Public Meetings - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

2026年3月23日下午5:00，曼尼托瓦克公共图书馆董事会召开例会，由主席Darian Kaderabek主持。7名董事出席（Brick, Doneff, Kaderabek, Pauwels, O'Connor, Goetz, Able），3名缺席（Peters, Norell, Buchko）。会议批准了2月会议记录和财务报告，听取了行政报告，讨论了图书馆系统服务，批准了2026年城市员工野餐，并听取了建筑设施更新报告。会议于下午5:20休会。 公众评论 - 无人发言。 行政报告（2026年2月） - 图书馆主任Karen Hansen报告了社交媒体年度数据快照、Office 365向城市员工推广的情况，并重申图书馆员工根据行为而非外表处理问题，实施了每小时巡查以确保行为规范。董事会成员对图书馆的安全和友好氛围表示赞赏。 - 基金会预算（基金20813）因暴风雪后财务部门需要更多时间处理，将推迟到下月报告。 - 董事会成员对经理亮点中的内容表示肯定。 新业务：马尼托瓦克-卡卢梅特图书馆系统介绍 - 系统主任Rebecca Scherer介绍了图书馆系统的服务：规模经济、州内资源共享（包括快递、电子资源如Libby）、技术支持和网络安全、培训与咨询。她还提到了与州立法者的会议，强调州级资金的重要性。系统为六个成员馆提供服务。董事会成员提问并讨论了全州借阅的便利性。 新业务：2026年城市员工野餐 - 动议批准2026年城市员工野餐，时间改为下午4点（较往年提前），原因来自市长。动议一致通过（7票赞成）。 旧业务：建筑设施更新 - Stacey Bialek报告了多项进展： - HVAC：新屋顶系统已安装，内部重新连接预计4月中下旬完成，新恒温器已实现分区域控制。 - 照明：与非小说区合作进行布线改造，预计很快完成。 - 家庭洗手间：收到4家总承包商提案（3家本地，1家外地），正在等待分包商报价，设计工作在进行中。 - 屋顶排水：暴风雪后清理了约3.5吨积雪，清除了排水口积雪以加速排水。 关键成果 - 批准了2026年2月23日董事会会议记录（动议Pauwels，附议Able；7票赞成，0票反对）。 - 批准了2026年2月财务报告，包括基金2810预算状态和支票登记册（动议Able，附议O'Connor；7票赞成，0票反对）。 - 批准了2026年城市员工野餐（动议Able，附议Brick；7票赞成，0票反对）。 - 会议于下午5:20休会（动议O'Connor，附议Brick；7票赞成，0票反对）。

