Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Manitowoc public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in business jobs
Downtown funding reduction
The mayor proposes cutting annual downtown funding from $250,000 to $50,000, redirecting dollars to public safety, with Franklin Street reconstruction expected to carry downtown improvements.
Facade grant for 316 N 8th Street
A small downtown storefront got design review approval plus facade grant funding to spruce up its exterior.
MetalFest 4 beer garden at Petskull Brewing
Petskull Brewing gets to sell beer on the grass lot behind the brewery for its annual MetalFest music event this Friday and Saturday. It's the fourth straight year the extension has come before the committee.
Revolving Loan Program Wind-Down
The city let go of five liens on an old industrial loan to help settle the borrower's estate. The loan is nearly paid off and the city keeps its collateral.
Childcare capacity expansion
Progress Lakeshore reported grants funding new childcare suites and a revolving loan fund for childcare startups — childcare as workforce infrastructure.
TIF deal on River Point Drive
The committee recommended a tax incremental financing term sheet for a project on River Point Drive Lots 1 & 2 and told staff to finish the development agreement and property sale.
TID No. 24 amendment with Tycore Built
First amendment to the TID 24 development agreement approved, supporting the downtown tax increment district project.
Spices Restaurant and Bar liquor license transfer
A new LLC, Harbor Petroleum, is taking over the existing liquor license for Spices Restaurant and Bar on N Rapids Rd. The committee approved it since the establishment keeps operating under the same license.
County fair extended music and beer hours
Live music at the fair's entertainment pavilion can run later — to 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday of fair week, with beer sales until midnight.
Briess/Grainshore federal grant applications
The council authorized two federal grant applications (BUILD and MARAD PIDP) on behalf of Briess Malt & Ingredients and Grainshore LLC, supporting port-area industrial investment.