Public Meetings - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

The Board of Public Works of the City of Manitowoc met on April 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers. Six members were present (Nickels, Koski, Reed, Alfred, Nycz, Reckelberg), with two absent (Norell, Beeman). The meeting lasted approximately 5 minutes, adjourning at 4:05 PM. Bids for 2026 Seal Coating Program - Two e-bids were received for Project WS-26-6: Scott Construction, Inc. ($136,345.40) and Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC ($146,947.40). The board voted unanimously to refer the bids to the Department of Public Infrastructure for tabulation and evaluation. Snow Removal Assessment Rescission - The board approved a staff recommendation to rescind snow removal assessment SS2026-0059 due to a staff error. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Change Orders - One change order was approved: Aqualis, CO1 & Final for 2025 Televising Misc. Sewers II, WU-25-17, in the amount of ($702.88). Motion carried unanimously. Pay Estimates - Three pay estimates were approved for payment: - Aqualis, 2025 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II, WU-25-17, Est. 1 & Final, $33,943.12 - Schaus Mechanical Inc., Library HVAC Rooftop Condensor/Compressor & HVAC Main Controls, WB-25-15, Est. 2, $92,720.00 - Bay Lake Regional Planning Commission, Maritime Metro TDP Update, Contract No. 25009-05, Est. 3, $6,212.41 Motion carried unanimously. Contractor's Payroll Affidavits - None were submitted. Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 4:05 PM.

No agenda, minutes, or transcript were provided for this meeting. Therefore, no discussions, decisions, or public comments can be summarized. The meeting took place on April 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM CT.

Note: The official minutes list the meeting date as April 9, 2026, but per instruction, the date used here is April 14, 2026. The City of Manitowoc Finance Committee met on April 14, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the 1st Floor Conference Room West and via Zoom. All five members were present: Alderpersons Sitkiewitz (Chair), Schlei, Reckelberg, Dunbar, and Brey. The committee approved a consent agenda, held a closed session on two sensitive items, heard public comment, and voted on a series of licenses, ordinances, and agreements. Consent Calendar - Minutes of the March 3, 2026 Finance Committee meeting – approved and placed on file. - 1st Qtr. 2026 Capital Allocation Working Group (CAWG) Request Log Report – approved and placed on file. - 1st Qtr. 2026 Internal Controls To Prevent and Detect Fraud Report – approved and placed on file. - 4th Qtr. 2025 Budget Exception Report – approved and placed on file. - Report out on TID 24 Regional Stormwater Pond Payment – approved and placed on file. Public Comments & Testimony - Parker Conn, representing Gaffrian Kahn, spoke on behalf of Applebee’s regarding agenda item 26-0282. He explained that ownership changes and a new legal entity were necessitating a new liquor license for the Applebee’s Grill & Bar + IHOP dual-brand restaurant. He stated the operations would be effectively the same with the addition of breakfast menu items and offered to answer questions. The committee noted his comments and proceeded to consider the license later in the meeting. Closed Session - The committee convened in closed session under Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(e) and (g) to discuss: - 26-0293: Development agreement with Gorman and Company for the former Mirro site development. - 26-0089: Braun Building Center, Inc. claim against the City (amount $5,000). Upon reconvening in open session, the committee took the following actions: Key Outcomes - Development Agreement (26-0293): Unanimous motion (5-0) to instruct city staff to continue working on the development agreement with Gorman and Company for the former Mirro site. - Claim Settlement (26-0089): Unanimous motion (5-0) to direct the City Attorney’s Office to prepare documents to settle Braun Building Center, Inc.’s claim against the City for an amount not to exceed $173,315.42, and to work with the Finance Department to pay the claim. Discussion Items & Votes - Weights & Measures Licenses (26-0222): Approved and placed on file by unanimous vote (5-0). - Liquor Licenses (Multiple): Four applications approved unanimously (5-0 each): - 26-0282: Applebee’s Grill & Bar + IHOP (transfer of license to new legal entity). - 26-0283: Silver Valley Banquet Hall (transfer). - 26-0284: Elbow Room (new license). - 26-0285: Dos Caminos Latin Food (new license). - 1st Qtr. 2026 Claims Report (26-0286): Accepted and placed on file unanimously. The City Attorney noted most pending claims were mailbox damage claims, with one older claim awaiting receipts. - Ordinance to Amend MMC 3.120 – RWAM Boards and Association (26-0289): Approved unanimously (5-0). The ordinance reduces the board from 13 to 11 members and adds the tourism director as a permanent member. The discussion indicated this aligns with other city committees and recognizes the value of the tourism director role. - Resolution to Increase Court Costs (26-0287): Approved unanimously (5-0). This allows the municipal court to increase costs up to state limits, with future adjustments as the judge sees fit. Alderperson Schlei noted the ability to revisit if needed. - Ordinance to Create MMC 14.005 – Enhanced Penalties (26-0288): Approved unanimously (5-0). This clarifies that enhanced penalties for nuisance and noise violations apply based on convictions regardless of timing, similar to OWI laws. - Ordinance to Amend MMC 11.060 – Licenses and Permits (26-0290): Approved unanimously (5-0). This gives the police department more discretion to evaluate the safety impact of convictions for taxicab drivers rather than automatic denial. - Agreement with FASTER Fleet Management Software (26-0291): Approved unanimously (5-0). The implementation cost is $40,000 (budgeted $50,000) with a $10,000 annual fee for a five-year agreement. The solution replaces an unsupported Windows DOS program and offers enhanced tablet-based tracking, cloud functionality, and integration with diagnostics. - 2026 Budget Amendment – General Fund (26-0292): Approved unanimously (5-0). The budget-neutral amendment reallocates $10,000 from the tuition reimbursement program to rewards and recognition, and $1,500 to the mayor’s budget for registration fees for awards programs. Adjournment Alderperson Schlei left the meeting after the budget amendment. The remaining four members voted unanimously to adjourn.

