Public Meetings - Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Note: The user-provided date is August 4, 2026, but the minutes and transcript indicate the meeting occurred on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 3:30 PM. This discrepancy is acknowledged. The meeting was called to order at 3:30 PM by Nathan Mielke (Manitowoc Public School District). Roll call was taken with five members present: Maurer, Alfred, Soodsma, Mielke, and Martell. Staff present included Adam Tegen (Community Development). Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the July 31, 2025 meeting were approved by a voice vote. Motion made by Alfred, seconded by Mielke, carried unanimously (5-0). Discussion Items - Annual Review of Active Tax Increment Finance Districts: Sean Alfred (Finance Director) and Adam Tegen reviewed the financial reports for each district. A summary of each district's status and projections: - TID 16 (North Side/Downtown): Negative balance ($500,000) due to debt from Miro site cleanup and demolition. Increment is growing, and a former cost-sharing agreement with TID 17 is helping. Expected to close by 2030, possibly sooner. Major expenditures stem from a $2 million EPA grant (reimbursable). A 100% guaranteed apartment project is mobilizing on the Miro site. - TID 18 (Former Elks Club golf course): Recovering after a large expenditure for the Bay Shore Trail bike path extension. Community First Credit Union and other new construction will generate additional increment. Debt and minimal ongoing expenses remain. - TID 19 (Downtown South): Healthy with low debt and positive cash flow. Potential projects include Franklin Street reconstruction and continued basic improvement programs. No major concerns. - TID 20 (Lakeside Foods/30th Street corridor): Positive balance with development incentives tied to increment. No debt, healthy performance expected throughout its life. - TID 21 (ITEC Park/Industrial Park): Healthy with five pay-as-you-go development agreements. Minimal debt ($80,000). Identified as a potential donor district if needed to support other TIDs. - TID 22 (River Point): High debt from upfront bonding for infrastructure and cleanup. Development agreements with River North (apartments) and Redo Homes (condos) are moving forward. The city's general fund will backstop any negative performance, so no risk to other entities. - TID 23 (Southwest Quadrant): New district driven by FedEx and city-acquired land. Small development agreement, bond for future infrastructure, and a hotel incentive. Waiting for development to trigger expenditures. - TID 24 (Former Lakeshore Mall): 35-acre site with a master development agreement with Tide Corps Build. Expected to bring 43 single-family homes, 170 apartment units, and three commercial outlots. Bonding for acquisition and demolition, with a pay-as-you-go agreement structured to prioritize bond repayment. A regional pond for flooding and water quality was also constructed. - Potential New Districts and Amendments: Alfred noted early discussions on amending TID 19 boundaries to include more downtown property, and a possible new TID south of Menards (west of I-43) for a large undeveloped area. No formal proposals yet. - Discussion on Former Madison Property: In response to a question from the school district representative, Tegen confirmed that no TIF proposal has been submitted for the former Madison School property; proposals are due Friday, and the city is not actively considering a TIF there. Key Outcomes - Approval of Annual Financial Reports: Motion by Maurer, seconded by Soodsma, to approve the annual financial reports for all active TIF districts. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). - Adjournment: Motion by Maurer, seconded by Martell, to adjourn at 3:53 PM. Carried unanimously (5-0).

