspondence they received from WPS and asked if there was something

being built. G. Minikel explained that they refer to gas main as a facility and will

be replacing on the north end. Mr. Nickels said he's not in favor of removing the

islands. He complained about people leaving dog droppings and was

wondering if the City would install a sign referencing our Ordinance to clean up

after pets.

Andy Langer (via Zoom), 1244 Fleetwood Drive, asked if there were any costs

associated with property owners. G. Minikel responded that there will not be

any costs passed onto the property owners. He also questioned the start time

for the project as well as how long it would take. He is in favor of removing the

islands.

G. Minikel said it would take longer if the islands were to go back in. The project

will take approximately 3 months and 2-4 weeks longer with islands.

Mark Nickels, 3104 Wildwood Drive, asked if we would match Fleetwood to

where it tapers out and G. Minikel said that we would match it.

Nancy Duckart, 1234 Fleetwood Drive, said she doesn't mind going around the

islands to get to her driveway.

G. Minikel explained that the property owners are not assessed for this work due

to the Wheel Tax. It is a large savings not putting the islands back in.

Steve Grant, 3016 Fleetrun Court, expressed concern if we remove the islands

it will become a speed trap. He would like islands to remain.

Vicky Grant, 3016 Fleetrun Court, said the road is beat up from other

construction that took place in the area. She as well feels if the islands are

gone it will become a speed trap.

Kumar Kangayappan, 1220 Fleetwood Drive was present and said he would like

the islands to remain.

G. Minikle said the remainder of Fleetwood Drive doesn't have islands. He

informed the property owners that there are trees to be removed, however, the

plan will replace a tree with a tree and possibly adding more. The would keep

one side open at all times, due to the cul-de-sacs.

Barb Sitkiewitz, 1240 Fleetwood Drive said it is a speed trap now.

The Committee informed the constituents that this will be discussed at the

upcoming Common Council meeting and encouraged the property owners to

attend.

A motion was made by William DeBaets, seconded by Chad Beeman, that the

islands on Fleetwood Drive to remain and this will be referred to council. The

motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets

Aye:

24-2058

Zoo Donation Tube Request for Electrical Replacement for Zoo Pond,

recommending approval

Attachments: MEMO for DPI Committee - Zoo Electrical

Manitowoc city zoo- Barn Feeder replacement

Proposal #107958

B. Wetenkamp was present and requested to fund the repair through the

donation tube, which requires approval from Committee.

A motion was made by Tim Boldt, seconded by Chad Beeman, that the Request

to fund the Electrical Replacement for Zoo pond request through donation tube

was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets

Aye:

24-2074

Resolution Updating Boundaries of the Street Snow Removal Area

Attachments: Snow Removal Route Resolution 2024- Final

A motion was made by William DeBaets, seconded by Tim Boldt, that this

Resolution to Update Boundaries of the Street Snow Removal Area for downtown

was approved and referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets

Aye:

24-2075

Resolution for 2025 Dust Palliatives

Attachments: Dust Palliatives 2025- Final_1

T. Reckelberg commented that he would like Knuell Cul-de-sac and Red Fox

Cul-de-sac to be added to the Resolution.

A motion was made by William DeBaets, seconded by Chad Beeman, that the

Dust Palliatives Resolution was approved with additional Cul-de-sacs (Knuell and

Red Fox) and referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets

Aye:

24-2060

Resolution for 2025 Remove and Replace Sidewalk

Attachments: Sidewalks 2025- Final

A motion was made by Chad Beeman, seconded by Tim Boldt, that the

Resolution for Remove and Replace Sidewalk was approved and referred to

council. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets

Aye:

24-2061

Resolution for 2025 Street Improvements

Attachments: Street Improvements 2025- Final

G. Minikel informed the Committee this Resolution authorizes the Engineering

Department to advertise and bid upcoming projects.

A motion was made by Chad Beeman, seconded by Tim Boldt, that the

Resolution for Street Improvements was approved and referred to council. The

motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Reckelberg, Beeman, Boldt and DeBaets

Aye: