Manitowoc public meetings in 2021

Common Council

The Council will consider 2022 budget amendments, including an updated city assessed value of over $2.2 billion. The meeting also includes reviewing general city claims totaling approximately $2.9 million and several public works projects.

• $494,396.50 bid award for South 14th Street Lift Station & Force Main
• Approval of $2,995,665.25 in general city claims
• Creation of the Downtown Residential Investment Grant Program
• Joint Powers agreement with Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch Center
• 2022 Public Works Program resolution

The Common Council approved an agreement to transfer the Wastewater Treatment Facility to Manitowoc Public Utilities, and approved a $2.3 million budget amendment updating assessed value. It also adopted ordinances updating mobile food truck vendor licenses and commercial garbage hauler regulations, and created a Downtown Residential Investment Grant Program. A request for a 3-month lease for parking stalls in the S. 9th & Jay Street Lot failed.

• Approved agreement to transfer Wastewater Treatment Facility to Manitowoc Public Utilities (10-0)
• Approved 2022 Budget Amendment updating assessed value to $2,279,566,650 (10-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating Mobile Food Truck Vendors Licenses (10-0)
• Adopted ordinance regulating Commercial Garbage Haulers (10-0)
• Approved creation of Downtown Residential Investment Grant Program (10-0)
• Denied 3-month lease for Doneff's Schuette Building parking stalls (3-7)
• Approved $494,396.50 bid for 2022 South 14th Street Lift Station & Force Main (10-0)
• Approved Joint Powers agreement with Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch Center (10-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole and Room Tax Commission will discuss a summons and complaint filed by several entities, including The Hearty Olive, LLC. This includes consideration of a motion for a temporary restraining order and injunction. A closed session may be held to discuss legal strategy regarding Case 2021CV469.

• Summons & Complaint (Case 2021CV469) involving Manitowoc Area Visitors and Convention Bureau, Inc., The Hearty Olive, LLC, and WI Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus, Inc.
• Motion for TRO and Injunction regarding Case 2021CV469

The Committee of the Whole and Room Tax Commission held a joint meeting, then convened in closed session to discuss litigation (Case 2021CV469) involving the Manitowoc Area Visitors and Convention Bureau, The Hearty Olive, LLC, and the WI Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus. After reconvening in open session, no action was taken on the matter. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Convened in closed session to discuss litigation (12-0)
• Reconvened in open session (13-0)
• Adjourned Room Tax Commission meeting
• Adjourned Committee of the Whole meeting (13-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole convened in closed session to discuss a waiver of the retirement notice timeline for a DPI employee, then reconvened in open session and unanimously approved the waiver. The motion carried 11-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved waiver of retirement notice timeline for DPI employee (11-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider an amendment to a conditional use permit for a senior living complex at 1127 & 1133 S. 16th Street. The agenda also includes reviews of quit claim deeds for Pierce Drive and several certified survey maps. Additionally, site plans for an auto repair facility and a parking lot addition are up for review.

• Amendment to conditional use permit for senior living complex at 1127 & 1133 S. 16th Street
• Quit claim deeds for Pierce Drive (Lulloff, Theis, and Sweeting)
• Certified survey maps for Doneff Holdings, Kortens Irrevocable Trust, and Allen Fager
• Site plan for a 3,600sf Manitowoc Auto Repair facility
• Site plan for Color Craft Graphic Arts parking lot addition

The Plan Commission approved an amendment to the conditional use permit for the senior living complex at 1127 & 1133 S. 16th Street, modifying condition #4 to require 32 off-street parking spaces. The item was previously withdrawn but was reconsidered and approved to be referred to Council. Three quit claim deeds for Pierce Drive were also approved.

• Approved amended CUP for senior living complex at 1127 & 1133 S. 16th St, requiring 32 off-street parking spaces (7-0)
• Approved Lulloff quit claim deed for Pierce Drive (7-0)
• Approved Theis quit claim deed for Pierce Drive (7-0)
• Approved Sweeting quit claim deed for Pierce Drive (7-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss change orders and pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects. The meeting also includes a review of contractor's payroll affidavits. No specific project names or dollar amounts were provided in the agenda.

• Review of change orders
• Pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects
• Contractor's payroll affidavits

The Board of Public Works approved all submitted change orders and pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects. All motions passed unanimously with a 7-0 vote. No contractor payroll affidavits were submitted.

• Approved 10 change orders for projects including Camp Vits Bridge, River Point Development, and sidewalk construction (7-0)
• Approved 12 pay estimates totaling over $300,000 for projects including traffic signals, street reconstruction, and sewer work (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:05 p.m. (7-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will review monthly reports from the police, fire, and life safety departments. The commission will also discuss and potentially take action on eligibility lists for patrol officers and the deputy chief.

• Police Department Patrol Officer Eligibility List
• Police Department Deputy Chief Eligibility List
• October and November 2021 Police Department Monthly Reports
• October and November 2021 Fire Department Monthly Reports
• October and November 2021 Division of Life Safety Monthly Reports

The Police and Fire Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from prior meetings and monthly reports from the police, fire, and life safety divisions. The commission also approved the Patrol Officer eligibility list for one year and the Deputy Chief eligibility list, both by unanimous votes. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including prior meeting minutes and monthly reports (5-0)
• Approved Patrol Officer eligibility list for one year (5-0)
• Approved Deputy Chief eligibility list (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the police, fire, and life safety departments. The meeting includes discussions on street-legal ATV regulations and potential parking changes on Washington Street. Members will also consider a joint dispatch agreement with Manitowoc County.

• Ordinance to amend trespass regulations (section 14.440)
• Ordinance to amend parking on Yorkshire Lane (section 10.390)
• Implementation of street-legal ATV and golf cart regulations
• Joint Powers agreement with Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch Center
• Stop sign request for North 10th Street and Saint Clair Street

The Public Safety Committee approved a sex offender residency board appeal waiver for Erin Driscoll, recommended by Chief Reimer, and referred it to Council. It also approved installing pedestrian advanced warning signs at S. 35th and Dewey Streets and a future traffic study, approved a D.A.R.E. instructor training travel request, approved a joint dispatch agreement with Manitowoc County, adopted amendments to trespass and parking ordinances, tabled a no-parking proposal on Washington Street, and placed an ATV/golf cart discussion on file. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved sex offender residency waiver for Erin Driscoll (5-0)
• Approved pedestrian warning signs and traffic study at S. 35th & Dewey St. (5-0)
• Approved D.A.R.E. instructor training travel to St. Paul, MN (5-0)
• Approved joint dispatch agreement with Manitowoc County (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending trespass section 14.440 (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending parking near Yorkshire Lane bus stop (5-0)
• Tabled no-parking proposal on north side of Washington St. (5-0)
• Placed ATV/golf cart regulations discussion on file (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider 2022 budget amendments and the creation of a Downtown Residential Investment Grant Program. The agenda also includes reviewing mobile food truck licenses and a municipal services agreement amendment.

• 2022 Budget Amendments including updated assessed value of $2,279,566,650
• Creation of the Downtown Residential Investment Grant Program
• Amendment to update mobile food truck vendor licenses
• Municipal Services Agreement Amendment with Progress Lakeshore
• Tax assessment summons from S & C Lowe's Home Centers, LLC

The Finance Committee unanimously approved all consent agenda items and action items, including the 2022 budget amendments with an updated assessed value of $2,279,566,650. They also approved the creation of a Downtown Residential Investment Grant Program, referred a tax assessment lawsuit to the City Attorney, and directed the City Attorney to negotiate the sale of three SKD Petroleum properties. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of Nov 10, 2021 (5-0)
• Referred S&C Lowe's tax assessment lawsuit to City Attorney (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment updating mobile food truck vendor licenses (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Poor Fund Report and distribution (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Services Agreement amendment with Progress Lakeshore (5-0)
• Approved rescinding tax bills for parcels 000173040, 000173080, & 000173160 due to exemption error (5-0)
• Approved 2022 budget amendments with updated assessed value of $2,279,566,650 (5-0)
• Approved creation of Downtown Residential Investment Grant Program (5-0)

Personnel Committee

The committee will consider laborer wage adjustments in accordance with the 2022 budget. They will also review a memorandum of understanding with Teamsters Local 662 regarding a transit driver position. Additionally, members will discuss revisions to the employee policy manual.

• Laborer wage adjustments per the 2022 budget
• MOU with Teamsters Local 662 for a transit driver/utility person position
• Revisions to the Employee Policy Manual
• Review of Human Resources legal fees through November 2021
• Report on health plan funding

The Personnel Committee approved three items, all to be referred to the City Council: a memo of understanding with Teamsters Local 662 adding a Transit Driver/Utility Person position, DPI Laborer wage adjustments per the 2022 budget, and December 2021 revisions to the Employee Policy Manual. The consent agenda, including prior minutes and various reports, was also approved. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No public comment was made.

• Approved consent agenda including November 1, 2021 minutes and reports on legal fees, health plan funding, and HR/City Attorney initiatives.
• Approved memo of understanding with Teamsters Local 662 to include Transit Driver/Utility Person position; referred to Council.
• Approved DPI Laborer wage adjustments in accordance with 2022 budget; referred to Council.
• Approved Employee Policy Manual revisions for December 2021; referred to Council.

Committee of the Whole

This meeting is a scheduled test session for the Granicus Work Group. The agenda consists entirely of placeholder items, including test minutes, reports, resolutions, and agreements.

• Test-Minutes (21-1149)
• test-report (21-1150)
• test resolution (21-1151)
• test meeting report (21-1152)
• test agreement (21-1153)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss and possibly take action on several infrastructure items. This includes reviewing bids for the South 14th Street Lift Station & Force Main project and a rebid for DPW shed insulation and heat upgrades. The board will also review change orders, pay estimates, and contractor payroll affidavits.

• Bids for 2022 South 14th Street Lift Station & Force Main (Project WU-22-2)
• Rebid for DPW Shed Insulation and Heat Upgrade Project (Project WB-21-18R)
• Review of change orders
• Review of pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects
• Contractor's payroll affidavits

The Board of Public Works referred the low bid of $494,396.50 from Vinton Construction Company for the 2022 South 14th Street Lift Station & Force Main project to the Director of Public Infrastructure for tabulation and recommendation. The board also approved three change orders and four pay estimates for various public works projects. No bids were received for the DPW Shed Insulation and Heat Upgrade Project rebid.

• Referred Vinton Construction bid of $494,396.50 for South 14th Street Lift Station & Force Main to Director of Public Infrastructure (6-0)
• Approved change orders including Highway Landscapers +$3,600, Vinton +$1,080, and Vinton -$80,486.82 (6-0)
• Approved pay estimates totaling $190,693.77 for AECOM, Vinton, and Highway Landscapers projects (6-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the Assistant Fire Chief eligibility list (21-1140). The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• Assistant Fire Chief eligibility list (21-1140)

The Police and Fire Commission met on November 30, 2021, with three members present and two absent. The commission approved the Assistant Fire Chief eligibility list (item 21-1140) by a unanimous 3-0 vote. No public comment was received. The meeting was adjourned at 3:33 p.m.

• Approved the Assistant Fire Chief eligibility list (21-1140) by a 3-0 vote.
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:33 p.m. by a 3-0 vote.

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board will meet to discuss the Executive Director search in a closed session. The board will also consider 2022 staff development and holiday closures. Additionally, members will review financial reports and monthly library statistics.

• Discussion of Executive Director search
• Approval of October 25, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of budget status for Funds 2810 and 2813
• Action on 2022 staff development and holiday closures
• Discussion regarding virtual library cards

The Library Board approved the 2022 staff development and holiday closure schedule, amended to keep the library open regular hours on December 23 and 30, 2022. The board also voted to repost the Executive Director position in January 2022. Minutes from October 25, 2021, and October 2021 financial reports were approved. The board discussed virtual library cards but took no action.

• Approved minutes of the October 25, 2021 regular board meeting.
• Approved October 2021 financial reports and the November 2021 check register.
• Approved the 2022 staff development and holiday closure schedule, amended to open regular hours on December 23 and 30, 2022 (8 ayes, 1 abstention).
• Approved reposting the Executive Director position in January 2022.
• Convened in closed session to discuss the Executive Director search, then reconvened in open session.
• Discussed virtual library cards but took no action.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works meeting agenda contains sparse items regarding engineering and public works projects. The body will discuss and possibly take action on change orders, pay estimates, and contractor's payroll affidavits.

• Change orders
• Pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects
• Contractor's payroll affidavits

The Board of Public Works approved four change orders from Vinton Construction Co. for various 2021 projects, adding a combined $13,572.19 to contract costs. It also approved five pay estimates for engineering and construction work, totaling $76,369.27. No contractor payroll affidavits were submitted. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Vinton Construction CO #4 for N. 8th St. & Maritime Dr. Intersection, +$1,153.60
• Approved Vinton Construction CO #1 for Custer Street Reconstruction (CDBG), +$7,922.50
• Approved Vinton Construction CO #2 for Parking Lot Construction (700 Blk. York Street), +$1,005.00
• Approved Vinton Construction CO #2-Final for Concrete Paving I, +$3,491.09
• Approved pay estimate #2 for Strand Associates, South 19th St. Pumping Station, $1,125.71
• Approved pay estimate #6 for Strand Associates, South 14th Pumping Station, $11,168.43
• Approved pay estimate #4 for Camp Vits Parking Lot & Trail, $2,811.26
• Approved pay estimates #5 & Final for Concrete Paving and #5 for N. 8th St. & Maritime Dr. Intersection, totaling $61,263.87

Room Tax Commission

The Commission approved the creation of a Tourism Department under its purview, with employees hired as City employees paid by room tax revenues. It also approved job descriptions, salaries, and authorization to post for three full-time positions: Director of Tourism (pay grade Q), Destination Marketing Manager (pay grade M), and Media and Special Events Coordinator (pay grade J). Additionally, the Commission approved the purchase of 50 picnic tables for the Parks Division, not to exceed $26,475, from 2021 Room Tax funds. No action was taken on a location for the Tourism Department or a 2022 Visitor Center.

• Approved minutes from October 4, 2021 meeting (6-0).
• Approved purchase of 50 picnic tables for Parks Division, not to exceed $26,475, from 2021 Room Tax funds (6-0).
• Approved creation of Tourism Department under Room Tax Commission purview (6-0).
• Approved Director of Tourism job description, salary at pay grade Q, and authorization to post (6-0).
• Approved Destination Marketing Manager job description, salary at pay grade M, and authorization to post (6-0).
• Approved Media and Special Events Coordinator job description, salary at pay grade J, and authorization to post (6-0).
• Discussed potential downtown locations for Tourism Department; no action taken.
• Discussed potential downtown locations for 2022 Visitor Center; no action taken.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss transferring the Waste Water Treatment Facility to Manitowoc Public Utilities. The agenda also includes reviews of updated policies, procedures, and fees for City-owned parking lots. Additionally, the committee will consider an ordinance regarding larger monument signs.

• Transfer of the Waste Water Treatment Facility (WWTF) to Manitowoc Public Utilities
• New policies, procedures, and fees for City-owned parking lots
• Amendments to regulations for limited time parking in City parking lots
• Ordinance to allow larger monument signs under Chapter 31

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to extend the wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) agreement with Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) by one year, instruct the City Attorney to draft the extension, and agree to metrics from the presentation for 2022, with final transfer to MPU set for January 1, 2023. The committee also adopted a resolution establishing parking lot policies and fees, including a 50% cap on Tier II leased stalls, and an ordinance amending the municipal code for limited-time parking. Additionally, an ordinance to allow larger monument signs was adopted and referred to Council. A proposed amendment to allow case-by-case exceptions to the 50% capacity limit failed.

• Extended WWTF agreement with MPU by 1 year, instructed City Attorney to draft, agreed to 2022 metrics, final transfer Jan 1, 2023 (11-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-1112 on parking lot policies/fees with 50% Tier II lease cap (11-0)
• Failed amendment to allow case-by-case exceptions to 50% capacity limit (2-9)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-1113 amending Section 15.510 on limited-time parking (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-1115 amending Chapter 31 to allow larger monument signs (11-0)

Finance Committee

The committee will review the 2022 Executive Budget, including capital projects and borrowing. The meeting also includes discussions on tax levy certifications and several legal claims for property damage.

• Review of the 2022 Executive Budget
• Tax levy certifications for Lakeshore Technical College and Manitowoc Public School District
• Creation of a Revolving Loan Fund policy and application
• Legal claims including a $100,000 claim and a $40,000 claim
• Interest in purchasing property at 1512 Washington Street

The Finance Committee accepted the 2022 Executive Budget Review, including general budget, capital projects, and borrowing scenarios, by a 3-2 vote. The committee also approved several routine reports and tax levy certifications, and acted on multiple claims, approving some and denying others.

• Accepted 2022 Executive Budget Review (3-2)
• Accepted 3rd Qtr 2021 Budget Exception Report (5-0)
• Accepted 3rd Qtr 2021 Claims Report (5-0)
• Accepted 3rd Qtr 2021 Investment Reconciliation Report (5-0)
• Accepted tax levy certifications from Lakeshore Technical College, Manitowoc Public School District, and Manitowoc County (5-0 each)
• Accepted Revolving Loan Fund Policy and Application (5-0)
• Approved Artisan & Truckers Casualty Co. claim for $5,401.87 (5-0)
• Denied Rupp, Giese, and Cherney claims (5-0 each)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action on agenda items. This includes reviewing the Police Department detective promotion eligibility list.

• Police Department detective promotion eligibility list (21-1066)

The Police and Fire Commission approved the Police Department detective promotion eligibility list for a 6-month period. The motion carried 4-0, with one commissioner excused. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 3:19 p.m.

• Approved detective promotion eligibility list for 6 months (4-0, 1 excused)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss and possibly take action on several items, including a contract for garage door installation at Silver Creek Park. The agenda also includes reviews of change orders and pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects.

• Agreement with Garage Door Specialty, Inc. for $14,800.00 to install roll up doors at the Silver Creek Park concession stand
• Review of change orders
• Review of pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects

The Board of Public Works approved a $14,800 agreement with Garage Door Specialty, Inc. for installing roll-up doors at the Silver Creek Park concession stand. It also approved three change orders and five pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. No contractor payroll affidavits were submitted.

• Approved $14,800 contract with Garage Door Specialty, Inc. for roll-up doors at Silver Creek Park concession stand (7-0)
• Approved change order CO #6 for 2021 River Point Development Phase I, +$31,540.00 (7-0)
• Approved change order CO #1-Final for 2021 Camp Vits Privy Supply & Installation, -$6,975.00 (7-0)
• Approved change order CO #1-Final for 2021 Televising II Miscellaneous Sewers, +$1,182.13 (7-0)
• Approved pay estimate #3 for Camp Vits Parking Lot & Trail, $13,251.50 (7-0)
• Approved pay estimates #1 & Final for Camp Vits Privy Supply & Install, $52,600.00 (7-0)
• Approved pay estimates #1 & Final for 2021 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II, $14,278.93 (7-0)
• Approved pay estimate #7 for 2021 South 30th Street Reconstruction (CDBG), $211,154.50 (7-0)

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will review 2022 Department of Public Infrastructure fees and engineering agreements for South 8th & Franklin Street and South 21st & Washington Street. The agenda also includes discussions on culverts, storm drains, and a logging plan review.

• Resolution for 2022 Department of Public Infrastructure Fees
• JT Engineering agreement for South 8th & Franklin Street design services
• JT Engineering agreement for South 21st & Washington Street design services
• Review of Harvest Circle (South Leg) culverts and ditches
• Transfer of Municipal Field Baseball Diamond to Manitowoc Public School District

The Public Infrastructure Committee approved a logging plan for Camp Vits, but restricted it to ash trees only, over objections from two members who wanted to preserve oak trees. The plan, which includes removing 125 ash trees and some other declining trees, was referred to the Common Council. The committee also approved several other items, including 2022 DPI fees, engineering contracts, and a leaf pickup complaint filing.

• Approved logging plan restricted to ash trees only at Camp Vits (3-2)
• Approved 2022 DPI fees resolution for Common Council agenda (5-0)
• Approved JT Engineering contract for S. 8th & Franklin design, pending legal review (5-0)
• Approved JT Engineering contract for S. 21st & Washington design, pending legal review (5-0)
• Placed leaf pickup complaint on file (5-0)
• Included Harvest Circle culvert/ditch work in CAWG ranking for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved storm drain emblems for consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved driveway inlet curb head replacement policy (5-0)

Personnel Committee

The Manitowoc Personnel Committee is reviewing requests to create several new staff positions in departments including Transit, Police, and Engineering. The committee will also consider a $500 sign-on bonus for part-time transit drivers.

• Addition of a full-time Transit Utility Driver position
• Proposed $500 sign-on bonus for part-time transit drivers
• Addition of four DPI Laborer positions in Parks and Streets
• Addition of a Police Detective position
• Approval of new Tourism Department job descriptions

The Personnel Committee unanimously approved a consent agenda and nine action items, all referred to the City Council. These include adding a full-time transit utility driver, a staff engineer, four DPI laborers, a police detective, and a human resources assistant, as well as approving a $1,000 sign-on bonus for part-time transit drivers, reclassifying a Lead Inspector to Inspector Supervisor, approving tourism department job descriptions, and implementing a social media policy. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda including October minutes, legal fees, health plan funding, and HR/City Attorney reports (5-0)
• Approved full-time Transit Utility Driver position and new job description, referred to council (5-0)
• Amended and approved $1,000 sign-on bonus for new part-time transit drivers for 2022, referred to council (5-0)
• Approved Staff Engineer position and new job description, referred to council (5-0)
• Approved four additional DPI Laborer positions (one Parks, three Streets), referred to council (5-0)
• Approved reclassifying Lead Inspector to Inspector Supervisor (Grade M Exempt), referred to council (5-0)
• Approved additional Police Detective position, referred to council (5-0)
• Approved Tourism Department job descriptions, referred to council (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider rezoning and annexation petitions for properties on South 15th Street. The meeting includes a discussion regarding barriers to development in the City of Manitowoc. Additionally, the commission will review a request to purchase city-owned property at Cleveland Avenue and Maritime Drive.

• Rezone South 15th Street from R-1 to R-4 (PC 41-2021)
• Rezone Block 246 of the Original Plat from I-2 to R-6 and B-3 (PC 42-2021)
• Discussion regarding barriers to development in Manitowoc (PC 25-2021)
• Request to purchase city-owned property at Cleveland Avenue and Maritime Drive (PC 43-2021)
• Site plan for Connection Church Pickleball Facility at 1455 N. Rapids Road

The Plan Commission approved a rezoning of the southerly 275 feet of Block 246 from I-2 Heavy Industrial to R-6 Multiple Family, related to a potential workforce housing project. It also approved a rezoning and direct annexation for property on South 15th Street, a quit claim deed for S. 15th Street, and the sale of city-owned property at Cleveland Avenue and Maritime Drive. All items were referred to the Common Council.

• Approved rezoning of 275 feet of Block 246 from I-2 to R-6 for workforce housing (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of South 15th Street property from R-1 to R-4 (7-0)
• Approved direct annexation petition for 1.27 acres on South 15th Street (7-0)
• Approved quit claim deed for S. 15th Street (7-0)
• Approved sale of city-owned property at Cleveland Avenue and Maritime Drive (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 28 and August 25, 2021 meetings (7-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2022 Executive Budget, including capital projects and borrowing. The committee will also discuss proposed fees for housing inspections and services.

• 2022 Executive Budget review covering capital projects and borrowing
• Proposed housing inspection and service fees
• Requests for police detective additions
• Forestry tree budget and labor recommendations

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to support implementing housing inspection fees and to recommend the $75/150 fee model to the Public Safety Committee. The committee also began reviewing the 2022 executive budget, requesting additional information for further discussion at the next meeting.

• Supported implementation of housing inspection fees (5-0)
• Recommended $75/150 fee model with Life Safety to attach actual costs
• Requested additional budget details for next meeting

Library Board

The board will review financial reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding requests for reconsideration of challenged materials and the possible appointment of an Executive Director.

• Appointment of the Manitowoc Public Library Executive Director
• Request to close the library on December 26, 2021
• Presentation on requests for reconsideration regarding challenged materials policy
• Review of budget status for Funds 2810 and 2813
• Discussion of a Resource Library Agreement draft

The Manitowoc Public Library Board voted 5-4 to approve closing the library on December 26, 2021, after a prior motion to deny the closure failed. The board also approved a Resource Library Agreement for 2022, appointed Trustee Neuenfeldt to the MCLS Board, and moved the December board meeting to December 20. No action was taken on appointing an Executive Director after closed session.

• Approved closing library December 26, 2021 (5-4, 1 abstention)
• Denied initial motion to reject December 26 closure (4-5, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2022 Resource Library Agreement (9-0, 1 excused)
• Appointed Trustee Neuenfeldt to MCLS Board (9-0, 1 excused)
• Moved December board meeting from Dec. 27 to Dec. 20 (9-0, 1 excused)
• Approved September 2021 minutes and personnel committee minutes (10-0)
• Approved September budget reports and October check register (10-0)
• No action taken on Executive Director appointment

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss various engineering and public works projects. The agenda includes reviewing change orders, pay estimates, and contractor payroll affidavits. No specific projects or dollar amounts are identified in this document.

• Review of change orders
• Pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects
• Contractor's payroll affidavits

The Board of Public Works approved a change order for the Magnolia Ave. retaining wall replacement, adding 207 calendar days. They also approved multiple pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects, totaling over $800,000. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved change order #1 for Highway Landscapers, Inc., Magnolia Ave. retaining wall, +207 days (6-0)
• Approved pay estimate #6 for Vinton Construction, South 30th St. reconstruction, $132,299.20 (6-0)
• Approved pay estimate #6 for Vinton Construction, Custer St. concrete paving, $250,948.23 (6-0)
• Approved pay estimates #1 and #2 for Automated Energy Solutions, BAS upgrade for Safety Building, $74,376.00 total (6-0)
• Approved pay estimates #1-#3 for Automated Logic, City Hall U Card upgrade, $52,672.00 total (6-0)
• Approved pay estimate #3 for DeGroot, Inc., sanitary & storm sewer, $81,558.57 (6-0)
• Approved pay estimate #5 for Strand Associates, South 14th St. pumping station, $16,777.40 (6-0)
• Approved multiple other pay estimates including Camp Vits parking lot, N 8th St. sidewalk, York St. parking lot, water trail plan, and Washington Park building restoration (6-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will review the 2022 Executive Budget Proposal and hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to Aldermanic District Boundaries. The agenda also includes discussions on infrastructure repairs, flood mitigation funding, and various city claims.

• Presentation of the 2022 Mayor Executive Budget Proposal
• Public hearing for proposed changes to Aldermanic District Boundaries
• Request for up to $10,000 for concrete/asphalt repairs at DPW Fuel Pumps
• Budget request of $200,000 for 2022 flooding issues throughout the city
• Resolution establishing an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Development Council

The Common Council adopted an ordinance amending aldermanic district boundaries and a resolution establishing supervisory districts and ward boundaries based on the 2020 Federal Census, both by a 9-1 vote with Alderperson Vanderkin dissenting. The council also approved a self-funded workers' compensation plan for 2022-2024, revised job descriptions for several positions, and approved a water trail plan. Numerous consent agenda items were approved, including claims, agreements, and event fee waivers.

• Adopted ordinance amending aldermanic district boundaries (9-1)
• Adopted resolution establishing supervisory districts and ward boundaries (9-1)
• Approved self-funded workers' compensation plan for 2022-2024 (10-0)
• Approved revised job descriptions for Firefighter/Paramedic, Lieutenant, Motor Pump Operator, Captain (10-0)
• Approved Water Trail Plan (10-0)
• Approved special events: Homecoming, Lakeshore Holiday Parade (10-0)
• Approved $8,500 claim for blocked sanitary lateral at 1030 West Crescent Drive (consent)
• Denied Howell claim of $1,000,000 and second Howell claim of $1,300,000 (consent)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss amending Aldermanic District boundaries and establishing new ward boundaries based on the 2020 Census. The agenda also includes a presentation on creating an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Development Council. Other items include discussions regarding firefighter bargaining and a potential development agreement with Mid America Rail & Gas.

• Resolution to establish an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Development Council
• Ordinance to amend Aldermanic District Boundaries
• Resolution establishing Supervisory Districts and Ward Boundaries based on the 2020 Census
• Discussion regarding 101 Maritime Drive
• Review of a potential development agreement with Mid America Rail & Gas

The Committee of the Whole tabled a resolution to establish an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Development Council until November 15, after discussion raised concerns about accountability and mission. It adopted an ordinance amending aldermanic district boundaries (10-1) and a resolution establishing supervisory districts and ward boundaries based on the 2020 Census, amended to direct the City Clerk to notify affected voters (10-1). The committee also held closed sessions on 101 Maritime Drive, firefighter bargaining, and a potential development agreement with Mid America Rail & Gas, but took no action on these items.

• Tabled resolution establishing EDI Development Council until Nov. 15 (10-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending aldermanic district boundaries (10-1)
• Adopted resolution establishing supervisory districts and ward boundaries, amended to notify affected voters (10-1)
• Held closed session on 101 Maritime Drive, firefighter bargaining, and Mid America Rail & Gas; no action taken

Library Board Personnel Committee

The Manitowoc Public Library Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and possibly take action regarding candidates for the position of Executive Director. This item is scheduled for both closed and open sessions.

• Discussion and possible action regarding candidates for Executive Director

The Library Board Personnel Committee met on October 18, 2021, and convened in closed session to discuss candidates for Executive Director. After reconvening in open session, the committee took no action on the candidates. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Convened in closed session to discuss executive director candidates (3-0, with 1 excused)
• Reconvened in open session (4-0)
• No action taken on executive director candidates
• Adjourned (4-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will review September 2021 monthly reports for the Police, Fire Rescue, Life Safety, and Building Inspection departments. The meeting includes requests to approve eligibility lists for police patrol officers and fire rescue company officers. Additionally, the commission will consider promoting Deputy Police Chief Jason Freiboth to Assistant Police Chief.

• Promotion of Deputy Police Chief Jason Freiboth to Assistant Police Chief
• Approval of Police Department patrol officer eligibility list
• Fire Rescue Department eligibility list for promotion to company officer
• Review of September 2021 monthly reports for public safety departments

The Police and Fire Commission approved the Police Department patrol officer eligibility list for 12 months, approved the lateral transfer of Deputy Chief Jason Freiboth to Assistant Police Chief upon the retirement of Assistant Chief Rob Barbier, and approved the Fire Rescue Department company officer eligibility list for 2 years. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved patrol officer eligibility list for 12 months (5-0)
• Approved lateral transfer of Deputy Chief Jason Freiboth to Assistant Police Chief (5-0)
• Approved Fire Rescue company officer eligibility list for 2 years (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss several ordinance amendments regarding winter parking, animal regulations, and the sign code. The agenda also includes requests for traffic changes on North 15th Street and Calumet Avenue.

• "No Parking During School Hours" request for North 15th Street
• Left turn arrow requests at Calumet Avenue at South 30th and 35th Streets
• Sex Offender Residency Board appeals for Joe Xiong and Michael Szente
• Ordinance amendments for winter parking, nuisance properties, and animal regulations
• Discussion on removing signals at South 8th Street and Franklin Street

The Public Safety Committee approved several items, including a no-parking request near Roncalli Elementary School, two sex offender residency board appeals, and amendments to ordinances on winter parking, nuisance properties, junked vehicles, animal regulations, building regulations, and sign code. It also placed two parking-related requests on file and directed staff to review a request for left turn arrows. The committee denied a request to forgive an outstanding EMS bill, instead approving a payment plan.

• Approved no-parking during school hours on east side of North 15th Street (5-0)
• Approved sex offender residency board appeal for Joe Xiong (5-0)
• Approved sex offender residency board appeal for Michael Szente (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending winter parking regulations (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending public nuisance properties regulations (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending junked and abandoned vehicles regulations (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending animal regulations (5-0)
• Denied EMS billing forgiveness, approved payment plan (3-2)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss and possibly take action on several maintenance and engineering items. The agenda includes reviewing bids for a shed insulation and heat upgrade project.

• Bids for DPW Shed Insulation and Heat Upgrade, Project WB-21-18
• Review of change orders
• Pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects
• Contractor's payroll affidavits

The Board of Public Works approved multiple change orders and pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects. No bids were received for the DPW Shed Insulation and Heat Upgrade project, so it will be re-bid. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved change orders for Vinton Construction, Seiler Brothers, and others (6-0)
• Approved pay estimates for multiple projects including South 30th Street Reconstruction and Custer Street Recon (6-0)
• Re-bid DPW Shed Insulation and Heat Upgrade project after no bids received

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will review several infrastructure requests and policy updates. This includes agreements for intersection signal rehabilitation and the 2021-2022 winter parking ban ordinance. The committee will also consider a baseball diamond transfer and trolley usage policy.

• Request for street light on South 25th Street
• Signal rehab agreement for Franklin Street intersection
• Signal rehab agreement for 21st Street intersection
• 2021-2022 Winter Parking Ban ordinance
• Transfer of Municipal Field Baseball Diamond to school district

The Public Infrastructure Committee approved several infrastructure items, including a $200,000 budget allocation for a citywide flooding study, a new street light on South 25th Street, and a pipe upgrade at 4545 Andrea Court. The committee also approved agreements for signal rehab at Franklin and 21st Street intersections, a winter parking ban ordinance, a water trail plan and brochure, LRIP funding, a trolley usage policy with amendments, and a leaf blower purchase. The Municipal Field baseball diamond transfer was tabled.

• Approved $200K for flooding study in 2022 budget (5-0)
• Approved street light on S. 25th St. subject to MPU approval (5-0)
• Approved replacing 6-inch with 12-inch pipe at 4545 Andrea Ct. (5-0)
• Approved Franklin St. intersection signal rehab agreement (5-0)
• Approved 21st St. intersection signal rehab agreement (5-0)
• Approved winter parking ban ordinance for 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Approved water trail plan and brochure (5-0)
• Tabled Municipal Field baseball diamond transfer to school district

Finance Committee

The committee will review applicants for an open Manitowoc Public Utilities Commissioner position. Members will also discuss several legal claims regarding property damage and civil rights lawsuits. The agenda includes reviewing budget requests for staff positions and fuel pump repairs.

• Review of applicants for MPU Commissioner position
• Granicus Renewal Agreement through November 2022
• $10,000 request for DPW fuel pump repairs
• Property tax refund claims for Kerry Inc. properties
• Lawsuits involving Kimberly Howell against the City and Detective McCue

The Finance Committee voted to table all six flood-related damage claims and refer them to the City Attorney's office for evaluation, to be discussed at the next meeting. The committee also denied two claims from Kimberly Howell, approved two other claims, and referred two federal lawsuits to the City Attorney. Several routine items were approved, including a software renewal, property tax refunds, and a funding request for DPW fuel pump repairs.

• Tabled all six flood damage claims and referred to City Attorney (3-2)
• Denied Howell claim for $1,000,000 (5-0)
• Denied Howell second claim for $1,300,000 (5-0)
• Approved Neuser claim for $8,500 (5-0)
• Approved State Farm subrogation claim for $5,683.20 (5-0)
• Referred Howell v. City of Manitowoc lawsuit to City Attorney (5-0)
• Referred Howell v. Detective McCue lawsuit to City Attorney (5-0)
• Approved Granicus renewal agreement (5-0)

Personnel Committee

The Manitowoc Personnel Committee will consider requests to approve revised job descriptions for several Fire Rescue roles. The committee is also reviewing compliance updates from a transit audit and the 2022-2024 Workers' Compensation Plan Agreement. A closed session is scheduled regarding fire contract negotiations.

• Revised Fire Rescue job descriptions for Firefighter/Paramedic, Lieutenant, MPO, and Captain
• Renaming RWAM Guard to Visitor Services Clerk
• EPM compliance updates following a transit audit
• Referral of 2022-2024 Workers' Compensation Plan Agreement to Council
• Closed session for 2022-2024 Fire Contract Negotiations

The Personnel Committee approved a tentative agreement for the 2022-2024 fire contract and directed the City Attorney to draft the document for referral to Council. The committee also approved revised job descriptions for Fire Rescue positions and the Rahr-West Art Museum, and directed HR to assist the Room Tax Commission with job descriptions and recruitment. A request for EPM compliance updates was accepted and placed on file.

• Approved revised Fire Rescue job descriptions (Firefighter/Paramedic, Lieutenant, Motor Pump Operator, Captain) and forwarded to Council.
• Approved renaming the RWAM Guard position to Visitor Services Clerk with revised requirements and increased pay, forwarded to Council.
• Accepted and placed on file the EPM compliance updates request, referring it to HR for the next update.
• Approved HR staff assisting the Room Tax Commission with job descriptions and recruitment.
• Directed the City Attorney to create a self-funded workers' compensation resolution for Council.
• Approved the tentative 2022-2024 fire contract agreement and directed the City Attorney to draft the document for Council.

Room Tax Commission

The Room Tax Commission will discuss and potentially take action on tourism services for 2022 and future years. The meeting also includes the review and approval of minutes from the September 21, 2021, meeting.

• Tourism services for 2022 and beyond (Item 21-0936)
• Approval of September 21, 2021, meeting minutes

The Room Tax Commission approved allocating room tax funds for a wage study for new tourism employees and designated the new department as the 'City of Manitowoc Department of Tourism'. Both motions passed unanimously (6-0). The commission also entered closed session to discuss tourism services for 2022 and beyond, with a 4-2 roll call vote.