Note: The agenda for this meeting was dated Thursday, April 9, 2026, but the instruction specifies the meeting took place on April 14, 2026. No minutes or transcript are available; therefore, the actual proceedings, discussions, and outcomes are unknown. The following summary is based solely on the agenda items listed for consideration. Consent Agenda - Approval of minutes from the March 3, 2026 Finance Committee meeting. - 1st Quarter 2026 Capital Allocation Working Group (CAWG) Request Log Report. - 1st Quarter 2026 Internal Controls To Prevent and Detect Fraud Report. - 4th Quarter 2025 Budget Exception Report. - Report out on TID 24 Regional Stormwater Pond Payment. Discussion and Action Items - 26-0222: Report of City Clerk on proposed schedule of assessments for 2026 Weights & Measures Licenses. - 26-0282 through 26-0285: Applications for "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses for Applebee's Grill & Bar + IHOP, Silver Valley Banquet Hall, Elbow Room, and Dos Caminos Latin Food. - 26-0286: 1st Quarter 2026 Claims Report from City Attorney’s Office. - 26-0287: Resolution to increase court costs. - 26-0288: Ordinance to create Manitowoc Municipal Code (MMC) 14.005 – Enhanced Penalties. - 26-0289: Ordinance to create MMC 3.120 – Regulating RWAM Boards and Association. - 26-0290: Ordinance to create MMC 11.060 – Licenses and Permits. - 26-0291: Agreement with FASTER Fleet Management Software. - 26-0292: 2026 Budget Amendment – General Fund (1100). - 26-0293: City of Manitowoc Development Agreement with Gorman and Company for former Mirro Site Development (also scheduled for closed session). - 26-0089: Braun Building Center, Inc claim against the City $5,000 (also scheduled for closed session). Closed Session - The committee was authorized to adjourn into closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) and (g) to discuss the development agreement with Gorman & Company and the Braun Building Center claim. Key Outcomes - No outcomes are documented due to the absence of approved minutes or a transcript. The actual decisions, votes, and actions taken on any of the above items cannot be confirmed.

No agenda, minutes, or transcript were provided for this meeting. Therefore, no summary of discussions, decisions, or public comments is available.

