Green Bay public meetings in 2022

Claims Committee

The Claims Committee will meet in closed session to review claims filed against the City of Green Bay, then meet in open session to act on them. A quorum of the Common Council will also be present for discussion and information gathering.

• Reviewing and acting on claims filed against the City

Improvement and Services Committee

The committee will consider implementing a voluntary 'No Mow May' policy for residents. Members will also review contracts for parking ramp repairs and contaminated soil disposal. The meeting includes reports on tree and brush trimmer licenses granted by the Department of Public Works.

• Implementation of a voluntary No Mow May policy
• Review of RAMPS 1-22 parking ramp repair contracts
• Review of RFB #2021-42 for contaminated soil hauling and disposal
• Report on tree and brush trimmer licenses granted by DPW

The Improvement and Services Committee voted unanimously to instruct staff to develop a No Mow May policy in conjunction with the City of De Pere, allowing Green Bay residents to voluntarily participate in 2022. The committee also approved two contracts: $543,980 for parking ramp repairs and $280,011 for contaminated soil hauling. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Instructed staff to develop No Mow May policy with City of De Pere (3-0)
• Approved $543,980 contract to RAM Construction Services for parking ramp repairs (3-0)
• Approved $280,011 contract to Veit & Company for contaminated soil hauling (3-0)
• Received and filed report on tree & brush trimmer licenses (3-0)

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee will consider several items including the purchase of seat assemblies for the Bay Beach Amusement Park Ferris Wheel. The committee will also discuss naming basketball courts at Fisk Park and updating hours for Ken Euers Natural Area.

• Purchase of 12 aluminum seat assemblies for the Bay Beach Amusement Park Ferris Wheel for $59,000 plus delivery
• Request to name Fisk Park basketball courts 'L.C. Green Courts'
• Adoption of a resolution in support of World Migratory Bird Day
• General Ordinance No. 5-22 regarding Ken Euers Natural Area hours
• Renewal of annual weed control contract with N.E.W. Landscapes & Lawn Care

The Parks Committee unanimously approved naming the Fisk Park basketball courts in honor of L.C. Green, a Civil Rights activist and pastor, with the exact plaque language to be determined later. The committee also approved a resolution supporting World Migratory Bird Day, an ordinance setting hours for Ken Euers Natural Area, a $59,000 purchase of Ferris Wheel seats, and a weed control contract renewal. All actions are recommendations to the City Council, which has final authority.

• Approved naming Fisk Park basketball courts in honor of L.C. Green (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting World Migratory Bird Day (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance setting Ken Euers Natural Area hours (unanimous)
• Approved $59,000 purchase of 12 Ferris Wheel seat assemblies from Eli Bridge Company (unanimous)
• Approved weed control contract renewal with N.E.W. Landscapes & Lawn Care through Feb 28, 2023 (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority will consider preliminary terms for tax increment financing at 419 N. Broadway. The committee will also review the city's Action Plan for the HOME-ARP entitlement program and a contract extension with Newcap. Additionally, staff will provide updates on student housing at 158 N. Maple Avenue.

• Tax increment financing terms for 419 N. Broadway redevelopment
• Approval of the HOME-ARP entitlement program Action Plan
• Six-month extension to the 2020 CDBG CARES Agreement with Newcap
• Update on affordable student housing at 158 N. Maple Avenue

The Redevelopment Authority approved and recommended to the Common Council the City of Green Bay's Action Plan for the HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) entitlement program, which allocates approximately $1.9 million in federal funds for affordable housing and supportive services. The board also approved a six-month extension to the 2020 CDBG CARES Agreement with Newcap for rental and mortgage assistance. Additionally, the board entered closed session to discuss preliminary terms for Tax Incremental Financing assistance for a redevelopment project at 419 N. Broadway, and staff was directed to continue working with the developer.

• Approved HOME-ARP Action Plan (6-0)
• Approved six-month extension to CDBG CARES Agreement with Newcap (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss TIF for 419 N. Broadway (6-0)
• Returned to open session after closed session (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 11 and Jan 27 meetings (6-0)

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing multiple American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation requests for various city projects. These include funding for roads, storm water, body cameras, and small business support. The agenda also includes a review of the 2022 revised bonding request.

• $1,500,000 ARPA allocation for roads
• $1,000,000 ARPA allocation for East Seymour Park Storm Water
• $1,000,000 ARPA allocation for the City’s Façade Improvement project
• $307,316.25 ARPA allocation for body cameras
• Review of 2022 revised bonding request

The Finance Committee approved multiple American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations totaling $4,172,316.25 for stormwater, roads, body cameras, facade improvements, a business accelerator, farmers markets, and tourism grants. It also approved a revised 2022 bonding request of $13,695,411 and directed $157,192 in unspent Oneida Nation agreement funds toward capital improvements or bond reduction. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the farmers market allocation.

• Approved $1M ARPA for East Seymour Park stormwater (4-0)
• Approved $1.5M ARPA for roads (4-0)
• Approved $307,316.25 ARPA for body cameras (4-0)
• Approved $1M ARPA for facade improvement program (4-0)
• Approved $40,000 ARPA for Blueprint Accelerator Program (4-0)
• Approved $75,000 ARPA for farmers markets (3-0-1 abstention)
• Approved $250,000 ARPA for tourism grants (4-0)
• Approved $13,695,411 revised 2022 bonding request (4-0)

Personnel Committee

The committee is reviewing requests to fill several vacancies in the Parks and Public Works departments. Members will also consider updates to weather emergency absence and medical sick leave policies.

• Request to fill Park Maintenance Worker, Engineering Technician, and Engineering Aide positions
• Reclassification of a Wildlife Sanctuary position to Custodian I
• Addition of one limited-term Locate Technician position to Public Works
• Proposal to overhire six firefighter positions due to upcoming retirements
• Updates to weather emergency absence and medical sick leave policies

The Personnel Committee unanimously approved all seven agenda items, including filling replacement positions, reclassifying two vacant roles, adding a limited-term Locate Technician, repealing and replacing the Weather Emergency Employee Absence Policy, approving a new Temporary Emergency Medical Paid Sick Leave policy, and over-hiring six firefighters for upcoming retirements. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved filling replacement positions for Park Maintenance Worker, Engineering Technician, and Engineering Aide (4-0)
• Approved reclassifying vacant Wildlife Sanctuary Park Maintenance Worker to Custodian I and filling it (4-0)
• Approved reclassifying vacant Word Processor to Records Clerk and filling it (4-0)
• Approved adding one limited-term Locate Technician to Public Works and filling it (4-0)
• Approved repealing and replacing Chapter 20, Weather Emergency Employee Absence Policy (4-0)
• Approved Personnel Policy Chapter 33: Temporary Emergency Medical Paid Sick Leave (4-0)
• Approved over-hiring six firefighter positions due to upcoming retirements (4-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission will conduct interviews and background reviews for Fire Fighter candidates. The agenda also includes consideration of budget status reports and information regarding the 2022 Police Department Captain promotional process.

• Interviews with Fire Fighter candidates
• Review of Fire Fighter candidate backgrounds
• 2022 Police Department Captain promotional process
• Approval of monthly bills
• Budget status report review

The Green Bay Police and Fire Commission approved the 2022 Police Department Captain Promotional Process, received budget reports, approved monthly bills, and removed two firefighter candidates from the eligibility list. In closed session, the commission reviewed 15 firefighter candidate backgrounds, removing two and approving 13 to continue, and interviewed one candidate who will continue in the hiring process.

• Approved 2022 Police Department Captain Promotional Process (3-0)
• Received and filed budget status report and spreadsheet (3-0)
• Approved monthly bills (3-0)
• Approved voluntary removal of two firefighter candidates from eligibility list (3-0)
• Approved removal of two firefighter candidates and continuation of 13 after background review (3-0)
• Interviewed one firefighter candidate; candidate to continue in hiring process

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority is considering a request from On Broadway Inc. regarding a planning option for City-owned parcels on Chestnut Avenue. The meeting also includes a staff update on brownfield programs.

• Planning option request by On Broadway Inc. for Chestnut Avenue parcels 4-83, 4-82, 4-81, and 4-80
• Staff update on brownfield programs
• Approval of minutes from the August 2, 2021, meeting

The Economic Development Authority approved a one-year planning option for On Broadway Inc. on four city-owned parcels on Chestnut Avenue (4-83, 4-82, 4-81, 4-80) to support planning for a proposed public market project. The motion passed 5-0 with Ald. Brian Johnson abstaining due to his involvement in the project. The option is part of a broader redevelopment effort and does not change the current use of the parcels as public parking.

• Approved agenda for Feb 7, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Aug 2, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved one-year planning option for On Broadway Inc. on Chestnut Avenue parcels 4-83, 4-82, 4-81, 4-80 (5-0, Johnson abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Protection and Policy Committee

The Protection and Policy Committee will consider a 'Class A' liquor and beer license application for 2115 Main St. Members may also discuss amending or rescinding the city's moratorium on liquor licenses. Additionally, the committee will receive a liquor violation report.

• "Class A" liquor and beer license application for Green Bay Petroleum and Investment LLC at 2115 Main St.
• Possible action to amend or rescind the city's moratorium on liquor licenses.
• Liquor Violation Report

The Protection and Policy Committee approved a Class A liquor and beer license for Green Bay Petroleum and Investment LLC at 2115 Main St., replacing the current Tikapur Petroleum license. The committee also voted to refer a proposal to amend or rescind liquor license moratoriums to staff for a fall 2022 report. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Class A liquor and beer license for Green Bay Petroleum and Investment LLC at 2115 Main St. (4-0)
• Referred to staff for fall 2022 report on amending/rescinding liquor license moratoriums (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2022 (4-0)
• Received and filed liquor violation report (4-0)

Green Bay Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider a request for a conditional use permit. The proposal involves a drive-through restaurant at 1616 West Mason Street.

