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Manitowoc, WI 54220

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City of Manitowoc

Meeting Minutes

Common Council

Monday, August 18, 2025

6:30 PM

Council Chambers

Note: This meeting will also be held via remote conferencing

software (Zoom)

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. ROLL CALL

8 -

Alderpersons Present:

Andrew Dunbar, Chad Beeman, Michael Cummings, William DeBaets, Bill Schlei,

Eric Sitkiewitz, Brett Norell and Todd Reckelberg

1 - Brian Anderson

Alderpersons Absent:

C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

D. INVOCATION

E. MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR ALDERMAN JIM BREY, MANITOWOC CITY COUNCIL

APRIL 21, 1992 - AUGUST 12, 2025

F. PRESENTATIONS

City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Firefighter Paramedic Brian Feldman,

followed by Badge Pinning

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G. PUBLIC HEARINGS

H. PUBLIC INPUT

Mayor declared the meeting open for public input. In accordance with

policy, the public input portion of the meeting is not made a part of the

official record.

I. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR

Appointments of the following individuals to the Visit Manitowoc Board, with at

term expiring 6/1/2027: Amy Meyer, Samantha Hammel, Greg Vadney, Kevin

Cullen

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Moved by Schlei, seconded by Cummings, that these Appointments be approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

J. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Removal of Consent Agenda Items

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Moved by Cummings, seconded by Dunbar, to accept the Consent Agenda Items

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

following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

2. Miscellaneous

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Minutes of the July 21, 2025 Common Council meeting; recommending

approval and place on file

3. Committee of the Whole (Consent)

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

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events: Elktoberfest on 10/4/2025, Pumpkin Palooza on 10/15/2025, ASL Ugly

Sweater 5k on 11/1/2025; recommending acceptance of report and place on file

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

waiver of fees: Manitowoc County Drug Court Picnic on 9/6/2025, Manitowoc

Youth Baseball High School Girls Fall League on 8/17/2025, 8/24/2025,

9/7/2025, 9/14/2025; recommending acceptance of report and place on file

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4. Finance Committee (Consent)

Request from Dug Out LLC (dba Dug Out Bar & Grill) for a temporary extension

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of premise for the sale of liquor and/or beer to include the parking lot to the west

of the building & gravel/grass lots south of 4117 Broadway St on 8/23/25;

recommending to approve the request

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

License, NS Holiday Inn Manitowoc LLC, for Holiday Inn, 4601 Calumet Ave;

recommending to approve the request

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2nd Qtr. 2025 Claims Report from City Attorney's Office; recommending to

accept and place on file

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General City Claims in the amount of $4,606,109.66 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 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)

Approval of Revised Job Description for Police Chief; recommending to

approve changes as presented

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6. Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)

2025-2026 Public Transit Lease Agreement between Maritime Metro Transit and

Assist to Transport; recommending to approve the agreement

Ball Diamond Maintenance Donation Tube Request; recommending to approve

the use of funds for irrigation

Japanese Knotweed Management Lincoln Park; recommending to join with

neighbors to irradicate this weed

Report of Board of Public Works of 8/6/2025 for 4th & final payment of

$26,434.82 to Visu Sewer for 2024 Re-Lining Sewer Project, WU-24-7;

recommending payment

Report of Board of Public Works of 8/6/2025 for 2nd & final payment of

$1,485.00 to Beson & Houle LLC for River Point Shade Structure, WB-24-24;

recommending payment

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Report of Board of Public Works of 7/23/2025 of approval to enter into

AGMT-25-08 with R & R Customs LLC, to remove 9 ash trees located on the

property at 1401 N 23rd Street. The trees are located in the front and back of the

home and are marked with a Pink X as directed by the City and as outlined in

"Exhibit A", Tree Planting Proposal; and "Exhibit B" Tree Planting Photos;

recommending acceptance of report and place on file

7. Public Safety Committee (Consent)

Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Curtis Lee Suriano; recommending

approval of the appeal

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Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Sean Mitten; recommending approval

of the appeal

FEMA Port Security Grant; recommending to apply for the grant

8. Plan Commission (Consent)

K. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Committee of the Whole

Settlement Agreement between Wal-Mart Stores Inc and the City of Manitowoc

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Moved by Cummings, seconded by Norell, to approve proposed settlement and

direct staff to execute documents as necessary. The motion carried by the

following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

2. Finance Committee

Second Amendment to the City of Manitowoc TID No. 22 Development

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Agreement with River Landing Developers LLC

Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, to instruct Community

Development to develop an amendment to the development agreement. The

motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

Resolution Authorizing a Harbor Assistance Program (HAP) Grant Application

on behalf of Burger Boat Company

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Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted.

The motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Resolution Authorizing Submission of the FY2025 USDOT MARAD PIDP Grant

Application on behalf of Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. & Grainshore LLC

Moved by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Resolution be adopted.

The motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

3. Personnel Committee

Resolution for Seasonal Employment of Supervisory Personnel Relatives

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

motion carried by the following roll call vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

Resolution to Revise Employee Policy Manual

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Moved by Reckelberg, seconded by DeBaets, that this Resolution be amended to

remove Article 8 language updates. The motion failed by the following vote:

2 - DeBaets and Reckelberg

Aye:

Nay:

6 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, Schlei, Sitkiewitz and Norell

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

motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

4. Public Infrastructure Committee

STH 42 (Washington & Calumet) - DOT Reconstruction Project - Agreement

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for Sanitary Sewer Design

Moved by Schlei, seconded by DeBaets, to approve pre-approved funds to be

applied to the project. The motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement (St. Francis of Assisi

- Grand Avenue)

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

motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

WISDOT STP-Urban Funding Program Cycle 2026-2031

Moved by Schlei, seconded by DeBaets, to grant permission to apply for the

funding. The motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

Manitowoc Futbol Club to Utilize Lot off of Michigan Avenue for Soccer

Moved by Schlei, seconded by DeBaets, to approve DPI to work with Club on

take over of field. The motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Deed Restriction at Gravel Pit

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

carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Amendment Number 1 to Task Order Number 24-02, City of Manitowoc and

Strand Associates, Inc. Pursuant to Agreement for Technical Services dated

December 1, 2023 for Rubick Field Dry Detention Basin and Grand Avenue

Storm Sewer Improvements

Moved by Schlei, seconded by DeBaets, to move forward with the Agreement.

The motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

Resolution for Payment In-Lieu of On-site Stormwater Management for the Take

5 Oil Change Development at S 42nd St and S Frontage Rd

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

motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

5. Public Safety Committee

Safe Haven Baby Box Information Packet and Lease Service Agreement

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Moved by Beeman, seconded by Reckelberg, to approve entering into

agreement. The motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

Ordinance to amend Section 10.390 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code

regulating Parking Prohibited - N 20th Street between Michigan Avenue and New

York Avenue

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Moved by Beeman, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Ordinance be adopted.

The motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

Ordinance to amend Sections 10.170 and 10.210 of the Municipal Code

regulating Through Intersections and Three-Way Stop - S 8th Street and

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Columbus Street

Moved by Beeman, seconded by Reckelberg, that this Ordinance be adopted.

The motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

6. Plan Commission

L. OTHER BUSINESS

M. ADJOURN

A motion was made by Cummings, seconded by DeBaets, that this meeting be

adjourned at 6:56 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

8 - Dunbar, Beeman, Cummings, DeBaets, Schlei, Sitkiewitz, Norell and Reckelberg

Aye:

Mackenzie Reed

City Clerk