900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Agenda  
Common Council  
Monday, August 21, 2023  
6:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
Pursuant to Section 19.84(2) and (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given to the  
public, to the Herald-Times-Reporter, the official newspaper of Manitowoc, and to those news  
media who have filed a written request for this notice that a meeting of the above-referenced will  
be held at the date, time and location listed above.  
This meeting is being conducted both in Council Chambers at City Hall and via Zoom to maximize  
opportunities for residents to attend. Those attending the meeting via Zoom who wish to give  
public input are asked to keep their microphone muted until public input is opened to improve  
audio quality for all attendees. Those using their phone to call in may hit *6 to mute and unmute  
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Public input will be accepted at the meeting. Those wishing to make public comment in advance of  
the meeting should email jswokowski@manitowoc.org or call 920-686-6952 with their comment no  
later than 12:00 p.m. central the day of the meeting. Emailed public input will be attached to the  
agenda and made part of the public record.  
The above governmental body will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the agenda items  
set forth below.  
A. CALL TO ORDER  
B. ROLL CALL  
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION  
D. PRESENTATIONS  
City Clerk administers Oath of Office and Badge Pinning for Detective  
Jason Denk  
Presentation of the Pacesetter Award from the Great Lakes St.  
Lawrence Seaway Corporation  
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
F. PUBLIC INPUT  
Members of the public will be permitted to speak at the Common Council meeting each  
month on any matter of public interest. The comments from each speaker shall be  
limited to five minutes in length unless extended by action of the Common Council.  
G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR  
Mayor makes appointments to various committees  
Attachments:  
H. CONSENT AGENDA  
These items will be approved by one motion unless any member of the Council wishes  
to remove an item for discussion.  
1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items  
Any Common Council 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.  
2. Miscellaneous  
Minutes of the July 17, 2023 Common Council Meeting, recommending  
approval and place on file  
Attachments:  
3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)  
Report of Special Events Committee relative to approval of the following  
events: War on the Shore on 8/3/2023-8/6/2023; Brewers Cup Powered  
by Hop Passport on 8/7/2023; Heartless Concert on 8/12/2023; PetSkull  
Anniversary Party on 8/26/2023; End of Summer Pool Party on  
8/18/2023; MDA Fill the Boot on 8/24/2023-8/25/2023 with a rain date of  
8/26/2023; Waiver of Fees: Manitowoc County Fair on 8/21/2023 -  
8/27/2023; Waiver of Fees: Manitowoc County Drug Court Alumni Picnic  
on 9/24/2023; recommending acceptance of report and place on file  
Attachments:  
4. Finance Committee (Consent)  
2nd Quarter 2023 Claims Report from City Attorney's Office;  
recommending to accept and place on file  
Attachments:  
CCL Properties LLC application for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt  
Beverage; recommending to deny the Class "B" license, refer the  
application back to the City Clerk's Office for consideration and to apply  
the allocated Class "B" fees towards a Class A license if applicant so  
desires, minus any publication and internal fees associated with such,  
and if the applicant chooses not to apply for a Class A license, that  
those fees not be refunded  
Attachments:  
2nd Quarter 2023 Budget Exception Report; recommending to accept  
and place on file  
Attachments:  
2nd Quarter 2023 Investment Report; recommending to accept and  
place on file  
Attachments:  
2023-24 Alcohol License Fee Refund Request from Buffalo Wild Wings;  
recommending to deny the request  
Attachments:  
General City Claims in the amount of $2,153,155.28 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  
Attachments:  
5. Personnel Committee (Consent)  
6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)  
Report of Board of Public Works of 6/28/2023, of quotes received for  
Ambulance Request, QE-23-02; recommending awarding to Osage  
Ambulance in the amount of $769,746.88  
Attachments:  
TDS Easement for N. 18th Street and Waldo Boulevard, recommending  
to approve  
Attachments:  
Request to use funds from Miracles Donation Tube for Fence Repair,  
recommending approval not to exceed $2,990.  
Attachments:  
New sidewalk request for Knuell Street and Red Fox Lane,  
recommending no sidewalks  
Attachments:  
Request to accept RA Smith proposal for former Heresite property  
stormwater plan, recommending to approve the request  
Attachments:  
Request to allow garden in Right of Way at 2727 Red Fox Lane,  
recommending garden be removed no later than November 1, 2023  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 7/26/2023, of bids received for 2023  
Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II, WU-23-25; recommending  
awarding to Green Bay Pipe & TV LLC in the amount of $39,090.70  
Attachments:  
Various Progress Invoices from the Wisconsin Department of  
Transportation; recommending payment  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 8/16/2023 for 2nd & final payment of  
$11,446.32 to Treeo's for Tree & Stump Removal, WO-22-26;  
recommending payment  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 8/16/2023 of approval to enter into  
AGMT-23-09 with Fortress Fence to remove existing 12' high black vinyl  
chain link fence and replace with 12' high black vinyl chain link fence at  
Lincoln Park Bison Exhibit as outlined in "Exhibit A", Fortress Fence  
Proposal; recommending acceptance of report and place on file  
Attachments:  
7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)  
Discussion regarding pedestrian crossing signage on South 18th Street  
near Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry; recommending to approve  
Attachments:  
Safety concern regarding McMullen & Pitz Construction Company  
hidden driveway on Maritime Drive near the intersection of North 10th  
Street; recommending to approve working with City Staff to add signs  
Attachments:  
LifeQuest billing dispute call # 182A-22-2899; recommending to deny  
the request  
Request for 4-way stop at the intersection of South 26th Street and  
Franklin Street; recommending to place signage that traffic does not  
stop  
Attachments:  
Request for pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Michigan Avenue  
and River Bluff Drive; recommending approval to create crosswalk  
Attachments:  
8. Plan Commission (Consent)  
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS  
1. Committee of the Whole  
Report of Special Event Committee recommending approval for the  
following events subject to Council action: Chewy's Annual Block Party  
on 9/16/2023 (Road closure of Buffalo St directly in front of Chewy's);  
Hoods and Hops 2nd Annual Classic Car Show on 10/01/2023 (Road  
closure of 9th St from York St to Chicago St and Buffalo St from 9th St  
to 10th St); Munich in Manitowoc Oktoberfest on 9/16/2023 (Road  
closure on N 11th St from Buffalo St to York St); Turkey Trot on  
11/23/2023 (Road closure for route: using parts of Jaycee Dr, Lakeside  
Blvd, Viebhan St, S 10th St, SIlver Creek Rd, S 15th St, S 18th St,  
Dewey St, S 9th St, Manitou St and S 8th St; Waiver of Sound  
Ordinance from 7am-8am at Reed Arrow Park)  
Attachments:  
2. Finance Committee  
Employee Back Pay Discussion  
Attachments:  
Request from Chewy's LLC for a temporary extension of premise for the  
sale of liquor and/or beer into the closed section of Buffalo Street for an  
event on September 16, 2023  
Attachments:  
Request from PetSkull Brewing Company LLC for a temporary  
extension of premise for the sale of liquor and/or beer into the corner of  
North 11th Street/Buffalo St lot and North 11th St Boulevard  
Attachments:  
3. Personnel Committee  
Resolution to Hire Seasonal Employees Related to Elected Officials,  
Department Heads, or Supervisory Personnel  
Attachments:  
Resolution to Revise and Approve Transit Driver $2000 Bonus Through  
2024  
Attachments:  
Resolution for Change to Municipal Court Judge's Health Insurance  
Premium  
Attachments:  
Resolution for Municipal Court Judge Salary  
Attachments:  
4. Public Infrastructure Committee  
Update on State/Municipal Financial Agreement for a Signals & ITS  
Standalone Program Project for Project 3700-30-40/45, City of  
Manitowoc, Washington St and S 21st St Intersection Signal Rehab  
Attachments:  
5. Public Safety Committee  
Discussion and possible action regarding City of Manitowoc Municipal  
Code Chapter 31 Signs  
Request for flashing pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Huron  
Street and Maritime Drive  
Attachments:  
Request for possible signage and pedestrian crossing near Riverview  
Park  
Attachments:  
Attachments:  
Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Adam Christel  
Ordinance to amend Section 10.390 of the MMC regulating parking on S  
18th Street  
6. Plan Commission  
Resolution Authorizing a Harbor Assistance Program (HAP) Grant  
Application  
Attachments:  
J. OTHER BUSINESS  
K. ADJOURN  
1.Next Scheduled Common Council Meeting: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 6:30pm  
in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.  
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the  
City of Manitowoc will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of  
disability in its services, programs, or activities. If you need assistance or reasonable  
accommodations in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the  
ADA, please call the City Clerk's office at 920-686-6950 or the City’s ADA Coordinator at (920)  
686-6990 or e-mail cityattorney@manitowoc.org at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting  
or event to request an accommodation. For additional assistance, individuals with hearing or  
speech disabilities can call 711 and be connected to a telephone relay system.  
Mackenzie Reed  
City Clerk