• Public hearing for Caribou Coffee at 1616 West Mason Street
• Consideration of a conditional use permit for a drive-through restaurant

The Green Bay Plan Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a Caribou Coffee drive-through restaurant at 1616 West Mason Street, subject to conditions including a recorded ingress/egress easement for access to South Military Avenue. The motion passed unanimously with five yes votes and no opposition.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Caribou Coffee drive-through at 1616 W Mason St (5-0)
• Approved agenda for Feb 7, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 24, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Ethics Board

The Green Bay Ethics Board will discuss an ethics complaint filed by Kimber Rollin against Mayor Eric Genrich regarding the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials. The agenda includes potential discussion on recusal and jurisdictional issues. The Board may also convene in a closed session to deliberate on this case.

• Ethics complaint against Mayor Eric Genrich
• Discussion of recusal and jurisdictional issues
• Approval of December 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Ethics Board discussed the ethics complaint filed by Kimber Rollin against Mayor Eric Genrich, focusing on jurisdictional issues. No final decision was made; the board directed Attorney May to draft findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a decision for future review. The board will reconvene to deliver its decision after reviewing the draft.

• Approved agenda for February 3, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Held approval of December 14, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Entered closed session to deliberate on the ethics complaint (5-0)
• Returned to open session (voice vote)
• Directed Attorney May to draft findings of fact, conclusions of law, and decision (voice vote)

City of Green Bay/Town of Scott Joint Plan Commission

The Joint Plan Commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The commission will also consider a request to amend the City of Green Bay’s Comprehensive Plan for property in the 4000 Block of Champeau Road from commercial to light industry.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Request to amend Comprehensive Plan for 4000 Block of Champeau Road from commercial to light industry

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission will discuss the Green Bay Metro Transit Microtransit RFP 2021-34 and intercity bus agreements. A closed session will provide an update on the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 857 collective bargaining agreement. The meeting also includes several informational reports regarding operations and finances.

• Green Bay Metro Transit Microtransit RFP 2021-34
• Intercity Bus Agreements
• Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 857 collective bargaining agreement update

The Green Bay Transit Commission approved awarding the microtransit services contract to Flatiron Transit (Via), the lowest responsible bidder, for the period June 1, 2022 to March 28, 2025. The commission also approved agreements with Coach USA and Van Galder for intercity bus use of the transit facility, with potential modifications to Indian Trails and Lamers agreements to include ticket sales pending FTA approval. The union collective bargaining agreement for 2022-2024 was received and placed on file.

• Awarded microtransit RFP to Flatiron Transit (Via) (unanimous)
• Approved Coach USA and Van Galder intercity bus agreements (unanimous)
• Authorized potential modification of Indian Trails and Lamers agreements for ticket sales, pending FTA approval (unanimous)
• Received and placed on file the ATU Local 857 collective bargaining agreement for 2022-2024 (unanimous)

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will consider a design review regarding foundation repairs at 515 Cass Street. This is a special meeting of the commission.

• Design review for foundation repairs at 515 Cass Street (COA 22-02)

The Landmarks Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA 22-02) for foundation repairs at 515 Cass Street, allowing the use of proposed materials or any materials approved by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The decision was unanimous (6-0). The commission also discussed potential eligibility for state historic tax credits, but no other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved foundation repair at 515 Cass Street with proposed materials or SHPO-approved materials (6-0)
• Approved agenda for February 1, 2022 special meeting (6-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing for COA 22-02 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations for stormwater and green infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes reviews of conditional use permits for businesses including Arby's and Scooter's. Additionally, the council will address various ordinance amendments and committee reports regarding street maintenance and parking.

• ARPA allocation of $360,000 for Roosevelt St. Green Infrastructure
• ARPA allocation of $570,000 for S. Van Buren St. #2
• Conditional Use Permit for Arby's at 1640 West Mason Street
• TIF payment rights for Legacy Hotel at 1004 Brett Favre Pass
• Approval of 2022 Special Assessment factors and rates

The Green Bay Common Council approved several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations for stormwater and green infrastructure projects, including $360,000 for Roosevelt St., $570,000 for S. Van Buren St., and $60,000 for a Rain Barrel-Rain Garden program. The council also approved multiple conditional use permits, including for an Arby's and Scooter's drive-through at 1640 West Mason Street, and denied a liquor license application for MJ Hospitality Corporation at 708 Bodart St.

• Approved $360,000 ARPA allocation for Roosevelt St. Green Infrastructure (8-5)
• Approved $570,000 ARPA allocation for S. Van Buren St. #2 (8-5)
• Approved $60,000 ARPA allocation for Rain Barrel-Rain Garden (7-6)
• Denied Class B Combination liquor license for MJ Hospitality Corp at 708 Bodart St. (12-1)
• Approved conditional use permits for Arby's and Scooter's drive-throughs at 1640 West Mason St.
• Approved conditional use permit for two-family dwelling at 207 South Locust St.
• Approved conditional use permit for metal accessory structure at 1011 Tony Canadeo Run
• Approved 2022 Special Assessment factors and rates

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority will consider a request to assign a TID increment for the Legacy Hotel project at 1004 Brett Favre Pass. The body will also review a planning option request by On Broadway Inc. regarding RDA-owned properties on Chestnut Avenue.

• TID increment assignment for Legacy Hotel at 1004 Brett Favre Pass
• Planning option request by On Broadway Inc. for Chestnut Avenue parcels

The Green Bay Redevelopment Authority approved two items: a collateral assignment of TIF payment rights for the Legacy Hotel project at 1004 Brett Favre Pass, including a guaranteed minimum payment language, and a one-year planning option for On Broadway Inc. on RDA-owned Chestnut Avenue parcels, with a nominal $5 fee instead of the standard $500. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved collateral assignment of TIF payment rights for Legacy Hotel project (5-0)
• Approved one-year planning option for On Broadway Inc. on Chestnut Avenue parcels (5-0)
• Amended planning option to remove $500 fee and add $5 nominal fee (5-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The Police and Fire Commission will conduct interviews for Fire Fighter candidates. The Commission may convene in a closed session to evaluate these candidates for employment. A quorum of the Common Council will also be present at this meeting.

• Interviews with Fire Fighter candidate(s)

The Police and Fire Commission met virtually and approved the agenda. The commission convened in closed session to interview two firefighter candidates, then returned to open session and adjourned. No hiring decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Convened closed session to interview firefighter candidates (4-0)
• Returned to open session after interviews (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Green Public Arts Commission

The Green Bay Public Arts Commission will consider approving a community handbook for creating public art. The meeting also includes coordinator reports and project updates.

• Approval of the Community Handbook for Creating Public Art
• Review of December 22, 2021, meeting minutes
• Coordinator's report and project updates

The commission unanimously approved the Community Handbook for Creating Public Art as amended during the meeting. The handbook is a beginner's guide for individuals, neighborhood associations, and small businesses on creating public art projects. Several amendments were discussed and incorporated, including adding testimonials, clarifying language, and updating resource lists. The commission also received updates on the Shipyard RFQ and the rotating art program.

• Approved Community Handbook for Creating Public Art as amended (5-0)
• Approved agenda for January 26, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 22, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Improvement and Services Committee

The committee will consider requests to add specific streets to the 2022 Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes reviews of street pavement ratings and the Wheel Tax Fund.

• Request for overnight semi-trailer parking on Donald Street by RGL Logistics
• Review of 2021 street pavement ratings
• Review of Wheel Tax Fund (217) balances, revenues, and expenditures
• Addition of Hickory Hill Drive and Redwood Drive to the 2022 Capital Improvement Program
• Approval of 2022 Special Assessment factors and rates

The Improvement and Services Committee approved a request by RGL Logistics for overnight on-street parking of semi-trailers on Donald Street through June 2022 while off-street accommodations are made. The committee also approved the 2022 Special Assessment factors and rates, and received and placed on file several informational reports, including street pavement ratings and Wheel Tax Fund finances. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved RGL Logistics overnight semi-trailer parking on Donald Street through June 2022 (4-0)
• Approved 2022 Special Assessment factors and rates (4-0)
• Received and placed on file request to review 2021 street pavement ratings (4-0)
• Received and placed on file request to review Wheel Tax Fund (217) finances (4-0)
• Received and placed on file request to include Hickory Hill Drive and Redwood Drive resurfacing in 2022 CIP (4-0)
• Received and placed on file request to review 2022 CIP resurfacing/reconstruction list (4-0)
• Received and placed on file DPW report on sidewalk builder, tree trimmer, and sprinkler licenses (4-0)
• Received and placed on file DPW Director's Report (3-0)

Parks Committee

The Parks Committee meeting scheduled for January 26, 2022, was cancelled. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations for green infrastructure. The committee will also discuss the 2022 draft bonding request and a software agreement amendment.

• $360,000 ARPA allocation for Roosevelt St. Green Infrastructure
• $570,000 ARPA allocation for S. Van Buren St. #2
• $60,000 ARPA allocation for Rain Barrel-Rain Garden Green Infrastructure
• Amendment to the Green Bay Electronics Record Program software agreement
• Discussion of the 2022 draft bonding request

The Finance Committee approved three ARPA-funded green infrastructure projects (Roosevelt St., S. Van Buren St., and a rain barrel program) with conditions for additional information, and referred the 2022 draft bonding request to the full Council for discussion and determination of threshold limits. The bonding request totals $31 million, with $19.5 million in general fund borrowing, which would increase the levy by about $200,000 per year over five years if approved at that level.

• Approved first amendment to GERP software agreement with Brown County (3-0)
• Approved $360,000 ARPA allocation for Roosevelt St. Green Infrastructure, contingent on additional info (3-0)
• Approved $570,000 ARPA allocation for S. Van Buren St. #2, contingent on additional info (3-0)
• Approved $60,000 ARPA allocation for Rain Barrel-Rain Garden Green Infrastructure (3-0)
• Referred 2022 draft bonding request to Council for threshold limits and committee review (3-0)

Personnel Committee

The committee will consider filling vacancies for a police captain and an electrical inspector. Members will also discuss repealing and recreating municipal code sections regarding appointed officials. Additionally, the city is exploring retroactive paid sick leave options.

• Filling Police Captain and Electrical Inspector positions
• Repeal and recreation of Municipal Code 2-79 and 2-81
• Exploration of retroactive paid sick leave for employees

The Personnel Committee approved filling a Police Captain position and an Electrical Inspector position, including all subsequent vacancies from internal transfers. The committee also approved repealing and recreating Green Bay Municipal Code sections 2-79 and 2-81 to establish indefinite terms for appointed officials and allow Common Council removal for cause. The committee discussed but took no action on a proposal for COVID-19 paid sick leave, which will be brought forward at the next meeting.

• Approved filling Police Captain position and subsequent vacancies (3-0)
• Approved filling Electrical Inspector position and subsequent vacancies (3-0)
• Approved repeal and recreation of Municipal Code 2-79 and 2-81 for indefinite terms and removal for cause (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes from January 11, 2022 (3-0)

Protection and Policy Committee

The committee will consider several liquor license applications and changes of agent for local businesses. This includes requests for beer and liquor licenses and a request to extend licensed premises for a block party.

• Change of agent for The Automobile Gallery, Inc. at 400 S. Adams St.
• Class B Combination license application for The Automobile Gallery, Inc. at 419 S. Washington St.
• Request by The Sardine Can to extend licensed premises to a parking lot for six dates in 2022
• Class A Liquor and Beer license application for Wimiles 2, Inc. at 2590 University
• Change of agent for Aldi, Inc. at 1560 Western Ave.

The Protection and Policy Committee approved several liquor license actions, including a change of agent for The Automobile Gallery, a new Class B license for The Automobile Gallery, a change of agent for Aldi, a temporary extension for The Sardine Can, and a new Class A license for Wimiles 2. The committee denied the application for a Class B license for MJ Hospitality Corporation at 708 Bodart St. All other items were routine approvals.

• Approved change of agent for The Automobile Gallery at 400 S. Adams St. (unanimous)
• Approved Class B Combination license for The Automobile Gallery at 419 S. Washington St. (4-1, Lefebvre no)
• Approved change of agent for Aldi at 1560 Western Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved temporary license extension for The Sardine Can at 128 S. Broadway for block party dates (unanimous)
• Approved Class A Liquor and Beer license for Wimiles 2 at 2590 University (unanimous)
• Denied Class B Combination license for MJ Hospitality Corporation at 708 Bodart St. (3-1, VanderLeest no)

Green Bay Plan Commission

The Green Bay Plan Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on four conditional use permit requests, including a metal exterior accessory use, a two-family dwelling, and two drive-through restaurants. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings.

• Conditional Use Permit for accessory use with metal exterior at 1011 Tony Canadeo Run (Spring Hill Suites)
• Conditional Use Permit for two-family dwelling at 207 South Locust Street
• Conditional Use Permit for drive-through Arby's at 1640 West Mason Street
• Conditional Use Permit for drive-through Scooter's Coffee at 1640 West Mason Street

The Green Bay Plan Commission approved all four conditional use permit requests on the agenda, each with conditions. These included a metal accessory structure at 1011 Tony Canadeo Run, a two-family dwelling at 207 South Locust Street, a drive-through Arby's restaurant at 1640 West Mason Street, and a drive-through Scooter's coffee shop at the same address. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved CUP for metal accessory structure at 1011 Tony Canadeo Run (6-0)
• Approved CUP for two-family dwelling at 207 South Locust Street (6-0)
• Approved CUP for drive-through Arby's at 1640 West Mason Street (6-0)
• Approved CUP for drive-through Scooter's coffee shop at 1640 West Mason Street (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved December 13, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)

Green Bay Housing Authority

The Green Bay Housing Authority will consider a development plan for the redevelopment of Mason Manor and Scattered Site Public Housing. The board will also review the June 30, 2021, Audit Report and may vote to write off delinquent tenant accounts.

• Redevelopment plan for Mason Manor and Scattered Site Public Housing (Resolution 2022-01)
• Writing off delinquent tenant accounts effective February 1, 2022
• Approval of the June 30, 2021, Audit Report

The Green Bay Housing Authority approved Resolution 2022-01, authorizing the RAD submission for redevelopment of Mason Manor and Scattered Site Public Housing, which will reduce federal Faircloth units to 140. The board also approved writing off delinquent tenant accounts effective February 1, 2022, and accepted the June 30, 2021 audit report. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Resolution 2022-01 for RAD redevelopment of Mason Manor and Scattered Site Public Housing (4-0)
• Approved writing off delinquent tenant accounts effective February 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved the June 30, 2021 Audit Report (4-0)

Sex Offender Residency Board

The board is reviewing requests from individuals to move to specific addresses in Green Bay. These items include appeals for properties on South Oakland Avenue, Eastman Avenue, and Hillside Lane. The meeting may also involve closed sessions to discuss confidential personal or medical information.

• Appeal of Hyrum F. Ricketts for 919 South Oakland Avenue
• Appeal of Anthony M. Reed for 900 Eastman Avenue
• Appeal of Tejon A. Cleveland for 2436 Hillside Lane

The board approved three appeals for sex offenders to reside at specific addresses: Hyrum F. Ricketts at 919 South Oakland Avenue, Anthony M. Reed at 900 Eastman Avenue for 60 days, and Tejon A. Cleveland at 2436 Hillside Lane. All motions passed with recorded votes. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved Hyrum F. Ricketts' appeal to reside at 919 South Oakland Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Anthony M. Reed's appeal to reside at 900 Eastman Avenue for 60 days (3-1)
• Approved Tejon A. Cleveland's appeal to reside at 2436 Hillside Lane (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved the agenda for the January 19, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Approved the minutes from the December 15, 2021 meeting (3-0)

Landmarks Commission

The Landmarks Commission will consider a design review for replacement windows at 310 Pine Street. The meeting also includes reviews of staff-level COA applications and city raze/repair orders.

• Design review for replacement windows at 310 Pine Street (COA 22-01)
• Review of City Raze/Repair Orders and Demolitions
• Staff-level COA applications review

The Landmarks Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for replacement windows at 310 Pine Street, continuing a phased window replacement project. The commission also discussed staff updates, including the city council's unanimous upholding of a denial for a COA at 137 North Oakland, and noted plans for a special meeting on January 31, 2022.

• Approved COA 22-01 for replacement windows at 310 Pine Street (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for January 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will discuss and potentially approve its 2022 work plan. The meeting also includes updates from the Resiliency Coordinator and various work groups.

• Discussion of 2022 Sustainability Commission Work Plan
• Resiliency Coordinator update
• Work group updates

The Green Bay Sustainability Commission held a planning discussion for its 2022 work plan but took no final action, voting to table approval until its February 16 meeting. Members discussed goals for clean energy, climate resilience, ecological restoration, and waste reduction, with several proposals for future ordinances and policies. The commission also received updates on a green infrastructure code amendment process and a grant proposal for a Climate Action Plan.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov. 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled 2022 Sustainability Commission Work Plan until Feb. 16 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Equal Rights Commission

The Commission will consider a proposal for public hearings regarding Housing and Equal Rights. Staff will also present information about the City of Green Bay's Human Rights Campaign Scorecard.

• Proposal for public hearings on Housing and Equal Rights
• Information regarding the City of Green Bay's Human Rights Campaign Scorecard

The Commission unanimously approved a proposal to hold public hearings on housing and equal rights, with the goal of gathering input from experts and residents to develop recommendations for the city. The plan includes issuing a press release and updating the Commission's webpage to increase visibility and accessibility. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved proposal for public hearings on housing and equal rights (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 13, 2021 (5-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several zoning ordinance amendments and a resolution supporting new neighbors from Afghanistan. The agenda also includes the approval of a 2022–2024 labor agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union, Local Division 857. Additionally, committee reports cover street resurfacing requests and various city staff appointments.

• Rezoning properties at 702-730 North Quincy Street & 708 Harvey Street to Public Institutional District
• Approval of 2022–2024 labor agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union, Local Division 857
• Resolution supporting new neighbors from Afghanistan
• Rezoning 2160 Packerland Drive from Low-Density Residential to Public Institutional District
• Amending development agreement with Merge, LLC

The Common Council approved three zoning ordinance amendments, including a planned unit development on North Broadway and rezoning properties on North Quincy Street, Harvey Street, and Packerland Drive. It also approved a resolution supporting new neighbors from Afghanistan, with a minor amendment. Several committee reports were approved, including appointments, a development agreement amendment, and various licenses and agreements.

• Adopted Zoning Ordinance No. 16-21 for planned unit development on North Broadway (400-600 block)
• Adopted Zoning Ordinance No. 17-21 rezoning 702-730 N. Quincy St. & 708 Harvey St. from GI to PI
• Adopted Zoning Ordinance No. 18-21 rezoning 2160 Packerland Dr. from R1 to PI
• Approved resolution supporting new neighbors from Afghanistan (as amended)
• Approved new appointments to Sex Offender Residency Board, Ad Hoc Facilities Committee, and Olde Main Street BID Board
• Approved reappointment of Jim Wochinske to Olde Main Street BID Board
• Approved First Amendment to Development Agreement 2021-01 with Merge, LLC
• Approved temporary license extension for Harp & Eagle LTD (St. Brendan's Inn) for St. Baldrick's/St. Patrick's Day events

Traffic, Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission

The commission is reviewing several traffic and parking requests. This includes considering speed limit changes on Morrow Street and Church Road, as well as modifying parking zones to accommodate food trucks. They will also review police reports on recent serious injury and fatal crashes.

