Manitowoc Community Development Authority Meeting – October 21, 2026

The Manitowoc Community Development Authority (CDA) met on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM at City Hall and via Zoom. All seven members were present. The meeting covered public housing financials and health insurance, a design review for a new commercial building at 1214 Washington Street, and updates on major redevelopment projects including River Point District, 1512 Washington Street, and Lakeshore Mall.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes (September 16, 2026): Approved unanimously by a 7–0 vote.

Discussion Items

• Financial Report and Monthly Expenditures (July 2026): Staff reviewed the budget. Discussion clarified that a 13% net income figure represented a positive gain (not a loss). Members requested future reports include month-over-month comparisons and prior-year data for better context. The report was approved unanimously.
• Health Insurance (Manitowoc Housing Authority): Staff presented 2027 rate options for employee health plans. The board reviewed a 4% premium increase for the current Prevea 360 plan, which remained significantly lower than the city’s projected 13% increase. Members agreed to continue with Prevea 360. Motion approved unanimously.
• Office Renovation/Construction Update: Staff reported that contractors are on track to complete the second-floor office renovation by the third week of November 2026. Work includes painting, lighting, flooring, mailboxes, and a new call box. Minor issues with fire panel codes and camera wiring are being addressed. Tenants are expected to move in before Thanksgiving.
• Design Review – 1214 Washington Street: The applicant proposed a metal building for equipment storage. Staff recommended upgrading the right-of-way facing facade to cement board and using metal only for sides and roof. Discussion covered parking surfaces (gravel with partial concrete), shared drive easements, landscaping, and site plan requirements. The board approved the design review subject to staff conditions (7–0).
• Other Business Updates:
  • River Point District: The developer (Redoo Homes) is finalizing permits for condominiums. Contaminated soil removal begins November 2. A multifamily developer has been selected after a setback. EPA grant closure is pending final signatures.
  • 1512 Washington Street: A coffee shop (Ziggy's Coffee) is moving forward after resolving site plan issues. Village Square property owner is interviewing demolition contractors for interior work.
  • Lakeshore Mall: Apartment foundations are in; single-family home permits expected soon. Infrastructure (stormwater pond, paving) is essentially complete. No commercial tenants yet.

Key Outcomes

• Approved minutes, financial report, and health insurance plan (all 7–0).
• Approved design review for 1214 Washington Street with conditions (7–0).
• Staff directed to improve financial reporting format to include month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons.
• Meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM.

Note: The transcript included a brief excerpt from a separate Board of Public Works meeting, which was not part of the CDA agenda and has been excluded.