The Public Safety Committee of Manitowoc met on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers. All five committee members (Beeman, Reckelberg, Cummings, DeBaets, Anderson) were present. The meeting lasted from 5:30 PM to 5:46 PM. Consent Calendar - Approved the March 2026 Public Safety Committee meeting minutes. - Accepted the March 2026 Police Department Monthly Report. - Accepted the March 2026 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report. - Accepted the March 2026 Building Inspection Monthly Report. - Accepted the March 2026 Blight Fund Report. - Approved the April 2026 Raze/Repair Order Update. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously by a 5-0 vote. Discussion Items - 26-0306: Out of State Travel/Training Request for Battalion Chief Charles Olson - ImageTrend Connect 2026 (May 11-15, 2026) in St. Paul, MN. Assistant Chief Kraynek presented the request, noting that the 2026 Fire Rescue budget supports the training but it was not included in the list of trainings during the budget approval process. The committee approved the travel request unanimously (5-0). - 26-0307: No Parking - Loading Zone on Lancer Circle adjacent to Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Manitowoc Lutheran High School Facilities Manager Mark Ross requested that the front commons area (approximately 260 feet) be designated as a no-parking zone to improve loading/unloading and enforcement. Engineering Division Manager Greg Minikel stated that the change would require repealing the current 15-minute parking ordinance, drafting a new no-parking ordinance, updating signage, and painting yellow diagonal lines. The committee approved the request and referred it to the City Council for final adoption. The vote was unanimous (5-0). Key Outcomes - All agenda items were approved unanimously with 5 votes in favor. - The no-parking zone request (26-0307) was referred to the City Council. - It was noted that a subcommittee on traffic signal/situation issues is continuing its work and expects to bring a final proposal soon.

The Finance Committee met on April 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM with all members present (two attending via Zoom). The meeting included a closed session, approval of routine items, multiple liquor license actions, reports, ordinance changes, a software agreement, and a budget amendment. All votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved unanimously on a motion and second. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were offered during the initial call. After the closed session, the chair reopened public comment due to audio issues. Parker Conn of Gaffrian Kahn spoke on behalf of Applebee's, explaining that a new liquor license was needed because of a change in legal entity and the upcoming conversion to an Applebee's IHOP dual‑branded restaurant. He stated that ownership remains the same and operations will be similar with added breakfast items. He remained available for questions during the agenda item. Discussion Items - Closed Session (26‑0293 & 26‑0089): The committee unanimously moved into closed session under state statutes to discuss the City of Manitowoc development agreement with Gorbin and Company for the former mural site, and to confer with legal counsel on the Brown Building Center claim (over $5,000). After returning: - 26‑0293: Motion to instruct city staff to continue working on the development agreement. Passed. - 26‑0089: Motion to direct the city attorney’s office to prepare and execute settlement documents for the Brown Building Center claim in an amount not to exceed $173,315.42 and to coordinate payment with the finance department. Passed. - 26022 – Weights & Measures Report: The city clerk presented the annual proposed schedule of assessments for 2026. No questions; approved and placed on file. - 26‑028Q – Applebee’s Liquor License Transfer: License transfer to the new legal entity for Applebee’s Bar & Grill. No committee questions; approved. - 26‑0283 – Knox Ventures LLC Liquor License Transfer: Approved. - 26‑0284 – JK Elbow Room New Liquor License: Approved. - 26‑0285 – Dos Caminos Latin Food New Liquor License: Approved. - 26‑0286 – First Quarter Claim Report: The city attorney noted most pending claims are mailbox damage claims; one older claim is awaiting receipts. Approved and placed on file. - 26‑0289 – Ordinance Amending Rahr‑West Art Museum Board: The ordinance reduces the board from 13 to 11 members and adds the director of tourism as a permanent member (previously an at‑large position). The mayor supported the change, noting the tourism director’s value. Approved (ordinance required separate signatures). - 26‑0287 – Resolution to Increase Court Costs: The city attorney explained that the state now allows municipal courts to raise fees; the proposal sets the fee at $48, with the judge able to adjust within state limits. A committee member noted comfort provided the committee can revisit if needed. Approved (resolution). - 26‑0288 – Ordinance for Enhanced Penalties: Creates a new code section clarifying that for nuisance and noise violations, prior convictions (regardless of timing) count as first offenses, similar to OWI penalties. The judge had requested this clarification. Approved. - 26‑0290 – Ordinance Amending Taxicab Driver License Regulations: Initiated by the police department, the ordinance allows a case‑by‑case review of convictions to assess safety impact rather than automatic denial. The city attorney confirmed the change is permissible. Approved. - 26‑0291 – Faster Fleet Management Software Agreement: A DPW representative explained that the current Win‑based system is unsupported. The new web‑based system will replace it and provide enhanced tracking for fleet, inventory, HVAC, and more. Budgeted $50,000; negotiated to $40,000 implementation plus $10,000 annual fee (five‑year agreement). The representative noted initial quotes were $80,000 and a custom system would cost $170,000. Committee discussed cost and functionality. Approved. - 26‑0292 – 2026 Budget Amendment: Reallocates $10,000 from the removed tuition reimbursement program to HR rewards/recognition for employee events and training, and $1,500 to the mayor’s budget for registration fees (e.g., Chamber awards). Budget neutral; no tax levy increase. Approved. Key Outcomes - All agenda items were approved unanimously without opposition. - The closed session was held; after reconvening, actions were taken on the development agreement and the settlement claim. - Public comment was reopened to accommodate a speaker who had experienced audio issues earlier. - Several items were designated as ordinances or resolutions requiring signature passage. - The meeting adjourned after completing all business.

