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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Public comments (5)
President of the shelter's steering committee thanked the city and volunteers, noting about 20% of guests find housing each year and the shelter operates without city funding.
Common Council - Sep 21, 2026 · 9:28 →The shelter's executive director and pastor asked the council to approve the permit, citing four years of safe operation and work toward a permanent shelter location.
Common Council - Sep 21, 2026 · 11:22 →A volunteer with 600 nights at the shelter thanked the city and shared the story of a guest who got sober, reunited with her kids, and became employee of the month — about 20% of guests return with housing or jobs.
Plan Commission - Aug 25, 2026 · 5:18 →Pastor Sauer presented data showing shelter guests are local residents — 57 of 83 surveyed lived in Manitowoc County — and argued the church site meets all life-safety requirements the city asked for.
Plan Commission - Aug 25, 2026 · 10:08 →Pastor of the host church said they're excited to partner and that neighboring homeowners told them they support the shelter.
Plan Commission - Aug 25, 2026 · 15:06 →