900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
www.manitowoc.org  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Common Council  
Monday, June 15, 2026  
6:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
Note: This meeting will also be held via remote conferencing  
software (Zoom)  
A. CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Nickels called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.  
B. ROLL CALL  
9 -  
Alderpersons Present:  
Andrew Dunbar, Chad Beeman, Michael Cummings, Brian Anderson, Bill Schlei,  
Eric Sitkiewitz, Brett Norell, Jodi Brey and Mason Benzinger  
1 - Todd Reckelberg  
Alderpersons Absent:  
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION  
D. PRESENTATIONS  
City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Battalion Chief Thomas Christensen,  
followed by Badge Pinning  
26-0524  
26-0525  
26-0526  
City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Wagner,  
followed by Badge Pinning  
City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Fire Chief Benjamin Kraynek, followed  
by Badge Pinning  
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Public Hearing to be held at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all  
26-0519  
interested parties in the matter of a proposed change in zone from C-1  
Commercial to R-4 Single and Two Family Residential and B-1  
Office-Residential for Property located west of Martin Street and South of Mary  
Street (Parcel #382-013-010)  
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 June 1, 2026 and June 8, 2026. (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.)  
Public Hearing to be held at 6:32 p.m. for the purposed of hearing any and all  
interested parties in the matter of a proposed change to the Official Map located  
West of Virginia Drive and Joseph Road (Parcel #812-304-101)  
26-0520  
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 June 1, 2026 and June 8, 2026. (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 part of the official  
record.  
G. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR  
Mayor makes appointments to various committees  
26-0533  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Dunbar, that these Appointments be approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
H. CONSENT AGENDA  
1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items  
None  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, to accept the Consent Agenda Items  
and recommendations of the various committees. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
2. Miscellaneous  
Minutes of the May 18, 2026 Common Council meeting; recommending  
approval and place on file  
26-0517  
26-0518  
Resignation from Chad Bruechert from the Transit Commission effective  
immediately; recommending acceptance and place on file  
3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)  
Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following  
26-0535  
waiver of fees: KAN Cool for School Giveaway on 8/8/2026; recommending  
acceptance of report and place on file  
Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following  
events: Gumby's Glow Run/Walk on 7/11/2026; Painting Pathways Community  
Connections Carnival Fundraiser on 8/7/2026; recommending acceptance of  
report and place on file  
26-0536  
4. Finance Committee (Consent)  
General City Claims in the amount of $3,033,554.75 enumerated on list thereof,  
26-0516  
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; recommending approval  
26-0531  
5. Personnel Committee (Consent)  
Discussion and Possible Action on Aldermanic Compensation; recommending  
to place on file  
26-0479  
6. Public Works Committee (Consent)  
Report of Board of Public Works of 6/10/2026 for 2nd and final payment of  
26-0545  
$68,958.84 to New Restoration & Recovery Service (Aqualis) for 2026  
Televising Miscellaneous Sewers I, WU-26-5; recommending payment  
Report of Board of Public Works or 6/10/2026 for 2nd and final payment of  
$10,706.00 to Philippi Quality Construction for Lincoln Park Fieldhouse  
Windows Door Replacement, WB-25-14; recommending payment  
26-0546  
Various Progress Invoices from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation;  
recommending payment  
26-0547  
26-0549  
Report of Board of Public Works of 6/10/2026, of bids received for Silver Creek  
Stream Restoration, Project WS-26-19; recommending awarding to Vinton  
Construction Company for the base bid in the amount of $654,950.00  
Report of Board of Public Works of 6/10/2026 of quotes received for Backhoe  
Loader, QE-26-4; recommending awarding to Fabick Cat for $167,777.00  
26-0550  
7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)  
8. Parks & Recreation Committee (Consent)  
Zoo Donation Tube Request - Rainbow Trout; recommending to approve  
Request to utilize Ayers & Associates for design services for Henry Schuette  
26-0462  
26-0465  
Park Playground Replacement Design; recommending to approve  
Special Event Policy update; recommending to approve  
26-0467  
9. Plan Commission (Consent)  
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS  
1. Committee of the Whole  
First Amendment to City of Manitowoc TID NO. 24 Development Agreement  
26-0530  
with Tycore Built LLC  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Agreement be approved. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
Report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval of the  
following events subject to Council Action: Chewy's Block Party on 8/1/2026  
(Road Closure of Buffalo St from 7th to 8th on 8/1/2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00  
