900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
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City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Public Infrastructure Committee  
Wednesday, April 5, 2023  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
1. Call to Order  
Alderman Cummings called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  
2. Roll Call  
Present:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman and Boldt  
1 - Czekala  
Absent:  
Staff Present: D. Koski, G. Minikel, S. Birr, M. Reed (via Zoom) , C. Hall, B.  
Wetenkamp, A. Tegen (via Zoom), S. Alfred, Ald. Kaderabeck  
Others Present: Greg Grotegot, James & Jill Iverson, Tom & Yolanda Lambert, Charles  
& Marilyn Sontag, Ann Winter, Lynn Lemberger  
3. Public Comment  
Keith Pfeifer, 113 N 41st Street, was present to discuss the street and how the  
graveled dead end does not get plowed. The ice begins to build up making it  
hard to access driveway.  
He is requesting to have this gravel portion paved as the gravel is not  
maintained and there are large areas that need to be filling in to properly drain  
the water.  
The Committee Chairman said this will be included on an upcoming agenda.  
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.  
23-0267  
Approval of the Minutes from the March 1st, 2023 Public Infrastructure  
Committee Meeting  
Attachments: March 1, 2023 Minutes  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Tim  
Boldt, that the Minutes from the March 1st, 2023 meeting were approved. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman and Boldt  
Aye:  
6. Discussion and Action Items  
23-0268  
Request to make area across the street from the Manitowoc Yacht Club a  
Park or Green Space  
Attachments: 23-0268 Proposed Green Space across from Manitowoc Yacht Club  
Maritime at Huron MAP  
James and Jill Iverson 133 Cleveland Avenue, Charles and Marilyn Sontag, 208  
Huron Street, Ann Winter, 201 Cleveland Avenue were present to discuss the 2  
City parcels across from the Yacht Club on Maritime Drive. They are  
requesting these two parcels become a Park or a Green Space preventing from  
interested parties to purchase and build on.  
Chairman Cummings explained that there was recently potential interest in one  
of the parcels. He recommended for them to talk with abutting property owners  
and since then he is no longer pursuing this parcel.  
The Committee said that any potential sale would need approval from three  
committees.  
Brock Wetenkamp was present and explained that the City is not interested in  
this becoming a park. Location and traffic play a factor in this decision. He is  
not aware of future building plans on these parcels and recommending property  
owners to purchase the lots to protect any future investment from occurring.  
He said that a neighbor north acquired property by purchasing the parcel from  
the City.  
Curt Hall explained that there currently is an agreement in place for the same  
neighborhood to maintain the Little Manitowoc River prairie. Agreements are  
hard to maintain and with that is not in favor of making this a park or creating  
another agreement.  
Cummings said to safeguard, the property could be purchased by the abutting  
property owners. The Committee does not see this property being sold off for  
building purposes anytime soon, and they recommended placing on file.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Tim Boldt,  
that the Request to make 2 city parcels across from the Yacht Club Green Space  
or a Park was placed on file within the Engineering Department. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman and Boldt  
Aye:  
23-0266  
Proposed Jurisdictional Transfer of CTH R from Broadway Street to CTH P  
(Homestead Road), recommending working with City Attorney to finalize  
details as well as Resolution  
Attachments: 23-0266 Email for Jurisdictional Transfer of N Rapids Rd  
CTH R - City costs  
Greg Grotegot, County Highway Commissioner was present to discuss the  
request for the jurisdictional transfer.  
He informed the Committee that the County will be doing the work and the City's  
responsibility at $670k. Jurisdictional transfer would take place in 2025 and  
would be from Broadway to Cty Trk P. The first phase would be Waldo to Cty  
Trk P, with the second phase from Waldo Blvd to Broadway Street  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Tim Boldt,  
to accept jurisdictional transfer request and to work with City Attorney for final  
details and to draft a Resolution for Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman and Boldt  
Aye:  
23-0281  
Proposed Jurisdictional Transfer (JT) of CTH "CL" (Viebahn St) from S.  
10th Street to S. 42nd Street, recommending approval of request and to  
work with City Attorney to finalize the details.  