• Approved minutes from September 21, 2021 (6-0)
• Entered closed session for item 21-0936 (4-2, Czekala and Sitkiewitz voted no)
• Returned to open session (6-0)
• Allocated room tax funds for wage study for new tourism employees (6-0)
• Designated new department as 'City of Manitowoc Department of Tourism' (6-0)

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board will review August 2021 financial reports and administrative updates. The board is scheduled to vote on a new library logo and a holiday closure for December 26, 2021. A report regarding the director search will also be presented.

• Approval of proposed new Manitowoc Public Library logo
• Decision on library closure for Sunday, December 26, 2021
• Review of August 2021 budget status for Funds 2810 and 2813
• Report on the Director Search by Trustee Thennes

The Manitowoc Public Library Board approved a new library logo redesign by an 8-1 vote, with Trustee Pauwels dissenting. A proposal to close the library on Sunday, December 26, 2021, failed on a 4-4 tie with one abstention. The board also approved the minutes of prior meetings and the August 2021 financial reports.

• Approved minutes of Aug 23, Sep 8, and Sep 15 meetings (9-0)
• Approved August 2021 financial reports and check registers (9-0)
• Approved new library logo redesign (8-1)
• Failed to approve closing on Sunday, December 26, 2021 (4-4, 1 abstention)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider appeals regarding noxious weed assessments for properties on Washington Street and Michigan Avenue. The agenda also includes reviews of change orders and pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects.

• Noxious weed assessment appeal for 905 Washington St.
• Noxious weed assessment appeal for 1718 Michigan Ave.
• Review of change orders
• Review of pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects

The Board of Public Works voted to repeal noxious weed assessments for properties at 905 Washington St. and 1718 Michigan Ave., approving both appeals. It also approved a change order for tree installation and multiple pay estimates for public works projects.

• Granted noxious weed assessment appeal for 905 Washington St. (6-0)
• Granted noxious weed assessment appeal for 1718 Michigan Ave. (4-1-1)
• Approved change order #1 for Highway Landscapers Inc., +$13,500 for tree installation (6-0)
• Approved pay estimates totaling $807,537.65 for various projects (6-0)

Room Tax Commission

The Room Tax Commission will discuss the 2022 Room Tax Budget and tourism services for the City of Manitowoc. The commission may also consider a recommendation for a new visitor center site.

• 2022 Room Tax Budget discussion
• Recommendation for a new visitor center site
• 2022 tourism services discussion
• October 9th National Marine Sanctuary event

The Commission voted to request that the City Council direct 100% of 2022 room tax collections to support the proposed budget presented by Mayor Nickels, which includes staffing, special events, Rahr West promotion, capital projects, and Discover Manitowoc grants. It also voted to request City HR assistance in creating job descriptions and recruiting employees for the Commission. Additionally, the Commission allocated $5,000 for the October 9th National Marine Sanctuary press event and discussed a new visitor center site, favoring use of sale proceeds from the current center to acquire/construct a downtown location.

• Approved minutes from 9-8-2021 meeting (5-0)
• Placed Destination Wisconsin/Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association letter on file (5-0)
• Placed Two Rivers email response on file (5-0)
• Placed MAVCB letter on file (5-0)
• Requested City Council direct 100% of 2022 room tax collections to proposed budget (5-0)
• Requested City Personnel Committee allow HR to assist with job descriptions and recruitment (5-0)
• Allocated $5,000 for October 9th Marine Sanctuary press event (5-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings regarding a proposed change to the Official Map at 1929 South 35th Street and a zoning change in the River Point District. The council is also reviewing a Conditional Use Permit and Final Development Plan for the River Point Planned Unit Development.

• Zoning change from I-2 Heavy Industrial to B-4 Central Business in the River Point District
• $77,405.00 bid for Magnolia Avenue retaining wall replacement
• $52,693.00 contract for S.S. Badger Car Ferry Ramp repairs
• Funding up to $18,500 for three Parks Department trailers
• $114,882.81 payment to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC

The Common Council held public hearings and then approved a zoning change from I-2 Heavy Industrial to B-4 Central Business for the River Point District, a Conditional Use Permit and Final Development Plan for the River Point Planned Unit Development, and the River Point Implementation Plan. The council also approved a consent agenda that included a $8,054,439.93 general claims payment, a $77,405 contract for a retaining wall replacement, and a $52,693 contract for underwater repair of the S.S. Badger ferry ramp. Several ordinances were adopted, including changes to fence/hedge regulations, parking on Bayshore Drive, fireworks, and portable storage units. A claim for water damage at 1305 South 31st Street was referred to the Finance Committee, and two other claims were referred back without action.

• Approved rezone of River Point District from I-2 Heavy Industrial to B-4 Central Business (9-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and Final Development Plan for River Point PUD (9-0)
• Approved River Point Implementation Plan for PUD (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $8,054,439.93 in general city claims (9-0)
• Awarded $77,405 contract to Highway Landscapers Inc. for Magnolia Avenue retaining wall replacement (consent)
• Awarded $52,693 contract to Lunda Construction Co. for S.S. Badger ferry ramp underwater repair (consent)
• Adopted ordinance regulating fences and hedges (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending parking regulations on Bayshore Drive (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review potential development agreements with Metal Ware and Mid America Rail & Gas. The agenda also includes discussion and possible action regarding 101 Maritime Drive and firefighter bargaining.

• Discussion and possible action on 101 Maritime Drive
• Firefighter bargaining
• Potential development agreement with Metal Ware
• Potential development agreement with Mid America Rail & Gas

The Committee of the Whole convened in closed session to discuss four items: 101 Maritime Drive, firefighter bargaining, and potential development agreements with Metal Ware and Mid America Rail & Gas. After reconvening in open session, the committee took no action on any of the four items. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

• Convened in closed session (9-0 vote)
• Reconvened in open session (10-0 vote)
• No action taken on 101 Maritime Drive
• No action taken on firefighter bargaining
• No action taken on Metal Ware development agreement
• No action taken on Mid America Rail & Gas development agreement
• Adjourned at 6:20 p.m. (10-0 vote)

Board of Review

The Manitowoc Board of Review will meet to process objections to real and personal property assessments. The agenda includes reviewing the 2021 assessment roll and certifying corrections of error. The board will also consider requests for waivers regarding hearing notices.

• Objection to real property assessment for parcel 343-002-090 by James Kennedy
• Request from Lowe's Home Centers, LLC for a waiver of Board of Review hearing (parcel 835-101-666)
• Review of the Assessor's Annual Assessment Report and 2021 assessment roll
• Verification of ordinance regarding confidentiality of income and expense information

The Board of Review approved the 2021 assessment roll, which reflected a full market reevaluation with an average 12.5% increase in residential property values. The board also approved a waiver request from Lowe's Home Centers to bypass the Board of Review and appeal directly to Circuit Court. No action was taken on one property owner's objection because the owner did not appear.

• Approved minutes from May 13, 2020 and May 18, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved waiver for Lowe's Home Centers to appeal directly to Circuit Court (6-0)
• No action on James Kennedy's objection; assessor's valuation unchanged
• Approved and accepted the 2021 assessment roll (6-0)
• Adjourned sine die (6-0)

Library Board Personnel Committee

The Manitowoc Public Library Personnel Committee will meet to discuss personnel matters. The agenda includes a closed session to screen candidates for the Executive Director position.

• Screening of candidates for the Executive Director position

The committee convened in closed session to screen candidates for the Executive Director position, then reconvened in open session and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were procedural motions to enter and exit closed session and to adjourn.

• Convened in closed session at 4:34 p.m. to screen Executive Director candidates (motion carried 5-0).
• Reconvened in open session at 6:49 p.m. (motion carried 5-0).
• Adjourned at 6:49 p.m. (motion carried 5-0).

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will review monthly reports for the Police, Fire Rescue, and Division of Life Safety departments. The meeting also includes discussion and potential action regarding police patrol officer and training lieutenant eligibility lists.

• Police Department Patrol Officer Eligibility List
• Police Department Training Lieutenant Eligibility List
• July and August 2021 Police Department monthly reports
• July and August 2021 Fire Rescue Department monthly reports
• July and August 2021 Division of Life Safety monthly reports

The Manitowoc Police and Fire Commission met on September 14, 2021, with three members present and two absent. The commission approved the consent agenda, which included minutes and monthly reports from the police, fire rescue, and life safety divisions. It also approved the police department patrol officer eligibility list for 12 months and the police department training lieutenant eligibility list, both by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda including July and August 2021 police, fire rescue, and life safety monthly reports (3-0)
• Approved police department patrol officer eligibility list for 12 months (3-0)
• Approved police department training lieutenant eligibility list (3-0)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss several proposals regarding traffic control, including requests for new stop signs and intersection changes. Members will also consider ordinances related to fences, parking on Bayshore Drive, and fireworks regulations. The meeting includes a review of monthly reports from the Police and Fire Rescue departments.

• Ordinance to revise fences and hedges regulation
• Request for stop signs at North 10th Street and Saint Clair Street
• Proposal to change Madison Street and South 13th Street to a controlled intersection
• Ordinance to amend parking regulations on Bayshore Drive
• Ordinance to amend fireworks and pyrotechnics regulations

The Public Safety Committee approved and referred to Council an ordinance clarifying fence and hedge regulations for corner properties, an ordinance amending the fireworks code to reduce unlawful displays and sales, and an ordinance amending parking regulations on Bayshore Drive. The committee tabled discussions on controlled intersections, stop sign requests, and 4-way stop proposals for downtown streets, and placed on file a request for one-way street signs at 8th and Washington Streets.

• Approved Ordinance 16.350 (fences and hedges) and referred to Council.
• Approved ordinance amending Section 10.390 (parking on Bayshore Drive) and referred to Council.
• Approved ordinance amending Section 6.070 (fireworks and pyrotechnics) and referred to Council.
• Tabled discussion on controlled versus uncontrolled intersections.
• Tabled request for stop signs at North 10th Street and Saint Clair Street.
• Placed on file request for one-way street signs at 8th and Washington Streets.
• Placed on file request to make Madison Street and South 13th Street a controlled intersection.
• Tabled action on removing signals at South 8th and Franklin Streets and adding a 4-way stop.

Personnel Committee

The committee will consider 2022 health care plan recommendations and revised job descriptions for Fire Rescue personnel. Members will also review budget directives to the Mayor regarding Human Resources and the City Attorney. A closed session is scheduled for fire contract negotiations and firefighter bargaining.

• Approval of 2022 health care plan recommendations
• Revised job descriptions for Firefighter/Paramedic, Lieutenant, and Motor Pump Operator
• Budget directives to the Mayor for Human Resources and City Attorney
• Closed session for 2022-2024 fire contract negotiations

The Personnel Committee approved a resolution referring 2022 employee benefits recommendations to the City Council, including moving to a new employer-sponsored clinic (Froedtert/Holy Family) and adding voluntary critical illness and accident insurance through Mutual of Omaha. The committee also supported budget recommendations from the City Attorney's Office and Human Resources Department, including adding a 1.0 FTE Human Resources Assistant. A request to approve revised Fire Rescue job descriptions was not acted on and will be placed on the October agenda. The committee entered closed session for fire contract negotiations (2022-2024) but took no action after reconvening.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from August 2 and 23, 2021, and reports on legal fees, health plan funding, and HR/City Attorney initiatives (5-0).
• Approved referring 2022 employee benefits recommendations to Council, authorizing Finance and HR Directors to enter agreements (4-0, 1 abstention).
• Supported budget recommendations from City Attorney's Office and HR Department, including adding a 1.0 FTE HR Assistant, and referred to Council (5-0).
• Tabled revised Fire Rescue job descriptions (Firefighter/Paramedic, Lieutenant, Motor Pump Operator) for October 2021 agenda.
• Convened in closed session at 6:18 p.m. for fire contract negotiations 2022-2024 (5-0).
• Reconvened in open session at 6:41 p.m.; no discussion or action on fire contract negotiations.
• Adjourned at 6:00 p.m. (5-0).

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss and possibly take action on several infrastructure projects. The agenda includes reviewing bids for a retaining wall replacement on Magnolia Avenue and underwater repairs for the S.S. Badger car ferry ramp. The board will also address change orders and pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects.

• Bids for 2021 Magnolia Avenue block retaining wall replacement (Project WS-21-27)
• Bids for underwater repair of S.S. Badger car ferry ramp west counterweight (Project WO-21-28)
• Review of change orders and pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects

The Board of Public Works approved all submitted change orders and pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects, and referred two construction bids to the Director of Public Infrastructure for review. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Referred Magnolia Avenue retaining wall bid to Director of Public Infrastructure (8-0)
• Referred S.S. Badger car ferry ramp underwater repair bids to Director of Public Infrastructure (8-0)
• Approved four change orders for sidewalk, paving, and seal coating projects (8-0)
• Approved pay estimates totaling over $1.6 million for multiple projects (8-0)

Library Board Personnel Committee

The Manitowoc Public Library Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss personnel matters. The agenda includes a closed session to screen candidates for the Executive Director position via Zoom.

• Screening of candidates for the Executive Director position

The Library Board Personnel Committee met and voted unanimously to enter closed session to screen candidates for the Executive Director position, then reconvened and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only action was the procedural vote to go into closed session.

• Convened in closed session to screen Executive Director candidates (6-0)
• Reconvened in open session (6-0)
• Adjourned (6-0)

Room Tax Commission

The Room Tax Commission will meet to approve minutes from the July 28, 2021 meeting. The commission is also scheduled to discuss contract negotiations involving the City of Two Rivers and MAVCB.

• Review and approval of July 28, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion on contract negotiations with the City of Two Rivers and MAVCB

The Commission voted unanimously to terminate negotiations for a new tourism services agreement with the MAVCB, reaffirming its decision not to renew the current agreement. It also directed the Mayor to request a joint meeting with the Two Rivers Room Tax Commission to discuss alternate options. The vote followed a closed session on contract negotiations with the City of Two Rivers and MAVCB. The meeting minutes were approved as presented.

• Approved minutes from the July 28, 2021 meeting (6-0).
• Entered closed session to discuss contract negotiations with the City of Two Rivers and MAVCB (6-0).
• Returned to open session after closed deliberations (6-0).
• Voted to terminate negotiations for a new tourism services agreement with MAVCB (6-0).
• Reaffirmed decision not to renew the current tourism services agreement (6-0).
• Directed the Mayor to request a joint meeting with the Two Rivers Room Tax Commission to discuss alternate options (6-0).

Finance Committee

The committee will review the 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and management letter. Members will consider funding requests for Parks Department trailers and a DPW truck box. The agenda also includes reviewing claims for property damage caused by heavy rain and sewer backups.

• Funding up to $18,500 for three Parks Department trailers
• Funding up to $12,100 for a DPW truck box
• Liquor license application for The Venue At Union Square at 702 York St
• Relocation of District 8 polling place to Lincoln Park Fieldhouse
• Review of audit RFP results and authorization for further negotiations

The Finance Committee approved a Class B liquor license for The Venue At Union Square, authorized staff to draft a cross appeal on manufacturing assessments, and approved funding for Parks Dept trailers and a DPW truck box. It also approved a polling place change for District 8 and an amendment to the Alliance Laundry Development Agreement. Several storm-related claims were denied and referred to council, while two items were placed on file with no action.

• Approved Class B liquor license for The Venue At Union Square (5-0)
• Authorized staff to draft cross appeal resolution on manufacturing assessments (5-0)
• Approved up to $18,500 for 3 Parks Dept Trailers (5-0)
• Approved up to $12,100 for DPW Truck Box (5-0)
• Approved District 8 polling place change to Lincoln Park Fieldhouse (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Alliance Laundry Development Agreement (5-0)
• Denied Koehler, Bridgeview Bar, and Wierman storm claims, referred to council (5-0 each)
• Approved 2-way streets signalized intersections request (4-1)

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee is meeting to address several flooding concerns at various city locations. The committee will also consider the adoption of the Zoo Masterplan and approval of a transit nondiscrimination plan. Other items include stormwater maintenance agreements and a street redesign.

• Discussion of flooding issues at North 5th and Pine Street, South 29th and Mero Street, and other locations
• Adoption of the Lincoln Park Zoo Masterplan
• Approval of the Transit Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan
• Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreements for T&L Investment Group and North 30th Mini Storage
• Redesign of Washington Street

The Public Infrastructure Committee voted 4-0 to adopt the Lincoln Park Zoo Masterplan and refer it to the City Council. The committee also approved several consent agenda items, including the Transit Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan, replacement of three park trailers, a dump box for truck #643, two stormwater maintenance agreements, and a contract with Bodart for the DOT SISP signal project. Flooding issues at multiple locations were discussed, with staff directed to research solutions and report back at the October meeting.

• Adopted the Lincoln Park Zoo Masterplan and referred it to Council (4-0).
• Approved the Transit Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan for consent agenda (4-0).
• Approved unbudgeted CAWG request for three park trailers (4-0).
• Approved replacement of dump box on truck #643 (4-0).
• Approved stormwater maintenance agreement with T&L Investment Group, LLC (4-0).
• Approved stormwater maintenance agreement with North 30th Mini Storage, LLC (4-0).
• Approved agreement with Bodart for DOT SISP signal project (4-0).
• Directed staff to research stormwater pond at Halvorsen Park and report in October.

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning the River Point area from industrial to business use. The meeting also features a presentation of a city housing study and discussions regarding regulations for portable storage units.

• Rezoning of River Point from I-2 Heavy Industrial to B-4 Central Business
• Conditional Use Permit and Final Development Plan for River Point PUD
• Ordinance regulating Portable Storage Units
• Presentation of the City of Manitowoc Housing Study
• Site plan for an 87-unit apartment complex at 1000 River Point Drive

The Plan Commission unanimously approved all four items on its agenda. It approved an amendment to the Official Map removing a cul-de-sac east of S. 35th Street, a zoning map amendment for the River Point area from I-2 Heavy Industrial to B-4 Central Business, and a Conditional Use Permit and Final Development Plan for the River Point Planned Unit Development. It also approved ordinances creating regulations for portable storage units and amending supplementary regulations for yard, height, area, and setbacks. The commission discussed a housing study and barriers to development but took no action on those items.

• Approved Official Map amendment to remove a cul de sac east of S. 35th Street (PC 39-2021)
• Approved zoning map amendment for River Point from I-2 Heavy Industrial to B-4 Central Business (PC 36-2021)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit & Final Development Plan for River Point Planned Unit Development (PC 37-2021)
• Approved ordinance creating Section 15.370(32) regulating portable storage units (PC 30-2021)
• Approved ordinance amending Section 15.390 on yard, height, area, and setbacks (PC 38-2021)

Common Council

The Common Council will review reports from the Public Infrastructure Committee. This includes reviewing bids for the Rahr-West Art Museum elevator project and considering contract awards for green space modifications and tree installations.

• Request to award Vinton Construction an alternate bid of $69,700 for N 8th St & Maritime Drive green space modifications
• Review of bids received for the Rahr-West Art Museum Elevator Addition & Remodel
• Request to award tree and planter installation alternates to Highway Landscapers

The Common Council approved three Public Infrastructure Committee items. It approved the Rahr-West Art Museum Elevator Addition & Remodel report, using CDBG funds and covering the shortfall with money from the S. 7th Street Project. It also awarded a $69,700 alternate bid to Vinton Construction for green space modifications at N 8th St & Maritime Drive, and awarded alternates 1 & 2 to Highway Landscapers for tree and planter installation on 8th St, Washington, Jay, York, and Chicago. All motions passed unanimously (10-0).

• Approved Rahr-West Art Museum Elevator Addition & Remodel report, using CDBG funds and S. 7th Street Project money for shortfall (10-0)
• Awarded alternate bid to Vinton Construction for N 8th St & Maritime Drive green space modifications, $69,700 (total $258,242.40) (10-0)
• Awarded alternates 1 & 2 to Highway Landscapers for tree, tree grate, and granite planter installation on 8th St, Washington, Jay, York, and Chicago (10-0)

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board will review July 2021 budget status for Funds 2810 and 2813. The meeting includes discussions on the 2022 budget and a library use comparison report. Additionally, the board may enter closed session to discuss library director applicants.

• Review of 2022 Budget (action requested)
• Discussion of library director applicants in closed session
• Approval of July and August 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of July 2021 budget status for Funds 2810 and 2813
• Update on the 2021 Summer Reading Program

The Manitowoc Public Library Board approved the 2022 budget, the July 2021 financial reports, and the minutes from previous meetings. The board also discussed trustee training and library use comparisons, and convened in closed session to review library director applicants.

• Approved 2022 Budget (7-0, 2 excused)
• Approved July 2021 financial reports (8-0, 1 excused)
• Approved minutes from July 26, 2021, and August 19, 2021 meetings (8-0, 1 excused)
• Convened in closed session to review library director applicants (8-0, 1 excused)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss fire contract negotiations for 2022-2024. The agenda includes a notice for a closed session regarding firefighter bargaining.

• Fire Contract Negotiations-2022-2024
• Firefighter Bargaining

The Personnel Committee convened in closed session to discuss fire contract negotiations for 2022-2024, then reconvened in open session with no action or discussion on the item. The meeting was adjourned shortly after. No substantive decisions were made.

• Convened in closed session for fire contract negotiations (5-0)
• Reconvened in open session with no action on fire contract (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Library Board Personnel Committee

The committee will meet to review applications for the library director position during a closed session. In open session, members will discuss the process for hiring the next Executive Director.

• Review and discussion of library director applicants
• Discussion regarding process for hiring the next Executive Director

The Library Board Personnel Committee met and voted unanimously to enter closed session to review library director applicants, then reconvened in open session to discuss the hiring process for the next Executive Director. No formal decisions were made during the open session; the meeting adjourned after the discussion.

• Convened in closed session to review library director applicants (5-0, 1 excused)
• Reconvened in open session at 5:28 p.m. (5-0, 1 excused)
• Discussed process for hiring next Executive Director (no action taken)
• Adjourned at 5:29 p.m. (5-0, 1 excused)

Library Board Finance Committee

The Library Board Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2022 budget. The agenda also includes a discussion of the 2020 Impact Snapshot.

• Review and possible action on the 2022 Budget
• Discussion of the 2020 Impact Snapshot

The Library Board Finance Committee voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the 2022 budget as presented. The recommendation will go to the full library board for final action. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended 2022 budget approval to full board (5-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss several infrastructure items. This includes reviewing bids for an elevator addition at the Rahr-West Art Museum and a tree planting contract for 8th Street. The meeting also covers change orders and pay estimates for various projects.

• Bids for Rahr-West Art Museum Elevator Addition (Project #WB-21-26)
• $22,655.00 agreement with Highway Landscapers, Inc. to plant trees on 8th St.
• Change orders and pay estimates for engineering/public works projects

The Board of Public Works referred two bids for the Rahr-West Art Museum elevator addition to the Director of Public Infrastructure for tabulation and recommendation. The board also approved a tree planting agreement with Highway Landscapers, Inc. and approved several pay estimates for engineering and public works projects. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Referred Rahr-West elevator bids to Director of Public Infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved $22,655 tree planting agreement with Highway Landscapers, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved pay estimates totaling $692,724.43 for various projects (7-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings regarding rezoning requests for 2102 Marshall Street and West Custer Street. The meeting also includes reviewing infrastructure payments and proposed municipal code amendments.

• Public hearing for rezoning 2102 Marshall Street to B-3 General Business District
• $564,836.15 payment to Michels Corporation for SS Badger ramp repairs
• $107,435.50 payment to Brickline, Inc. for pavement marking
• Ordinance to amend the municipal code regarding two-way streets
• $15,000 contract with Trail Genius for park and trail work

The Common Council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code after a motion to refer it to committee and a motion to call for a referendum both failed. The council also approved a resolution opposing state legislation that would restrict municipal raze order authority, and confirmed the mayor's appointments to various committees.

• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 10 (8-2)
• Rejected motion to refer Chapter 10 ordinance to Committee of the Whole (2-8)
• Adopted resolution opposing SB434/AB483 restricting raze order authority (10-0)
• Confirmed mayor's appointments to committees (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,652,002.53 in claims (10-0)
• Approved special events including Unity Walk and Halfway to St. Patrick's Day (10-0)
• Adopted ordinances for parking changes on Marshall St., Quay St., S 19th St./Wollmer St., and four-way stop at S 14th & Marshall (10-0)
• Adopted rezones for 2102 Marshall St. and W. Custer St. property (10-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly take action on item 21-0744 regarding 101 Maritime Drive. The committee may also convene in a closed session to discuss this matter.

• Discussion and possible action on 101 Maritime Drive (Item 21-0744)

The Committee of the Whole convened in closed session to discuss 101 Maritime Drive, then reconvened in open session and took no action on the item. The meeting was adjourned at 5:54 p.m. No substantive decisions were made.

• Convened in closed session to discuss 101 Maritime Drive (11-0)
• Reconvened in open session (11-0)
• No action taken on 101 Maritime Drive
• Adjourned meeting at 5:54 p.m. (11-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider an agreement with Trail Genus for the Interactive Trail Project and recommendations regarding CDBG project payments. The agenda also includes reviews of change orders and pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects.

• $15,000.00 agreement with Trail Genus for Interactive Trail Project
• Recommendation to pay 100% for CDBG projects on S 30th St, Custer St, and Rahr-West Art Museum Elevator

The Board of Public Works approved an agreement with Trail Genus for an interactive trail project at $15,000, and approved a recommendation to pay CDBG projects (S 30th St, Custer St, Rahr-West Art Museum Elevator) at 100% with no retainage. The board also approved seven change orders for various construction projects and approved multiple pay estimates totaling over $1.2 million for engineering and public works projects. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved agreement with Trail Genus for interactive trail project, $15,000 (7-0)
• Approved 100% payment for CDBG projects (S 30th St, Custer St, Rahr-West Art Museum Elevator) with no retainage (7-0)
• Approved 7 change orders including Vinton Construction CO #4 +$87,060.41 for River Point Development (7-0)
• Approved pay estimates including Michels Corp $564,836.15 for SS Badger ramp repair (7-0)
• Approved pay estimates for WisCorps, Brickline, Visu-Sewer, Vinton, DeGroot, JT Engineering, Philippi, Trail Genius, Seiler Bros (7-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from police, fire, and life safety departments. The committee will also consider several ordinances regarding street parking and portable storage units. Discussion includes traffic concerns on Wollmer Street and Wildwood Drive.

• Ordinance to regulate portable storage units
• Ordinance to revise parking on Marshall Street and South 15th Street
• Ordinance to revise Quay Street parking for electric vehicles and handicap stalls
• Sex offender residency board appeal for Hunter Jacquart
• Presentation on a pepper ball launcher by Lieutenant Robert Arps

The Public Safety Committee approved several traffic and parking measures, including no-truck signs on Wollmer Street, a stop sign change at South 19th and Wollmer, a sex offender residency appeal, parking revisions on Marshall Street and Quay Street, and stop sign additions at Fleetwood/Kellner and South 14th/Marshall. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The committee also referred a portable storage unit ordinance to the Plan Commission and placed a citizen concern about Wildwood Drive parking on file.

• Approved no-truck signs on Wollmer Street between S. 16th and S. 21st (4-0)
• Approved stop sign change at S. 19th and Wollmer (4-0)
• Approved sex offender residency board appeal for Hunter Jacquart (4-0)
• Approved parking revision on Marshall Street (4-0)
• Approved parking revision on Quay Street for EV and handicap parking (4-0)
• Approved stop sign ahead signs on Fleetwood Drive at Kellner Street (4-0)
• Approved 4-way stop at S. 14th and Marshall (4-0)
• Referred portable storage unit ordinance to Plan Commission (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review second-quarter 2021 financial reports, including budget exceptions, investments, and claims. The committee will also discuss potential items for the Mayor's proposed 2022 budget and receive an update on the Mirro Site/Boys and Girls Club.

• Update on Mirro Site / Boys and Girls Club
• Relocation of Visitor and Convention Bureau
• 2nd Quarter 2021 Budget Exception Report
• 2nd Quarter 2021 Investment Report
• Potential items for the Mayor's Proposed 2022 City Budget

The Finance Committee unanimously accepted and placed on file all presented items, including the Mirro Site/Boys and Girls Club update, the consent agenda, and several quarterly reports. The committee also discussed potential items for the Mayor's Proposed 2022 Budget and accepted that item. After a closed session on the relocation of the Visitor and Convention Bureau, no action was taken on that item.

• Accepted Mirro Site/Boys and Girls Club update (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 13 minutes and tax foreclosure notice (5-0)
• Accepted 2nd Quarter 2021 Budget Exception Report (5-0)
• Accepted 2nd Quarter 2021 Investment Report (5-0)
• Accepted Jan-June 2021 Claims Report (5-0)
• Accepted discussion item on 2022 budget potential items (5-0)
• Held closed session on Visitor and Convention Bureau relocation; no action taken

Personnel Committee

The committee will consider revisions to the city's Volunteer Policy and review reports on health plan funding and human resources initiatives. The agenda also includes a closed session for fire contract negotiations for 2022-2024 and a transit grievance.

• Request for revisions to the Volunteer Policy
• Review of Human Resources legal fees through July 2021
• Report on Health Plan Funding
• Fire contract negotiations for 2022-2024
• Transit grievance discussion

The Personnel Committee approved an updated volunteer policy, adding the word 'ability' to page 2 section C.1, and referred it to the City Council. The committee also accepted and filed the City Attorney's initiatives report, which included discussion on revising the sewer connection ordinance and opposition to a state bill on raze authority. No action was taken on fire contract negotiations or transit grievance items after closed session.

• Approved updated Volunteer Policy with added word 'ability' (5-0)
• Accepted and filed City Attorney's Initiatives report (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, legal fees, health plan funding, HR initiatives (5-0)
• Convened in closed session for fire contract negotiations and transit grievance (5-0)
• Reconvened in open session; no action on fire contract or transit grievance

Plan Commission

The Manitowoc Plan Commission will review several zoning changes and property petitions. The agenda includes discussions on West Custer Street annexation and proposed ordinances for portable storage units.

• Rezoning West Custer Street from R-1 to R-4 residential
• Rezone request for 2102 Marshall Street from B-1 to B-3 business
• Ordinance regulating portable storage units in the municipal code
• Request to purchase a portion of City Hall parking lot at 812 S. 8th Street
• Discussion regarding River Point District rezoning from I-2 to B-4

The Plan Commission approved two rezones (R-4 for West Custer Street and B-3 for 2102 Marshall Street), a direct annexation, and two city-owned property sales. It also accepted a quit claim deed, approved an easement release, and referred a noise ordinance to council. A portable storage unit ordinance was tabled for further review.

• Approved rezone to R-4 Single- and Two-Family Residential for West Custer Street (6-0)
• Approved rezone to B-3 General Business for 2102 Marshall Street (6-0)
• Approved direct annexation of 1.31 acres on West Custer Street (6-0)
• Approved sale of city-owned property at 812 S. 8th Street (6-0)
• Approved sale of city-owned property at 712 Buffalo Street (6-0)
• Accepted quit claim deed for Goodwin Road (6-0)
• Approved release of easement at Lilac Drive and Memorial Drive (6-0)
• Approved noise ordinance for C-1 Commercial District, referred to council (6-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss bids for the 2021 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II project. The board will also review insurance requirements for sidewalk agreements and a right-of-way encroachment request for 702 York St.

• Bids for 2021 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II, Project WU-21-19
• Updated insurance requirements for Sidewalk Privilege Agreements
• Right-of-way encroachment request for a deck and ramp at 702 York St
• Review of change orders and pay estimates for public works projects

The Board of Public Works referred the 2021 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers II bids to the Director of Public Infrastructure for review, approved updated insurance requirements for Sidewalk Privilege Agreements, and approved a sidewalk privilege agreement for a deck and ramp at 702 York St. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Referred sewer televising bids to Director of Public Infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved updated insurance requirements for Sidewalk Privilege Agreements (7-0)
• Approved sidewalk privilege agreement for deck/ramp at 702 York St. (7-0)
• Approved four change orders including Michels Corp +$123,206.15 (7-0)
• Approved pay estimates totaling $667,195.61 for various projects (7-0)

Room Tax Commission

The Room Tax Commission will discuss the creation of a Special Events Coordinator/City Marketing position. The meeting also includes discussion regarding contract negotiations with the City of Two Rivers and MAVCB. Approval of the June 3, 2021, meeting minutes is on the agenda.

• Creation of a Special Events Coordinator/City Marketing position
• Contract negotiations with the City of Two Rivers and MAVCB
• Approval of June 3, 2021, meeting minutes

The Room Tax Commission approved the minutes from the June 3, 2021 meeting (6-0). Members discussed creating a Special Events Coordinator/City Marketing position, with the mayor providing an overview and members voicing support, but no action was taken. The commission entered closed session to discuss contract negotiations with the City of Two Rivers and MAVCB, then reconvened and adjourned without reporting any decisions on that matter.

• Approved June 3, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Discussed Special Events Coordinator/City Marketing position, no action taken
• Entered closed session for contract negotiations with City of Two Rivers and MAVCB (6-0)
• Returned to open session after closed discussion (6-0)
• Adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board will discuss the timeline for replacing the Library Director and review June 2021 budget status reports. The board also intends to take action regarding recognition for interim department head duties.

• Approval of June 28 and July 21 meeting minutes
• Review of June 2021 budget status for Funds 2810 and 2813
• Discussion of Library Director replacement timeline
• Action on 'Step Up' recognition for interim department head duties
• Quarter 2 Budget Exception Report discussion

The Manitowoc Library Board approved a 10% step-up pay recognition for department heads during the interim period between directors, effective August 5 until a new director is hired. The board also approved the June 28 regular meeting minutes with an amendment adding language about monthly statistics, and approved the June 2021 financial reports. No closed session was held.

• Approved 10% step-up pay for department heads during interim period (9-0)
• Approved amended June 28, 2021 regular meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved Personnel Committee meeting minutes of July 21, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved June 2021 financial reports (9-0)

Library Board Personnel Committee

The committee will discuss options for short-term library management and may take action on the matter. They will also discuss the hiring process for the vacant Library Director position.

• Discussion and possible action regarding short-term Library Management (21-0678)
• Discussion of hiring process for vacant Library Director position (21-0679)

The Library Board Personnel Committee recommended that the full Board adopt a short-term plan using a 10% step-up pay rate for Department Managers. The motion passed 5-0. The committee also discussed the hiring process for the vacant Library Director position but took no action on it.

• Approved recommendation to full Board for short-term 10% step-up pay for Department Managers (5-0)
• Discussed hiring process for vacant Library Director position; no action taken

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss reconfiguration plans for 8th Street and 10th Street. The committee will also consider the sale of property located at 4221 Calumet Ave.

• Reconfiguration of 8th Street and 10th Street
• Possible action on the sale of property at 4221 Calumet Ave
• Review of General Transportation Aids calculations

The Committee of the Whole voted 9-2 to authorize staff to prepare ordinances to revert 8th, 10th, and 11th Streets between Washington Street and Waldo Boulevard to two-way traffic, with a final decision recommended at the August 16, 2021 Common Council meeting. The ordinances would take effect no later than September 30, 2022, and funding would be incorporated into the 2022 Executive Budget. The committee also discussed the sale of property at 4221 Calumet Ave in closed session but took no action on it.

• Authorized staff to prepare ordinances to revert 8th, 10th, and 11th Streets to two-way traffic, with a 9-2 vote (Ayes: Sitkiewitz, Nickels, Czekala, Brey, Schlei, Brunner, Beeman, Cummings, Boldt; Nays: Vanderkin, Reckelberg)
• Recommended final approval of two-way streets at the August 16, 2021 Common Council meeting
• Set ordinance effective date no later than September 30, 2022, subject to approval by the Director of Public Infrastructure and City Attorney
• Incorporated necessary funding for two-way streets into the 2022 Executive Budget
• Convened in closed session to discuss the sale of property at 4221 Calumet Ave, with no action taken after reconvening

Common Council

The council will hold public hearings regarding proposed changes to the Downtown Design Review Overlay District and new rules for murals and public art. The agenda also includes approvals for infrastructure projects, such as sidewalk construction and bridge repairs.

• Public hearing on Downtown Design Review Overlay District amendments
• New ordinance creating regulations for Murals and Public Art
• $219,676.05 contract for new concrete sidewalks on N 8th Street
• $89,092.43 payment for Broadway Street Bridge repairs and sealing
• Conditional Use Permit request for Connection Church at 1455 N Rapids Road

The Common Council adopted an ordinance creating Section 15.460 of the Municipal Code related to murals and public art, and an ordinance amending the Downtown Design Review Overlay District (Sections 15.790(1), (5), (7)). Both passed unanimously (10-0). The council also approved the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan with amendments to preferred routes, and approved a $23,725 CAWG recommendation for replacing Truck #74's box.

• Adopted Ordinance to Create Section 15.460 (Murals) - passed 10-0
• Adopted Ordinance to Amend 15.790 (Downtown Design Review Overlay) - passed 10-0
• Approved Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan as amended (preferred routes on N 8th, N 10th, Washington St, S 10th St, Calumet Ave, Custer St) - passed 10-0
• Approved CAWG funding of $23,725 for Truck #74 Box replacement - passed 10-0
• Approved Special Events Committee report (Summer Bash, 9/11 Remembrance, Spuntikfest, Lakeshore Pride) - passed 10-0
• Approved consent agenda including claims of $2,873,975.90 and various contracts - passed 10-0
• Approved conditional use permit for Connection Church (1455 N Rapids Road) - passed 10-0
• Placed Harbor Commission request for $100,000 budget allocation on file - passed 10-0

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss a request from Connection Church for a Conditional Use Permit. The proposal involves establishing a church and gym/community center at 1455 N Rapids Road.

• Conditional Use Permit for a church and gym/community center at 1455 N Rapids Road

The Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit for Connection Church's proposed church and gym/community center at 1455 N Rapids Road, with three new conditions and an amended condition D requiring doors closed during pickleball activities. The commission removed a proposed condition to place the building at option B, as the City Attorney advised it was not legal. The recommendation will be sent to the City Council for final determination.

• Approved the conditional use permit for Connection Church with three new conditions and amended condition D (doors closed during pickleball activities).
• Removed option B (building location) as a condition, per City Attorney's legal advice.
• Amended condition D to specify doors must remain closed during pickleball and related activities.
• Referred the conditional use permit recommendation to the City Council.

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will review monthly reports from the police, fire rescue, and life safety departments. The meeting also includes consideration of an external search for an Assistant Fire Chief and a review of the firefighter/paramedic eligibility list.

• External search for Assistant Fire Chief position
• June 2021 Police Department Monthly Report
• June 2021 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
• June 2021 Division of Life Safety Monthly Report
• Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list review

The Police and Fire Commission approved posting the Assistant Fire Chief position for both internal and external candidates, and requested involvement in the hiring process. They also approved the Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list. The consent agenda, including June meeting minutes and monthly reports, was approved unanimously. No public comment was made.

• Approved external search for Assistant Fire Chief position, with commission involvement in hiring
• Approved Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list
• Approved consent agenda including June 8 and June 15 meeting minutes and monthly reports
• Adjourned meeting at 4:47 p.m.

Finance Committee

The Manitowoc Finance Committee will consider several items, including an EPA Site Assessment Coalition Grant agreement. The committee will also review a new ordinance for murals and a communications audit agreement. A closed session is scheduled to discuss property terms for River North Apartments.

• Approval of EPA Site Assessment Coalition Grant Memorandum of Agreement
• Ordinance to create Section 15.460 of the MMC regarding murals
• Agreement with The SpyGlass Group, LLC for a communications audit
• Review and approval of Revolving Loan Fund Policy
• Term sheet for property at 1000 River Point Drive

The Finance Committee approved the Revolving Loan Fund Policy after several motions. A motion to create a Loan Review Committee with staggered terms failed, but a motion to set the committee at 7 members with at least 1 Alderperson passed. A motion to keep the $5,000 minimum loan without a $50,000 cap failed. The policy was then approved unanimously.

• Approved the 2nd Quarter 2021 Internal Controls Report and placed it on file.
• Accepted the 2021 CAWG Request Update and placed it on file.
• Approved the Out of State Travel Request for Community Development.
• Approved entering into the EPA Site Assessment Coalition Grant Memorandum of Agreement.
• Approved the Revolving Loan Fund Policy after amendments (committee size set to 7, annual review withdrawn).
• Approved the ordinance to create Section 15.460 of the MMC related to Murals.
• Approved entering into the Term Sheet for property at 1000 River Point Drive, River North Apartments.
• Approved the agreement with The SpyGlass Group, LLC for a Communications Audit.

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will consider several items regarding city infrastructure and land use. This includes a request to adopt the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and a study for the South 19th Street Pumping Station.

• Adoption of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
• South 19th Street Pumping Station Study
• Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with Manitowoc Storage Solutions, LLC
• Request to install posts on Homestead Rd at Red Fox Ln and Knuell St
• Donation of a metal dog statue for the Blue Rail Walkway

The Public Infrastructure Committee approved the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for adoption, with the ability to amend it if traffic patterns change and to review it annually. The committee also approved a metal dog statue donation for the Blue Rail walkway, installation of 'No through' street signs on Homestead Rd, termination of a sidewalk privilege agreement for 1503 S 16th Street, logging at Camp Vits, an electrical service request for the MC3 project, a pumping station study, and a stormwater maintenance agreement. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for adoption, with annual review and amendment if traffic patterns change.
• Approved donation and placement of metal dog statue along Blue Rail walkway, location determined by staff.
• Approved installation of 'No through' street signs on Homestead Rd at Red Fox Ln and Knuell St, with placement assistance from City Attorney.
• Approved termination of Sidewalk Privilege Agreement for 1503 S 16th Street, referred to council.
• Approved logging at Camp Vits for consent agenda.
• Approved Electrical Service Request for MC3 Project on Buffalo Street.
• Approved South 19th Street Pumping Station Study.
• Approved Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with Manitowoc Storage Solutions, LLC.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss change orders and pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects. The agenda does not provide specific project names or dollar amounts.

• Review of change orders
• Pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects
• Contractor's payroll affidavits

The Board of Public Works approved three change orders, including a cost increase for the sidewalk program and a completion date change for the N. 8th St. intersection project. It also approved nine pay estimates totaling over $1 million for various engineering and public works projects. No contractor payroll affidavits were submitted. The meeting adjourned after these actions.

• Approved Seiler Brothers Construction change order #1 for sidewalk program, adding $3,763.91
• Approved Vinton Construction change order #2 for N. 8th St. & Maritime Dr. intersection, extending completion to 10/31/2021
• Approved Norcon Corporation final change order for Broadway St. bridge repairs, reducing cost by $14,209.32
• Approved pay estimates for nine projects, including $524,977.50 for River Point Development Phase I
• Approved pay estimate of $176,373.56 for Broadway St. concrete paving
• Approved pay estimate of $136,250.33 for sanitary sewer re-lining
• Approved pay estimate of $89,092.43 for Broadway St. bridge repairs
• Noted no contractor payroll affidavits were submitted

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to nominate officers for the 2021-2022 term. The board will also review the impact of COVID-19 on library services and staff. Additionally, members will review financial reports and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Nomination of Officers for 2021-2022
• Review of COVID-19 transition plan and metrics
• Approval of May 24 and June 23 meeting minutes
• Review of budget status for Funds 2810 and 2813
• Discussion regarding email accounts for Board members

The Manitowoc Library Board approved a transition back to normal operations, with updates to be reported in the monthly Director Report. The board also approved individual email accounts for members, a new slate of officers for 2021-2022, and routine financial and minutes approvals.

• Approved transition to normal operations post-COVID (11-0)
• Approved individual email accounts for Board members (11-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 officers: President Chris Able, VP Patrick Neuenfeldt, Treasurer Tammy McVeigh (11-0)
• Approved May 2021 minutes and Nominating Committee minutes (11-0)
• Approved May 2021 financial reports and June 2021 check register (11-0)

Plan Commission

The Manitowoc Plan Commission will meet to discuss several land use items, including an amendment to the Cinema Square Planned Unit Development. The commission will also consider a special permit for an animated billboard and new regulations for murals. Additionally, members will discuss barriers to development in the city.

• Special permit request for an animated billboard at 4744 S. Rapids Road
• Ordinance amendment for Downtown Design Review Overlay District
• New ordinance to create regulations for murals
• Amendment to Cinema Square Planned Unit Development on S 44th Street
• Quit Claim Deed for area south of Michigan Avenue and County JJ

The Plan Commission approved a special permit for an animated billboard at 4744 S. Rapids Road, an ordinance amending the Downtown Design Review Overlay District to allow staff approval for paint colors and signs, an ordinance creating a new section for murals and public art, and an amendment to the Cinema Square Planned Unit Development to allow building heights up to 60 feet. All votes were unanimous (8-0). The commission also discussed barriers to development, including costs and market conditions, and agreed to next steps such as interviewing developers and researching other communities.

• Approved quit claim deed for area south of Michigan Avenue and County JJ intersection (8-0)
• Approved special permit for animated billboard at 4744 S. Rapids Road (8-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Downtown Design Review Overlay District for staff approval of paint colors and signs (8-0)
• Approved ordinance creating Section 15.460 for murals and public art (8-0)
• Approved amendment to Cinema Square PUD allowing building heights up to 60 feet (8-0)
• Discussed barriers to development; no formal action taken
• Decided to keep Plan Commission meeting time at 6 PM on 4th Wednesday

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider bids for new concrete sidewalks on North 8th St. The board will also review an agreement with Hamann Construction Company for work at Lincoln Park Fieldhouse. Additionally, the meeting includes reviews of change orders and pay estimates for various engineering and public works projects.

• Bids for new concrete sidewalks on North 8th St. (Project WS-21-16)
• $11,162.00 agreement with Hamann Construction Company for Lincoln Park Fieldhouse window replacement and tuck pointing
• Review of change orders
• Pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects

The Board of Public Works approved a $11,162 agreement with Hamann Construction Company for window replacement and tuck pointing at Lincoln Park Fieldhouse. It also referred a $219,676.05 bid from Vinton Construction for new concrete sidewalks on North 8th St. to the Director of Public Infrastructure for review, and approved a change order and multiple pay estimates for various projects.

• Referred Vinton Construction $219,676.05 bid for N. 8th St. sidewalks to Director of Public Infrastructure (6-0)
• Approved $11,162 agreement with Hamann Construction for Lincoln Park Fieldhouse window replacement and tuck pointing (6-0)
• Approved Vinton Construction change order #1 for N. 8th St. & Maritime Dr. green space modifications, +14 days (6-0)
• Approved pay estimates totaling $35,617.67 for Red Arrow Buildings, Water Trail Plan, Blue Rail Restroom, bridge inspections, and pumping station (6-0)

Library Board Nominating Committee

The Manitowoc Public Library Nominating Committee is meeting to establish a full slate of officers for the 2021-2022 term. The agenda also includes a period for public comment regarding library oversight.

• Selection of 2021-2022 officers

The Library Board Nominating Committee approved a full slate of officers for 2021-2022, including Chris Able as President, Patrick Neuenfeldt as Vice-President, and Tammy McVeigh as Treasurer. The motion carried unanimously with four aye votes. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved 2021-2022 officer slate: President Chris Able, Vice-President Patrick Neuenfeldt, Treasurer Tammy McVeigh (4-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on property rezoning and updates to the sign ordinance. The council is also reviewing infrastructure bids, including a $3.4 million project for Custer Street reconstruction. Additionally, members will consider various city claims and committee reports.

• Custer Street Reconstruction bid: $3,469,845.90
• Rezoning 6306 Calumet Avenue from R-1 to B-1
• Rezoning 5624 Custer Street from R-1 to I-2
• Proposed $85,000 expenditure for Magnolia Ave Wall repair
• Updates to the city Sign Ordinance and new Murals section

The Common Council held public hearings and voted on several items. The most notable action was referring the Conditional Use Permit for a Church and Gym/Community Center at 1455 North Rapids Road back to the Plan Commission, rather than adopting the Plan Commission's recommendation to deny it. The Council also approved multiple ordinances, including rezoning properties, amending the sign ordinance, and creating a Downtown Parklet Program, all by 9-0 votes.

• Referred Connection Church conditional use permit at 1455 N Rapids Rd back to Plan Commission (9-0)
• Approved rezone of 6306 Calumet Ave from R-1 to B-1 (9-0)
• Approved rezone of 5624 Custer St from R-1 to I-2 Heavy Industrial (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance repealing sign ordinance and creating new Chapter 31 (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating Downtown Parklet Program (9-0)
• Approved $3,469,845.90 contract to Vinton Construction for Custer Street reconstruction (consent agenda)
• Approved $180,565.97 contract to Vinton Construction for Camp Vits parking lot & trail (consent agenda)
• Approved $6,000,211.81 in general city claims (consent agenda)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the reconfiguration of 8th Street and 10th Street. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Manitowoc Public Utilities coal pile and the potential sale of property at 4221 Calumet Ave.

• Reconfiguration of 8th Street and 10th Street
• Discussion on Manitowoc Public Utilities Coal Pile
• Possible action on the sale of property at 4221 Calumet Ave

The Committee of the Whole heard a presentation on reconfiguring 8th and 10th Streets from one-way to two-way but took no action, scheduling further discussion for July 2021 and possible Council action in August. The committee also held closed sessions on the Manitowoc Public Utilities Coal Pile and the sale of property at 4221 Calumet Ave, with no action taken on either item after reconvening in open session.

• Discussed 8th & 10th Street one-way to two-way conversion; no action, revisit in July 2021
• Held closed session on MPU Coal Pile; no action taken
• Held closed session on sale of 4221 Calumet Ave; no action taken

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to discuss an emergency resolution regarding the Public Safety Building's HVAC system. The meeting includes a proposal to replace a chiller.

• Emergency resolution to replace chiller on HVAC system at Public Safety Building

The Board of Public Works approved an emergency resolution to replace the chiller on the HVAC system at the Public Safety Building. The replacement was budgeted at $125,000, and staff obtained two quotes, both under budget. The board chose the higher quote, which was roughly $6,000 more but still under budget, to ensure the work could be completed immediately rather than waiting 15 weeks. The motion passed unanimously with all five present members voting in favor.

• Approved emergency resolution to replace chiller on HVAC system at Public Safety Building
• Awarded replacement to the higher quote (still under budget) for timely completion
• Adjourned meeting at 4:04 p.m.

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss an update on employee performance. This item may be addressed in both closed and open sessions.

• Update on employee performance (21-0552)

The Police and Fire Commission met in special session and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss an update on employee performance, as permitted by Wisconsin law. After the closed portion, the commission reconvened in open session and placed the employee performance update on file. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved motion to convene in closed session at 4:34 p.m. (4-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene in open session at 5:32 p.m. (4-0)
• Placed employee performance update (21-0552) on file
• Approved motion to adjourn at 5:35 p.m. (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Police, Fire Rescue, and Division of Life Safety departments. The committee will also consider requests for a new no-parking zone on Quay Street and additional traffic signage in an alleyway.

• Request for no parking on the south side of Quay Street between Lakeside Foods loading docks and South 5th Street
• Request for speed limit and 'children at play' signs in the alley between North 6th Street and Lincoln Boulevard
• Discussion regarding a Police Department facility dog program
• Approval of April and May 2021 monthly reports for Police, Fire Rescue, and Division of Life Safety

The Public Safety Committee approved a request to create a no-parking zone on the south side of Quay Street from Lakeside Foods loading docks to South 5th Street, and referred it to the City Council. It also approved installing speed limit signs in the alley between North 6th Street and Lincoln Boulevard, but declined to install permanent children-at-play signs, and referred that to Council. The committee placed on file a communication about a potential Police Department facility dog program, which would not be city-funded.

• Approved no-parking zone on south side of Quay Street (from Lakeside Foods docks to South 5th St) and referred to Council
• Approved speed limit signs in alley between North 6th St and Lincoln Blvd, without children-at-play signs, and referred to Council
• Placed on file communication about Police Department facility dog program (not city-funded)

Board of Public Works

The Board will review several construction bids, including work at Camp Vits and on York Street. The meeting also includes discussions regarding change orders and pay estimates for various public works projects.

• Bids for Camp Vits bridge, privy, parking lot, and trail
• Bids for 2021 parking lot construction at 700 Blk York Street
• Review of change orders
• Review of pay estimates for various engineering/public works projects

The Board of Public Works opened bids for four Camp Vits projects and a parking lot project, then voted 7-0 to refer all bids to the Director of Public Infrastructure for tabulation and recommendation. The board also approved three change orders and multiple pay estimates for various public works projects. No final contract awards were made at this meeting.

• Referred Camp Vits Bridge Supply & Install bid (low: Custom Manufacturing, $108,000) to staff (7-0)
• Referred Camp Vits Privy Supply & Install bid (low: Vinton Construction, $59,575) to staff (7-0)
• Referred Camp Vits Parking Lot & Trail bid (low: Vinton Construction, $180,565.97) to staff (7-0)
• Referred 2021 Parking Lot Construction (700 Blk York St) bid (low: Vinton Construction, $223,458.85) to staff (7-0)
• Approved three change orders totaling $22,314.02 (7-0)
• Approved pay estimates totaling $351,365.57 for various projects (7-0)

Public Infrastructure Committee

The committee will consider creating a Downtown Parklet Program and extending sanitary sewers to S. 15th Street. Members will also review agreements for paratransit services and stormwater maintenance at Bank First. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions regarding truck traffic on Wollmer Street.

• Creation of a Downtown Parklet Program
• Sanitary sewer extension to S. 15th Street
• Stormwater Maintenance Agreement with Bank First
• Paratransit Service Agreement with Manitowoc County ADRC
• Request for stop signs at South 19th and Wollmer Street

The Public Infrastructure Committee approved a downtown parklet program for food/drink businesses and referred the resolution to council. It also approved fee waivers for Special Olympics and YMCA tennis, a sewer extension request for S. 15th Street, a paratransit agreement, a stormwater maintenance agreement, and referred truck traffic and stop sign issues to the Public Safety Committee. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved downtown parklet program, referred to council (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for Special Olympics (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for YMCA Summer Tennis Lessons (5-0)
• Approved sewer extension request for S. 15th Street (5-0)
• Approved Mobility Manager and Paratransit Agreement, referred to council (5-0)
• Approved Stormwater Management Agreement with Bank First (5-0)
• Referred truck traffic on Wollmer Street to Public Safety Committee (5-0)
• Referred stop sign evaluation at S. 19th & Wollmer to Public Safety (5-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will review monthly reports for the Police, Fire Rescue, and Division of Life Safety departments from April and May 2021. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Patrol Officer Eligibility List. A closed session is scheduled to discuss Police Department employee performance updates.

• Review of monthly reports for Police, Fire Rescue, and Division of Life Safety departments
• Discussion of the Patrol Officer Eligibility List
• Closed session regarding Police Department employee performance updates

The commission unanimously approved a 12-month patrol officer eligibility list and accepted the consent agenda, which included monthly reports from police, fire rescue, and life safety divisions. The commission also convened in closed session to discuss a police department employee performance update, which was later placed on file after reconvening in open session.

• Approved patrol officer eligibility list for 12 months (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April and May 2021 monthly reports (5-0)
• Convened in closed session for police employee performance update (5-0)
• Placed police employee performance update on file (5-0)

Personnel Committee

The Manitowoc Personnel Committee will meet to discuss aldermanic compensation and a request for an unpaid intern in the City Attorney's Office. The agenda includes reports on health plan funding and human resources initiatives. Additionally, the committee may enter closed session regarding fire contract negotiations for 2022-2024 and a transit grievance.

• Review of aldermanic compensation
• Resolution to hire a Library Page related to elected officials or supervisors
• Request for an unpaid intern in the City Attorney's Office
• Fire contract negotiations for 2022-2024
• Review of legal fees billed through May 2021

The committee approved a resolution to hire a Library Page related to an elected official, department head, or supervisory personnel, and referred it to council. It also approved an unpaid summer internship for Eric Brey, related to a council member, in the City Attorney's office, also referred to council. Aldermanic compensation was placed on file for the Council Consent Agenda. The committee then convened in closed session for fire contract negotiations and a transit grievance, reconvening with no action on either item.

• Approved resolution to hire Library Page related to elected official/department head/supervisory personnel (5-0)
• Approved unpaid summer internship for Eric Brey in City Attorney's office (5-0)
• Placed aldermanic compensation on file for Council Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Convened in closed session for fire contract negotiations and transit grievance (5-0)
• Reconvened in open session with no action on fire contract or transit grievance

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is holding a working session to discuss public infrastructure. The discussion includes reviewing city streets with CR-4 or less ratings and alley reconstruction maps. No decisions will be made during this meeting.

