District 3 -- Frequently Asked Questions

How does a question and answer get posted here?

This site is meant to provide answers to general questions that come from many residents of District 3.  These questions may have been by phone, mail, or in person.  It is my hope that, over time, many common interests will be addressed here.

Your individual questions, concerns, and opinions are important!  They help me represent you.  I encourage you to stay in contact with me.   Remember to provide your complete name, address, and phone number or e-mail address to ensure a response. 

(6/14/07)

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Why can’t I talk to my alderman about my assessment?

All members of the City Council are slated to be a member of the Board of Review or to serve as an alternate.  The Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s “Guide for Board of Review Members”  advises owners- “Do not contact a board of review member or give them information about the objection except at a board of review hearing.”  You really can’t state much more than you think your assessment is too high, or too low, without getting specific about your objection.

If you think the assessment is in error, you should call 1-888-543-1493 and set up an informal review to discuss it in detail.  Be sure to bring information that supports your concerns with your assessment.

Failing that, you can file your intent to object with the City Clerk.  This must be done at least 48 hours before the Board of Review meets on 8/22/07 (8:00 am).  You also have to fill out an approved Objection Form and have it filed with the City Clerk no later than 2 hours after the start of proceedings on 8/22/07.

(6/26/07)

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How do I speak to the City Council?

The City Council welcomes public comments.  A portion of the second Council meeting of each month (the 3^rd Monday of the month) is open to public comment.  Please contact City Hall if you’d like to speak at this meeting.  It is also helpful to have copies of your comments for the Council members.

Be aware that much discussion on issues of interest is done in committee meetings held prior to meetings of the entire Council.  These meetings are open to all (with rare, noticed exceptions).  You are welcome to attend and be heard at these meetings.  Again, please contact City Hall in advance if you would like to address the committee.

(6/14/07)

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What is going to happen at Union Park?

There is a long-term plan for Union Park.  I will have a detailed response from the Parks and Recreation Department to post here soon.

The City of Manitowoc Parks and Recreation Department recognizes the need to re-landscape the old tennis courts at Union Park.   Improvements for the park will again be placed in the 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Plan.  This is then reviewed by the Mayor and Common Council.

Improvements will include removing of the old pavement, re-sloping the area, seeding and adding benches and trees to bring this area into usable green space.  This project will be ear-marked for the 2009 budget schedule.

As always, this plan is contingent on the amount of funds available and the decision of the Mayor and Common Council to allow funding for improvement projects.

Joe McLafferty, CPRP

Recreation and Parks Director

WPRA President-Elect

City of Manitowoc

(6/25/07)

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What is the latest news on the Aquatic Center?

The City Council has committed $2 million to what is expected to be a $5 million project.  The Friends of the Aquatic Center continues to work to raise the funds to required to begin work on this project.

They invite you to visit their website http://www.manitowocsplash.org./  for up to date information on their efforts.

(6/25/07)

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