The Finance Committee met in Council Chambers and via Zoom on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM, with all five members present: Sitkiewitz, Reckelberg, Schlei, Dunbar, and Brey. The committee approved the consent agenda, accepted quarterly financial reports, approved bond-related agreements and resolutions, discussed the 2027 budget, recommended approval of three operator's licenses after closed session, and tentatively set the September meeting date. All votes were 5-0 unless noted. Consent Calendar - No committee member requested removal of any consent agenda item. The committee approved the Consent Agenda by one motion (Reckelberg/Schlei, 5-0), including the July 6, 2026 Finance Committee minutes; the Q2 2026 Capital Allocation Working Group (CAWG) Request Log Report; the Q2 2026 Internal Controls to Prevent and Detect Fraud Report; the Q2 2026 Investment Report; and the report of City and MPU Telephone System RFP results. Public Comments & Testimony - Esther Watley (the agenda and minutes list the applicant as E. Whatley; the transcript renders the spoken name as Watley) of 1512 North 23rd Street asked the committee to approve her one-year operator's license. She acknowledged a charge on her record, said she had letters of recommendation, and explained she took a plea deal after waiting about three and a half years for a court case. - Isma Reyes of 4341 Country Lane asked the committee to approve her one-year operator's license. She described prior bartending experience in Sheboygan, current employment at Covered Wagon serving beer and wine, and a previous denial in November 2025 while a case was pending; she said she was told to reapply after the case was settled. - The minutes note that, in accordance with policy, the public comment portion of the meeting was not made part of the official record. Discussion Items - Q2 2026 Claims Report (26-0689): The committee placed the City Attorney's Office quarterly claims report on file (Reckelberg/Schlei, 5-0). Alderperson Dunbar asked whether an entry for alleged snowplow damage to a vehicle rear view mirror should have said side mirror; no other questions were raised. - Q2 2026 Budget Exception Report (26-0690): The committee accepted the report and placed it on file (Reckelberg/Dunbar, 5-0). In discussion, Alderperson Reckelberg asked about the $65,000 reported for unanticipated retirements in the police department. Staff explained that $40,000 had been budgeted for two anticipated retirements, but two additional long-term employees retired unexpectedly with larger payouts; a salary contingency account had been removed from the budget two years earlier, and how the overage will be covered is to be determined. - Class B Retail Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage License, TAV-2641A (26-0691): Approved for Green Street F&S LLC at 1801 S. 10th St., described as a transfer of agent (Reckelberg/Schlei, 5-0). - Hecker/Viebahn Agricultural Land Lease Renewal (26-0692): Approved as presented for Charmwood Farms for April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2031 (Reckelberg/Schlei, 5-0). Staff noted the lease revenue goes to Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) and the leased city-owned land is in the TID 23 area with provisions allowing the city to take the land for development. - Scope of Engagement for LSL Replacement Revenue Bonds (26-0698): Approved for the proposed issuance of $5,637,072 City of Manitowoc Taxable Private LSL Replacement Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, under Safe Drinking Water Loan Project 5191-21 (Reckelberg/Schlei, 5-0). Staff explained the state DNR loan includes 50 percent principal forgiveness, with about $11.2 million total financing, and the remaining 50 percent is the responsibility of the city and MPU before being transferred to parcel owners. - Resolution Authorizing LSL Replacement Revenue Bonds (26-0699): Approved as presented, authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $5,637,072 in taxable private LSL Replacement Loan Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, and approving the related financial assistance agreement (Reckelberg/Brey, 5-0). Staff said the bonds are issued through the state rather than sold to investors; the principal-forgiven portion is treated as a grant, and parcel owners who have lead service laterals replaced will receive invoices or enter into repayment agreements, so the bonding is not expected to have a direct fiscal impact on the city. Staff also noted the city is providing assurance of repayment, and the outcome would be to be determined if parcel owners do not pay. 2027 Budget Discussion - The mayor reviewed the 2027 budget outlook: department budgets are due by the end of August; a hiring freeze is in place for vacant positions unless deemed absolutely necessary; no new positions are planned; the goal is to retain existing staff; a non-representative wage adjustment recommendation is not yet determined; and reducing the amount of fund balance applied to offset the budget is a priority. Staff noted roughly 80 percent of the city's budget is personnel costs, and departments were asked to evaluate whether non-personnel expenses could be cut by 5 percent. - Alderperson Reckelberg said his constituents do not want a tax increase and asked that non-representative employees be paid fairly; he said a 1 to 2 percent increase or a flat budget was the most he could support. - Alderperson Schlei said expecting no tax increase is unrealistic because city costs such as diesel, groceries, and supplies are rising, and the alternative would be cutting services, which he did not think the public wants. - Alderperson Dunbar requested a one-page summary of multi-year project funding already set aside in previous budgets and a forward-looking list of anticipated purchases over $150,000 in the next three years. - Alderperson Sitkiewitz cautioned about unintended consequences of past budget decisions and said spending priorities need to be weighed against revenue realities. - No formal action was taken on the budget discussion. Operator's Licenses and Closed Session - The committee voted 5-0 to enter closed session under Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(a) to deliberate on a one-year operator's license application for E. Whatley (26-0695), a two-year operator's license application for M. Malczewski (26-0696), and a one-year operator's license application for I. Reyes (26-0697). - After reconvening in open session, the committee voted 5-0 on each application to recommend approval pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 111.335. All three recommendations were made by Reckelberg, seconded by Schlei, and carried 5-0. September Meeting Date - The committee discussed that the regular September Finance Committee date would fall on Labor Day. It tentatively scheduled the September meeting for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with plans to check the calendar before public notice is issued. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items and all action items requiring a vote were approved unanimously. - Q2 claims report and Q2 budget exception report were placed on file; the Class B liquor license, Charmwood Farms lease renewal, bond scope of engagement, and bond resolution were approved. - Three operator's license applications were recommended for approval to the Common Council. - The 2027 budget discussion produced directives on non-personnel expense reductions, levy targets, and improved multi-year project tracking, but no vote. - The next Finance Committee meeting was tentatively set for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and the meeting adjourned.

The Personnel Committee of the City of Manitowoc met on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting was chaired by Alder Norell, with members Sitkiewitz, Beeman, and Benzinger present; Alder Schlei was absent but joined later during closed session. Mayor Nickels attended to discuss the 2027 budget. The committee approved consent items, discussed budget and policy updates, and convened in closed session for police contract bargaining. Consent Calendar - Approval of June 1, 2026 Personnel Committee minutes (Item 26-0659) - Review of legal fees billed through July 2026 (Item 26-0660) - Report on health plan (Item 26-0661) - Quarterly PTO award report (Item 26-0662) - Quarterly timecard batch report (Item 26-0663) - Report on Human Resources office initiatives (Item 26-0664) - Report on City Attorney's office initiatives (Item 26-0665) - All consent items were approved by a single motion (4-0, with Schlei excused). Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made in person or received electronically. Discussion Items 2027 Budget Discussion (Item 26-0667) - Mayor Nickels presented budget planning, noting a hiring freeze for all non-union positions (except police and fire) for the remainder of 2026. He emphasized that position eliminations are not anticipated, but a thorough review for efficiencies is underway. - Alder Sitkiewitz requested a comparison of the percentage of health insurance premiums paid by the city versus peer municipalities, noting that employees currently contribute 12.5%. The mayor agreed to provide that data. - Regarding health insurance, the committee was informed that the estimated premium increase is approximately 13%, with final numbers pending July and August claims data. The transition to a new plan (UMR) is expected to affect costs in 2027. - Non-represented employee wage adjustments will be discussed in September based on comps and inflation. No action was taken; the item was placed on file. Updated Drug and Alcohol Policies (Item 26-0666) - Human Resources Director Jesse Lillibridge presented revised policies for both DOT-regulated employees (transit division) and all other city employees. Revisions were prompted by a DOT audit recommendation and consultations with CivMIC. - Committee members asked about the self-reporting provision and a typographical error (“city” not capitalized). The HR director clarified that the self-reporting provision allows the city to waive it if an employee self-admits after being selected for testing. The typo will be corrected. - The committee approved the policies unanimously (4-0) to be forwarded to the full Council for approval. Police Contract Bargaining (Item 26-0670) - The committee discussed the matter in closed session from 5:12 PM to 5:29 PM (Alder Schlei joined at 5:19 PM). No action was taken upon reconvening in open session. September 2026 Meeting Date (Item 26-0682) - The committee agreed to move the September meeting from Monday, September 7 (Labor Day) to Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM, pending coordination with the Finance Committee which also meets that day. No formal vote was taken. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved unanimously (4-0). - Updated Drug and Alcohol Policies approved for submission to the City Council (4-0). - No action taken on police contract bargaining or budget discussion; budget discussion placed on file. - September meeting date rescheduled to September 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM (informal decision). - Meeting adjourned at 5:31 PM.

Note: The official minutes and transcript indicate the meeting was held on Monday, July 27, 2026, but the instruction specifies July 28, 2026. This discrepancy is noted. The Manitowoc Public Library Board of Trustees met on the evening of July 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Library Board Room and via Zoom. Vice President Pam Brick chaired the meeting. Seven members were present, three were absent, and several staff and guests attended. The board approved routine items, elected officers for the 2026-2027 term, approved a renovation bid, and discussed a major reorganizational plan. All votes were unanimous (7-0). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public offered comments. Discussion Items - Approval of Minutes (June 22, 2026): The minutes were approved by a 7-0 vote. - Financial Reports: The board approved a consolidated set of budget status reports for Funds 2810 and 2813 for April, May, and June 2026, along with check registers and a financial summary. Treasurer Christopher Able noted it was the longest set of reports in his memory. The motion passed 7-0. - Administrative Reports: The board received the Director’s Report, Manager Highlights, Monthly Statistics for June 2026, and news articles. Board members praised the summer reading program, the radio activity, new planters, and the interlibrary loan department. The director began including activity statistics in the report. - Board Officers for 2026-2027: The Nominating Committee recommended a slate of officers: President Pam Brick, Vice President Darian Kaderabek, and Treasurer Christopher Able. The board accepted the nomination and then elected the slate via unanimous ballot, both votes 7-0. - Welcome New Board Member: Lynn Keehan was welcomed to the board. She introduced herself, noting she was born and raised in Manitowoc, worked 22 years for the school district, and served as a library at Madison Elementary. - Renovation of Meeting & Study Room Spaces Public Bid: The board approved a public bid for renovating meeting and study room spaces. The bid was within the already-approved budget and also recommended by the library foundation. The motion passed 7-0. - Reorganizational Plan: Director Karen Hansen presented a reorganization plan aligned with the 2027 budget, focusing on customer service and right-sizing departments. The plan would create a public services department to staff the business center and a circulation department to manage the main desk, allowing staff specialization. Hansen stated she had communicated with all staff, who showed understanding but some anxiety about new duties. Board members asked clarifying questions about the number of service desks, effective date (January 2, 2027), and training. The plan was received as an informational update; further discussion will occur in committee. - Future Committee Dates: The board scheduled the Finance Committee for Monday, August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the Personnel Committee for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 4:30 PM. - Facilities and Building Updates: Facilities Manager Stacey Bialek reported on roof motor replacements (old system) now completed, management of a gull colony on the roof (approximately 30 nests, two eggs per clutch, about half died; egg depredation planned for spring), waiting for the city lift to clean globes and replace bulbs, repair of the staff entrance, fixing alarm software, and initial bids for the second-floor restaurant. New planters were the first phase of landscaping, with a second phase planned for next spring. Key Outcomes - Approved the June 22, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0). - Approved the financial reports for April–June 2026 (7-0). - Elected officers for 2026-2027: President Pam Brick, Vice President Darian Kaderabek, Treasurer Christopher Able (7-0). - Approved the renovation of meeting and study room spaces bid (7-0). - Scheduled the Finance Committee meeting for August 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM and the Personnel Committee meeting for August 10, 2026, at 4:30 PM. - The meeting was adjourned at 5:26 PM.

No agenda, minutes, or transcript were provided for this meeting. Therefore, no detailed summary can be generated. The meeting is recorded as having taken place on 2026-07-27 at 11:30 UTC, but no discussion items, public comments, or decisions are documented.

The Board of Public Works met at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in the Common Council Chambers at 900 Quay Street, Manitowoc, WI, with Zoom access available. Six members were present (Nickels, Koski, Nycz, Norell, Swokowski, and Alfred); Beeman and Reckelberg were absent. The board reviewed bids, approved pay estimates, and adjourned. Bids for 2026 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II (Project WU-26-10) - Deputy City Clerk reported that four e-bids were received and opened online through Quest: - Aqualis, bid bond: $31,984.70 - Green Bay Pipe & TV, LLC, bid bond: $43,270.80 - Speedy Clean Drain & Sewer, bid bond: $45,150.40 - H10 Technologies, bid bond: $143,002.67 - Council member Nycz moved, and Norell seconded, to refer the bids to the Department of Public Works for tabulation. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. Change Orders and Contractor’s Payroll Affidavits - No change orders were reported. - No contractor’s payroll affidavits were submitted. Pay Estimates – Various Engineering/Public Works Projects - Deputy City Clerk submitted two City Engineer’s estimates for approval and payment: - 5th Pocket Skateparks, Inc., Manitowoc Skatepark Expansion, WS-26-15, Estimate No. 1: $57,000.00 - Fearing’s Madison AV, Council Chambers Audio/Video Upgrade, WO-26-12, Estimate No. 6: $59,518.42 - Council member Nycz moved, and Norell seconded, to approve the payments. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. Key Outcomes - The four sewer-televising bids were referred to the Department of Public Works for tabulation. - Both submitted pay estimates were approved for payment. - The meeting was adjourned at 4:02 p.m. following a motion by Nycz, seconded by Alfred, with all six present members voting aye.

The Common Council of Manitowoc met on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers and via Zoom. All 10 alderpersons were present. The meeting included oath-of-office ceremonies for first responders, commendations, presentations, public hearings, appointments, consent agenda items, and committee reports. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes of the June 15, 2026, Common Council meeting. - Accepted resignations from Lucas Dulmes (Industrial Development Corporation) and Matthew Schliesman (Rahr-West Art Museum Board). - Approved requests from Dug Out LLC for a temporary extension of premises for liquor/beer sales on July 12, 2026. - Approved RFP for Audit Services for 2026‑2031 and appointment of Audit RFP Review Committee. - Approved two‑year operator’s licenses for L. Minto, S. Connelly, A. Foster, and S. Franz. - Approved General City Claims in the amount of $6,448,709.91. - Upheld noxious weed assessment at 714 S 27th Street (Public Works Committee report). - Awarded 10th Street Streetscape project to Vinton Construction Company for $119,767.00. - Approved X‑Sports Donation Tube Request for Phase 3 Skatepark and Zoo Donation Tube Request for bioactive vivariums (up to $1,200). - One item (26‑0644) was removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. Public Comments & Testimony - Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit (TJ Potter Trucking): Doug Schreiber of 2406 S 35th Street expressed support for the project contingent on proper dust control and a berm, stating the owner had agreed to address those issues. No other speakers appeared. The hearing was closed after Schreiber’s comments. - Public Hearing – Zone Change at 3215 Packer Lane: Julie Vogel, the property owner, appeared and thanked the council for considering the request to rezone from R‑1 to R‑4 to allow lot splitting. No other speakers appeared. - General Public Input: No individuals signed up or spoke; the mayor closed the public input portion. Presentations - Oath of Office / Badge Pinning: The City Clerk administered oaths to Firefighter/EMT Cole Hove, Firefighter/Paramedic Mason Meyers, Police Officer Edison Thao, Police Officer Max Schaefer, Police Officer Zackery Schuette, and Police Lieutenant Jacob Shillcox. Family members and department colleagues joined them. - Commendation to People, Earth, Water (PEW): Alderperson Dunbar presented a commendation recognizing PEW’s 10th anniversary, noting that over the past decade the organization has organized two dozen cleanups, removed 30,000 pounds (15 tons) of trash from local waterways, and mobilized hundreds of volunteers. The annual Mother’s Day River Cleanup averages nearly one ton of trash removed each year. A representative accepted and thanked the community. - Annual Update from Progress Lakeshore: Executive Director Jamie Zastro reported on the organization’s work in economic development, including 105 member investors, support for child care capacity, workforce surveys, a new developer newsletter (NextSite), and a recent outreach trip to North and South Carolina. She highlighted that a developer will break ground on the former Muro Corporation site later in 2026 for a housing development. Upcoming events include an Acceleration Breakfast with former Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy and an Economic Development 101 session on July 29, 2026. - Lead Service Line Replacement Program (MPU): Rob Michelson, Water/Wastewater Manager at Manitowoc Public Utilities, presented the 2026 program. He noted that Manitowoc is one of two Wisconsin communities where the utility does not own any part of the water service; the property owner bears replacement costs. Since 2017, MPU has leveraged $18 million in state/federal funds ($16 million in principal forgiveness) to replace lead service lines. In 2026, the entire city qualifies for 50% principal forgiveness. The program is voluntary, but the federal government aims to eliminate lead service lines by 2037. Direct mailings, radio ads, billboards, and community discussions are being used for outreach. Discussion Items - Noxious Weed Assessment Appeal (2200 Rankin Street): Alderperson Sitkiewitz moved to uphold the property owner’s objection, citing photographic evidence that the grass was already cut and that the assessed fee ($300‑400) was unjustified. The motion to amend the committee recommendation to uphold the assessment passed 8‑2 (Beeman and Schlei opposed). The amended motion to uphold the objection then passed 9‑1 (Schlei opposed). - Conditional Use Permit – TJ Potter Trucking: The council approved the permit with 13 conditions (including dust palliatives twice a year and a berm installed before transloading/storage). Alderperson Dunbar noted the conditions were binding; Alderperson Schlei praised neighborhood engagement. - Personnel Committee – Health Plan TPA Services: Alderperson Norell explained the item was brought directly to council due to no committee meeting; approval was needed to keep the transition process moving. Placed on file unanimously. - Personnel Committee – Confidential