Attachments: 23-0281 Jurisdictional Transfer of CTH CL  
Greg Grotegot, Highway Commissioner, was present to discuss the Asphalt  
project from RR Tracks on Viebahn Street, by Manitowoc Cranes to LS (10th  
Street). It is currently an asphalt street and will remain asphalt, with work being  
done by the County. There is extra width, and the approximate amount for City  
portion is $96k. The transfer will take place in 2025.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Tim Boldt,  
to accept jurisdictional transfer request and to work with City Attorney for final  
details and draft Agreement for Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman and Boldt  
Aye:  
23-0265  
CTH R at Conroe Street 36" CMP Culvert Crossing Quote  
Attachments: 23-0265 CTH R at Conroe - Culvert Memo  
23-0265 CTH R at Conroe Street Quote and Email  
Manitowoc County received a quote for the area of Conroe Street where the  
culvert needs to be repaired.  
The recommendation would be a split cost with County and City of Manitowoc,  
with an exception not to exceed $32k and the city would only be billed for actual  
county costs.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Tim Boldt, seconded by Alderperson Chad  
Beeman, that the Request to reline the pipe with a cost share of 50/50 with the  
County was approved to refer to CAWG and Finance Committee, not to exceed  
$32K for the City portion. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman and Boldt  
Aye:  
23-0292  
Citizen Park Recreation Center Rollaire Renovation, recommending  
developing a renovation plan for proposals  
Attachments: Rollaire Center Improvements  
Lynn Lemberger, Owner of Rollaire was present to discuss renovations to the  
Rollaire building for updates and proper utilization of the space.  
They understand this may result in an increase in rent. Curt Hall said he  
supports utilizing the space  
J. Brey would like to see a plan and we could submit request through the budget  
process for 2024.  
M. Cummings said that it is the City's responsibility to upkeep the building. He  
said he would like to see plans and also have finance on board.  
The Committee recommended for Curt Hall to work with the Lembergers to  
fund the costs with a potential cost share as a starting point. Curt explained the  
building is utilized most nights with Basketball and Volleyball Leagues as well as  
Rollaire.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Chad  
Beeman, that the Request for renovation of Rollaire Center was approved to  
direct City Staff to work with any parties necessary to develop a renovation plan  
for proposals was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman and Boldt  
Aye:  
23-0264  
Request to Fund the Coastal Wetland Aviary Plan Contract of $12,500  
from the Zoo Donation Tube, recommending approval  
Attachments: 23-0264 Coastal Wetland Aviary Plan funding 4.3.23  
23-0264 MSA 05571029 Final Proposal (002)  
C. Hall informed the Committee that the Master Plan was completed in 2021.  
The Wolf exhibit renovation project is underway and the next project will be the  
exhibits along the river, the Coastal Wetland Aviary Plan will be getting started  
soon.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Tim Boldt,  
that the Request to fund the Coastal Wetland Aviary Plan Contract of $12,500 from  
Zoo Donation Tube was approved for consent agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman and Boldt  
Aye:  
23-0270  
Discussion regarding Ordinance 8.230 - Ordinance to permit the sale of  
fermented malt beverages in City Parks  
This Request was discussed  
23-0271  
Spring Cleanup for 2023  
Attachments: 2023 Spring Cleanup Press Release  
D. Koski informed the Committee that this was informational only and Press  
Release has been posted.  
This Communication was approved  
23-0291  
Purchase three (3) 42" tables for the Social Room at the Senior Center,  
recommending approval  
Attachments: Senior Center table purchase memo 4.3  
Senior Center table purchase funding request 4.3.23  
42 table Quote #11605  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Tim Boldt,  
that the Request for purchase of 3 tables for Senior Center was approved for  
consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman and Boldt  
Aye:  
7. Previously Tabled Items  
8. Adjournment  
A motion was made by Alderperson Tim Boldt, seconded by Alderperson Chad  
Beeman, that the Public Infrastructure Committee Meeting was adjourned at 7:03  
p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Brey, Beeman and Boldt  
Aye: