Common Council - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Common Council
- Meeting Type
- Common Council
- Location
- Manitowoc, WI
- Meeting Date
- March 16, 2026
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Monday, March 16, 2026
16 items on the agenda.
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Start free trialProclamation declaring the month of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month
Attachments: Proclamation for Parkinson's Awareness Month
Commendation by Mayor Nickels to recognize Police Chief Nick Reimer
Attachments: Commendation - Reimer
Removal of Consent Agenda Items
Any Common Council Member may request removal of any item from the consent agenda, and such item shall be removed without debate or vote. Any item or part thereof removed from the consent agenda shall be separately considered.
Miscellaneous
26-0204 Minutes of the February 16, 2026 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file. Attachments: Common Council Minutes 2-16-2026. 26-0219 Resignation from Violet Salley from the Crime Prevention Committee effective March 5, 2026; recommending acceptance and place on file. Attachments: Resignation - Salley.
Committee of the Whole (Consent)
26-0223 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following events: Jr Ships Tournament on 5/2/2026; Aviary Grand Opening Two Mile Walk on 6/6/2026; Ministry over Industry on 7/25/2026; Malt City Brewfest on 8/1/2026; MPSD Summer Band Concert on 8/6/2026; Trunk or Treat on 10/20/2026; ASL Ugly Sweater 5k on 11/7/2026; recommending acceptance of report and place on file. Attachments: 021226-031126 SEC Acted On, SE - ASL Ugly Sweater 5k, SE - Library Trunk or Treat, SE - MPSD Summer Band Concert, SE - Malt City Brewfest, SE - Ministry Over Industry, SE - Aviary Grand Opening 2 Mile Walk, SE - Jr Ships Tournament. 26-0224 Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following waiver of fees: 8U Shipbuilders Game on 5/11/2026; 8U Shipbuilders Tournament on 5/17/2026; City of Manitowoc Employee Picnic on 7/9/2026; Memorial Day Picnic on 5/25/2026; recommending acceptance of report and place on file. Attachments: 021226-031126 SEC Waivers Acted On, Waiver of Fees - 8U Shipbuilders Game, Waiver of Fees - 8U Shipbuilders Tournament, Waiver of Fees - Employee Picnic, Waiver of Fees - Memorial Day Picnic.
Finance Committee (Consent)
26-0157 Hearing on Denial of Taxicab Driver's License application (TD-2605) for J. Honkanen; recommending approval of the license pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 111.335. Attachments: TD-2605 Taxicar Driver's License. 26-0158 Application of "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License (TAV-2542A), Trattoria Tennie LLC, 2204 Washington St; recommending to approve license. Attachments: TAV-2542A. 26-0159 Request from PetSkull Brewing for a temporary extension of premises for the sale of liquor and/or beer on North 11th Street boulevard between York and Buffalo Streets for Tuesday Food Truck Rally from 5/5/26 to 9/29/26 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm; recommending to approve the request. Attachments: Extension of Premises Request - PetSkull - 5.5.2026 to 9.29.26. 26-0160 2025 Municipal Court Statistics Report; recommending to place on file. Attachments: 2025 Municipal Court Statistics Annual Report. 26-0205 General City Claims in the amount of $10,884,300.35 enumerated on list thereof, recommending that the claims be allowed and ordered paid and Mayor, Clerk and Finance Director/Treasurer are instructed to issue the necessary order. Attachments: Claim Report, 2-13-2026, 2-13-2026a, 2-20-2026, 2-27-2026. 26-0221 Report of Finance Committee to grant the various licenses subject to approvals, inspections, insurance, payment of license fees and meeting State Statute requirements, as detailed therein. Attachments: Licensing Report.
Personnel Committee (Consent)
26-0135 Transit Grievances-Teamsters No. 662-Discussion and Possible Action; recommending to deny both grievances. 26-0137 Request to Approve Inspection Supervisor Job Description; recommending to approve as presented. Attachments: Inspection Supervisor 10065-DRAFT-tracked change for PC-03.2026.pdf, Inspection Supervisor 10065-DRAFT-clean copy for PC-03.2026.pdf.
Public Infrastructure Committee (Consent)
26-0211 Report of Board of Public Works of 3/4/2026, of bids received for 2026 Concrete Paving I Program, Project WS-26-1; recommending awarding to Vinton Construction Company in the amount of $1,911,997.76. Attachments: Report of BPW - WS-26-1. 26-0212 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/18/2026, of bids received for Complaints Remove & Replace Sidewalks, Project WS-26-13; recommending awarding to Seiler Bros. Construction Inc in the amount of $77,690.00. Attachments: Report of BPW - WS-26-13. 26-0213 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/18/2026, of bids received for Remove & Replace Existing Sidewalks, Project WS-26-3; recommending awarding to Seiler Bros. Construction Inc in the amount of $135,885.00. Attachments: Report of BPW - WS-26-3. 26-0214 Report of Board of Public Works of 2/18/2026 for an appeal for snow removal assessment for property located at 815 St. Clair Street; recommending to grant the appeal given that the property owner forfeits the right to appeal any future snow removal assessments for 815 St. Clair Street. Attachments: Report of BPW - 815 St. Clair Street. 26-0215 Report of Board of Public Works of 3/4/2026, of quotes received for Ready Mix Concrete for 2026 Construction Season, QM-26-1; recommending awarding to Carew in the amount of $107,850.00. Attachments: Report BPW - QM-26-1.
