Common Council - Regular Meeting

Monday, June 15, 2026

The Common Council administered oaths of office and badge pinnings for three fire department officials. They also held public hearings on zoning changes and official map amendments, and approved several committee recommendations, including the adoption of ordinances to amend sections of the municipal code regulating traffic intersections.

About this meeting

Government Body: Common Council
Meeting Type: Common Council
Location: Manitowoc, WI
Meeting Date: June 15, 2026

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Monday, June 15, 2026

49 items on the agenda.

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CALL TO ORDER•Item A

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL•Item B

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION•Item C

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

PRESENTATIONS•Item 26-0524

City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Battalion Chief Thomas Christensen, followed by Badge Pinning

PRESENTATIONS•Item 26-0525

City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Wagner, followed by Badge Pinning

PRESENTATIONS•Item 26-0526

City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Fire Chief Benjamin Kraynek, followed by Badge Pinning

PUBLIC HEARINGS•Item 26-0519

Public Hearing to be held at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any and all interested parties in the matter of a proposed change in zone from C-1 Commercial to R-4 Single and Two Family Residential and B-1 Office-Residential for Property located west of Martin Street and South of Mary Street (Parcel #382-013-010)

PUBLIC HEARINGS•Item 26-0520

Public Hearing to be held at 6:32 p.m. for the purposes of hearing any and all interested parties in the matter of a proposed change to the Official Map located West of Virginia Drive and Joseph Road (Parcel #812-304-101)

PUBLIC INPUT•Item F

PUBLIC INPUT

Members of the public will be permitted to speak at the Common Council meeting each month on any matter of public interest. The comments from each speaker shall be limited to five minutes in length unless extended by action of the Common Council.

APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR•Item 26-0533

Mayor makes appointments to various committees

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 1

Removal of Consent Agenda Items

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0517

Minutes of the May 18, 2026 Common Council meeting; recommending approval and place on file

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0518

Resignation from Chad Bruechert from the Transit Commission effective immediately; recommending acceptance and place on file

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0535

Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following waiver of fees: KAN Cool for School Giveaway on 8/8/2026; recommending acceptance of report and place on file

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0536

Report of Special Events Committee relative to the approval of the following events: Gumby's Glow Run/Walk on 7/11/2026; Painting Pathways Community Connections Carnival Fundraiser on 8/7/2026; recommending acceptance of report and place on file

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0516

General City Claims in the amount of $3,033,554.75 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

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0531

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; recommending approval

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0479

Discussion and Possible Action on Aldermanic Compensation; recommending to place on file

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0545

Report of Board of Public Works of 6/10/2026 for 2nd and final payment of $68,958.84 to New Restoration & Recovery Service (Aqualis) for 2026 Televising Miscellaneous Sewers I, WU-26-5; recommending payment

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0546

Report of Board of Public Works or 6/10/2026 for 2nd and final payment of $10,706.00 to Philippi Quality Construction for Lincoln Park Fieldhouse Windows Door Replacement, WB-25-14; recommending payment

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0547

Various Progress Invoices from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation; recommending payment

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0549

Report of Board of Public Works of 6/10/2026, of bids received for Silver Creek Stream Restoration, Project WS-26-19; recommending awarding to Vinton Construction Company for the base bid in the amount of $654,950.00

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0550

Report of Board of Public Works of 6/10/2026 of quotes received for Backhoe Loader, QE-26-4; recommending awarding to Fabick Cat for $167,777.00

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 7

Public Safety Committee (Consent)

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0462

Zoo Donation Tube Request - Rainbow Trout; recommending to approve

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0465

Request to utilize Ayers & Associates for design services for Henry Schuette Park Playground Replacement Design; recommending to approve

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 26-0467

Special Event Policy update; recommending to approve

CONSENT AGENDA•Item 9

Plan Commission (Consent)

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0530

First Amendment to City of Manitowoc TID NO. 24 Development Agreement with Tycore Built LLC

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0537

Report of the Special Events Committee recommending approval of the following events subject to Council Action: Chewy's Block Party on 8/1/2026 (Road Closure of Buffalo St from 7th to 8th on 8/1/2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and Extension of Premise to serve alcohol in the area of the street closure); Lakeshore CAP 0.5k on 8/16/2026 (Road Closure of N 11th Blvd from York St to Buffalo St on 8/16/2026 from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0502

Sanitary Sewer Master Plan (SMP) RFP Results and Authorization for Staff to continue negotiations with chosen firm

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0503

Application of "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License (TAV-2648A), BGB VENUE LLC, dba Silver Valley Banquet Hall, 1222 Alverno Rd

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0534

Resolution for Transfer of Supervision of Assessor's Office from the Community Development Department to the Finance Department

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0548

Report of IDC from 6/10/2026 of Olin Winchester, LLC; Request for a 3 Year Land Lease and Option to Purchase (part of Parcel #449-008-010)

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0478

Resolution to Hire Seasonal Employees Related to Elected Officials, Department Heads, or Supervisory Personnel

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0538

Resolution for Seasonal Employment Pay Rates 2026

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0521

Supplement Task Order 2026 Services, Phase 1 Former Town of Newton Gravel Pit, AECOM Project No. 60135471 (82518)

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0522

Agreement for Services with Foth for Sanitary Sewer Master Plan

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0523

Professional Services Agreement with MSA to Provide Professional Real Estate Services for STH 42 (Washington St - 8th Street to S 26th St and Calumet Ave. - S 26th St to just east of S 30th St) Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) R/W Project Number 4100-42-22

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0532

Out of State Travel/Training Request for Kevin Bottesi to attend the Transit Bus System Safety on August 3-7, 2026 in Chicago, IL

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0509

Ordinance to amend section 10.170 of the MMC regulating through intersections

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0510

Ordinance to amend section 10.150 of the MMC regulating Arteries of Through Traffic-Exceptions

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0511

Ordinance to amend section 10.230 of the MMC regulating Four-Way Stop

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0466

Resolution dissolving the Special Events Committee

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0542

Introduction of a Resolution Approving the Discontinuance of a Portion of Deerbrook Lane, in the Interest of the Public, Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 66.1003(4)

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0543

Ordinance to amend Section 22.010 of the Manitowoc Municipal Code regulating "Official Map - Master Subdivision Plans", Located West of Virginia Drive and Joseph Road

COMMITTEE REPORTS•Item 26-0544

Ordinance amending the amended zone map of the City of Manitowoc entitled: "Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal Code of the City of Manitowoc", property located west of Martin Street and south of Mary Street (parcel 382-013-010)

OTHER BUSINESS•Item J

OTHER BUSINESS

ADJOURN•Item 1