Note: The agenda and minutes indicate a meeting date of April 6, 2026; however, the summary follows the provided instruction to use April 7, 2026. The Personnel Committee of the City of Manitowoc met on April 7, 2026 (per instruction) at 5:30 PM in the 1st Floor Conference Room-West at City Hall and via Zoom. The meeting was called to order with four members present (Sitkiewitz, Norell, Beeman, Cummings) and one absent (Dunbar). The committee approved a consent agenda, discussed multiple personnel actions, and convened in closed session to discuss a grievance. All votes were unanimous (4-0). Consent Calendar - Approved the March 2, 2026 Personnel Committee minutes (Item 26-0261). - Received reports on legal fees billed through March 2026 (26-0262), health plan (26-0263), HR office initiatives April 2026 (26-0264), and City Attorney's office initiatives April 2026 (26-0265). Discussion Items Police Administrative Office Supervisor (26-0269) The committee approved the job description, pricing, and authorization to fill the position, pending council approval. No discussion. Department of Public Works Reorganization (26-0270) Human Resources Director Jessie Lillibridge presented the job descriptions and pricing for the DPI reorg. She noted the reorganization would result in overall savings of approximately $50,000 returned to the general fund. The committee approved the job descriptions, pricing, and authorization to fill positions at the discretion of the mayor and department head. The department head for Public Works does not require council approval under current ordinance, but a charter ordinance revision is anticipated. Parks & Recreation Department (26-0271) Approved job descriptions, pricing, and fill authorization. Separate action required for the Director of Parks & Recreation position due to a nepotism policy issue (related individual candidate). Tourism Department (26-0136) Approved job descriptions, pricing, and fill authorization. These changes result from moving special events from Tourism to Parks & Recreation. Compensation Plan Pay Grade Revisions (26-0272) Approved revisions to place the new/revised positions into the city's compensation structure, as recommended by Carlson Dutton, and to eliminate replaced positions. Seasonal Hiring Pay Rates 2026 (26-0268) Approved updated pay rates, including new youth apprentice positions. Unpaid Intern – City Attorney's Office (26-0267) City Attorney Eric Nycz introduced a UW Madison student seeking an unpaid internship (approximately 20 hours/week). Alderman Bry submitted a letter of support. The committee approved and referred to council. Quarterly PTO Awards Q1 2026 (26-0266) HR Director Lillibridge reported that two departments issued one-time PTO awards under a new December 2025 policy. The committee accepted and placed the report on file. Resolution to Hire Seasonal Employees Related to Officials (26-0273) Lillibridge explained that the candidates are children of firefighters or supervisors in the fire service. The committee approved the request for resolution (needed per ordinance) and referred to council. The vote was a roll call; all four members voted aye. Transit Teamsters Local 662 – Request to Arbitrate Grievance (26-0275) The committee moved into closed session at 5:45 PM under Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(c) to discuss employment data. Reconvened at 5:58 PM and took no action on the grievance. Key Outcomes - All discussion items were approved unanimously (4-0) except the closed session item which had no action. - Several actions require council approval: Police supervisor fill, DPW/Parks/Tourism/Hiring positions, intern, seasonal-related hires resolution. - Closed session held; no action taken.

The meeting scheduled for March 26, 2026, had no agenda, minutes, or raw transcript provided. Consequently, no meeting content is available to summarize.