900 Quay Street  
Manitowoc, WI 54220  
www.manitowoc.org  
City of Manitowoc  
Meeting Minutes  
Public Infrastructure Committee  
Wednesday, May 3, 2023  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers  
1. Call to Order  
Alderman Czekala called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.  
5 - Cummings, Beeman, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg  
2. Roll Call  
Present:  
Staff present: D. Koski, G. Minikel, S. Birr, L. Hoffman, C. Hall and A. Tegan  
Others present: Tom & Lynn Lambert, Keith Pfeifer, Andy Holzinger, Brittany Comeau,  
Sarah Reimer  
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:  
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.  
23-0391  
Approval of Minutes from April 5 Public Infrastructure Committee  
Meeting  
Attachments: April 5, 2023 Minutes.pdf  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Tim Boldt, seconded by Member Chad  
Beeman, that the Minutes from the April 5, 2023 meeting were approved. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Beeman, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg  
Aye:  
6. Discussion and Action Items  
23-0390  
N. 41st Street request to pave Archer St. to south  
Attachments: 23-0390 NORTH 41st ARCHER TO SOUTH.pdf  
Resident, Keith Pfeifer speaking - asked about paving of street or resurfacing  
with gravel and who would be in charge of the maintenance and the costs.  
Alderman Czekala is requesting that the street be surveyed for pitch and  
possibly look into resurfacing with gravel to fix current issues. Item tabled until  
surveying is complete.  
This Request was tabled  
23-0387  
Request from 631 N. Water Street to pay portion of cost to change  
Driveway Approach Angle  
Attachments: 23-0387 631 N WATER STREET DRIVEWAY ANGLE.pdf  
631 N Water St Staff Recommendation  
Andy Holzinger present to discuss changing the angle of his driveway and if the  
City would cover half the costs. Driveway angle needs to be changed due to the  
City turning 11th Street into a 2-way street. The committee questioned where  
the funding would come from.  
A motion was made by Member Michael Cummings, seconded by Vice Chair Tim  
Boldt to approve request for City to pay for portion of driveway approach at a  
cost not to exceed $5,000 and was approved and referred to council. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
3 - Cummings, Beeman and Boldt  
1 - Czekala  
Aye:  
Nay:  
1 - Reckelberg  
Abstain:  
23-0388  
Request from Girl Scout Troop 8209 for a little "Beach Library" at Red  
Arrow.  
Attachments: 23-0388 REQUEST FOR BEACH LIBRARY EMAIL.pdf  
LETTER FROM GIRL SCOUT TROOP FOR TOY BOX FOR  
BEACH.pdf  
Troop 8209 present at meeting to give presentation for having a Little Beach Toy  
box placed at Red Arrow Beach. City will install posts for securing the toy box.  
T. Boltd wants toy box checked at a minimum of 3 times per week by the troop.  
A motion was made by Member Chad Beeman, seconded by Member Michael  
Cummings, that the Request for a Little Beach Toy Box at Red Arrow Beach, with  
City providing the posts to strap the toy box to was accepted and referred to  
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Beeman, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg  
Aye:  
23-0382  
Replacement of the River Heights Lift Station  
G. Minkel presented the potential replacement of the lift station at River Heights.  
Should it be replaced in the current location or move to a more accessible  
location. M. Cummings stated more information and costs are needed to make  
a decision. No action at this time. G. Minikel to look into costs and facts.  
G. Minikel is looking into short term fix to property owners driveway to show that  
the City is concerned and moving forward with finding the right plan.  
This Request was tabled  
23-0397  
Stormwater Pond Agreement with Dramm Corporation; recommending  
entering into agreement.  
Attachments:  
23-0397 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ACCESS & MAINT  
AGREEMENT W DRAMM .pdf  
A. Teegan was present to discuss the request from Dramm Corporation.  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Tim Boldt, seconded by Member Todd  
Reckelberg, that this Stormwater Pond Agreement with Dramm Corporation was  
entered into for Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Beeman, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg  
Aye:  
23-0384  
Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with Seehafer  
Specialized Logistics at 4009 Viebahn Street; recommending entering into  
agreement.  
Attachments:  
23-0384 STORMWATER AGREEMENT FOR SEEHAFER  
SPECIALIZED LOGISTICS.pdf  
A motion was made by Vice Chair Tim Boldt, seconded by Member Chad  
Beeman, that this Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement  
with Seehafer Specialized Logistics at 4009 Viebahn Street was entered into for  
Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Beeman, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg  
Aye:  
23-0386  
3 Party Design Engineering Contract: between WI D.O.T.; City of  
Manitowoc; Ayres Associates - S. 30th Street (Dewey to Viebahn);  
recommending entering into agreement.  
Attachments:  
23-0386 THREE PARTY DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT W CITY,  
DOT & AYRES.pdf  
G. Minikel stated this is a standard three party agreement between the State  
D.O.T., City of Manitowoc and Ayres Associates.  
A motion was made by Member Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Vice Chair Tim  
Boldt, that the 3 party Agreement with WI D.O.T., the City of Manitowoc and  
Ayres Associates was granted for Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Beeman, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg  
Aye:  
23-0389  
Request for Screening around the former Mirro Site  
23-038  
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Ald. S. Czekala stated that he was concerned about the visual aesthetics from  
the old Mirro building and the unsightly view when driving down the street. He  
questioned why the screening was removed and if it can be put back. C. Hall is  
going to look into what the cost would be to have the proper fencing installed for  
wind blocks and the costs associated with different wind blocks. This will be  
brought back to Committee next month.  
This Request was tabled  
7. Previously Tabled Items  
8. Adjournment  
A motion was made by Member Todd Reckelberg, seconded by Vice Chair Tim  
Boldt, that the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Cummings, Beeman, Czekala, Boldt and Reckelberg  
Aye: