Manitowoc Industrial Development Corporation Meeting – March 12, 2026

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.