900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Agenda  
Common Council  
Monday, April 20, 2026  
6:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
Note: This meeting will also be held via remote  
conferencing software (Zoom)  
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 themselves.  
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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@manitowocwi.gov 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 to Lieutenant Benjamin Molnar,  
followed by Badge Pinning  
City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Motor Pump Operator Mark Lyman  
II, followed by Badge Pinning  
City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Police Chief John Musial II,  
followed by Badge Pinning  
City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Assistant Chief of Operations  
Craig Jansen, followed by Badge Pinning  
City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Captain of Patrol Robert Arps,  
followed by Badge Pinning  
Proclamation declaring the week of May 10 - May 16, 2026 as National  
Police Week and May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day  
Attachments:  
Recognition of County Executive Bob Ziegelbauer for his longstanding and  
distinguished service to the City of Manitowoc  
Attachments:  
Presentation to outgoing District 5 Alderman William DeBaets  
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  
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 March 17, 2026 Common Council meeting; recommending  
approval and place on file  
Attachments:  
3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)  
Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the  
following events: Ride for Hunger on 9/13/2026; Special Olympics  
Tournament on 6/13/2026; Salmon Derby on 7/3/2026 - 7/5/2026;  
Lighthouse Tours on 7/4/2026; Silver Cup Disc Golf on 7/10/2026 -  
7/12/2026 and 7/18/2026 - 7/19/2026; Manitowoc Ships Baseball  
Tournament on 7/10/2026 - 7/12/2026; Run a Fair on 8/26/206; and  
Pumpkin Palooza on 10/14/2026; recommending acceptance of report  
and place on file  
Attachments:  
Report of the Special Events Committee relative to the denial of the  
following waiver of fees: Manitowoc County Fair on 8/26/2026 - 8/30/2026;  
and the approval of the following waiver of fees: CP Get Together on  
6/22/2026; recommending acceptance of report and place on file  
Attachments:  
4. Finance Committee (Consent)  
Report of City Clerk of proposed schedule of assessments for 2026  
Weights & Measures Licenses; recommending to approve and place on  
file  
Attachments:  
Application of "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt  
Beverage (TAV-2538A), Manitowoc 3917 Inc. DBA Applebee's Grill & Bar  
+ IHOP, 4435 Calumet Ave; recommending to approve as presented  
Attachments:  
Application of "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt  
Beverage License (TAV-2527B), Knox Ventures, LLC DBA Silver Valley  
Banquet Hall, 1222 S. Alverno Rd; recommending to approve as  
presented  
Attachments:  
Application of "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt  
Beverage License (TAV-2569), JK Elbow Room, LLC DBA Elbow Room,  
702 Buffalo Rd; recommending to approve as presented  
Attachments:  
Application of "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt  
Beverage License (TAV-2570), Dos Caminos Latin Food LLC, DBA Dos  
Caminos, 2525 Menasha Ave; recommending to approve as presented  
Attachments:  
1st Qtr. 2026 Claims Report from City Attorney's Office; recommending to  
accept and place on file  
Attachments:  
General City Claims in the amount of $2,957,588.30 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)  
Quarterly Reporting-PTO Awards-Q1-2026; recommending to accept and  
place on file  
Attachments:  
Request to Approve the Updated Seasonal Hiring Pay Rates for 2026;  
recommending to approve as presented  
Attachments:  
Approval of City of Manitowoc Compensation Plan Recommended Pay  
Grade Revisions; recommending to approve as presented  
Attachments:  
6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)  
Request for Transit Development Plan (TDP) Contract Extension;  
recommending approval  
Attachments:  
Request for Open House at Manitowoc Senior Center on September  
14-18, 2026; recommending approval  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 3/18/2026, of bids received for 2026  
Epoxy Pavement Marking Program, Project WS-26-9; recommending  
awarding to award to Brickline Inc. Madison, in the amount of $133,536.39  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 3/18/2026, of bids received for 2026  
Sanitary and Storm Sewer Construction, Project WU-26-8; recommending  
awarding to Alfson Excavating LLC in the amount of $199,123.21  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 4/1/2026, of bids received for 2026  
Asphalt Paving Program, Project WS-26-4; recommending awarding to  
Northeast Asphalt, Inc in the amount of $112,108.15  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 4/1/2026, of an appeal for snow  
removal assessment for parcel 836-301-010; recommending to deny the  
appeal  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 4/1/2026 of approval to enter into  
AGMT-26-01 with America's Landscape Lawn Service, LLC for grass  
cutting and tree trimming services for properties in non-compliance with  
City Weed Ordinance; recommending acceptance of report and place on  
file  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 4/1/2026 of approval to enter into  
AGMT-26-02 to renovate one multi-use field at Citizen Park as outlined in  