• Request to reduce Morrow Street speed limit from 35 mph to 25 mph
• Proposal to include food truck vendors in Cherry and Washington Street parking zones
• Review of 2021 fourth quarter serious injury and fatal crash report
• Termination of 90-day trial periods for No Parking zones on Cass Street

The Traffic, Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission voted to lower the speed limit on Church Road from 40 mph to 35 mph, overruling the traffic engineer's recommendation to keep it at 40 mph. The commission also approved several other items, including a 90-day trial for food truck parking zones, adoption of new bylaws, and various parking and traffic control changes. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved lowering Church Road speed limit from 40 to 35 mph (5-0)
• Approved 90-day trial for food truck parking zones on Cherry and Washington Streets (5-0)
• Adopted amended bylaws for the commission (5-0)
• Referred Morrow Street speed limit reduction request to staff for study (5-0)
• Received and filed police report on Q4 2021 serious injury/fatal crashes (5-0)
• Postponed Traffic Enforcement Unit report to next meeting (5-0)
• Removed and established no parking zones on Cass Street (5-0)
• Changed Peters Street at Basten Street from one-way yield to one-way stop (5-0)

Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals

The Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals will consider three variance requests for residential and commercial properties. These items involve requests to deviate from setback and floor area ratio requirements.

• New Caribou Coffee restaurant and parking lot at 1616 West Mason Street (Appeal 22-002)
• Paving into a side yard at 1420 South Huron Road (Appeal 22-001)
• Egress window installation at 508 Victoria Street (Appeal 21-040)

The Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals approved all three variance requests on the agenda. These included an egress window encroachment at 508 Victoria Street, a side yard paving variance at 1420 South Huron Road, and a floor area ratio variance for a new Caribou Coffee at 1616 West Mason Street. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also discussed procedural improvements, including tracking variance types and potentially recommending code changes to the city council.

• Approved variance for egress window setback encroachment at 508 Victoria Street (5-0)
• Approved variance for side yard paving at 1420 South Huron Road (5-0)
• Approved floor area ratio variance for Caribou Coffee at 1616 West Mason Street (5-0)
• Agreed to add variance tracking report to next month's agenda for discussion

Claims Committee

The Claims Committee will meet in closed session to review claims filed against the City of Green Bay. Following this, the committee will meet in open session to act on those claims.

• Reviewing and acting on claims filed against the City of Green Bay

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a resolution to appoint polling locations for the Spring 2022 Primary. The agenda also includes the referral of petitions and communications.

• Resolution appointing polling locations for the Spring 2022 Primary

The Common Council approved a resolution establishing polling places for the Spring 2022 Primary, as amended to correct a scrivener's error for ward 22 to '1660 E. Shore.' The amendment and the resolution as amended both passed unanimously with 10 yes votes and no opposition.

• Approved amendment to fix ward 22 polling location to '1660 E. Shore' (10-0)
• Approved resolution establishing polling places for Spring 2022 Primary as amended (10-0)

Parks Committee

The committee will consider a 15'x20' utility easement request from TDS Metrocom, LLC at He-Nis-Ra Park. Members will also discuss modifying open park hours at Ken Euers Park.

• TDS Metrocom, LLC utility easement request at He-Nis-Ra Park
• Modification of open park hours at Ken Euers Park
• St. John's Homeless Shelter ENGAGE Program year end summary presentation

The Parks Committee approved a 15'x20' utility easement for TDS Metrocom at He-Nis-Ra Park, allowing installation of an above-ground cabinet. The committee also voted to direct staff to modify park hours at Ken Euers Park and bring ordinance changes back for review. A presentation on the St. John's Homeless Shelter ENGAGE program was received and placed on file.

• Approved 15'x20' utility easement for TDS Metrocom at He-Nis-Ra Park (unanimous)
• Directed staff to modify Ken Euers Park hours and bring ordinance changes back to committee (unanimous)
• Received and placed on file St. John's ENGAGE program year-end summary (unanimous)
• Received and placed on file Director's Report (unanimous)

Improvement and Services Committee

The committee will consider requests to review street resurfacing and reconstruction lists for the 2022 Capital Improvement Program. This includes a request to add Hickory Hill Drive and Redwood Drive to the program. The committee will also review sewer inspection access agreements for two companies.

• Review of streets for resurfacing and reconstruction in the 2022 CIP
• Request to include Hickory Hill Drive and Redwood Drive in the 2022 CIP
• Sewer inspection access agreement for KS Energy Services
• Sewer inspection access agreement for Speedy Clean, Inc.
• Granting of sidewalk, tree trimmer, and sprinkler system licenses

The Improvement and Services Committee voted to hold two items related to the 2022 Capital Improvement Program street list until the January 26 meeting, including a request to review the list and a request to add Hickory Hill Drive and Redwood Drive. The committee approved annual Hold Harmless Agreements for KS Energy Services and Speedy Clean, Inc. to access the city sewer system for inspections. A report of licenses granted by the Department of Public Works was received and placed on file.

• Held review of 2022 street resurfacing/reconstruction list until Jan 26 (4-0)
• Held request to add Hickory Hill Dr & Redwood Dr resurfacing until Jan 26 (4-0)
• Approved KS Energy Services sewer access Hold Harmless Agreement renewal (4-0)
• Approved Speedy Clean, Inc. sewer access Hold Harmless Agreement (4-0)
• Received and filed DPW report on sidewalk builder, tree trimmer, and sprinkler licenses (4-0)

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority will consider amending a development agreement with Merge, LLC. The meeting also includes reviews of planning extensions for a townhouse at 115 S. Van Buren Street and the 2020 CDBG CARES Agreement.

