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City of Manitowoc Common Council Meeting 7/20/2026
Published: Jul 20, 2026
Environmental Group 'People Earth Water' Commended for a Decade of Service
People Earth Water (PEW) received a commendation for ten years of environmental stewardship. The organization was formed in 2016 and has organized two dozen cleanups, removing 30,000 pounds of trash from Manwalk waterways. They have mobilized hundreds of volunteers and established an annual Mother's Day river cleanup. PEW uses donations to enhance cleanup efforts and invest in equipment.
Conditional Use Permit Approved for TJ Potter Trucking Storage and Transloading Facility
The Plan Commission document 10, 2026, concerning TJ Potter Trucking's request for a conditional use permit for storage and transloading activities at the northeast corner of South 39th and Vivon Streets, was reviewed. The committee recommended approving the issuance of the permit with attached conditions. Alderman Dunar noted that conditions regarding dust palliatives and berm installation are explicitly included in the permit. Alderman Schlai highlighted the collaborative process between neighbors, the company owner, and the government. The permit was approved unanimously.
Conditional Use Permit Granted for Industrial Storage and Transloading Facility
A public hearing was held for a conditional use permit for storage and transloading activities at the northeast corner of South 39th and Vivon Streets. The property is zoned I1 Industrial and is adjacent to a FedEx facility. The applicant operates a large object moving business and requires a laydown area and potentially a warehouse. The plan commission recommended approval with 13 conditions, addressing concerns about noise, sight screening, and a gravel yard. Conditions include landscaping, dust palliatives, and specific access points. Doug Shriber spoke, expressing concerns about dust control and the visual impact of the facility, but acknowledged the owner's willingness to work on these issues. The request was approved.
Personnel Committee Approves Health Plan Services and Separation Agreement
The Personnel Committee discussed health plan third-party administrator services for 2027 and a confidential separation agreement with a represented employee. Due to the lack of a formal committee meeting, the health plan item was brought directly to the council. Staff recommended approval of both items. The health plan services were approved unanimously, while the separation agreement passed 9 to 1.
Manwalk Adopts New Weather Siren Schedule and Criteria
The Public Safety Committee recommended accepting changes to the weather siren schedule and criteria. This change aims to align Manwalk's siren usage with the criteria used by other municipalities. The committee's recommendation was accepted unanimously.
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