City of Manitowoc Common Council Meeting – March 18, 2026

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 (SADLP6261473_URGP626199) 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.