Manitowoc Public Utilities

The meeting included the approval of outstanding checks, wire transfers, and financial reports for October 2025. The Personnel Committee reported on the annual organization chart update, continued representation for the company auditor under the General Counsel, and recommended maintaining the 2025 corporate goals for 2026. A motion was passed regarding the representation of the KerberRose and Steimle Birschbach firms. The General Manager's report detailed an update on an industrial customer following a raw product release and mentioned scheduling a meeting for the industrial pretreatment permit renewal. Additionally, the status of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for banking services was reviewed, which included proposals from three banks for MPU, City of Manitowoc, and combined services.

The meeting addressed the Action Level Exceedance, where MPU submitted a report to the WDNR regarding the installation and optimization of CCT. The WDNR requested further investigation into lead levels and biofilm growth. MPU intends to perform a biofilm and water quality assessment, evaluate distribution system water age, and conduct UDF in 2021. The Generation Operations report was presented, and concerns were raised about missing data. The WIWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement and Resolution were discussed to support emergency preparedness and resource sharing among water and wastewater utilities. The unbudgeted Menasha Avenue Watermain Replacement was addressed due to numerous watermain breaks, with plans to prioritize urgent replacements.

This document provides an overview of Manitowoc Public Utilities' strategic direction, accomplishments, and planned activities. Key focus areas include maintaining local electric grid resiliency, transitioning to renewable energy through the Manitowoc Refuel Renewable Project, optimizing operational costs, and ensuring financial stability. The plan aims to extend the life of community-owned assets, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, divert waste from landfills, retain local jobs, and provide reliable, customer-focused utility services.

Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) outlines its strategic direction through planned activities for 2025 and key accomplishments from 2024, guided by an annual strategic planning process and a rolling 5-year roadmap. The plan focuses on operational excellence through infrastructure upgrades and service improvements, financial excellence via rate adjustments and modeling, and enhancing the customer experience with new digital tools and improved communication. A core pillar is investing in workplace culture and employee development through initiatives like the MPU Academy. The organization also emphasizes community support, sustainability, and delivering competitive, safe, and reliable utility services, aiming to be a trusted community partner and industry leader.

The meeting included discussion of the 2018 audit report, which highlighted total revenues and expenses, a contract with Eaton Corporation for an electric AMI system, and the extension of loan programs. A donation request for the Capitol Civic Centre lighting upgrade was put on hold pending the development of a contribution policy. An electric rate decrease and application with the PSCW were discussed, including changes to the CP-3 class and NLMP tariff. Updates were provided on the Lead Service Line Replacement Loan program, including revisions to the Private Service Line SOP and the establishment of a promissory note. The 2018 PSCW annual report was reviewed, covering the Return on Rate Base for Electric and Water Utilities. Proposals for Physical Building Assessments of MPU Facilities were evaluated, and Berners Schober Associates was selected. The 2018 key performance indicators of MPU were presented. The General Manager reported on various issues, including an outage, watermain extension, electric outages, and legal proceedings. Updates were given on Great Lakes Utilities and CBCWA. Concerns were raised about the Wastewater Treatment Facility due to high winds and potential damage to the influent sewer line.