900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
www.manitowoc.org  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Public Infrastructure Committee  
Wednesday, June 4, 2025  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
1. Call to Order  
Meeting was called to order by Chairman B. Schlei at 5:30 p.m.  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Brey, Norell and Anderson  
2. Roll Call  
Present:  
3. Public Comment  
Allan Brixius introduced himself to the Committee. He is the Chairman on the  
Committee on Aging Committee.  
4. Presentations  
25-0432  
Presentation by Ayres Associates for Henry Schuette Park Playground  
Concept Design  
Attachments: 250604_henry schuette_ Slides  
Memo for PI Committee Henry Schuette Park Master Plan  
Alissa Santurria, Ayres Associates presented the Henry Schuette Park  
Playground Concept Design to the Committee.  
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.  
25-0437  
Approval of the Minutes from the April 2nd, 2025 Public Infrastructure  
Committee Meeting.  
Attachments: Meeting Minutes 4-2-25  
A motion was made by Alderperson Jim Brey, seconded by Vice Chair  
William DeBaets, that the Minutes from the April 2nd meeting were approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Brey, Norell and Anderson  
Aye:  
6. Discussion and Action Items  
25-0433 Henry Schuette Park Playground Concept Design  
Attachments: Memo for PI Committee Henry Schuette Park Master Plan  
Overall the Committee was in favor of the new concept design of Schuette  
Park. They liked that it would be ADA Compliant. The Committee approved  
moving forward with the next part of the development and bringing forward a  
cost estimate for the project.  
This Request was placed on file  
25-0429  
Recyclable Bin Ordinance Revision  
Attachments: RECYCLING BIN EMAIL  
MMC RECYCLING  
RECYCLING FAQS  
D. Koski explained that Alderman C. Beeman put in a request for covered  
recycle bins.  
J. Brey said that most cities pay for hauling on their taxes. He will not support  
as he thinks there will be an expense added from the hauler.  
The Committee was in favor of the Engineering Department discussing with the  
haulers and will bring back at a later date.  
This Request was placed on file  
25-0439  
Transit WIPTA Conference Request  
Attachments: WIPTA request for PI Committee  
2025 WIPTA Conference for PI  
This request is for out of State travel for Kevin Bottesi and Shanna Bratz to  
attend the WIPTA Conference in Minnesota. This will be a great learning and  
networking experience for both as they are in new positions.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Jim Brey, seconded by Vice Chair William  
DeBaets, that the Request for out of state travel for Kevin Bottesi and Shanna  
Bratz to attend the WIPTA Conference in Minnesota was approved and referred  
to council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Brey, Norell and Anderson  
Aye:  
25-0430  
Senior Center Long Range Plan Request for Proposal  
Attachments: SC Long-Range Masterplan RFP  
SC master plan  
C. Hall reported that the Committee on Aging requested the City Staff to draft an  
RFP for proposals for development of a plan for long-range Senior Center  
Facility Maintenance and Operations. This master plan will be part of the 2026  
City budget development process.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Brett Norell, seconded by Vice Chair William  
DeBaets, that the Request to send out a RFP for a Senior Center Long Range  
Master Plan was approved and referred to council. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Brey, Norell and Anderson  
Aye:  
25-0434  
ROWay Permit Pavement Restoration Fee Increase Request  
Attachments: Schedule of Prices for DPI Memo  
D. Koski informed the Committee of the permit pavement restoration process.  
The City is looking to increase prices to cover costs or rising material prices.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair William DeBaets, seconded by Alderperson  
Brett Norell, that the Request for Fee increases to the ROWay Permit Pavement  
Restoration fees was approved and referred to council. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Brey, Norell and Anderson  
Aye:  
25-0431  
Proposed Reconstruction of Michigan Avenue (N 13th - N 18th Street)  
Design and Trees  
Attachments:  
25-0431 Proposed Reconstruction of Michigan Ave. - N. 13th to N.  
18th St. - Trees and Design Issues  
Asphalt Paving Plan #3A-285  
G. Minikel explained that this is in the 5 year Streets plan as one of the streets to  
be reconstructed. He explained that this is a unique street as it has different  
widths. It is on the bike route and part of the ice trail. G. Minikel stated that If we  
put in a 36 foot street, many of the trees will need to be removed.  
The Committee said it would be best to invite the neighbors in. They want to  
see the street re-constructed consistantly. G. Minikel said it is right of way and  
should be consistant.  
The next step will be a Public Informational meeting with property owners.  
This Request was placed on file  
25-0435  
LRIP Project for the 2026-2027 Funding Cycle  
Attachments: LRIP FUNDING  
G. Minikel was looking for guidance from the Committee for the street to submit  
to LRIP for the 2026-2027 Funding Cycle.  
After discussion, it was recommended for Franklin Street (6th to 10th Streets)  
to be submitted for LRIP Funding.  
A motion was made by Alderperson Jim Brey, seconded by Alderperson Brett  
Norell, that the Request to submit Franklin Street (6th to 10th Street) for 2026-2027  
LRIP Funding was approved and referred to council. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Brey, Norell and Anderson  
Aye:  
25-0436  
WDNR - CMOM DNR Requirement for City to Develop/Implement a private  
sewer I/I Inspection and Removal Program.  
Attachments: CMOM  
G. Minikel informed the Committee on the CMOM program that started back in  
2016-2017. He is currently putting everything together to be submitted for 2024.  
There is more information needed for the report. Informational only.  
This Request was placed on file  
7. Previously Tabled Items  
8. Adjournment  
A motion was made by Alderperson Jim Brey, seconded by Vice Chair William  
DeBaets, that the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Schlei, DeBaets, Brey, Norell and Anderson  
Aye: