Green Bay meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Green Bay Plan Commission approves permits, code changes; loan committee restructures business debt

The Green Bay Plan Commission on July 27 approved several conditional use permits and text amendments to the municipal code, while the Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Committee on August 5 restructured a $70,000 loan for a local business. Both actions were taken in unanimous votes.

Plan Commission approves permits and code amendments

The Plan Commission voted 6-0 to approve conditional use permits for a single-family home at 921 Smith Street, a telecommunications tower at 2222 Deckner Avenue/2300 Block Newberry Avenue, and a covered porch at 703 Wilson Avenue. The commission also approved text amendments to Chapter 44 of the Municipal Code regarding animal boarding facilities, kennels, and shelters, also by a 6-0 vote.

The commission tabled Land Use Table amendments (TA 26-04) to its August 10 meeting.

Loan committee restructures $70K business loan

The Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Committee approved restructuring a $70,000 Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund loan for Salon Fifty-Four, LLC into two loans: a $24,968.31 loan for furniture, fixtures, and equipment at 4% interest for 10 years, and a $35,000 working capital loan at 5% interest for 3 years. The vote was unanimous (3-0). The committee also approved its agenda and minutes from the July 8 meeting.

Other recent meetings

The Protection and Policy Committee meeting scheduled for July 27 was cancelled; its next meeting is set for August 3. The Police and Fire Commission meeting scheduled for August 6 was also cancelled.

The August 3 Protection and Policy Committee agenda includes appeals on denied liquor licenses and operator's licenses, as well as limited license expansions for Copper State Brewery at 313 Dousman St and Cock and Bull at 1237 Main St. The committee will also consider releasing one Class B liquor license due to non-renewal for The Eggroll Food Truck Restaurant and Bar at 100 S Broadway. No minutes have been published yet.

The Equal Rights Commission met August 6 with informational discussions on the 2026 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development, unsheltered residents (with Freedom House), and support for the City's Economic and Social Bill of Rights. No formal votes were listed on the agenda.

Coming up

• **Water Commission** (Aug. 10): Will consider updates to the employee handbook on funeral leave, personal leave days, vacation, and paid volunteer time off, plus the June 2026 financial report.
• **Plan Commission** (Aug. 10): Public hearings and possible actions on a conditional use permit for a community center at 1444 and 1448 Harvey Street, a permit for a metal shed at 2665 Ironwood Drive, a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning of Irvington Street properties from commercial to residential, and partial closure of the 700 block of Weise Street.
• **Improvement and Services Committee** (Aug. 12): Will consider an amendment to overnight on-street parking regulations, two property transfers (Habitat Homestead Pond and Majestic Heights Stormwater Pond), and contract awards for sewer shop reroofing ($107,658.50 to Mathena Roofing) and pier removal ($242,660.90 to Zenith Tech, Inc.).
• **Parks Committee** (Aug. 12): Will consider accepting a $1.5 million donation from Friends of Bay Beach to pay off Bay Beach Amusement Park debt early, buying train track materials for $118,354, renaming Beaver Dam Park to General Douglass MacArthur Park, and accepting two grants ($6,225 and $25,000).
• **Transit Commission** (Aug. 19): Meeting cancelled; next meeting is September 16.

Green Bay Roundup: Council Approves $1.35M Sewer Repairs; TID 12 Plan Amended

Green Bay Common Council approved a $1.35 million contract for city-wide sewer repairs during its July 21 meeting, the largest spending decision among recent city government actions. The council also approved several vehicle purchases and adopted a night parking ordinance.

Common Council

The council awarded a $1,350,216.44 contract to De Groot, Inc. for city-wide sewer repairs. It also approved a $374,000.40 contract to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Badger Greenway site improvements.

For Public Works, the council approved the purchase of a Reading RM-45 Master Mechanic service body for $108,270.00 and a 2027 Ford Super Duty F-550 for $60,357.00.

The council adopted General Ordinance No. 11-26 relating to night parking. A resolution proclaiming a commitment to an economic and social bill of rights passed 9-3. General Ordinance 12-26 regarding bidder approval thresholds was referred back to staff. The council appointed Stacy Menke as Interim City Clerk.

Tax Incremental Districts Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board approved an allocation amendment resolution and a project plan amendment for Tax Increment District No. 12 (TID 12), I-43 Industrial Park. Both votes were 4-0. The board also approved its meeting agenda and July 14, 2026 minutes, each by 4-0 votes.

Plan Commission and Zoning Board

The Green Bay Plan Commission met July 27 to hold public hearings on three conditional use permits: a single-family home at 921 Smith Street by Green Bay Habitat for Humanity, a telecommunications tower at 2222 Deckner Avenue/2300 Newberry Avenue by Nsighttel Wireless (Cellcom) on Preble school property, and a covered porch at 703 Wilson Avenue. The commission also considered text amendments (TA 26-05) to Chapter 44 of the municipal code regarding animal boarding facilities, kennels, and shelters. Land use table amendments (TA 26-04) were removed from the agenda.

The Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals met July 20 to consider a front yard setback variance for a residence at 1189 Langlade Avenue. A second variance request for 1820 Mills Street was withdrawn. Minutes for both meetings are not yet published.

Traffic, Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission

The commission met July 20 to review traffic studies and control measures at several locations, including speeding on Pleasant Lane between West Mason Street and Brown County Dog Park, and intersections at Buckthorn Trail and Crestwood Springs Drive, and Tyrolian Drive and South Le Capitaine Circle. The commission also discussed a parking restriction study near Martin Luther King Elementary School and signage locations for the new Bart Starr Elementary School by 7th Street and Chantel Street. Minutes are not yet published.

Cancelled Meetings

The Green Bay Public Arts Commission's July 22 meeting was cancelled; its next meeting is Aug. 26. The Protection and Policy Committee's July 27 meeting was also cancelled.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3: Protection and Policy Committee** — Will consider appeals on denied liquor and operator's licenses, including appeals by Dalton Magee and Becky Sally. The committee will also review expansions for Copper State Brewery at 313 Dousman St and Cock and Bull at 1237 Main St, and the release of a Class B liquor license for The Eggroll Food Truck Restaurant and Bar at 100 S Broadway. An appeal by Tena Doxtater on a denied excess animal permit is also on the agenda.
• **Aug. 5: Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Committee** — Will decide whether to restructure a $70,000 loan for Salon Fifty-Four, LLC at 404 Cherry Street.
• **Aug. 6: Police and Fire Commission** — Meeting cancelled.

Green Bay committee approves $1.35M sewer repair contract; Council to vote July 21

Green Bay's Improvement and Services Committee approved a $1,350,216.44 contract with De Groot, Inc. for city-wide sewer repairs, the largest dollar item decided across recent city meetings. The contract now heads to the Common Council for final approval on July 21.

Infrastructure and Public Works

The Improvement and Services Committee approved the $1,350,216.44 sewer repair contract with De Groot, Inc. (unanimous). The committee also approved a $108,270.00 Reading RM-145 Master Mechanic Package, a $60,357.00 Ford F-550 cab and chassis, the Maple Avenue reconstruction contract award, licenses for three sidewalk builders, and real-estate payments for the Mather Street project (all unanimous). The Water Commission approved a 2026 backhoe quote award (7-0) and accepted the May 2026 financial report (7-0). The Finance Committee approved a 36-month contract with Cellcom, a contract with Berry, Dunn, McNeil and Parker LLC for an Efficiency and Organizational Review, and the general fund overtime report for 2026 through June (all unanimous).

Land Use and Zoning

The Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit for a height allowance increase at 1445 Bylsby Avenue (7-0) and a comprehensive plan amendment for 3290 Humboldt Road and part of 515 Woodside Road (7-0). The Common Council's July 7 agenda included rezoning the 600 block of Woodside Road from R1 to R3 and a $300,000 agreement with the Oneida Nation for the JBS redevelopment project; minutes from that meeting have not yet been published.

Tax Incremental Districts

The Tax Incremental Districts Joint Review Board approved the 2025 Annual Report on Tax Incremental Finance Districts (4-0). The board also received and placed on file draft project plans for TID 33 (Velp and Locust), TID 34 (Brook Park), TID 35 (200 N Monroe), and an amended plan for TID 12 (I-43 Industrial Park) (all 4-0).

Public Safety and Administration

The Protection and Policy Committee approved a resolution authorizing an independent operational audit of election administration procedures (Yes: William Morgan, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Hutchison, Doug Orlowski). The committee renewed Legacy Green Bay LLC's Class B liquor license (Yes: Morgan, Proffitt, Hutchison, Orlowski) and amended Section 10-460 of the municipal code on public vehicle regulations (Yes: Morgan, Proffitt, Hutchison, Orlowski). A resolution proclaiming the city's commitment to an economic and social bill of rights passed (Yes: Proffitt, Hutchison, Orlowski; No: Morgan). The committee held an appeal by Dalton Magee regarding denial of an operator's license until its next meeting (Yes: Morgan, Proffitt, Hutchison, Orlowski).

