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City of Manitowoc

Meeting Minutes

Common Council

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

6:30 PM

Council Chambers

A. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Nickels called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL

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Alderpersons Present:

Andrew Dunbar, Michael Cummings, William DeBaets, Brian Anderson, Bill Schlei,

Eric Sitkiewitz, Brett Norell, Todd Reckelberg and Jodi Brey

1 - Chad Beeman

Alderpersons Absent:

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

D. PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation declaring the month of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month

Commendation by Mayor Nickels to recognize Police Chief Nick Reimer

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E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

H. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items

None

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Moved by Cummings, seconded by Anderson, to accept the Consent Agenda

Items and recommendations of the various committees. The motion carried by

the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and

Brey

2. Miscellaneous

Minutes of the February 16, 2026 Common Council meeting; recommending

approval and place on file

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Resignation from Violet Salley from the Crime Prevention Committee effective

March 5, 2026; recommending acceptance and place on file

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3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)

Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following

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events: Jr Ships Tournament on 5/2/2026; Aviary Grand Opening Two Mile Walk

on 6/6/2026; Ministry over Industry on 7/25/2026; Malt City Brewfest on

8/1/2026; MPSD Summer Band Concert on 8/6/2026; Trunk or Treat on

10/20/2026; ASL Ugly Sweater 5k on 11/7/2026; recommending acceptance of

report and place on file

Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following

waiver of fees: 8U Shipbuilders Game on 5/11/2026; 8U Shipbuilders

Tournament on 5/17/2026; City of Manitowoc Employee Picnic on 7/9/2026;

Memorial Day Picnic on 5/25/2026; recommending acceptance of report and

place on file

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4. Finance Committee (Consent)

Hearing on Denial of Taxicab Driver's License application (TD-2605) for J.

Honkanen; recommending approval of the license pursuant to Wisconsin State

Statute 111.335

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Application of "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage

License (TAV-2542A), Trattoria Tennie LLC, 2204 Washington St;

recommending to approve license

Request from PetSkull Brewing for a temporary extension of premises for the

sale of liquor and/or beer on North 11th Street boulevard between York and

Buffalo Streets for Tuesday Food Truck Rally from 5/5/26 to 9/29/26 from 4:00

pm - 8:00 pm; recommending to approve the request

2025 Municipal Court Statistics Report; recommending to place on file

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General City Claims in the amount of $10,884,300.35 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

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

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5. Personnel Committee (Consent)

Transit Grievances-Teamsters No. 662-Discussion and Possible Action;

recommending to deny both grievances

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Request to Approve Inspection Supervisor Job Description; recommending to

approve as presented

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6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)

Report of Board of Pubic Works of 3/4/2026, of bids received for 2026 Concrete

Paving I Program, Project WS-26-1; recommending awarding to Vinton

Construction Company in the amount of $1,911,997.76

Report of Board of Public Works of 2/18/2026, of bids received for Complaints

Remove & Replace Sidewalks, Project WS-26-13; recommending awarding to

Seiler Bros. Construction Inc in the amount of $77,690.00

Report of Board of Public Works of 2/18/2026, of bids received for Remove &

Replace Existing Sidewalks, Project WS-26-3; recommending awarding to

Seiler Bros. Construction Inc in the amount of $135,885.00

Report of Board of Public Works of 2/18/2026 for an appeal for snow removal

assessment for property located at 815 St. Clair Street; recommending to grant

the appeal given that the property owner forfeits the right to appeal any future

snow removal assessments for 815 St. Clair Street

Report of Board of Public Works of 3/4/2026, of quotes received for Ready Mix

Concrete for 2026 Construction Season, QM-26-1; recommending awarding to

Carew in the amount of $107,850.00

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7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)

Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Domanick Robinson; recommending

to deny the appeal

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8. Plan Commission (Consent)

I. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Committee of the Whole

Report of Special Events Committee recommending approval of the following

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events subject to Council Action: Fourth on the Shore on 7/4/2026 (Approval of

road closure on 7/4/26: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - N 6th Street from York Street to

Maritime Drive, parade lineup area - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - S 8th Street from

Madison Street to Washington, Parade route - 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - S 8th

Street and Washington to Maritime Drive, Maritime Drive to Huron Street

Immediately following parade - Maritime Drive from N 7th Street to the driveway

of the Inn on Maritime Bay to be closed until 5:00 p.m. Starting cleanup at 4:00

p.m. so it might reopen earlier. Lane of each side of Maritime Drive closed from

11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. for parking); Zoo Snooze on 8/8/2026-8/9/2026 (Waiver

of park hours for Lincoln Park Zoo for 8/8/2026-8/9/2026); Sputnikfest on

9/12/2026 (Road closure of Park Street from N 7th Street through St Clair Street

from 6:00 a.m. on 9/11/2026 to 9/13/2026 until 7:00 p.m., and on N 8th Street

from State Street through St Clair Street for the same time period)

Moved by Cummings, seconded by Norell, that this Report be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and

Brey

2. Finance Committee

Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Recreation Aids Grant Agreement

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(SADLP6261473_URGP626199) for $500k with a $500k Local Match

Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Dunbar, that this Agreement be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and

Brey

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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subrecipient Agreement with Manitowoc

County for Water Main Extension Phase 2 & 3 Amendment

Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Agreement be accepted.

The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and

Brey

CAWG Request (Unbudgeted) from Police Department for amount not to

exceed $90,000 for Squad Car Camera System

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Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be approved as

presented. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and

Brey

Report of IDC relative to the Option and Right of First Refusal with Kinzel Wood

Products for property located on S. Alverno Road (Parcel #449-008-014)

Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, to approve the request and

instruct City Staff to complete all items related to the Right of First Refusal. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and

Brey

Out of State Travel/Training Request for Anne Marie Skinner to attend 2026

National Planning Conference (NPC26) on April 25-28, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan

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Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Request be approved as

presented. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and

Brey

3. Personnel Committee

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Approval of Police Department Administrative Restructure

Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Norell, that this Request be approved as

presented. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and

Brey

Resolution for Seasonal Employment Pay Rates 2026

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Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Norell, that this Resolution be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and

Brey

Resolution to Appoint Assistant Chief Benjamin Kraynek to Fire Chief effective

5/30/2026

Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Norell, that this Resolution be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and

Brey

4. Public Infrastructure Committee

Resolution Approving the Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of

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Intentions for 2027-2029

Moved by Schlei, seconded by Anderson, that this Resolution be adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and

Brey

2025 Annual MS4 Report

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Moved by Schlei, seconded by DeBaets, that this Report be accepted and placed

on file. The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and

Brey

Amendment to Public Transit Lease Agreement between Maritime Metro Transit

and Assist to Transport

Moved by Schlei, seconded by DeBaets, that this Amendment be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and

Brey

5. Public Safety Committee

School Resource Officer Agreement for the City of Manitowoc and the

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Manitowoc Public School District

Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by DeBaets, that this Agreement be approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

9 -

Aye:

Dunbar, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell, Reckelberg and

Brey

6. Plan Commission

Resolution for Final Plat for River Point Subdivision

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Moved by Schlei, seconded by DeBaets, that this Resolution be adopted. The