• Discussion on Public Infrastructure (21-0509)
• Review of 2020 list of City Streets With CR-4 or Less
• 2020 PASER Ratings for the Alleys
• Alley Maps - Completed Proposed Reconstructions

The Committee of the Whole held a working session to discuss road conditions, repair costs, and funding sources. No formal decisions were made; the discussion was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; discussion only

Room Tax Commission

The commission will discuss terms for an agreement with the MAVCB regarding tourism services. It will also consider future room tax revenue expenditures for tourism promotion and development. Additionally, members may take action on purchasing a bus to be used as a trolley.

• Agreement terms with the MAVCB for tourism services
• Future room tax revenue expenditures for tourism promotion and development
• Purchase of a bus to be used as a trolley
• Approval of May 17, 2021, meeting minutes

The Room Tax Commission approved the purchase of a used school bus for $4,000 to serve as a backup for the City trolley, especially for special events. The commission also held a closed session to discuss terms for an agreement with the MAVCB and future tourism services, but no action was taken on those items after reconvening. Minutes from the May 17 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved $4,000 for purchase of a used school bus as backup trolley (5-1)
• Approved minutes from May 17, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss MAVCB agreement and tourism services (6-0)
• Returned to open session with no action on MAVCB agreement or tourism services

Finance Committee

The committee will discuss potential land purchases for I-TEC Park expansion and a $85,000 repair for the Magnolia Ave Wall. Members will also consider an amendment to the Granicus service agreement and a request for audit services. Additionally, the agenda includes updates on CAWG membership and the American Rescue Plan.

• Potential land purchase for I-TEC Park expansion
• $85,000 repair of Magnolia Ave Wall
• Fourth Amendment to Granicus Service Agreement
• Request for approval of RFP for Audit Services 2021-2025
• Authorization to sign previously approved land sales

The Finance Committee unanimously approved a fourth amendment to the Granicus service agreement to replace an encoder, and accepted a request to enter negotiations for potential land purchase for I-TEC Park expansion. It also approved a resolution authorizing the City Attorney and Community Development Director to sign previously approved land sales, and authorized an $85,000 expenditure for Magnolia Ave Wall repair contingent on denial of an insurance claim. The committee approved the appointment of Shawn Alfred to CAWG, an RFP for audit services for 2021-2025, and the consent agenda. No action was taken on the American Rescue Plan report.

• Approved fourth amendment to Granicus service agreement for encoder replacement (5-0)
• Accepted request for City Attorney to enter negotiations for I-TEC Park land purchase (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing City Attorney and Community Development Director to sign land sales (5-0)
• Authorized $85,000 for Magnolia Ave Wall repair, contingent on insurance claim denial (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Shawn Alfred to CAWG (5-0)
• Approved RFP for audit services 2021-2025 and review committee (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from prior meetings (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Manitowoc Plan Commission will consider several rezoning requests and a conditional use permit for a community center. The meeting also includes discussions on property annexation and an ordinance amendment regarding parking area maintenance.

• Rezoning of 6306 Calumet Avenue from R-1 to B-1 District
• Rezoning of 5624 Custer Street from R-1 to I-2 for direct annexation
• Conditional Use Permit for a church and gym at 1455 N Rapids Road
• Ordinance amendment regarding parking area development and maintenance
• Variance request for a future street south of Michigan Avenue

The Plan Commission denied a conditional use permit for Connection Church's proposed 12,000 sq ft gym/community center at 1455 N Rapids Road, with a 3-3 vote failing to reach a majority. The commission approved two rezoning requests (6306 Calumet Avenue and 5624 Custer Street), a variance from the Official Map, and a direct annexation petition for MPU property. An ordinance amendment giving the City citation powers for gravel parking lots was also approved.

• Denied conditional use permit for Connection Church gym/community center (3-3 tie)
• Approved rezoning of 6306 Calumet Avenue from R-1 to B-1 (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 5624 Custer Street from R-1 to I-2 Heavy Industrial (6-0)
• Approved variance from Official Map for parcel south of Michigan Avenue (6-0)
• Approved direct annexation petition for 5624 Custer Street (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment on gravel parking lot citations (6-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will consider bids for the Custer Street reconstruction project. The agenda includes maintenance agreements for Schuette Park and restroom restoration at Lincoln Park. The board will also review change orders and pay estimates for various engineering projects.

• Bids for 2021 Concrete Paving II (Custer Street Reconstruction)
• $9,300.00 agreement with Play by Design for Schuette Park playground maintenance
• $13,123.00 agreement with Philippi Quality Construction for Lincoln Park restroom restoration

The Board of Public Works referred two bids for the 2021 Concrete Paving II (Custer Street Reconstruction) project to the Director of Public Infrastructure for tabulation and recommendation. It approved agreements for playground maintenance at Schuette Park and restroom restoration at Lincoln Park, plus four change orders and multiple pay estimates for various projects. All votes were 7-0.

• Referred Custer Street paving bids to Director for tabulation (7-0)
• Approved $9,300 agreement with Play by Design for Schuette Park playground maintenance (7-0)
• Approved $13,123 agreement with Philippi Quality Construction for Lincoln Park restroom restoration (7-0)
• Approved four change orders totaling $26,268.98 (7-0)
• Approved pay estimates for 17 projects totaling over $1.2 million (7-0)

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board of Trustees will review the impact of COVID-19 on services and staff, including mask requirements. The board is also scheduled to consider revisions to the Employee Policy Manual and discuss meeting locations. Additionally, the agenda includes updates regarding a new video game collection.

• Review of COVID-19 mask requirements for staff and the public
• Revisions to the Employee Policy Manual
• Update on SILLI Grant recipient 'Game On' video game collection
• Approval of April 26, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of budget status for Funds 2810 and 2813

The Manitowoc Library Board voted 9-0 to remove the mask requirement for patrons and staff, based on the MPL Low Threat Level Document. They also approved an amendment to resume regular weekend hours starting July 30, 2021, with an 8-1 vote (Able dissenting). The board approved the amended Low Threat Level recommendations 9-0, and also approved the Employee Policy Manual revisions 9-0. No action was taken on email accounts for board members or on changing the meeting location.

• Approved removal of mask requirement for patrons and staff (9-0)
• Approved amendment to resume regular weekend hours as of July 30, 2021 (8-1, Able nay)
• Approved amended Low Threat Level Document recommendations (9-0)
• Approved revisions to Employee Policy Manual (9-0)
• No action taken on email accounts for board members; deferred to June 28 meeting
• No action taken on meeting location change

Board of Review

This meeting is for the procedural organization of the Board of Review. The agenda includes electing a Chair and Vice-Chair and administering oaths of office to members.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Administration of oath of office to board members
• Verification of mandatory training requirements

The Board of Review held an organizational meeting with no substantive decisions. Members elected Mayor Justin Nickels as Chair and Alderperson Jim Brey as Vice-Chair, and the City Clerk administered oaths of office. The board verified that the clerk met state training requirements and adjourned to August 24, 2021.

• Elected Mayor Justin Nickels as Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Alderperson Jim Brey as Vice-Chairperson (5-0)
• Administered oaths of office to board members
• Adjourned to August 24, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (5-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning at 3201 Packer Lane and conditional use permits for facilities on Johnston Drive and N. 17th Street. The council will also review an analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives for the River Point District. Other business includes utility project updates and various committee reports.

• Rezoning of 3201 Packer Lane from R-1 to R-4
• Conditional Use Permit for Adult Day Care at 2005 Johnston Drive
• Safety Building automation upgrades in the amount of $159,764.00
• Red Arrow Park building upgrades in the amount of $23,528.00
• Brownfield cleanup analysis for the River Point District

The Common Council approved a rezone of 3201 Packer Lane from R-1 to R-4, a conditional use permit for an adult day care at 2005 Johnston Drive, and an adaptive reuse permit for an office at 1004 N. 17th Street. It also approved a 2-year lease with AMMO, Inc. for $3,400 per year, and accepted the consent agenda including $2,456,692.25 in claims. All votes were 10-0.

• Approved rezone of 3201 Packer Lane from R-1 to R-4 (10-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for adult day care at 2005 Johnston Drive (10-0)
• Approved adaptive reuse permit for office at 1004 N. 17th Street (10-0)
• Approved 2-year lease with AMMO, Inc. at $3,400/year (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,456,692.25 in claims (10-0)
• Approved contract with Herald Times Reporter for publishing (10-0)
• Adopted ordinance disbanding Citizens Advisory Committee (10-0)
• Approved special events including Metro Jam and street closures (10-0)

Room Tax Commission

The Commission will consider action on a letter to terminate a services agreement between the City of Manitowoc, the City of Two Rivers, and the MAVCB. Members will also discuss potential new agreements with the MAVCB or another entity.

• Action on terminating services agreement involving Manitowoc, Two Rivers, and MAVCB
• Discussion on a new agreement with MAVCB or another entity
• Approval of April 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion on future meeting dates

The Room Tax Commission voted unanimously to draft and issue a joint letter with the City of Two Rivers terminating the services agreement with the Manitowoc Area Visitor and Convention Bureau (MAVCB). If Two Rivers does not agree to partner by May 21, the City will issue a separate termination letter. The Commission also appointed a negotiating team for a new agreement and set its next meeting for June 3, 2021.

• Approved minutes from April 13, 2021 meetings (6-0)
• Approved drafting joint termination letter with Two Rivers to MAVCB; if no partnership by May 21, City issues separate letter (6-0)
• Appointed Nickels, Czekala, McDaniel as negotiating team for new agreement (6-0)
• Set next meeting for June 3, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will discuss and possibly act on several infrastructure items, including park donation fund uses, a failing retaining wall on Magnolia Avenue, a driveway widening request, and a stormwater maintenance agreement. The agenda also includes a proposal to create a separate forestry budget and an ordinance amendment to update park names and locations.

• Ordinance to amend MMC § 8.170, Names and Locations of Parks
• Request to use Schuette Park Donation Tube Funds for Community Built Playground maintenance
• Request to use Miracles Donation tube funds for Miracles Field fence repair
• Manitowoc Public Utilities Estimate #E2021-11 to reconfigure 8th & Maritime Drive
• Magnolia Avenue failing retaining wall discussion

The Public Infrastructure Committee approved several items, including a motion to repair the failing retaining wall on Magnolia Avenue using Highway Landscapers' Option 1, which includes replacing the fence and trees, and to refer the project to CAWG and Finance. The committee also approved an ordinance updating park names, use of donation funds for park repairs, and various consent agenda items, all with unanimous 5-0 votes. A request to widen a driveway at 1313 N 10th Street was withdrawn by the property owner.

• Approved Magnolia Ave retaining wall repair with Highway Landscapers Option 1, including fence and tree replacement, referred to CAWG and Finance (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending MMC § 8.170 to update park names, referred to council (5-0)
• Approved use of Miracles Donation Tube funds for Miracles Field fence repair, referred to council (5-0)
• Approved use of Schuette Park Donation Tube funds for Community Built Playground maintenance, referred to council (5-0)
• Approved MPU Estimate #E2021-11 to reconfigure 8th & Maritime Drive for consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved access over unimproved right-of-way on Braun Court for Manitowoc Storage Solutions for consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Lakeshore Mini Storage LLC Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement for consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved breaking out Forestry into a separate budget from Parks for consent agenda (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review first-quarter budget exception and claims reports. The agenda includes a request to extend music hours at the County Expo/Fair pavilion and a real estate tax rescission of $18,881.45. Members may also enter closed session to discuss property leases and land purchases.

• Request to extend live band music and beer sales at County Expo/Fair pavilion for August 2021
• Request to rescind $18,881.45 in real estate taxes due to error on Wisconsin Public Service Corp parcel
• Potential lease of property to AMMO, Inc.
• Potential purchase of land for I-TEC Park Expansion
• Forestry budget transfer to Public Works

The Finance Committee approved the consent agenda and multiple reports, including the 1st Quarter Internal Controls Report, CAWG Request Update, Budget Exception Report, Claims Report, and a request to rescind $18,881.45 in real estate taxes for Wisconsin Public Service Corp. due to palpable error. They also approved extending live band music hours at the Manitowoc County Expo/Fair pavilion on August 27-28, 2021, and reimbursing $250.00 for closure of Popp's Riverwalk Citgo, Inc. No action was taken on the closed session items regarding a potential lease to AMMO, Inc. and potential purchase of land for I-TEC Park expansion.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from March 2 and February 22 (3-0)
• Accepted 1st Quarter 2021 Internal Controls Report (3-0)
• Accepted 2021 CAWG Request Update (3-0)
• Approved extended live band music hours at Expo/Fair pavilion on Aug 27-28 to 11:30 p.m. (3-0)
• Accepted 1st Quarter Budget Exception Report (3-0)
• Accepted 1st Quarter Claims Report (3-0)
• Approved rescinding $18,881.45 in real estate taxes for WPS parcel (3-0)
• Approved $250.00 reimbursement for Popp's Riverwalk Citgo closure (3-0)

Personnel Committee

The Manitowoc Personnel Committee will review human resources reports and legal fees. The committee is scheduled to consider a resolution for hiring seasonal employees and updates to the Employee Policy Manual. A closed session is also planned regarding fire contract negotiations and a transit grievance.

• Resolution to hire seasonal employees related to elected officials, department heads, or supervisory personnel
• Employee Policy Manual language updates
• Review of Human Resources legal fees through April 2021
• Fire contract negotiations for 2022-2024
• Transit grievance

The Personnel Committee approved a resolution to hire seasonal employees related to elected officials, department heads, or supervisory personnel, and referred it to the council. It also approved updates to the Employee Policy Manual, which will require all employees to acknowledge changes through Kronos, and referred that to the council. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0). The committee then entered closed session to discuss fire contract negotiations and a transit grievance, reconvening without further discussion.

• Approved resolution to hire seasonal employees related to elected officials, department heads, or supervisory personnel (5-0), referred to council
• Approved Employee Policy Manual language update for May 2021 (5-0), referred to council
• Approved consent agenda including April minutes, legal fees, health plan funding, HR initiatives, and City Attorney initiatives (5-0)
• Convened in closed session for fire contract negotiations and transit grievance (5-0)
• Reconvened in open session with no discussion on closed-session items (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review proposed changes to the city sign code and a rezoning request for 3201 Packer Lane. The meeting also includes requests for an adult day care facility at 2005 Johnston Drive and a building addition site plan for the Rahr-West Art Museum.

• Rezoning of 3201 Packer Lane from R-1 to R-4
• Conditional Use Permit for adult day care at 2005 Johnston Drive
• Revision of city sign code (repealing Section 15.450)
• Rahr-West Art Museum building addition site plan review
• Official Map amendment near Kellner Street

The Plan Commission approved a rezone at 3201 Packer Lane, conditional use permits for an adult day care facility and an adaptive reuse office, an official map amendment for Kellner Street, the Rahr-West Art Museum addition, a release of easement, a minimum dwelling size in R-5, and a sign code revision. All votes were unanimous except the official map amendment (7-1) and the R-5 minimum size (5-3).

• Approved rezone from R-1 to R-4 at 3201 Packer Lane (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for adult day care at 2005 Johnston Drive (8-0)
• Approved adaptive reuse conditional use permit for office at 1004 N. 17th Street (8-0)
• Approved official map amendment removing Kellner Street south of Goodwin Road (7-1)
• Approved Rahr-West Art Museum building addition site plan (8-0)
• Approved release of easement at 3201 Packer Lane (8-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment setting 720 sq ft minimum dwelling size in R-5 (5-3)
• Approved sign code revision repealing 15.450 and creating Chapter 31 (8-0)

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on library hours, sanitization, and building capacity. The board also plans to consider a new reserve fund policy and a three-year lease with the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System. Additionally, parking lot closure requests for special events like Balloon Glow will be reviewed.

• Review of COVID-19 impacts on library hours and sanitization
• Establishment of a new Reserve Fund Policy
• Approval of a three-year lease with Manitowoc-Calumet Library System
• Parking lot closure requests for Balloon Glow and Farmers Market
• Approval of 2021 Foundation allocations

The Manitowoc Library Board approved the COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations for the Low Threat Level document, with two proposed amendments (mask expiration and no mask at board meetings) failing. The board also approved the Reserve Fund Policy, 2021 Foundation allocation, special event parking lot closures for Balloon Glow and Farmer's Market, and a three-year lease with Manitowoc-Calumet Library System. Financial reports and minutes were approved, and several items were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved minutes from March 22, 2021 and April 7, 2021 (10-0)
• Approved financial reports for March 2021 (9-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved COVID-19 Low Threat Level recommendations (8-2)
• Rejected amendment to expire mask requirement May 25 (2-8)
• Rejected amendment to remove mask requirement at board meetings (2-8)
• Approved Reserve Fund Policy (10-0)
• Approved 2021 Foundation allocation (10-0)
• Approved parking lot closure for Balloon Glow and Farmer's Market (10-0 each)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold an organizational session to swear in Mayor Justin M. Nickels and five new council members. The meeting includes the election of a Council President and the adoption of new council rules. The agenda also features a resolution to extend mask requirements in city buildings through June 30, 2021.

• Oaths of office for Mayor Justin M. Nickels and five council members
• Election of Common Council President
• Adoption of 2021-2022 Council Rules and Code of Conduct
• Resolution extending mask requirements in city buildings through June 30, 2021
• Stormwater maintenance agreement with Ammo, Inc at 6301 Custer Street

The Common Council held its organizational session, swore in new members and the mayor, elected Steve Czekala as Council President, and approved committee appointments. It adopted the 2021-2022 Council Rules (including remote conferencing) and a Code of Conduct, both unanimously. The council also approved a resolution extending the mask requirement in city buildings until May 18, 2021, with amendments to exempt cohort groups and rental of city buildings, and approved a stormwater maintenance agreement with Ammo, Inc.

• Elected Steve Czekala as Council President (unanimous)
• Approved mayor's appointments to standing committees (unanimous)
• Approved mayor's appointments to other committees (unanimous)
• Adopted Council Rules 2021-2022 with remote conferencing (10-0)
• Adopted Code of Conduct April 2021 (10-0)
• Adopted resolution extending mask requirement in city buildings to May 18, 2021, as amended (10-0)
• Approved stormwater management facility maintenance agreement with Ammo, Inc. (10-0)

Common Council

The Manitowoc Common Council will review several infrastructure contracts, including major road reconstructions and repairs to the S.S. Badger ferry ramp. The agenda also includes presentations of police awards and various community proclamations. Additionally, the council will consider the approval of city claims totaling over $5 million.

• $1,999,982.67 contract for S. 30th Street reconstruction
• $441,630.00 bid for underwater repair of the S.S. Badger ferry ramp
• $189,054.15 for N 8th Street and Maritime Drive intersection improvements
• Awards of Valor for Officer Matt Klein and Captain Grissom
• Payment of general city claims totaling $5,183,763.85

The Common Council approved a consent agenda including multiple public works contracts, such as the $441,630 underwater repair of the S.S. Badger Car Ferry Ramp and several road construction projects. They also adopted resolutions for DNR agreements, grant applications, and various fee schedule changes, all with unanimous 9-0 votes.