Arts, Sustainability, and Other Business

The Green Bay Public Arts Commission approved five art pieces for the Rotating Arts Program (5-0) and referred their placement to staff for coordination with neighborhood associations (5-0). The Sustainability Commission referred proposed Section 28-13 revisions on harvesting plants on city-owned park lands to the Parks Committee (unanimous). The Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Committee approved a subordination agreement for Salon Fifty-Four, LLC with Nicolet National Bank (5-0).

Cancelled Meetings

The Landmarks Commission's July 15 meeting was cancelled; its next meeting is August 19, 2026. The Green Bay Housing Authority's July 16 meeting was cancelled; its next meeting is August 20, 2026.

Coming Up

• **July 20:** Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals considers a front yard setback variance for 1189 Langlade Avenue.
• **July 20:** Traffic, Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission reviews traffic studies and signage for Bart Starr Elementary School.
• **July 21:** Common Council votes on the $1,350,216.44 sewer repair contract, rezoning of 703, 707, and 713 Roy Avenue, and an allocation of up to $800,000 from TID 10 for a road connecting Imperial Lane to the JBS neighborhood.
• **July 22:** Green Public Arts Commission meeting cancelled; next meeting August 26, 2026.

Green Bay roundup: $300K Oneida Nation agreement for JBS redevelopment approved, Bay Beach shoreline walk funded

Green Bay's Finance Committee approved a $300,000 agreement with the Oneida Nation for the JBS Redevelopment Project, while the Parks Committee accepted a $100,000 donation from the Nation for the Bay Beach shoreline walk, among several actions taken across city meetings in the past two weeks.

Finance Committee

On June 30, the Finance Committee approved a $300,000 Memorandum of Agreement between the Oneida Nation and the City of Green Bay for the JBS Redevelopment Project-Urban and Food Production Barn (4-0). The committee also accepted a $20,000 CLG subgrant from the State Historic Preservation office with no local match (4-0), revised General Ordinance No. 12-26 to raise the responsible bidder approval threshold from $25,000 to $50,000 (4-0), and approved a 2026 budget amendment for unbudgeted overtime for special events (4-0).

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee on July 1 accepted a $100,000 donation from the Oneida Nation for engineering and construction of the shoreline walk at Bay Beach Amusement Park (unanimous). The committee also approved a request by the Badger Tracks Neighborhood Association to place a neighborhood sign on city property adjacent to Fireman's Park (unanimous).

Plan Commission

On June 29, the Plan Commission approved a preliminary plat for the 9-lot Shorehaven subdivision with public dedication at 2892 Nicolet Drive (6-0). The commission also granted a conditional use permit for a single-family home at 1033 Gray Street (6-0) and rezoned 703, 707, and 713 Roy Avenue from Neighborhood Commercial to Low-Density Residential (R1) (6-0).

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission met June 30 in closed session. President Goldhahn reported that two Patrol Officer candidates were removed from consideration (5-0) and that a decision on the Fire Chief selection was made, with details to be announced next week. The commission voted unanimously to approve the closed session actions (5-0). A July 2 meeting was cancelled.

Improvement and Services Committee

On July 1, the committee approved an amendment to City Ordinance Section 40-29(l) regarding night parking (4-0). It approved a transportation project plat for Padi-Wood Lane from Erie Road to Padi-Wood Lane (4-0) and awarded a contract for the Oxford Avenue & Reed Street reconstruction to the low bidder at staff level (3-0). Sidewalk builder licenses were granted to NEW Home Services LLC and Zeise Construction (4-0).

Other Meetings

The Green Bay Public Arts Commission on July 8 approved five selected art pieces for the Rotating Arts Program (5-0) and referred placement to staff for coordination with neighborhood associations (5-0). The Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Committee approved a subordination agreement for Salon Fifty-Four, LLC with Nicolet National Bank (5-0). The Personnel Committee's June 30 meeting was cancelled. The Claims Committee met July 9 in closed session to review claims; no specific claims or dollar amounts were listed on the agenda.

Coming Up

• July 13: Water Commission considers a 2026 backhoe quote and May financial report.
• July 13: Protection and Policy Committee reviews liquor licenses, an election audit request, and a public vehicle code amendment.
• July 13: Plan Commission holds public hearings on a height allowance increase at 1445 Bylsby Avenue and comprehensive plan amendments for Humboldt and Woodside roads.
• July 14: Redevelopment Authority holds public hearings for proposed TIDs 33, 34, and 35, and considers an $800,000 allocation from TID 10 for a road connecting Imperial Lane to the JBS neighborhood.
• July 14: Finance Committee reviews a consulting contract for an organizational review and a 36-month Cellcom contract.
• July 14: Personnel Committee considers amendments to city personnel policy on vacation accruals, funeral leave, and volunteer time.
• July 15: Parks Committee considers the Badger Park Masterplan and a $389,701.00 AmeriCorps grant for the Green Bay Conservation Corps.
• July 15: Improvement and Services Committee reviews vehicle purchases and sewer and road contracts, including a $1,193,813.10 contract awarded to Peters Concrete Company for Oxford Avenue & Reed Street.
• July 15: Transit Commission discusses free bus service on election days.
• July 16: Sustainability Commission considers rules for harvesting edible plants in city parks.