• Amendment of Development Agreement 2021-01 with Merge, LLC
• 60-day planning extension for a four-plex townhouse at 115 S. Van Buren Street
• Six-month extension to the 2020 CDBG CARES Agreement with Legal Action of Wisconsin

The Green Bay Redevelopment Authority approved an amendment to Development Agreement 2021-01 with Merge, LLC, shifting project completion dates by six months and requiring Arndt Street completion by May 31, 2024. They also approved a 60-day extension for Maker Solutions' planning option at 115 S. Van Buren Street and a six-month extension for Legal Action of Wisconsin's CDBG CARES agreement. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved amended Development Agreement 2021-01 with Merge, LLC (5-0)
• Approved 60-day extension for Maker Solutions planning option at 115 S. Van Buren Street (5-0)
• Approved six-month extension to 2020 CDBG CARES Agreement with Legal Action of Wisconsin (5-0)

Common Council

The Green Bay Common Council will consider a resolution to appoint polling locations for the Spring 2022 Primary. The agenda also includes roll call and the referral of petitions and communications.

• Resolution appointing polling locations for the Spring 2022 Primary

Finance Committee

The committee will host a presentation from Representative David Steffen regarding proposed legislation for Lambeau Field and the Stadium Board. The session is intended to include a question and answer period. The committee will also review the City's 10-33 program inventory.

• Presentation on Lambeau Field and Stadium Board legislation
• Review of the City of Green Bay's 10-33 program inventory
• 2021 Contingency Account balance of $104,650.00
• 2022 Contingency Account balance of $200,000.00

The Finance Committee received and placed on file a presentation by Representative David Steffen on his proposed legislation regarding Lambeau Field and the Stadium Board, following a question-and-answer session. The committee also reviewed and filed the City of Green Bay's 10-33 program inventory. No substantive decisions were made; all actions were procedural, including approving the agenda and prior minutes.

• Received and filed Rep. Steffen's presentation on Lambeau Field/Stadium Board legislation (4-0)
• Received and filed 10-33 program inventory (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved Dec 14, 2021 minutes (4-0)

Personnel Committee

The committee will consider approving a 2022-2024 labor agreement for bus operators. Members will also review requests to fill several vacancies in Public Works and Parks, Recreation & Forestry. Additionally, the committee will discuss researching term lengths for appointed city officials.

• 2022-2024 labor agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union, Local Division 857
• Requests to fill Public Works and Parks, Recreation & Forestry vacancies
• Study of term lengths for appointed city officials
• Update on the GIS Analyst position approved in the 2022 budget

The Personnel Committee unanimously approved the 2022-2024 labor agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 857 for bus operators. They also approved filling five replacement positions in Public Works and Parks, and referred a study on appointed official term lengths to staff with a directive to amend the ordinance to allow removal by majority vote instead of 3/4.

• Approved 2022-2024 labor agreement with ATU Local 857 (unanimous)
• Approved filling 5 replacement positions (unanimous)
• Referred term length study to staff to amend ordinance for indefinite terms and majority removal (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Received and filed police chief's report on leaves of absence (unanimous)
• Received and filed GIS analyst update (unanimous)
• Received and filed routine personnel actions (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Water Commission meeting scheduled for January 10, 2022, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday, February 14, 2022.

• No items were scheduled due to the cancellation notice.

Protection and Policy Committee

The committee will consider dissolving the Economic Development Authority and transferring its responsibilities to the Redevelopment Authority. The agenda also includes requests for temporary liquor license expansions and a municipal code amendment.

• Dissolving Economic Development Authority and assigning duties to Redevelopment Authority
• Request by Harp & Eagle LTD at 234 S. Washington St. for temporary parking lot expansion
• Request by LCS LLC at 1583 Main St. to extend liquor license issuance
• Amendment to Green Bay Municipal Code regarding Temporary Expansion of Licensed Premises
• January 2022 Liquor Violation Report

The Protection and Policy Committee approved a temporary license premises extension for Harp & Eagle LTD (St. Brendan's Inn) at 234 S. Washington St. for three March dates. It also rescinded a liquor license extension for LCS LLC at 1583 Main St., referred a proposal to dissolve the Economic Development Authority to staff, and approved an ordinance amendment on temporary expansion of licensed premises. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved temporary license premises extension for St. Brendan's Inn (4-0)
• Rescinded liquor license extension for LCS LLC (4-0)
• Referred dissolution of Economic Development Authority to staff for March 14 report (4-0)
• Approved General Ordinance No. 01-22 on temporary expansion of licensed premises (4-0)

Green Bay Plan Commission

The scheduled meeting of the Green Bay Plan Commission for January 10, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 24, 2022.

Police and Fire Commission

The scheduled meeting of the Green Bay Police and Fire Commission for January 6, 2022, has been cancelled. The remainder of the document contains only procedural information regarding accessibility and quorum.

Economic Development Authority

The January 3, 2022, meeting of the Economic Development Authority was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2022.

• Meeting cancellation notice