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The posted agenda for this meeting was dated Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Common Council Chambers, while the meeting timestamp provided is 2026-03-18 14:45 UTC; this discrepancy is noted. No minutes or transcript were provided, so the item descriptions below reflect scheduled agenda business rather than confirmed discussion or actions. Presentations - Proclamation declaring April as Parkinson's Awareness Month. - Commendation by Mayor Nickels recognizing Police Chief Nick Reimer. Public Input - A public input period was scheduled for comments on any matter of public interest, with each speaker limited to five minutes unless extended by Council action. Consent Calendar Items listed for approval by one motion unless removed by a Council member: - Approval of the February 16, 2026 Common Council minutes. - Acceptance of Violet Salley's resignation from the Crime Prevention Committee, effective March 5, 2026. - Special Events Committee approvals for Jr Ships Tournament (5/2/2026), Aviary Grand Opening Two Mile Walk (6/6/2026), Ministry over Industry (7/25/2026), Malt City Brewfest (8/1/2026), MPSD Summer Band Concert (8/6/2026), Trunk or Treat (10/20/2026), and ASL Ugly Sweater 5k (11/7/2026). - Special Events Committee fee waivers for 8U Shipbuilders Game (5/11/2026), 8U Shipbuilders Tournament (5/17/2026), City of Manitowoc Employee Picnic (7/9/2026), and Memorial Day Picnic (5/25/2026). - Approval of taxicab driver's license TD-2605 for J. Honkanen following a denial hearing, pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335. - Approval of a "Class B" retail intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverage license (TAV-2542A) for Trattoria Tennie LLC, 2204 Washington St. - Approval of PetSkull Brewing's temporary extension of premises on the North 11th Street boulevard between York and Buffalo Streets for Tuesday Food Truck Rally from 5/5/2026 to 9/29/2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. - Placing the 2025 Municipal Court Statistics Report on file. - Payment of general city claims totaling $10,884,300.35. - Approval of various licenses subject to approvals, inspections, insurance, payment of fees, and State Statute requirements. - Denial of two Teamsters No. 662 transit grievances. - Approval of the Inspection Supervisor job description. - Award of the 2026 Concrete Paving I Program (Project WS-26-1) to Vinton Construction Company for $1,911,997.76. - Award of Complaints Remove & Replace Sidewalks (Project WS-26-13) to Seiler Bros. Construction Inc. for $77,690.00. - Award of Remove & Replace Existing Sidewalks (Project WS-26-3) to Seiler Bros. Construction Inc. for $135,885.00. - Granting a snow removal assessment appeal for 815 St. Clair Street, with the property owner forfeiting the right to appeal future snow removal assessments for that property. - Award of ready mix concrete quote QM-26-1 to Carew in the amount of $107,850.00 for the 2026 construction season. - Denial of the Sex Offender Residency Board appeal for Domanick Robinson. Discussion Items and Committee Reports - Committee of the Whole / Special Events: Council action requested for Fourth on the Shore on 7/4/2026 (road closures and parade route details), Zoo Snooze on 8/8/2026–8/9/2026 (waiver of Lincoln Park Zoo park hours), and Sputnikfest on 9/12/2026 (road closures on Park Street and N 8th Street). - Finance Committee: Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Recreation Aids Grant Agreement (SADLP6261473URGP626199) for $500,000 with a $500,000 local match; ARPA Subrecipient Agreement amendment with Manitowoc County for Water Main Extension Phase 2 & 3; a CAWG request from the Police Department for up to $90,000 for a squad car camera system; an IDC report on an Option and Right of First Refusal with Kinzel Wood Products for property on S. Alverno Road (Parcel 449-008-014); and out-of-state travel/training for Anne Marie Skinner to attend the 2026 National Planning Conference in Detroit, Michigan on April 25–28, 2026. - Personnel Committee: Approval of the Police Department Administrative Restructure; a resolution for 2026 Seasonal Employment Pay Rates; and a resolution to appoint Assistant Chief Benjamin Kraynek to Fire Chief effective 5/30/2026. - Public Infrastructure Committee: Resolution approving the Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions for 2027–2029; the 2025 Annual MS4 Report; and an amendment to the Public Transit Lease Agreement between Maritime Metro Transit and Assist to Transport. - Public Safety Committee: School Resource Officer Agreement between the City of Manitowoc and the Manitowoc Public School District. - Plan Commission: Resolution for the Final Plat for River Point Subdivision. Key Outcomes - No final votes, roll call results, or adopted actions can be confirmed from the available materials because the meeting minutes and transcript were not provided. The next scheduled Common Council meeting is Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.

No meeting minutes or transcript were provided for this meeting. The agenda (dated March 17, 2026, but the meeting is to be summarized as taking place on March 18, 2026 per instructions) lists the following items: Discussion and Action Items - 26-0130 Acquisition of Public Property – No further details available. - 26-0228 Re-organization of the Department of Public Infrastructure and Tourism – Attached documents: final organizational charts for Tourism, Public Works, and Parks/Recreation; sample ordinances; and job descriptions for the three departments. Closed Session The committee was scheduled to adjourn into closed session under Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(e) (property acquisition) and §19.85(1)(c) (employment/performance evaluation data) to discuss the two agenda items. Reconvene in Open Session The committee was scheduled to reconvene in open session to take possible action on the same items. Adjournment No votes, public comments, or additional discussion are recorded in the available source materials.

The Committee of the Whole of the City of Manitowoc met on Tuesday, March 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda included two main discussion and action items. However, no transcript or minutes were provided for this meeting, so the following summary is based solely on the published agenda and cannot reflect actual debate, public testimony, or formal decisions. Discussion Items - 26-0130 Acquisition of Public Property: The agenda listed this item for discussion and possible action. The notice indicated that a closed session could be held under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for negotiating the purchase of public properties. - 26-0228 Re-organization of the Department of Public Infrastructure and Tourism: This item was also listed for discussion and possible action, with attached organizational charts and job descriptions. A closed session was authorized under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) for considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data. Key Outcomes No votes, decisions, or next steps are recorded in the available sources. The meeting was scheduled to possibly include closed sessions for both agenda items, but the outcome of those sessions and any subsequent open-session actions are unknown due to the lack of a transcript or minutes.