Separation Agreement: Motion to approve carried 9‑1 (Sitkiewitz voting nay). - Public Safety – Weather Siren Schedule and Criteria Change: Approved unanimously. Alderperson Reckelberg noted the change brings the city in line with other communities following prior public complaints. - Plan Commission – Mariner Lux Final Plat: Alderperson Sitkiewitz remarked this is the final city approval for the development on the former Mid-City Mall site; buildings will follow. Key Outcomes - Unanimous approvals (10‑0) on: all committee reports except where noted; appointments by the Mayor; Finance Committee items (lease extension, sewer extension, DNR grant, budget carryforward, TIF term sheet); Public Works Committee items (easement, gravel pit proposal, contract amendment, real estate services for STH 42); Public Safety siren change; Plan Commission items (conditional use permit, foreclosure list, quit claim deeds, zone map amendment for Packer Lane, preliminary plat for Deerbrook Crossing, final plat for Mariner Lux). - Vote on Noxious Weed Assessment (26‑0644): Amendment to uphold the objection passed 8‑2; final motion as amended passed 9‑1. - Personnel Committee – Confidential Separation Agreement: Approved 9‑1. - Next Meetings: Committee of the Whole, August 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM (unless otherwise noted). Parks & Recreation Committee meets Monday, July 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

The meeting was scheduled for 2026-07-15 at 14:15:00 UTC. However, the provided source material contained no agenda, no minutes, and no transcript text. As a result, no meeting content, discussion items, votes, or public testimony could be summarized. Note on Source Material - Agenda: Not provided (marked as unavailable) - Minutes: Not provided (marked as unavailable) - Raw Transcript: Empty / no text content Without any source content, no positions, decisions, statistics, or outcomes can be reported or verified. A meaningful summary can be produced only once the agenda, minutes, or transcript are supplied.

The Police and Fire Commission met on July 15, 2026, at the Public Safety Building Lower Level (with remote Zoom access) to review monthly reports, approve departmental minutes, and act on eligibility lists for fire and police promotions. All five commissioners were present: Vander Bloomen, Sauer, Zigmunt, Wellner, and Schema. No public comment was offered. Consent Calendar - June 2026 Police and Fire Commission Minutes – Approved without correction. - June 2026 Police Department Monthly Report – Commissioner noted a decline in calls for service: roughly 300–400 fewer compared to June 2025, and about 500 fewer year-to-date. Charges year-to-date were nearly identical (136 in June 2025, 135 in June 2026). OWI arrests totaled 7 in the month. - June 2026 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report – Total call volume was slightly up from the prior year; fire calls increased modestly. Overall activity described as a “steady incline.” - 2025 Fire Rescue Department Annual Report – Accepted as part of the consent block. - May and June 2026 Building Inspection Monthly Reports – Permits and project values are up during construction season, with notable projects including a $3.581 million credit union development at Waldo and Bay Shore Drive, a storage unit project on Nash Avenue, and a remodel of the former Office Max building (expected to be split for PetSmart and Five Below). - The consent agenda was approved unanimously (5–0) on a motion by Vander Bloomen, seconded by Zigmunt. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comment was made, either in person or via Zoom. Discussion Items - Brush fires near rail lines – A commissioner noted approximately half a dozen brush/vegetation fires on the West Custer area, possibly sparked by trains during the dry season. The fire chief confirmed they are not believed to be intentionally set and are reported quickly. - Fire Rescue Department Lieutenant Eligibility List – The fire chief reported completion of a promotional testing process (written test, assessment center, tactical scenarios, interviews, presentation, and command review). Three candidates passed. Because the last list was exhausted early due to two lieutenant retirements, the chief requested the list remain valid for 18 months to align with the next scheduled test in spring 2027. The commission approved the list for 18 months (5–0) on a motion by Zigmunt, seconded by Sauer. - Police Department Patrol Officer Eligibility List – The police chief requested adding two names (Kelly and Lucas Kumbala) to the eligibility list to fill a vacancy, with a validity period of 12 months. The commission approved the list for 12 months (5–0) on a motion by Schema, seconded by Sauer. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved 5–0. - Fire lieutenant eligibility list approved for 18 months (5–0). - Police patrol officer eligibility list approved for 12 months (5–0). - Meeting adjourned at 4:38 p.m. Central (motion by Vander Bloomen, seconded by Zigmunt, unanimous 5–0).