p.m. and Extension of Premise to serve alcohol in the area of the street  
closure); Lakeshore CAP 0.5k on 8/16/2026 (Road Closure of N 11th Blvd from  
York St to Buffalo St on 8/16/2026 from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)  
26-0537  
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Brey, that this Report be approved. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
2. Finance Committee  
Sanitary Sewer Master Plan (SMP) RFP Results and Authorization for Staff to  
26-0502  
continue negotiations with chosen firm  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Brey, to approve the recommendation. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
Application of "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage  
License (TAV-2648A), BGB VENUE LLC, dba Silver Valley Banquet Hall, 1222  
Alverno Rd  
26-0503  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Application be approved. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
Resolution for Transfer of Supervision of Assessor's Office from the  
Community Development Department to the Finance Department  
26-0534  
Moved by Dunbar, seconded by Cummings, that this Resolution be adopted. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
Report of IDC from 6/10/2026 of Olin Winchester, LLC; Request for a 3 Year  
Land Lease and Option to Purchase (part of Parcel #449-008-010)  
26-0548  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, to approve the 3-year Land Lease and  
Option to Purchase consistent with the terms and conditions of the land lease,  
between parties, dated June 1, 2023. Also to instruct the City Staff to finalize all  
aspects of the lease and option to purchase. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
3. Personnel Committee  
Resolution to Hire Seasonal Employees Related to Elected Officials,  
26-0478  
Department Heads, or Supervisory Personnel  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Beeman, that this Resolution be adopted. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
Resolution for Seasonal Employment Pay Rates 2026  
26-0538  
Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Schlei, that this Resolution be adopted. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
4. Public Works Committee  
Supplement Task Order 2026 Services, Phase 1 Former Town of Newton  
26-0521  
Gravel Pit, AECOM Project No. 60135471 (82518)  
Moved by Anderson, seconded by Brey, that this Agreement be entered into. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
Agreement for Services with Foth for Sanitary Sewer Master Plan  
26-0522  
26-0523  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Brey, that this Agreement be approved. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
Professional Services Agreement with MSA to Provide Professional Real Estate  
Services for STH 42 (Washington St - 8th Street to S 26th St and Calumet Ave.  
- S 26th St to just east of S 30th St) Wisconsin Department of Transportation  
(WisDOT) R/W Project Number 4100-42-22  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Anderson, that this Agreement be approved. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
Out of State Travel/Training Request for Kevin Bottesi to attend the Transit Bus  
System Safety on August 3-7, 2026 in Chicago, IL  
26-0532  
Moved by Beeman, seconded by Anderson, that this Request be approved. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
5. Public Safety Committee  
Ordinance to amend section 10.170 of the MMC regulating through intersections  
26-0509  
Moved by Cummings, seconded by Benzinger, that this Ordinance be adopted.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
Ordinance to amend section 10.150 of the MMC regulating Arteries of Through  
Traffic-Exceptions  
26-0510  
Moved by Cummings, seconded by Anderson, that this Ordinance be adopted.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
Ordinance to amend section 10.230 of the MMC regulating Four-Way Stop  
26-0511  
Moved by Cummings, seconded by Beeman, that this Ordinance be adopted. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
6. Parks & Recreation Committee  
Resolution dissolving the Special Events Committee  
26-0466  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Resolution be adopted. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
7. Plan Commission  
26-0542  
Introduction of a Resolution Approving the Discontinuance of a Portion of  
Deerbrook Lane, in the Interest of the Public, Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 66.1003(4)  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Cummings, that this Resolution be referred to the  
Plan Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
Ordinance to amend Section 22.010 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating "Official Map - Master Subdivision Plans", Located West of Virginia  
Drive and Joseph Road  
26-0543  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Brey, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
Ordinance amending the amended zone map of the City of Manitowoc entitled:  
"Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code of the City of Manitowoc", property  
located west of Martin Street and south of Mary Street (parcel 382-013-010)  
26-0544  
Moved by Schlei, seconded by Sitkiewitz, that this Ordinance be adopted. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
9 -  
Aye:  
Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Brey and  
Benzinger  
J. OTHER BUSINESS  
K. ADJOURN  
A motion was made by Cummings, seconded by Anderson, that this meeting be  
adjourned at 6:58 p.m.  
Mackenzie Reed  
City Clerk