The Common Council met on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Nickels called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m., and the Council adjourned at 7:02 p.m. Nine of ten alderpersons were present (Alderperson Chad Beeman was absent), and all votes were unanimous (9-0). The agenda included proclamations, public input, the consent calendar, and reports from several standing committees. Presentations & Proclamations - Mayor Nickels proclaimed April as Parkinson's Awareness Month. Alan Burchus, on behalf of the Manitowoc County Parkinson's Disease Support Group, thanked the Mayor and announced the fourth annual Promenade the Park for Parkinson's, scheduled for April 25, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at Washington Park. He noted that funds raised stay in Manitowoc County to support monthly programs and transportation. - The Council honored retiring Police Chief Nick Reimer with a commendation. Chief Reimer thanked the Mayor, Council, department heads, and police department employees for their support during his nearly three-decade career, which began in 1996. Consent Calendar - No items were removed from the consent agenda. The Council approved the consent agenda by unanimous vote, including: - Approval of the February 16, 2026 Common Council minutes. - Acceptance of Violet Salley's resignation from the Crime Prevention Committee, effective March 5, 2026. - Special Events Committee approvals for Jr Ships Tournament (5/2/2026), Aviary Grand Opening Two Mile Walk (6/6/2026), Ministry over Industry (7/25/2026), Malt City Brewfest (8/1/2026), MPSD Summer Band Concert (8/6/2026), Trunk or Treat (10/20/2026), and ASL Ugly Sweater 5k (11/7/2026). - Waiver of fees for the 8U Shipbuilders Game (5/11/2026), 8U Shipbuilders Tournament (5/17/2026), City of Manitowoc Employee Picnic (7/9/2026), and Memorial Day Picnic (5/25/2026). - Approval of a taxicab driver's license for J. Honkanen pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335. - Approval of a Class B retail intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverage license for Trattoria Tennie LLC, 2204 Washington St. - Approval of PetSkull Brewing's temporary extension of premises for Tuesday Food Truck Rally, May 5 – September 29, 2026, 4:00–8:00 p.m., on the North 11th Street boulevard between York and Buffalo Streets. - Placing the 2025 Municipal Court Statistics Report on file. - Allowing and ordering paid General City Claims totaling $10,884,300.35. - Approval of the Finance Committee licensing report subject to approvals, inspections, insurance, payment of fees, and statutory requirements. - Denial of two Transit Grievances from Teamsters No. 662. - Approval of the Inspection Supervisor job description. - Awarding the 2026 Concrete Paving I Program, Project WS-26-1, to Vinton Construction Company for $1,911,997.76. - Awarding Complaints Remove & Replace Sidewalks, Project WS-26-13, to Seiler Bros. Construction Inc. for $77,690.00. - Awarding Remove & Replace Existing Sidewalks, Project WS-26-3, to Seiler Bros. Construction Inc. for $135,885.00. - Granting a snow removal assessment appeal for 815 St. Clair Street on the condition the owner forfeits the right to appeal future snow removal assessments for that property. - Awarding Ready Mix Concrete for the 2026 construction season, QM-26-1, to Carew for $107,850.00. - Denying the Sex Offender Residency Board appeal for Domanick Robinson. Public Comments & Testimony - No public hearings were held. - Jill Iverson, a member of Progressive Lakeshore People, spoke during public input. She expressed support for the Council and city staff, thanked snow-removal crews for their work after the recent blizzard, and stated that hate is not welcome in the community. She urged leaders to protect targeted community members, particularly minorities and people of color, and offered the group's help in standing against hate. She noted Progressive Lakeshore People has approximately 950 members in the county. Committee Reports & Discussion Items Committee of the Whole - The Council approved the Special Events Committee's recommendation for events requiring Council action: Fourth on the Shore (7/4/2026) with specified road closures and parade routes, Zoo Snooze (8/8–8/9/2026) with a waiver of Lincoln Park Zoo hours, and Sputnikfest (9/12/2026) with road closures on Park Street and N 8th Street from September 11–13, 2026. Finance Committee - Approved a Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Recreation Aids Grant Agreement (SADLP6261473URGP626199) for $500,000 with a $500,000 local match. - Accepted an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subrecipient Agreement amendment with Manitowoc County for Water Main Extension Phase 2 & 3. - Approved an unbudgeted CAWG request from the Police Department for up to $90,000 for a squad car camera system. - Approved the IDC report on the Option and Right of First Refusal with Kinzel Wood Products for property on S. Alverno Road (Parcel 449-008-014), and instructed staff to complete all related items. - Approved an out-of-state travel/training request for Anne Marie Skinner to attend the 2026 National Planning Conference (NPC26) in Detroit, Michigan, April 25–28, 2026. Personnel Committee - Approved the Police Department administrative restructure. - Adopted the resolution establishing seasonal employment pay rates for 2026. - Adopted the resolution appointing Assistant Chief Benjamin Kraynek as Fire Chief, effective May 30, 2026. Public Infrastructure Committee - Adopted the resolution approving the Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions for 2027–2029. - Accepted and placed on file the 2025 Annual MS4 Report. - Approved the amendment to the Public Transit Lease Agreement between Maritime Metro Transit and Assist to Transport. Public Safety Committee - Approved the School Resource Officer Agreement between the City of Manitowoc and the Manitowoc Public School District. Plan Commission - Adopted the resolution for the Final Plat for River Point Subdivision. Key Outcomes - All motions before the Council passed unanimously (9-0). - The Council approved all consent agenda items and committee recommendations as presented. - The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m. The next regular Common Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

The City of Manitowoc Committee of the Whole met on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting focused on two main agenda items: the acquisition of public property (Item 26-0130) and a proposed re-organization of the Department of Public Infrastructure and Tourism (Item 26-0228). After a presentation and open discussion on the reorganization, the committee convened in closed session to discuss personnel and purchasing matters. No formal action was taken on either item in open session. Discussion Items - Acquisition of Public Property (26-0130): The committee deferred discussion to closed session for negotiating purposes. No open-session action was taken. - Re-organization of the Department of Public Infrastructure and Tourism (26-0228): Mayor Nickels and department heads presented a detailed overview of the proposed restructuring. Key points included: - Creating a separate Parks and Recreation Department, with special events moved entirely under that department (from filing through invoicing), removing that function from Tourism. - Reorganizing the Tourism Department to refine its focus after the loss of the MABCB contract. - Proposing elimination of some positions and creation of new ones, with the goal that all current employees would retain a city job, though roles may change. Specific personnel matters were reserved for closed session. - Job descriptions, organizational charts, and sample ordinances were provided as attachments, though some council members reported difficulty opening the job description PDFs. Staff offered to provide copies. - The City Attorney noted that a resolution would be prepared to direct the clerk and attorney to make non-substantive, citywide ordinance changes (e.g., updating references from “Department of Public Infrastructure” to “Department of Public Works”) without requiring separate ordinances for each change. Substantive changes would be brought separately. - The mayor emphasized the goal to have the reorganization fully approved at the April standing committee meeting, noting that special event season was approaching and needed efficient handling. - Closed Session: Council President Cummings read the statutory notices for both closed-session items (property acquisition under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) and personnel matters under § 19.85(1)(c)). A motion to convene in closed session was made by Sitkiewitz, seconded by Anderson, and passed unanimously (10-0, with one absent). The committee then reconvened in open session with no action on either item. Key Outcomes - No action was taken on either agenda item during open session. - The committee received the reorganization proposal and supporting documents; further discussion of personnel and property acquisition occurred in closed session. - Staff will prepare a resolution for non-substantive ordinance changes and bring substantive changes to the April meeting. - The meeting adjourned at 6:19 PM.

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of Manitowoc met on the date provided as March 12, 2026 (14:15 UTC) to consider a property option for Kinzel Wood Products, approve prior minutes, and discuss future marketing of industrial lots. Note: The official agenda and minutes list the meeting as Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time; this summary uses the timestamp supplied with the source materials. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (Item 26-0179): The minutes of the November 12, 2025 meeting were approved by a motion from Hacker, seconded by Sitkiewitz. The motion carried unanimously, 10–0. Discussion Items - Kinzel Wood Products Option and Right of First Refusal (Item 26-0180): A. Tegen reviewed the one-year option policy, noting that potential buyers without existing facilities in the park can secure a maximum one-year option only. A preliminary layout plan was shared, and it was noted that a gas line runs through the Alverno Drive property (Parcel No. 449-008-014). - Gregg Kinzel, representing Kinzel Wood Products, stated that the pipeline is not an easement, so the proposed parking lot would need to be relocated to stay 20 feet from the existing line. He said the company is exploring costs because it cannot expand at its current location and might break ground in 2027. - A. Tegen stated the City could consider adjusting property lines to accommodate existing utilities. P. Hacker asked whether Kinzel would continue operating at its current site during relocation; company representatives said they would continue operations while moving. - A. Tegen reported that staff recommends approval of the option to allow Kinzel Wood Products to enter due diligence, after which the request would return to the committee for final sale approval. - A. Tegen also shared that GLTD Holdings (ColorCraft) has notified staff of its plan to extend its option to keep a parcel under contract. - D. Tienor asked whether the Alverno Road property should be planned for future use and suggested the city market small lots in the ITEC industrial park. C. Herzog agreed, noting interest in smaller lots, and A. Tegen added that city staff are working with MPU on where to grow. Key Outcomes - Approved: The Option and Right of First Refusal for Kinzel Wood Products was approved by a motion from Sitkiewitz, seconded by Tienor. The motion carried 8–0–2: Ayes – Cummings, Sitkiewitz, Diederichs, Townsend, Hephner, Tienor, Hacker, Tegen; Abstentions – Dvoracheck, Herzog. - Adjourned: The meeting adjourned at 4:15 PM following a motion by Hacker, seconded by Tegen, carried unanimously 10–0.