Justin Nickels: Get a Mirro brick at Friday demolition ceremony
Justin Nickels
Manitowoc mayor
This Friday, we will kick off the demolition of the Mirro building with a ceremony at 3 p.m. on the corner of South 15th and Franklin streets.
A few announcements will be made on grants we've received to help with demolition, along with a timeline of work.
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The first 100 citizens in attendance will receive a complimentary brick from the Mirro building. The public is welcome to attend.
And yes, this means the building is actually coming down.
With summer approaching and a wet spring behind us, grass is growing quickly. Please contact my office, or your alderman, if you have a neighbor who isn't diligently cutting their grass.
Like last year, we will be cracking down on property owners who aren't maintaining their grass cutting. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 66.96 and the City of Manitowoc Municipal Code, all noxious weeds or grass greater than 8 inches tall must be cut within five business days of the receipt of a written notice from the Department of Public Infrastructure.
If the work is not done, city staff will cut said weeds and assess the expense against the property cited in the notice. The fine is $300 for the first violation, plus the cost of manpower to cut the grass.
Weed notices are sent as a result of citizen complaint and department observation of properties not in compliance. Subsequent violations will be cut without notice.
Also, remember it is illegal to blow your grass clippings into the street.
City clerk retires
A very special congratulations to City Clerk Jennifer Hudon who will be retiring from the City of Manitowoc Wednesday.
Jennifer has worked for the city since Sept. 3, 1991. We all wish Jennifer the best in retirement and thank her for her service to the citizens of Manitowoc the past 25-plus years.
Aquatic Center opens for season
The Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center will open for the season June 10 and will be open daily from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., weather-permitting.
Season passes may be purchased at the Recreation Department, 3330 Custer St., between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
The mini golf course will also be open throughout the summer and fall.
First Tuesday Farmers' Market this week
The Tuesday Farmers' Market will be moving to Washington Park this year. The first Tuesday market will be this Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m.
Manitowoc Mayor Justin Nickels can be reached at 920-686-6980 or jnickels@manitowoc.org.