Green Bay committees approve $300K Oneida Nation redevelopment deal, 9-lot subdivision plat in busy two-week stretch

The Green Bay Finance Committee unanimously approved a $300,000 Memorandum of Agreement between the Oneida Nation and the City of Green Bay for the JBS Redevelopment Project-Urban and Food Production Barn, heading a list of recent city government actions across multiple committees.

Finance Committee

On June 30, the Finance Committee approved the $300,000 Oneida Nation agreement (4-0). The committee also accepted a $20,000 CLG subgrant from the State Historic Preservation office with no local match (4-0), revised General Ordinance No. 12-26 to raise the responsible bidder approval threshold from $25,000 to $50,000 (4-0), and approved a 2026 budget amendment for unbudgeted overtime for special events (4-0).

Plan Commission

On June 29, the Plan Commission approved a preliminary plat for the 9-lot Shorehaven subdivision at 2892 Nicolet Drive, including a public dedication (6-0). The commission also granted a conditional use permit for a single-family home at 1033 Gray Street (6-0) and rezoned 703, 707, and 713 Roy Avenue from Neighborhood Commercial to Low-Density Residential (6-0).

Parks Committee

On July 1, the Parks Committee accepted a $100,000 donation from the Oneida Nation for engineering and construction of the shoreline walk at Bay Beach Amusement Park (unanimous). The committee also approved a request by the Badger Tracks Neighborhood Association to place a neighborhood sign on city property adjacent to Fireman's Park (unanimous).

Improvement and Services Committee

On July 1, the committee approved an amendment to City Ordinance Section 40-29(l) regarding night parking (4-0), authorized a transportation project plat for Padi-Wood Lane from Erie Road to Padi-Wood Lane (4-0), and approved award of contract PAVEMENT 3-26 for the Oxford Avenue & Reed Street reconstruction to the low bidder at staff level (3-0). Sidewalk builder licenses were granted to NEW Home Services LLC and Zeise Construction (4-0).

Protection and Policy Committee

On June 22, the committee approved the appeal by Chad Zeske (Holy Smokes) to reverse the non-renewal recommendation of his tobacco license (4-0). It approved an initial Class B liquor and beer license for Gyro Hut Restaurant & Bar at 2148 University Ave (4-0) and renewed alcohol licenses for The Bay (805 Klaus St) and Dino Stop #7846 (1828 S Ashland Ave) (4-0). Staff was directed to update a transportation infrastructure resolution for the City Council's July 7 meeting (4-0). A report from St. John's Ministry was received and filed (4-0).

Police and Fire Commission

On June 30, the commission removed two Patrol Officer candidates from consideration (5-0) and made a decision on Fire Chief selection, with details to be announced at a later date. The commission voted unanimously to approve the actions taken in closed session (5-0).

Agenda-Only and Cancelled Meetings

The On Broadway Business Improvement District Board met June 23 to discuss the 2024 audit, 2026 and 2027 BID assessments, and progress on 2026 proposed activities; minutes have not yet been published. The Green Bay Public Arts Commission cancelled its June 24 meeting; its next meeting is set for July 22. The Personnel Committee cancelled its June 30 meeting; its next meeting is scheduled for July 14. The Police and Fire Commission cancelled its July 2 meeting.

Coming Up

• **July 7 — Common Council:** Final votes on rezoning the 600 block of Woodside Road from R1 to R3 (Varied-Density Residential) and adopting the related comprehensive plan amendment. Also on the agenda: the $300,000 Oneida Nation agreement for JBS redevelopment, the $100,000 Bay Beach shoreline walk donation, the Oxford Avenue & Reed Street reconstruction contract, alcohol license renewals, a conditional use permit for 1033 Gray Street, and a budget amendment for special events overtime.
• **July 8 — Green Bay Public Arts Commission:** Consideration and approval of 10 sculptures for the Rotating Arts Program.
• **July 8 — CDBG Revolving Loan Committee:** Consideration of a subordination agreement for Salon Fifty-Four, LLC with Nicolet National Bank, plus review of revolving loan fund status reports.