• Approved $441,630 ferry ramp repair contract to Michels Foundations (9-0)
• Approved $1,999,982.67 concrete paving for S. 30th St. reconstruction to Vinton Construction (9-0)
• Approved $435,395.59 concrete paving for Broadway St. reconstruction to Vinton Construction (9-0)
• Approved $189,054.15 intersection improvements at N 8th St & Maritime Dr to Vinton Construction (9-0)
• Approved $201,178.18 sanitary & storm sewer construction to De Groot, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $5,750 for camera for Jetter truck (9-0)
• Adopted resolution to modify DPI street tree removal fees (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance extending no parking on S. 10th St and Division St (9-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will review monthly and annual reports for the Police, Fire & Rescue, and Division of Life Safety departments. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Police Department patrol officer eligibility list.

• Police Department patrol officer eligibility list
• February and March 2021 monthly reports for Police, Fire & Rescue, and Division of Life Safety
• 2020 annual reports for Police and Fire & Rescue departments

The Police and Fire Commission approved the consent agenda, which included monthly reports from the Police, Fire & Rescue, and Division of Life Safety departments, as well as the 2020 annual reports for Police and Fire & Rescue. The commission also approved the Police Department Patrol Officer eligibility list. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda including monthly and annual reports (5-0)
• Approved Police Department Patrol Officer eligibility list (5-0)

Room Tax Commission

The Room Tax Commission will discuss and potentially take action on two Discover Manitowoc Grant applications. These include a proposal from Sunrise Rotary for the Lighthouse Tour and an application from Kids From Wisconsin. The commission will also review the minutes from the March 22, 2021 meeting.

• Sunrise Rotary Lighthouse Tour grant application (21-0323)
• Kids From Wisconsin grant application (21-0324)
• Approval of March 22, 2021, meeting minutes

The commission approved up to $5,000 for the Sunrise Rotary Lighthouse Tour grant, contingent on proof of 2-to-1 matching funds, in a 5-1 vote. A request for $8,000 failed for lack of a second. The commission denied the Kids From Wisconsin grant request 6-0 because no representative was present to answer questions.

• Approved up to $5,000 for Sunrise Rotary Lighthouse Tour grant, subject to matching funds (5-1)
• Denied $8,000 motion for Lighthouse Tour for lack of a second
• Denied Kids From Wisconsin grant request (6-0)

Room Tax Commission

The Room Tax Commission will discuss a services agreement involving the City of Manitowoc Room Tax Commission, Two Rivers Room Tax Commission, and the Manitowoc Area Visitor and Convention Bureau. The commission may take action on this item.

• Discussion on services agreement between Manitowoc and Two Rivers Room Tax Commissions and the Manitowoc Area Visitor and Convention Bureau

The Room Tax Commission discussed the services agreement among the City of Manitowoc, Two Rivers Room Tax Commission, and the Manitowoc Area Visitor and Convention Bureau. Representatives from Two Rivers and MAVCB presented their positions, and the consensus was to hold a small group discussion to find common ground. No formal action was taken.

• Discussed services agreement among three entities, no formal action
• Consensus to hold small group discussion to identify common ground and outstanding issues

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the police, fire, and life safety departments. The committee will also consider a request to extend no parking on South 10th Street near Division Street. Additionally, members will discuss outdoor lighting regulations and traffic violation forfeitures.

• Request to extend No Parking on South 10th Street at Division Street
• Ordinance establishing forfeitures for certain traffic violations
• Crime Prevention Committee amended bylaws
• Discussion regarding outdoor lighting Ordinance 18.040

The committee unanimously approved extending the no-parking zone on the east side of South 10th Street to Division Street, and referred it to the Council. It also approved amended Crime Prevention Committee bylaws, a traffic ordinance forfeiture schedule, and a payment plan for a Lifequest hardship request. The outdoor lighting ordinance discussion was placed on file and referred to Council.

• Approved no-parking extension on S. 10th St. to Division St. (5-0)
• Approved Crime Prevention Committee amended bylaws (5-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing forfeitures for Chapter 10 traffic violations (5-0)
• Placed outdoor lighting ordinance discussion on file, referred to Council (5-0)
• Approved Lifequest hardship request with payment plan (5-0)

Library Board Ad Hoc COVID-19 Committee

The Manitowoc Public Library Ad Hoc COVID-19 Committee will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on library services and staff. This includes reviewing a phased approach to extending library hours, sanitization schedules for collections, and building capacity limits.

• Review of phased approach to extending Library hours
• Review of collection sanitization and cleaning schedules
• Review of library building capacity limits
• Review of COVID-19 impacts on staff and services

The Library Board Ad Hoc COVID-19 Committee voted 3-1 to recommend that the full Library Board approve all revisions to the Low Threat Level Document, which outlines the phased approach to extending library hours, sanitization schedules, and capacity limits. The committee also reviewed COVID-19 metrics and cleaning schedules. The meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.

• Recommended approval of all revisions to the Low Threat Level Document (motion carried 3-1, with one excused).
• Reviewed the phased approach to extending library hours, sanitization of collections, and limited building capacity.
• Reviewed COVID-19 metrics and updated cleaning schedules.
• Adjourned at 5:43 p.m. (motion carried 4-0, with one excused).

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will review several infrastructure and utility requests. Discussion includes a special assessment for concrete paving on Roneta Lane and a watermain petition for River Point. The committee will also consider requests regarding curbside numbering and equipment purchases.

• Special assessment for 2020 concrete paving on Roneta Lane
• Plan E Watermain Petition for River Point
• Request to purchase a Jetter camera for Department of Public Infrastructure
• Request for a mural at Lincoln Park Zoo Shelter
• Resolution to backfill a full-time Bridge Tender position

The Public Infrastructure Committee approved several items, including a final resolution for special assessments for 2020 concrete paving on Roneta Lane, a watermain petition for River Point, a resolution to backfill a full-time bridge tender position, a request to purchase a jetter camera, and a mural at Lincoln Park Zoo Shelter. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The committee also placed a curbside numbering request on file and tabled drainage concerns on Harvest Circle.

• Approved final resolution for special assessments for 2020 concrete paving on Roneta Lane (5-0)
• Approved Plan E Watermain Petition for River Point (5-0)
• Approved resolution to backfill full-time Bridge Tender position (5-0)
• Approved request to purchase a jetter camera (5-0)
• Approved mural at Lincoln Park Zoo Shelter, with design to return for approval (5-0)
• Placed curbside numbering request on file (5-0)
• Placed drainage concerns on Harvest Circle on file (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss a fourth amendment to the Granicus Service Agreement and the 2021 first quarter Internal Controls Report. The committee will also review updates regarding CAWG requests. Additionally, members will consider approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Fourth Amendment to Granicus Service Agreement
• 1st Quarter 2021 Internal Controls Report
• 2021 CAWG Request Update
• Approval of March 2, 2021 Finance Committee minutes
• Approval of February 22, 2021 Public Utilities Commission minutes

Personnel Committee

The committee will consider reclassifying a police clerk position and approving a new recruitment process. Discussion is also planned for an agreement with Concordia University. The meeting will conclude with discussions on fire contract negotiations and audit results.

• Reclassification of PD Clerk Typist to PD Administrative Clerk
• Request to approve revised backfill/recruitment process
• Proposed agreement with Concordia University
• Fire contract negotiations for 2022-2024
• Review of audit results from Central States

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a fifth extension of the COVID-19 emergency declaration. The agenda also includes reviewing bids for infrastructure projects and amendments to industrial park covenants.

• Fifth extension of Mayoral Declaration of Emergency due to COVID-19
• Quit Claim Deed with Bay Pointe Developers II LLC for Parcel Number 817-403-020
• Amendment to Manitowoc I-43 Industrial Park Protective Covenants
• Bids for River Point Development Phase I and asphalt paving
• Resolution approving the 2021-2023 Harbor Development Statement of Intentions

The Common Council voted 9-0 to adopt a resolution extending the mayoral declaration of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also approved a quit claim deed with Bay Pointe Developers II LLC for a parcel, and approved an amendment to the I-43 Industrial Park protective covenants. The council awarded contracts for River Point Development Phase I ($3,131,641.56 to Vinton Construction Co.), asphalt paving ($599,700.24 to Vinton Construction Co.), 8th Street tree installation ($132,200.00 to Highway Landscapers), and ready mix concrete ($74,580.00 to Carew Concrete). It also approved moving DPI employees to City benefit plans and adopted the Three Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions for 2021-2023.

• Adopted resolution extending mayoral declaration of emergency due to COVID-19 pandemic (9-0).
• Approved quit claim deed with Bay Pointe Developers II LLC for Parcel Number 817-403-020 (9-0).
• Approved amendment to I-43 Industrial Park Protective Covenants removing a portion of Lot 1, Block 3 (9-0).
• Approved request to move DPI employees from Central States to City benefit plans (9-0).
• Awarded base bid for River Point Development Phase I to Vinton Construction Co. for $3,131,641.56 (9-0).
• Awarded asphalt paving contract to Vinton Construction Co. for $599,700.24 (9-0).
• Awarded 8th Street tree installation to Highway Landscapers for $132,200.00 (9-0).
• Awarded ready mix concrete quote to Carew Concrete for $74,580.00 (9-0).

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board of Trustees will review the impact of COVID-19 on library services, staff, and study room recommendations. The board is also scheduled to discuss establishing a reserve fund policy and analyzing 2020 performance against Wisconsin state standards. Additionally, the meeting includes reviews of recent financial reports and administrative updates.

• Review of COVID-19 impact on library services and staff
• Discussion on establishing a reserve fund policy
• Analysis of 2020 library performance against Wisconsin state standards
• Approval of February and March meeting minutes
• Review of budget status reports for Funds 2810 and 2813

The Manitowoc Public Library Board approved updates to the MPL Low Threat Level Document, effective immediately, allowing normal capacity in study rooms and limited in-person field trips and outreach visits as approved by the Executive Director. The board also approved the February 22, 2021 regular meeting minutes and the March 3, 2021 Ad Hoc COVID-19 Committee meeting minutes, as well as financial reports for January and February 2021. All votes were unanimous (10-0).

• Approved updates to MPL Low Threat Level Document, effective immediately, including normal study room capacity and limited in-person field trips/outreach (10-0)
• Approved minutes of February 22, 2021 regular board meeting and March 3, 2021 Ad Hoc COVID-19 Committee meeting (10-0)
• Approved financial reports including budget status for January and February 2021 and March 2021 check register (10-0)

Room Tax Commission

The Room Tax Commission will review a presentation from the Manitowoc Area Visitor and Convention Bureau. The commission may decide whether to continue or end their agreement with the bureau by June 1, 2021. They will also consider tourism service RFPs and grant applications.

• Possible approval of RFP for tourism services
• Decision on intent to continue or end agreement with Manitowoc Area Visitor and Convention Bureau
• Review of Maritime Bay Classic Bicycle Race grant application
• Funding request from the Public Arts Committee

The commission approved a request for proposals (RFP) for tourism services, with the due date amended to April 30, 2021, by a 3-2 vote. It also approved a $7,500 grant for the Maritime Bay Classic Bicycle Race and an $8,000 request from the Public Arts Committee. No action was taken on the MAVCB's request for a 5-year agreement extension, but the commission voted to meet with the MAVCB and the Two Rivers Room Tax Commission to discuss the agreement's future.

• Approved the February 15, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0).
• Approved the RFP for tourism services with an amended due date of April 30, 2021 (3-2).
• Approved a motion to meet with the MAVCB and Two Rivers Room Tax Commission to discuss the tourism services agreement extension, including building costs, board makeup, and voting membership.
• Approved a $7,500 Discover Manitowoc grant for the Maritime Bay Classic Bicycle Race (5-0).
• Approved an $8,000 funding request from the Public Arts Committee for three projects (5-0).

Common Council and Mayoral Candidates Forum

The event consists of opening and closing statements from council and mayoral candidates. The Citizens Advisory Committee and the public will also participate by asking questions.

• Opening and closing statements from council and mayoral candidates
• Questions for council candidates from the Citizens Advisory Committee
• Questions for mayoral candidates from the Citizens Advisory Committee
• Public questions via Facebook live and Zoom

Common Council

The Manitowoc Common Council will discuss a request for unbudgeted storm sewer installation at North 5th and Pine Streets. The agenda also includes reviewing various public works bids for sewer re-lining, sidewalk replacement, and concrete paving. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances regarding taxicab licenses and garbage hauling.

• Request for unbudgeted storm sewer installation at N. 5th St. and Pine St.
• Approval of general city claims totaling $2,490,985.40
• Bids for sewer re-lining ($144,054.70) and concrete paving ($385,283.61)
• Ordinance to amend regulations for Taxicab Vehicle and Driver's Licenses
• Purchase of Western Star Salter Plow Trucks and a John Deere Backhoe Loader

The Common Council approved an incentives/development agreement for the Dramm Corporation project in the I-TEC Park, adopted ordinances amending taxicab and garbage hauler regulations, and approved resolutions to backfill two Rahr-West Art Museum security guard positions and carry forward 2020 budget appropriations. The council also awarded multiple public works contracts, including sewer re-lining, concrete paving, and sidewalk replacement, and denied a request to change downtown parking. A motion to table the parking change failed for lack of a second.

• Approved Incentives/Development Agreement for Dramm Corporation project in I-TEC Park.
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 11.050 regulating Taxicab Vehicle and Driver's Licenses.
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 11.140 (Commercial Garbage Haulers) and creating Section 11.145 (Recycling and Salvage Operations).
• Adopted resolution to backfill two Rahr-West Art Museum Security Guard positions for 2021.
• Adopted resolution to carry forward to 2021 departmental budgets various 2020 appropriations.
• Denied request to change downtown parking (motion to table failed for lack of second).
• Awarded 2021 Sewer Re-Lining contract to Visu-Sewer, LLC ($144,054.70).
• Awarded 2021 Concrete Paving I & Concrete Slab Replacement to Vinton Construction Company ($385,283.61).

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports for the police, fire rescue, and life safety departments. The committee will also consider potential changes to downtown parking based on a request and a 2018 study.

• Discussion of changing downtown parking
• Review of the 2018 parking study
• February 2021 Police Department Monthly Report
• February 2021 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
• February 2021 Blight Expense Report

The Public Safety Committee voted 4-0 to deny a request to change downtown parking and referred the denial to Council. The committee also approved, 4-0, a recommendation for the Mayor's office to appoint a parking manager to oversee the parking system and downtown parking authority. A separate motion to draft an ordinance allowing unlimited parking on South 7th Street failed in a 2-2 tie.

• Denied request to change downtown parking, referred to Council (4-0)
• Approved recommendation for Mayor to appoint a parking manager, referred to Council (4-0)
• Motion to draft ordinance for unlimited parking on South 7th Street failed (2-2)

Library Board Ad Hoc COVID-19 Committee

The Manitowoc Public Library Ad Hoc COVID-19 Committee will meet to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on library services and staff. The committee also plans to review a low threat level document and study room recommendations.

• Review of COVID-19 impact on MPL services and staff
• Review of MPL low threat level document
• Review of Study Room recommendation

The committee approved reopening the Manitowoc Public Library study rooms to the public effective March 8, 2021, with one person per room, masks required, and first-come, first-served access. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved reopening study rooms March 8, 2021, with 1-person capacity, masks required, first-come first-served (5-0)

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will consider equipment purchases and playground renovation funding. The agenda also includes discussions on tree removal permit fees and utility easements on South 6th Street.

• Purchase of one John Deere Backhoe Loader
• Purchase of two Western Star Salter Plow Trucks
• Use of Schuette Playground Maintenance funds for renovation consultation
• Fee increase for street tree removal permits
• Utility easement on South 6th Street for True Endeavors, LLC

The Public Infrastructure Committee approved a utility easement on South 6th Street for True Endeavors, LLC (owner of the Wharf), subject to City Attorney approval. It also approved the purchase of a John Deere backhoe loader and two Western Star salter plow trucks, all referred to the consent agenda. Other actions included approving Aquatic Center punch cards, a fee increase for street tree removal permits, and a resolution to accept WDNR stormwater grant funding.

• Approved utility easement on South 6th Street for True Endeavors, LLC (Wharf), subject to City Attorney approval.
• Approved purchase of one John Deere 410L backhoe loader, referred to consent agenda.
• Approved purchase of two Western Star salter plow trucks, referred to consent agenda.
• Approved Aquatic Center punch cards, referred to council.
• Approved fee increase for street tree removal permits, referred to consent agenda.
• Approved use of Forestry Funds for stump grinder teeth, referred to consent agenda.
• Approved ordinance amendment to allow Weed Commissioner to issue citations for noxious weeds, referred to council.
• Approved resolution to accept WDNR stormwater grant funding, referred to council.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss a development agreement and incentives for the Dramm Corporation project in I-TEC Park. The committee will also consider funding for storm sewer installation at North 5th and Pine Streets and various ordinance amendments.

• Incentives/Development Agreement for Dramm Corporation in I-TEC Park
• Funding for unbudgeted storm sewer installation at N. 5th St. and Pine St.
• Structural assessment request for River Lofts river walk
• Ordinance amendments for taxicab licenses and garbage hauler regulations
• Resolution to backfill two Rahr-West Art Museum security guard positions

The Finance Committee unanimously approved all items on the agenda, including a presentation on the 2021 refunding bond, the consent agenda, and several action items. Key approvals included funding for an unbudgeted storm sewer installation to address flooding at N. 5th St. and Pine St., amendments to taxicab and garbage hauler ordinances, backfilling two security guard positions at Rahr-West Art Museum, and carrying forward 2020 appropriations to 2021. The committee also accepted an incentives/development agreement for the Dramm Corporation project in the I-TEC Park after a closed session.

• Accepted 2021 Refunding Bond Summary presentation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of Feb 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved structural assessment of River Lofts river walk, placed on file (5-0)
• Accepted report of Board of Canvassers for Feb 16, 2021 election and recount (5-0)
• Approved funding for unbudgeted storm sewer installation at N. 5th St. and Pine St. (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending taxicab vehicle and driver's license regulations (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending commercial garbage hauler and recycling/salvage operations (5-0)
• Approved resolution to backfill two Rahr-West Art Museum security guard positions (5-0)

Personnel Committee

The committee will consider fire arbitration awards and a request to approve a new Vehicle Use Policy. The agenda also includes reports on health plan funding, human resources initiatives, and city attorney updates. Additionally, the committee may discuss police contract bargaining in closed session.

• Fire arbitration awards for IAFF Local 368
• Approval of a new Vehicle Use Policy
• Police contract bargaining discussion
• Review of Central States audit results
• Report on health plan funding

The committee approved a newly created Vehicle Use Policy and referred it to the City Council. It also directed staff to develop a plan to move non-transit Teamster employees to the City health plan effective January 1, 2022, and refer that to Council. Other items, including fire arbitration awards and police contract bargaining, were placed on file without discussion. The committee also convened in closed session to discuss police contract bargaining, fire arbitration, and audit results from Central States.

