900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
www.manitowoc.org  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Public Infrastructure Committee  
Wednesday, October 4, 2023  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
1. Call to Order  
Chairman Czekala called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  
2. Roll Call  
Present:  
4 - Cummings, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg  
1 - Beeman  
Absent:  
Staff Present: D. Koski, G. Minikel, S. Birr, K. Piazza  
Others Present: Tanner Sharpe, Bekah Wiesner, Morgan Wiesner, Pam Hammersley,  
Paula Larson, Ryan Larson, Scottie Dayton, Judy Johns, William & Joan Theodorou,  
Melany Cardenas  
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.  
23-0721  
Approval of the Minutes from the August 2nd, 2023 Public Infrastructure  
Committee Meeting  
Attachments: August 2, 2023 Minutes  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Tim Boldt, seconded by Member Michael  
Cummings, that the Minutes from the August 2nd, 2023 Public Infrastructure  
Committee Meeting were approved. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
4 - Cummings, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg  
Aye:  
6. Discussion and Action Items  
23-0816  
Request from MPSD for permission to install banners on street poles in  
honor of their 100th Anniversary  
Attachments: 23-0816 MPSD Banners  
D. Koski informed the Committee that there was a request made by the  
Manitowoc Public School District to put up banners in recognition of their 100th  
year anniversary. The MPSD had discussion with Manitowoc Public Utilities  
regarding what poles to use. The City was specific to the area to allow the  
banners, which will be to poles around Lincoln High School and the JFK. The  
City Crews will be putting the banners up after Thanksgiving.  
A motion was made by Member Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Member Michael  
Cummings, that the Request to install 100th Anniversary for MPSD was approved  
and referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg  
Aye:  
23-0843  
Resolution for 2024-2028 TAP Grant  
Attachments:  
23-0843 2024-2028 Resolution of Commitment and Support for TAP  
Program Grant (002)  
Kaitlin Piazza, Community Development Dept, was present and discussed the  
proposed Resolution for a 2024-2028 Transporation Alternatives Program (TAP)  
Grant.  
Todd Reckleberg said that he will not support until he knows what the fiscal  
budget impact will be. K. Piazza informed the Committee she will have this  
information for the upcoming Council Meeting.  
A motion was made by Member Michael Cummings, seconded by Vice Chair Tim  
Boldt, that the 2024-2028 TAP Grant Resolution was adopted and referred to  
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Cummings, Czekala and Boldt  
1 - Reckelberg  
Aye:  
Abstain:  
23-0817  
Driveway replacements due to the construction of Division Street  
Attachments: 23-0817 Email regarding driveways on Division Street  
23-0817 Driveway reconstruction email  
Several property owners were present to discuss their concerns and dislike of  
the curbs and approaches that were installed as part of the asphalt paving  
project in their neighborhood. The majority of the property owners were  
concerned with safety. They felt the design was dangerous and not what they  
expected. There has been damage to vehicles as a result of this change.  
G. Minikel explained that engineering was trying to use different curb as this  
street and terraces are very small and narrow, which causes a steep driveway.  
Vinton and NE Asphalt has been contacted and they understand there will be a  
change made.  
T. Reckelberg suggested getting them as close to possible as what they had.  
Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by Boldt, for City Engineering Staff meet with  
constituents and go over designs to report back to Committee. No vote was taken.  
The Committee recommended that the City Engineers to look at doing option #3  
(Diamond Cut).  
A motion was made by Member Michael Cummings, seconded by Member Todd  
Reckelberg, that the Engineering Department put together the design that will  
work best. The request was approved and referred to council. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg  
Aye:  
Aye:  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Tim Boldt, seconded by Member Todd  
Reckelberg, to have Engineering work on Option #3 with the diamond cuts and  
not to exceed $100,000. The Request was approved and referred to council. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg  
7. Previously Tabled Items  
8. Adjournment  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Tim Boldt, seconded by Member Michael  
Cummings, that the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
4 - Cummings, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg  
Aye: