Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Manitowoc public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities with high priority
Sanitary Sewer Master Plan
The city paid $27,275 to Foth Infrastructure for ongoing work on its sanitary sewer master plan — the long-term roadmap for sewer infrastructure.
Private lead service line replacement financing
Residents told the council that MPU's lead service line replacement program is uneven: some homeowners got free replacements through federal/DNR funding while others on the same program are being asked to pay 50%. Speakers demanded the council push MPU to fund everyone or no one.
Orchard Drive / N 10th Street Flooding
Chronic flooding on Orchard Drive has stranded residents, blocked emergency vehicles, and cost the Princes a car and $20,000 in mitigation. A bigger storm sewer is planned with the 2027 N 10th Street rebuild (~$1.5 million in the five-year plan).