"Exhibit A", Kujawa Enterprises, Inc. Proposal; recommending acceptance  
of report and place on file  
Attachments:  
Various Progress Invoices from the Wisconsin Department of  
Transportation; recommending payment  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 4/15/2026 for 1st and final payment of  
$33,934.12 to Aqualis for 2025 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II,  
WU-25-17; recommending payment  
Report of Board of Public Works of 4/15/2026 of staff recommendation to  
rescind snow removal assessment SS2026-0059 due to staff error;  
recommending to approve the recommendation to rescind  
Attachments:  
Report of Board of Public Works of 4/15/2026, of bids received for 2026  
Seal Coating Program, Project WS-26-6; recommending to award to Scott  
Construction, Inc in the amount of $136,345.40  
Attachments:  
7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)  
8. Plan Commission (Consent)  
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS  
1. Committee of the Whole  
Report of Special Events Committee recommending approval of the  
following events subject to Council Action: Dive Into Summer on 5/29/2026  
- 5/31/2026 (Waiver of alcohol at Citizen Park for event dates); War on the  
Shore on 7/30/2026 - 8/2/2026 (Waiver of alcohol at Citizen Park for event  
dates); Lincoln Graduation on 6/12/2026 (Road closure of S 9th Street  
from Columbus Street to Green Street south of Columbus Street, roads will  
be closed from 12:30 p.m. - approximately 3:30 p.m.); July 3rd Celebration  
on 7/3/2026 (Waiver of sound ordinance, road closure of Quay Street from  
S 8th Street to S 6th Street on 7/3/2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on  
7/4/2026); Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival on 7/18/2026 - 7/19/2026  
(Waiver of park hours for event dates); Scenic Shore on 7/25/2026 -  
7/26/2026 (Waiver of park hours for overnight camping at Red Arrow Park  
on 7/25/2026); Lakeshore Balloon Glow on 8/14/2026 (Road closure of  
Quay Street between S 8th Street and S 6th Street from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00  
p.m.); and the Lakeshore Holiday Parade on 11/25/2026 (Road closure for  
Washington Street west of 21st Street to 8th Street, and 8th Street from  
Washington to Park Street from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to amend Section 3.010 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating Common Council, Boards and Commissions, Other  
Governmental Bodies and Officers  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to amend Section 3.070 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating Common Council, Boards and Commissions, Other  
Governmental Bodies and Officers - Board of Public Works  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to amend Section 3.190 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating Common Council, Boards and Commissions, Other  
Governmental Bodies and Officers - Municipal Tree Commission  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to amend Section 3.470 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating Common Council, Boards and Commissions, Other  
Governmental Bodies and Officers - Director of Public Works  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to create Section 3.560 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating Common Council, Boards and Commissions, Other  
Governmental Bodies and Officers - Director of Parks and Recreation  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to amend Section 4.330 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating Harbors, Rivers, Bridges and Airports - Preservation of Order of  
Bridges  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to amend Section 8.190 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating Trees and Shrubs  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to amend Section 8.230 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating Regulations of Parks and Related Facilities  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to amend Section 14.820 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating Golfing on Public Grounds  
Attachments:  
Resolution authorizing the correction of scrivener's errors in previously  
adopted ordinances and resolutions as a result of the reorganization of the  
Department of Public Infrastructure into the Department of Public Works  
and the Parks and Recreation Department  
Attachments:  
Offer to Purchase Madison School  
Attachments:  
2. Finance Committee  
Attachments:  
L25-00118 Braun Building Center, Inc claim against the City >$5,000  
Resolution to Increase Court Costs  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to Create Manitowoc Municipal Code (MMC) 14.005 -  
Enhanced Penalties  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to Amend Manitowoc Municipal Code (MMC) 3.120 -  
Regulating RWAM Boards and Association  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to Amend Manitowoc Municipal Code (MMC) 11.060 -  
Licenses and Permits  
Attachments:  
Agreement with FASTER Fleet Management Software  
2026 Budget Amendment - General Fund (1100)  
Attachments:  
Attachments:  
City of Manitowoc Development Agreement with Gorman and Company for  
former Mirro Site Development  
Attachments:  
Request from Manitowoc County Expo/Fair entertainment pavilion  
purveyors to extend live band music performances on Friday, August 28th  
and Saturday, August 29th, 2026 to 11:30 p.m. with beer sales ending at  
Midnight and on Wednesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 27th  
music to stop at 11:00 p.m. and beer sales ending at 11:30 p.m.  
