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MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026, 6:00 PM In person at City Hall, Room 203 - Council Chambers. Virtual attendance also available via Zoom. A. ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION. 1. Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89274696903 Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 892 7469 6903 Passcode: 209710 If you wish to leave a comment for this public meeting, please fill out the online Comment Form and submit by 3:00 PM on Council meeting day. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online. B. ROLL CALL. 1. Alders: Brian Johnson (District 9), Bill Galvin (District 4), Jennifer Grant (District 1), Jim Hutchison (District 2), Bill Morgan (District 3), Craig Stevens (District 5), Joey Prestley (District 6), Alyssa Proffit (District 7), Jim Ridderbush (District 8), Ben Delie (District 10), Melinda Eck (District 11), Kathy Hinkfuss (District 12). C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. D. INVOCATION. Minutes of the Common Council March 17, 2026 Page 1  E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Moved by Ald. Craig Stevens, seconded by Ald. Jim Ridderbush to approve. Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Ald. Bill Galvin to amend Item Z. 2. to 44.1580 from 55.1580. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Craig Stevens, seconded by Ald. Jim Ridderbush to approve as amended. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. Approval of the minutes from the March 3, 2026 Common Council meeting. F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. Approval of the agenda for the Tuesday, March 17, 2026, meeting of the Common Council. G. REPORT BY THE MAYOR. H. ANNOUNCEMENTS. I. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING FOR ADOPTION. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Joey Prestley to suspend the rules and take all but 4 with one roll call vote. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt to adopt. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. Minutes of the Common Council March 17, 2026 Page 2  1. General Ordinance No. 07-26 An Ordinance amending Chapter 44, Articles III, V, VII, VIII X, XVI Green Bay Municipal Code, Relating to Mobile Food Assembly (TA 26-01). 2. General Ordinance No. 05-26 An ordinance amending Section 44-1580(i), Green Bay Municipal Code, relating to Short Term Rentals (TA 25-06). 3. General Ordinance No. 01-26 An Ordinance amending Section 26-22 Relating to Impounding Vehicles Used in Reckless Driving Offenses. 4. General Ordinance No. 06-26 An Ordinance creating Section 4-13 Relating to Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA). Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Joey Prestley to amend, Amend section c subsection 4 items a-d to instead read "Thursday-Sunday 11am-10pm" Amend section e to add subsection 6: "Possession of alcohol beverages within the boundaries of the DORA is limited to one drink per person. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain- None. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Jim Ridderbush to adopt as amended. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain- None. 5. General Ordinance No. 04-26 An Ordinance amending Sections 42-131 Through 42-140 Relating to Well Head Protection. J. REPORT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MARCH 10, 2026). Minutes of the Common Council March 17, 2026 Page 3 Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Craig Stevens to approve, except 2. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. To approve the adoption of the 2025 Green Bay Housing Market Study Update as presented. 2. To approve Amendment 3 to Development Agreement 2021-01 with Merge, LLC for the redevelopment of 236 Arndt Street and 101 Bridge Street (Tax Parcels 3-551 and 3-556) with conditions. The Authority may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(e), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating or negotiating the sale of public properties, investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business as necessary for competitive or bargaining reasons. The Authority may thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to report the results of the closed session and consider the balance of the agenda. Moved by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss, seconded by Ald. Jim Hutchison to enter closed session, Alder Hinkfuss read the language. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain- None. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Bill Galvin to return to regular session. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain- None. Moved by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss, seconded by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt to deny, and proceed as directed in closed session. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain- None. 3. To approve up to $500,000 in funding from the Downtown TIF 13 account for contingency, if needed, for the Leicht Park shelter project. K. REPORT OF THE IMPROVEMENT & SERVICES COMMITTEE (FEBRUARY 25 & MARCH 11, 2026). Minutes of the Common Council March 17, 2026 Page 4 Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. To approve the request by Department of Public Works to award contract PAVEMENT 1- 26 FOURTH STREET RECONSTRUCTION to David Tenor Corporation in the amount of $578,163.32. (February 25, 2026) 2. To approve the request by Department of Public Works to accept a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – National Coastal Resilience Fund grant for Final Design for Community Coastal Hazard Risk Reduction and Restoration in the Fox River (Connect the Bay project) in the amount of $913,482.15. (March 11, 2026) 3. To approve the request by Department of Public Works to purchase yearly structure cast iron castings from Neenah Foundry in the amount of $74,028.00 for the Sewer Section. (March 11, 2026) 4. To approve the request by Department of Public Works to approve a Service Order Agreement with Berners-Schober Associates, Inc. for design and construction administrative services associated with Fire Station 6 HVAC, windows, and SCBA room improvements for an estimated cost of $75,000.00. (March 11, 2026) 5. To approve the request to authorize the Director of Public Works to sign and submit the 2025 Annual Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4 Report) to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. (March 11, 2026) 6. To approve the request by Department of Public Works to award Facility Capital Planning Services to Berners Schober in the amount of $164,000.00. (March 11, 2026) Minutes of the Common Council March 17, 2026 Page 5  7. To approve the request by Department of Public Works to award the Annual Wastewater Monitoring services to Badger Laboratories, Inc. in the amount of $225,000.00. (March 11, 2026) 8. To approve the request by Department of Public Works to award contract BRIDGE 1-26 MAIN STREET BRIDGE B-5-311 (STRUCTURAL REHABILITATION PHASE 1) at a staff level and report the award at the next Improvement & Services Committee meeting. (March 11, 2026) 9. To approve the request by Department of Public Works to grant licenses for: 1. Sidewalk Builder a. CO Contracting, LLC b. J&S Concrete Services, LLC c. RG Hendricks Concrete Construction d. Verheyen Construction Co. e. Dorner Equipment Sales and Service, LLC f. Weidner Concrete Construction, LLC 2. Tree & Brush Trimmer a. Highway Landscapers, Inc. (March 11, 2026) 10. To approve the request by Department of Public Works to award contract RAMPS 1-26 PARKING RAMP REPAIRS including all alternate bid items to Cy-Con, Inc. in the amount of $509,848.00. (March 11, 2026) 11. To approve the request by Department of Public Works to award contract PARKS 2-26 “PERKINS PARK-PARKING LOT RESURFACING” to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $138,992.20. (March 11, 2026) Minutes of the Common Council March 17, 2026 Page 6  12. To approve the request by Department of Public Works to award contract PAVEMENT 2- 26 OAK STREET RECONSTRUCTION to David Tenor Corporation in the amount of $921,878.56. (March 11, 2026) 13. To approve the request by Department of Public Works to award contract PAVEMENT REPAIR 2026 to Al Dix Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $1,487.835.00. (March 11, 2026) 14. To approve the request by Department of Public Works to award contract SEWERS 2-26 MATHER STREET (INCLUDING WATERMAIN) to David Tenor Corporation in the amount of $1,429,870.56. (March 11, 2026) 15. To approve the request by Department of Public Works to award contract SIDEWALKS 2026 to Martell Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,161,075.00. (March 11, 2026) L. REPORT OF THE PROTECTION & POLICY COMMITTEE (MARCH 9, 2026). Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Jim Hutchison to approve, except 4. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. To approve a "Class B" liquor and Class "B" beer license for Sushi Takumi Inc at 875 Lombardi with a premise description of "basement, walk-in cooler, behind bar, patio". 2. To approve an expansion of licensed premises at Irish Temper, 240 N Broadway for an event in March (final authority granted to Committee from 3/3/26 Council meeting). 3. To hold until the next Protection and Policy committee meeting, an appeal for a denial of an excess animal permit, 2256 Remington Rd., Diana Krause and Dan Tilot. Minutes of the Common Council March 17, 2026 Page 7  4. To deny an appeal by Carl Kurowski regarding a dangerous dog declaration (referred back from 3/3/26 Common Council). Moved by Ald. Craig Stevens, seconded by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt to open the floor. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain- None. Carl Kurowski, get address Moved by Ald. Craig Stevens, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to close the floor. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain- None. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Jim Ridderbush to deny. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain- None. M. REPORT OF THE GREEN BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT GRANTING OPERATOR LICENSES. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Jim Ridderbush to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. Report of the Green Bay Police Department Granting Operator Licenses N. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE (MARCH 10, 2026). Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Bill Galvin to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. To receive and place on file the communication from Ald. Galvin that was referred to staff on 1/13/2026 to explore funding sources to fund a second sworn animal control officer at the police department. Minutes of the Common Council March 17, 2026 Page 8  2. To approve the general fund overtime report for calendar year 2025 compared to the budget. 3. To approve the addition of the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) permit to the City of Green Bay Fee Schedule as 4-13 for $25.00. O. REPORT OF THE PARK COMMITTEE (MARCH 11, 2026). Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to approve, except item 1. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. To approve General Ordinance No. 08-26, Amending Section 28-37 of the Green Bay Municipal Code, Relating to Parks and Recreation Violations. Moved by Ald. Melinda Eck, seconded by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt to amend section 1 A "...CTLA, herein after referred to CTLA". Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain- None. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to approve as amended. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain- None. 2. To approve hiring Carrico Aquatic Resources to replace 2 pool heaters at the Joannes Aquatic Center for a total cost of $104,868.50. 3. To approve hiring Sommerville, Inc. for a total cost of $94,600 for architectural services necessary to create construction bid documents to construct a heated equipment storage garage at the Park Shop. Minutes of the Common Council March 17, 2026 Page 9  4. To approve partnering with the Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory to accept the donation of 800 trees for the Forestry Division to plant along the East River Greenway corridor, utilizing grant money Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory received from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. P. REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (MARCH 10, 2026). Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Joey Prestley to approve, except item 1. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. To refer to staff the proposed amendment of the City of Green Bay Personnel Policy Chapter 6 regarding authorization to offer moving expenses to candidates. Moved by Ald. Jennifer Grant, seconded by Ald. Jim Hutchison to approve. Moved by Ald. Jennifer Grant, seconded by Ald. Craig Stevens to amend the Recruitment and Selection Policy Section 6.8, to include a requirement that moving expenses may only be paid for candidates living more than 100 miles from Green Bay. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Jim Ridderbush, No-Kathy Hinkfuss, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Joey Prestley to approve as amended. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain- None. 2. To approve the recommendation to enter into a Benefits Partnership with USI Insurance Services. Q. INFORMATIONAL. 1. Municipal Court Report--February Minutes of the Common Council March 17, 2026 Page 10  2. Building Report for February 2026 R. RESOLUTIONS. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Craig Stevens to suspend the rules and take up all with one roll call vote. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to adopt. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. Resolution to accept Sidewalks 2025 and issue assessments. 2. Resolution drawing final orders to contractors for March 17, 2026 3. Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Department of Natural Resources Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Agreement S. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING. Moved by Ald. Melinda Eck, seconded by Ald. Jim Ridderbush to advance as amended. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. General Ordinance No. 08-26 An ordinance amending section 28-37, Green Bay Municipal Code, relating to Parks and Recreation violations. Minutes of the Common Council March 17, 2026 Page 11  T. ADJOURNMENT. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Jim Ridderbush to adjourn. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. Next Meeting: April 21, 2026. 2. Adjournment of the Tuesday, March 17, 2026, meeting of the Common Council. Minutes of the Common Council March 17, 2026 Page 12