Public Safety Committee (Consent)
26-0171 Sex Offender Residency Board Appeal for Domanick Robinson; recommending to deny the appeal.
Plan Commission (Consent)
Committee of the Whole
26-0225 Report of Special Events Committee recommending approval of the following events subject to Council Action: Fourth on the Shore on 7/4/2026 (Approval of road closure on 7/4/26: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - N 6th Street from York Street to Maritime Drive, parade lineup area - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - S 8th Street from Madison Street to Washington, Parade route - 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - S 8th Street and Washington to Maritime Drive, Maritime Drive to Huron Street Immediately following parade - Maritime Drive from N 7th Street to the driveway of the Inn on Maritime Bay to be closed until 5:00 p.m. Starting cleanup at 4:00 p.m. so it might reopen earlier. Lane of each side of Maritime Drive closed from 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. for parking); Zoo Snooze on 8/8/2026-8/9/2026 (Waiver of park hours for Lincoln Park Zoo for 8/8/2026-8/9/2026); Sputnikfest on 9/12/2026 (Road closure of Park Street from N 7th Street through St Clair Street from 6:00 a.m. on 9/11/2026 to 9/13/2026 until 7:00 p.m., and on N 8th Street from State Street through St Clair Street for the same time period). Attachments: 021226-031126 SEC Council Approval, SE - Fourth on the Shore, SE - Zoo Snooze, SE - Sputnikfest.
Finance Committee
26-0161 Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Recreation Aids Grant Agreement (SADLP6261473_URGP626199) for $500k with a $500k Local Match. Attachments: Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Recreation Aids Grant Agreement (SADLP6261473_U, Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Recreation Aids Grant Agreement (SADLP6261473_U. 26-0162 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subrecipient Agreement with Manitowoc County for Water Main Extension Phase 2 & 3 Amendment. Attachments: Memo - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subrecipient Agreement Amendme:, Amendment to ARPA Subrecipient Agreement with County - Phases 2&3. 26-0229 CAWG Request (Unbudgeted) from Police Department for amount not to exceed $90,000 for Squad Car Camera System. Attachments: CAWG Request, Baycom Quote, E-mail regarding quotes. 26-0231 Report of IDC relative to the Option and Right of First Refusal with Kinzel Wood Products for property located on S. Alverno Road (Parcel #449-008-014). Attachments: Report of IDC.
Personnel Committee
26-0064 Approval of Police Department Administrative Restructure. Attachments: 2026 PD Restructure memo-PC, Police Department Org Chart-Current, Police Department Org Chart-Recommended 2026, Police Chief JD-Tracked, Police Chief JD-Clean Copy, Assistant Police Chief of Operations JD-Tracked, Assistant Police Chief of Operations JD-Clean Copy, Assistant Police Chief of Support Divisions JD-Tracked, Assistant Police Chief of Support Divisions JD-Clean Copy, Captain of Detectives JD-Tracked, Captain of Detectives JD-Clean Copy, Crime Prevention Sergeant JD-Tracked, Crime Prevention Sergeant JD-Clean Copy, Police Administrative Office Supervisor-Tracked Changes.pdf, Police Administrative Office Supervisor-Clean copy for PC.pdf, Police Administrative Support Specialist JD-Tracked, Police Administrative Support Specialist JD-Clean Copy, Police Administrative Clerk JD-Tracked, Police Administrative Clerk JD-Clean Copy, Court Evidence Clerk JD-Tracked, Court Evidence Clerk JD-Clean Copy, Community Service Worker JD-Tracked, Community Service Worker JD-Clean Copy, School Crossing Guard JD-Tracked, School Crossing Guard JD-Clean Copy. 26-0226 Resolution for Seasonal Employment Pay Rates 2026. Attachments: RES TO APPROVE SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT PAYRATES FOR 2026- FINA, 2026 Seasonal Payrates. 26-0230 Resolution to Appoint Assistant Chief Benjamin Kraynek to Fire Chief effective 5/30/2026. Attachments: Resolution- Fire Chief Ben Kraynek- Final.
Public Infrastructure Committee
26-0216 Resolution Approving the Three-Year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions for 2027-2029. Attachments: Resolution HAP 2027-2029, Report to Council 2026 Full. 26-0217 2025 Annual MS4 Report. Attachments: MS4 ANNUAL REPORT 2025 FINAL. 26-0220 Amendment to Public Transit Lease Agreement between Maritime Metro Transit and Assist to Transport. Attachments: 2025-2026 MMT ATT LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT.
Public Safety Committee
26-0172 School Resource Officer Agreement for the City of Manitowoc and the Manitowoc Public School District. Attachments: SRO Agreement with MPSD 2026, SRO Agreement March 2026 signed.
Plan Commission
26-0227 Resolution for Final Plat for River Point Subdivision. Attachments: River Point Final Plat Resolution- Final, 25-0622 Report to Council.