Attachments:  
Statement of the Board of Canvassers relative to the April 7, 2026 Spring  
Election for Alderpersons in Districts 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9  
Attachments:  
3. Personnel Committee  
Attachments:  
Request for Unpaid Intern-City Attorney's Office  
Resolution to Hire Seasonal Employees Related to Elected Officials,  
Department Heads, or Supervisory Personnel  
Attachments:  
Resolution to Hire Brock Wetenkamp as Director of Parks and Recreation  
Attachments:  
Resolution for New and Revised Job Descriptions: Tourism Department  
Reorganization  
Attachments:  
Resolution for New and Revised Job Descriptions: Manitowoc Police  
Department Reorganization  
Attachments:  
Resolution for New and Revised Job Descriptions: Department of Public  
Works Reorganization  
Attachments:  
Resolution for New and Revised Job Descriptions: Department of Parks &  
Recreation Reorganization  
Attachments:  
Resolution to Revise Employee Policy Manual  
Attachments:  
4. Public Infrastructure Committee  
Attachments:  
Discuss public/private school snow removal  
Request from Popp Enterprises, LLC, for Summit Street (South 21st  
Street to South 18th Street) and South 19th Street (Summit Street to  
Flambeau Street) to be paved in 2027  
Attachments:  
2026 Maritime Metro Transit Cold Weather Shutdown Policy  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to amend Section 13.010 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating Solid Waste Recycling and Disposal  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to amend Section 13.030 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating Regulation of Commercial Garbage Haulers  
Attachments:  
Resolution to declare May 9, 2026 as World Migratory Bird Day in the City  
of Manitowoc  
Attachments:  
No Street Access Agreement with Matthew and Laura Ziemer for parcel  
355-085-004, 2150 S 18th Street, for street that abuts the Property on  
Summit Street  
Attachments:  
5. Public Safety Committee  
Ordinance to amend Section 10.550 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating Fifteen-Minute Parking - Lancer Circle  
Attachments:  
Ordinance to amend Section 10.390 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating Parking Prohibited - Lancer Circle  
Attachments:  
6. Plan Commission  
PC 2-2026: Annual Review of Community Living Arrangements pursuant to  
MMC 15.370(19)b.  
Attachments:  
PC 4-2025: Restoration Recovery; Annual Review of a Conditional Use  
Permit for the Establishment of Transitional Housing located at 1201 S.  
10th Street.  
Attachments:  
PC 5-2025: Restoration Recovery; Annual Review of a Conditional Use  
Permit for the Establishment of Transitional Housing located at 1222 S. 7th  
Street.  
Attachments:  
7. Committee of the Whole  
Ordinance to amend Section 2.070 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code  
regulating Charter Ordinances - Indefinite Tenure of Office  
Attachments:  
J. OTHER BUSINESS  
K. ADJOURN  
1.Next Scheduled Common Council Meeting: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm 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@manitowocwi.gov 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