• Approved Vehicle Use Policy and referred to Council (4-0)
• Directed staff to develop plan to move non-transit Teamster employees to City plan effective 1-1-2022 and refer to Council (4-0)
• Accepted Fire Arbitration Awards and Briefs and placed on file (4-0)
• Placed Police Contract Bargaining on file (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, legal fees, health plan funding, and HR/City Attorney initiatives (4-0)

State of the City

The agenda provided is for the State of the City meeting on February 25, 2021. No specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals are listed in the provided text.

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss library operations and financial status. The board will review the impact of COVID-19 on services and staff. Additionally, members will consider approving the 2020 Annual Report for submission to the DPI.

• Approval of the 2020 Annual Report for submission to the DPI
• Review of COVID-19 impact on library services and staff
• Review of budget status reports for December 2020 and January 2021
• Approval of minutes from January 25 and February 3, 2021

The Manitowoc Library Board approved the 2020 Annual Report for submission to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). The board also approved the minutes from the January 25 regular meeting and the February 3 COVID-19 committee meeting, the December 2020 and January 2021 financial reports, and the actions taken to the Low Threat Level Document at the February 3 Ad Hoc COVID-19 Committee Meeting. All votes were unanimous (10-0).

• Approved 2020 Annual Report for DPI submission (10-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 25 regular meeting and Feb 3 COVID-19 committee meeting (10-0)
• Approved financial reports for December 2020 and January 2021 (10-0)
• Approved actions taken to Low Threat Level Document at Feb 3 COVID-19 committee meeting (10-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings regarding changes to the zoning ordinance for ammunition manufacturing and storage, as well as a rezoning request for 2105 Western Avenue. The meeting also includes a resolution to extend mask requirements in City buildings through April 30, 2021.

• Public hearing for amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to allow ammunition manufacturing and storage
• Rezoning request for 2105 Western Avenue from R-6 to B-2 district
• $111,130.23 contract award for the 2021 Seal Coating Program
• Resolution extending mask requirements in City buildings through April 30, 2021
• Request for a speed display board on Waldo Boulevard not to exceed $750

The Common Council adopted an ordinance allowing ammunition manufacturing and storage as a permitted use in the I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District, and approved a related land sale to AMMO Inc. The council also extended the mask requirement in city buildings through April 30, 2021, and approved several financial measures including bond issuances and a budget amendment.

• Adopted ordinance to allow ammunition manufacturing in I-1 zone (9-0)
• Approved land sale to AMMO Inc. in I-43 Industrial Park (9-0)
• Extended mask requirement in city buildings through April 30, 2021 (8-1)
• Approved $2.6M taxable GO promissory notes issuance (9-0)
• Approved $2.7M GO refunding bonds issuance (9-0)
• Approved 2021 budget amendment adding $135,000 to contingency (9-0)
• Approved police contract bargaining agreement (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance to regulate outdoor lighting (7-2)

Room Tax Commission

The Room Tax Commission will review 2020 room tax revenues and expenses and discuss the 2021 budget. The agenda also includes discussion on a contract agreement with MAVCB and an equipment request from Parks and Recreation.

• Review of 2020 Room Tax revenues and expenses
• Discussion on 2021 Room Tax Budget
• Equipment Request from Parks and Recreation
• Discussion on contract agreement with MAVCB
• Approval of November 16, 2020 meeting minutes

The Room Tax Commission approved up to $5,500 for the purchase of outdoor movie theatre equipment, as requested by Parks and Recreation. The motion carried 3-2. The commission also reviewed 2020 room tax revenues and expenses, noting a shortfall to be covered from reserves, and discussed the 2021 budget and the MAVCB contract, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved up to $5,500 for outdoor movie theatre equipment (3-2)
• Approved November 16, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will review monthly reports for the police, fire rescue, and life safety departments. The meeting also includes discussions regarding future promotions for the Captain of Detective position and a firefighter/paramedic eligibility list.

• Discussion of future Captain of Detective promotion
• Manitowoc Fire Rescue Department Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list
• January 2021 Police Department Monthly Report
• January 2021 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
• January 2021 Division of Life Safety Monthly Report

Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance to regulate outdoor lighting and requests to backfill the Assistant Chief of Fire Rescue and Building Inspector positions. Members will also consider a request to reconfigure the intersection of Cleveland Ave. and Maritime Dr. Monthly reports for police, fire rescue, and life safety departments are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance to regulate outdoor lighting
• Request to backfill Assistant Chief of Fire Rescue
• Request to backfill Building Inspector
• Reconfiguration of the intersection at Cleveland Ave. and Maritime Dr.

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved a request to reconfigure the Cleveland Ave. and Maritime Dr. intersection, with costs not to exceed $100,000 from the 2022 budget, and referred it to Council. It also approved an ordinance regulating outdoor lighting, which includes holiday lighting definitions, and referred it to Council. The committee approved backfilling the Assistant Chief of Fire Rescue and Building Inspector positions, and set up a payment plan for a LifeQuest hardship request. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Cleveland Ave./Maritime Dr. intersection reconfiguration, not to exceed $100,000 from 2022 budget (5-0)
• Approved outdoor lighting ordinance and referred to Council (5-0)
• Approved backfill request for Assistant Chief of Fire Rescue and referred to Council (5-0)
• Approved backfill request for Building Inspector and referred to Council (5-0)
• Approved payment plan for LifeQuest hardship request and referred to Council (5-0)

Library Board Ad Hoc COVID-19 Committee

The Manitowoc Public Library Ad Hoc COVID-19 Committee will meet to discuss the impact of the pandemic on library services and personnel. The committee is also scheduled to review the library's low threat level document. Seven public comments submitted via email are included on the agenda.

• Review of COVID-19 impacts on MPL services and staff
• Review of MPL low threat level document

The committee approved recommendations to the Manitowoc Public Library Low Threat Level document, including an amendment setting the reopening date to Wednesday, February 17, 2021. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved recommendations to MPL Low Threat Level document (6-0)
• Amended document to set reopening date as Wednesday, February 17, 2021 (6-0)

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will review several land use and utility items. Discussion includes a request from Manitowoc Lutheran High School to buy city property and contract agreements for traffic signal modifications. The committee will also consider parking changes on Custer Street.

• Request by Manitowoc Lutheran High School to purchase City-owned property
• Contract with L.W. Allen for the Lift Station SCADA Upgrade
• State/Municipal Agreement for DOT SISP Traffic Signal Modifications
• Removal of parking on one side of Custer Street from 2700 Block to S. 39th Street
• Proposed easement at 1320 Dueno Street for South 14th Street Lift Station Improvements

The Public Infrastructure Committee approved a consent agenda covering 12 items, including the erection of three crosses at Evergreen Cemetery, LNRP habitat restoration signage, Girl Scout cookie sales from vehicles, baseball diamond use agreements, Aquatic Center schedule and pricing changes, a lift station SCADA upgrade contract, traffic signal agreements, parking removal on Custer Street, and an easement for lift station improvements. The committee discussed but did not vote on Manitowoc Lutheran High School's request to purchase city-owned property, recommending further staff work before bringing it back.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Jan 6, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved request to erect three crosses at Evergreen Cemetery (4-0)
• Approved LNRP habitat restoration sign content and installation (4-0)
• Approved Girl Scout cookie sales from marked vehicles Feb 21-Apr 30 (4-0)
• Approved baseball diamond use agreements (4-0)
• Approved Aquatic Center schedule and pricing adjustments (5-0)
• Approved L.W. Allen contract for lift station SCADA upgrade (5-0)
• Approved State/Municipal Agreement for DOT traffic signal modifications (5-0)

Finance Committee

The committee will review several resolutions regarding city debt and bond sales. This includes authorizing up to $2,700,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds and $2,600,000 in Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes. The agenda also includes a $135,000 budget amendment and the termination of TIF Districts 10 and 12.

• Authorization of up to $2,700,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds
• Authorization of up to $2,600,000 in Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes
• $135,000 budget amendment for contingency and fund balance
• Termination of TIF Districts 10 and 12
• Amendment to mobile food vendor license fees

The Finance Committee unanimously approved resolutions authorizing the issuance of up to $2,700,000 in general obligation refunding bonds and up to $2,600,000 in taxable general obligation promissory notes, along with related scopes of engagement. It also approved several fiscal agency agreements, terminated TID Districts 10 and 12, and denied a request for a structural assessment of the River Lofts river walk, referring it to the Council. All votes were 4-0 except the River Lofts denial, which was 3-1.

• Approved resolution authorizing up to $2,700,000 general obligation refunding bonds (4-0)
• Approved scope of engagement for $2,700,000 refunding bonds (4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing up to $2,600,000 taxable general obligation promissory notes (4-0)
• Approved scope of engagement for $2,600,000 taxable promissory notes (4-0)
• Denied structural assessment request for River Lofts river walk, referred to Council (3-1)
• Approved speed display board on Waldo Boulevard, not to exceed $750 (4-0)
• Approved resolutions terminating TID District 10 and TID District 12 (4-0 each)
• Approved 2021 budget amendment adding $135,000 to contingency (4-0)

Personnel Committee

The committee will consider revisions to the Deputy Fire Chief job description. Members will also review reports on health plan funding, human resources initiatives, and legal fees. Closed sessions are scheduled to discuss firefighter and police contract bargaining and audit results.

• Approval of Deputy Fire Chief job description revisions
• Review of Human Resources legal fees through January 2021
• Report on health plan funding
• Discussion of firefighter and police contract bargaining
• Review of Central States audit results

Plan Commission

The Manitowoc Plan Commission will consider several land use and zoning matters. Agenda items include a rezoning request for 2105 Western Avenue and annual reviews of various conditional use permits. The commission will also discuss amendments regarding ammunition manufacturing and community development fees.

• Rezoning 2105 Western Avenue from R-6 to B-2
• Annual review of a transitional housing permit at 3 Riverview Drive
• Text amendment for ammunition manufacturing in the I-1 district
• Request by Manitowoc Lutheran High School to purchase city property
• Modifications to the Community Development Fee Schedule

The Plan Commission approved a rezone of 2105 Western Avenue from R-6 Multiple Family District to B-2 Neighborhood Business District for a dog grooming business, despite neighbor concerns about parking and future uses. The commission also approved the sale of city-owned property to Manitowoc Lutheran High School, a text amendment allowing ammunition manufacturing in I-1 districts, and several conditional use permit renewals. A discussion on minimum dwelling unit sizes in R-5 districts was tabled.

• Approved rezone at 2105 Western Ave from R-6 to B-2 (7-0)
• Approved sale of city-owned property to Manitowoc Lutheran High School (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved annual review of CUP for open sales lot at 2020 Dufek Drive (7-0)
• Approved annual review of CUP for transitional housing at 3 Riverview Drive and removed annual review condition (7-0)
• Approved annual review of CUP for recycling facility at 1107 Franklin St, kept annual review condition (7-0)
• Approved text amendment allowing ammunition manufacturing in I-1 district (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved modifications to Community Development Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Tabled discussion on minimum dwelling unit size in R-5 district (6-1)

Library Board

The Manitowoc Public Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports and monthly statistics from December 2020. The board is also scheduled to review the current COVID-19 threat level status and discuss the 2021 Library Legislative Day.

• Review of COVID-19 threat level status and impact on library services
• Discussion regarding 2021 Library Legislative Day
• Review of budget status for Funds 2810 and 2813
• Request for feedback on Reserve Fund Policy

The Manitowoc Library Board approved maintaining the library's Medium Threat Level status through March 1, 2021, and changing HVAC cleaning to every seven weeks. The board also approved the December 2020 meeting minutes and financial reports. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were discussion or informational.

• Approved maintaining Medium Threat Level status through March 1, 2021 (7-1)
• Approved changing HVAC cleaning/sanitizing to every seven weeks (7-1)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2020 regular meeting and January 13, 2021 COVID committee meeting (8-0)
• Approved December 2020 financial reports and check registers (8-0)

Common Council

The Manitowoc Common Council will review several financial and infrastructure proposals. This includes considering agreements for a housing study and the issuance of municipal notes. The council will also address seasonal hiring policies and street-related ordinances.

• Issuance of General Obligation Promissory Notes not to exceed $6,090,000
• Agreement with MSA for a Housing Study & Needs Assessment
• Bid award to Northern Pipe, Inc. for $46,998.06 for sewer televising
• Incentives/Development Agreement for the Allie Apartment Project
• 2021 seasonal hiring policy and rates

The Common Council approved a term sheet for the Allie Apartment Project in the River Point District, authorizing staff to enter into a development agreement. It also authorized the issuance of up to $6,090,000 in general obligation promissory notes and $3,950,000 in note anticipation notes. Several other resolutions were adopted, including seasonal hiring policies and election worker compensation. A request for a structural assessment of the River Lofts river walk was referred back to the Finance Committee after a motion to split costs failed.

• Approved term sheet for Allie Apartment Project development agreement (10-0)
• Authorized issuance of up to $6,090,000 GO promissory notes (10-0)
• Authorized issuance of up to $3,950,000 note anticipation notes (10-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing 2021 election pollworker compensation (10-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing 2021 absentee canvasser compensation (10-0)
• Approved seasonal hiring policy and rates for 2021 (10-0)
• Approved hiring Operations Park Planner for February 2021 (10-0)
• Referred River Lofts river walk assessment request to Finance Committee (10-0)

Library Board Ad Hoc COVID-19 Committee

The committee will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Manitowoc Public Library services and staff. The meeting includes a review of the current medium threat level status.

• Review of COVID-19 impact on library services and staff
• Review of current medium threat level status

The Library Board Ad Hoc COVID-19 Committee voted 5-1 to recommend proposed changes to the Medium Threat Level document to the full board. The recommendation addresses COVID-19 impacts on library services and staff. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Medium Threat Level document changes to full board (5-1)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will review December 2020 monthly reports for the police, fire rescue, and life safety departments. The meeting also includes a discussion and possible action regarding the Patrol Officer Eligibility List.

• December 2020 Police Department Monthly Report
• December 2020 Fire Rescue Department Monthly Report
• December 2020 Division of Life Safety Monthly Report
• Discussion and action regarding the Patrol Officer Eligibility List

The Police and Fire Commission approved the patrol officer eligibility list for a 12-month period. The consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes and monthly reports from the police, fire rescue, and life safety divisions, was also approved unanimously. No public comment was received, and no items were removed from the consent agenda.

• Approved patrol officer eligibility list for 12 months (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including December 2020 meeting minutes and monthly reports (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Manitowoc Public Safety Committee will discuss several traffic and parking requests, including changes to speed limits and street parking. The committee will also review monthly reports from the police, fire, and building inspection departments. Additionally, members may consider a new ordinance for outdoor lighting and an agreement with the county dispatch center.

• Reducing the speed limit on west Waldo Boulevard from 35 to 25 mph
• Removing three parking stalls on South 8th Street in front of Stand Adventures
• Request for unlimited parking on South 14th Street between Washington and Marshall Streets
• Joint Powers Agreement with Manitowoc County Joint Dispatch Center
• Proposed ordinance to regulate outdoor lighting

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will review several local infrastructure items. Discussion includes a stormwater maintenance agreement for Popp Mini Storage and drainage concerns on Harvest Circle. The committee will also consider a sidewalk request for South 30th Street.

• Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for Popp Mini Storage at 1929 South 35th Street
• Cedar Estates mineral buildup discussion
• Drainage concerns on Harvest Circle
• Sidewalk request for West side of South 30th Street
• Discussion regarding traffic regulation ordinances

The Public Infrastructure Committee approved a draft Stop Sign Policy and Guidelines, referring it to the City Attorney's office for ordinance drafting. It also approved a stormwater maintenance agreement for Popp Mini Storage and a sidewalk request on South 30th Street, with the east side as an alternate bid. The Cedar Estates mineral buildup issue was placed on file as a private matter, and drainage concerns on Harvest Circle will be addressed through letters to property owners and a future meeting.

• Approved Stop Sign Policy and Guidelines, referred to City Attorney for ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement for Popp Mini Storage (5-0)
• Approved sidewalk request on west side of South 30th Street, with east side as alternate bid (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 2, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Placed Cedar Estates mineral buildup request on file as private matter
• Directed Engineering to send letters to Harvest Circle property owners about drainage

Finance Committee

The committee will review a presentation on an upcoming financing plan and vote on several resolutions regarding municipal debt. The agenda also includes discussions on housing studies, cloud service contracts, and pollworker compensation.

• Authorization for General Obligation Promissory Notes not to exceed $6,090,000
• Authorization for General Obligation Promissory Notes and Note Anticipation Notes not to exceed $3,950,000
• Agreement with MSA for a Housing Study & Needs Assessment
• Resolution establishing 2021 compensation for Election Pollworkers
• Springbrook Cloud Proposal and Contract

The Finance Committee unanimously approved resolutions authorizing up to $6,090,000 in general obligation promissory notes and up to $3,950,000 in general obligation promissory notes plus note anticipation notes. They also approved appointing Associated Trust Company as fiscal agent, setting 2021 compensation for pollworkers and absentee canvassers, a 3-month parking lease for Doneff's Schuette Building, a housing study agreement with MSA, a Springbrook cloud contract, and the 4th Quarter 2020 fraud prevention report. A request for a structural assessment of the River Lofts river walk was denied and referred to Council.

• Approved resolution authorizing up to $6,090,000 in general obligation promissory notes (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing up to $3,950,000 in general obligation promissory notes and note anticipation notes (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Associated Trust Company as fiscal agent (5-0)
• Approved 2021 compensation for election pollworkers (5-0)
• Approved 2021 compensation for Board of Absentee Canvassers (5-0)
• Approved 3-month lease for Doneff's Schuette Building parking stalls with escrow stipulation (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved agreement with MSA for housing study and needs assessment (5-0)
• Denied request for structural assessment of River Lofts river walk, referred to Council (3-2)

Common Council

The Manitowoc Common Council will meet to review committee reports regarding two specific projects. These include Project Clip in ITEC Park and an incentives agreement for the Allie Apartment Project. The council may also enter a closed session to deliberate on these matters.

• Project Clip in ITEC Park (20-1258)
• Incentives/Development Agreement for the Allie Apartment Project in the River Point District (20-1215)

The Common Council held a special meeting, entered closed session to discuss two items, and reconvened to approve the term sheet for Project Clip in ITEC Park, directing staff to finalize the development agreement. The council also discussed the Allie Apartment Project incentives/development agreement in closed session but took no public action on it. Mayor Nickels presented retiring City Clerk Deborah Neuser with a Key to the City and offered appreciation to her and Finance Director/Treasurer Steve Corbeille.

• Approved Project Clip term sheet and directed staff to finalize the Development Agreement (10-0)
• Convened in closed session to discuss Project Clip and Allie Apartment Project (10-0)
• Reconvened in open session after closed deliberations (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:08 p.m. (10-0)