Sustainability Commission

AGENDA OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025, 5:00 PM In person at City Hall, Room 310. Virtual attendance also available via Zoom. A. Zoom Meeting Information. 1. Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82236285137?pwd=bzBScDVVRysrQlpSZEZpK2FMSnd4Zz09 Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 822 3628 5137 Passcode: 769016 If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online. B. Roll Call. 1. Members: Chair- Christa Kananen, Vice Chair- Ned Dorff, Alder Joey Prestley, Julia Noordyk, Jenny Brinker, Daniela Beall, Jeanette Knill, Marissa Michalkiewicz, Staff person- Maria Otto C. Approval of the Agenda. 1. Approval of the agenda for the Wednesday, December 17, 2025, meeting of the Sustainability Commission. D. Approval of Minutes. 1. Approval of the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. E. Announcements. 1. Introductions of new commissioners, Jeanette Knill and Marissa Michalkiewicz. F. Regular Business. Agenda of the Sustainability Commission December 17, 2025 Page 1  1. Update on recycling in City Parks, Including Bay Beach Amusement Park. (from July 16, 2025 meeting of the Sustainability Commission). 2. To approve the 2026 Sustainability Commission Work Plan. G. Informational. 1. To receive and place on file the 2026 Sustainability Commission meeting dates. 2. Next Meeting: January 21, 2026. H. Adjournment. 1. Adjournment of the Wednesday, December 17, 2025, meeting of the Sustainability Commission. 1) THIS MEETING IS RECORDED: THE VIDEO OF THIS MEETING AND MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.greenbaywi.gov 2) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability, should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so that arrangements can be made. 3) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council will attend this Sustainability Commission meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and information gathering relative to this agenda. 4) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this meeting. Agenda of the Sustainability Commission December 17, 2025 Page 2  Report to the Sustainability Commission of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE December 17, 2025 AGENDA ITEM # D.1 Approval of the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. BACKGROUND RECOMMENDATION To approve the minutes. FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS 1. Sustainability Minutes 11 20 2025 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov  MINUTES OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025, 5:00 PM In person at City Hall, Room 310. Virtual attendance also available via Zoom. A. ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION. 1. Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82236285137?pwd=bzBScDVVRysrQlpSZEZpK2FMSnd4Zz09 Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 822 3628 5137 Passcode: 769016 If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online. B. ROLL CALL. 1. Chair- Christa Kananen; Vice Chair- Ned Dorff; Alder Joey Prestley; Julia Noordyk; Jenny Brinker; Amy Kox; Mark Walter; Daniela Beall; Staff person- Maria Otto Present: Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto Excused: Amy Kox Late to the meeting: Daniela Beall C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.  1. Approval of the agenda for the Thursday, November 20, 2025, meeting of the Sustainability Commission. Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Christa Kananen to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-Daniela Beall. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. 1. Approval of the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Christa Kananen to approve the minutes. Motion Passed. Yes-Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-Daniela Beall. E. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Moved by Christa Kananen, seconded by Ald. Joey Prestley to To receive and place on file the announcements. Motion Passed. Yes-Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Daniela Beall, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. Farewell and thank you to Dr. Amy Kox and Mark Walter for serving on the Sustainability Commission. 2. Green Bay Accelerator Cohort Moved by Christa Kananen, seconded by Ald. Joey Prestley to receive and place on file. Motion Passed. Yes-Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Daniela Beall, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-None. F. REGULAR BUSINESS. 1. Continue discussion of Sustainability Commission Work Plan for 2026 work group priorities and initiatives. Moved by Julia Noordyk, seconded by Mark Walter to Move to hold the workplan approval until the December 17, 2025 meeting.  Motion Passed. Yes-Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Daniela Beall, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-None. Each workgroup went through and discussed priority goals for 2026 workplan. Workgroups include: Clean Energy; Community Engagement; Climate Resilience; Healthy Habitat; Waste Reduction. Goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based. 2. Discussion and possible action to choose a name for the No Mow May alternative initiative. Initiative names under consideration: 1. Healthy Habitats, 2. Neighbors for Nature, 3. Pollinator Pockets. Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Mark Walter to open the floor. Motion Passed. Yes-Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Daniela Beall, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Christa Kananen to close the floor. Motion Passed. Yes-Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Daniela Beall, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-None. Moved by Ned Dorff, seconded by Ald. Joey Prestley to Approve Neighbors for Nature as program name. Motion Passed. Yes-Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Daniela Beall, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-None. G. INFORMATIONAL. 1. Healthy Habitat for All Work Group Report Moved by Christa Kananen, seconded by Ald. Joey Prestley to receive and place on file. Motion Passed. Yes-Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Daniela Beall, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-None. 200-300 Native plant kit giveaway is planned for May 2026. Partners include: Green Bay Botanical Garden, Stone Silo, and Green Bay Conservation Corps. Grant funding is secure for 2026 for plants and signs. 2. Staff Report(s) Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Maria Otto to receive and place on file staff  reports. Motion Passed. Yes-Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Daniela Beall, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-None. 3. Next Meeting: December 17, 2025 H. ADJOURNMENT. 1. Adjournment of the Thursday, November 20, 2025, meeting of the Sustainability Commission. Moved by Mark Walter, seconded by Ned Dorff to adjourn the meeting. Motion Passed. Yes-Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Daniela Beall, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-None.  Report to the Sustainability Commission of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE December 17, 2025 AGENDA ITEM # F.1 Update on recycling in City Parks, Including Bay Beach Amusement Park. (from July 16, 2025 meeting of the Sustainability Commission). BACKGROUND This item was referred to Parks staff on the July 16, 2025 meeting of the Sustainability Commission. Original background information was: Green Bay's city parks, including Bay Beach Amusement Park, currently lack consistent access to public recycling receptacles. This gap presents a missed opportunity to divert recyclable materials from the landfill and support the City’s broader sustainability goals. With high visitor traffic— especially during the summer months—Bay Beach and other major parks generate a significant volume of recyclable items. Several community members and Commission stakeholders have expressed interest in expanding recycling access throughout the park system to improve waste diversion and reinforce the City’s commitment to sustainability. 12/17/25 Parks Department prepared on update report to the Sustainability Commission (attached). RECOMMENDATION Recommendations from 7/16/25 meeting minutes: Refer this item to the Parks Committee and then City staff for further exploration, including a cost assessment, feasibility analysis, conversations with other cities with successful park recycling programs about best practices and/or challenges, and phasing or piloting options for implementing recycling receptacles at Bay Beach and across city parks. FISCAL IMPACT To be determined. ATTACHMENTS 1. Bay Beach Recycling Report 12 12 2025 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov  BAY BEACH AMUSEMENT PARK Recycling Bin Report 2025 Operating Season At the July 16, 2025 Sustainability Commission Meeting there was a thorough discussion on recycling bins located in the City Parks. Park sta& indicated that some parks had recycling bins available and others did not. In all parks where there are recycling bins, the vast majority ofthe time garbage is intermingled with the recycling. This prevents the majority ofthis waste from going to the recycling center. This has been an ongoing issue for many years. This is not a local problem. It a&ects all public parks throughout the country. Sta& recommended at that meeting that Park sta& could assess the recycling e&orts at Bay Beach Amusement Park. After the assessment we would implement best practice changes to see ifthere would be any noticeable change in the amount ofgarbage that the public places in the recycling bins. The map below indicates where we originally had recycling bins situated in the park. There were a total of 16 bins available throughout the park. The recycling bins are blue plastic bins, and the trash bins are green. The blue recycling bins do have covers with a small round hole in the top, only large enough for bottles and cans. All blue recycling bins were marked as recycling bins, but the paint was wearing o& and hard to read. Ofthe 16 recycling bins available, 2 were inside the main pavilion and the remaining 14 were outside bins. There was 1 recycling bin located at each rental shelter location (6 total). The remaining 8 bins were scattered throughout the park, primarily in the heavy tra&ic areas. 14 ofthe total bins were situated directly next to trash bins. Only 2 bins were placed independent of a trash bin. Our assessment indicated that for the most part, we were following best practices for creating a higher success rate for recycling e&orts. • The recycling bins were blue and the trash bins were green. • The recycling bins were marked as recycling bins. • The recycling bins had a cover with a small hole only large enough for a can or bottle. • The majority ofthe bins were located adjacent to garbage bins. • The majority ofthe bins were located in prominent locations. We did make a few modifications to see ifthere was any noticeable change. • All ofthe recycling bins were painted with new lettering and symbols to make it clearer that these were recycling bins. • We moved a handful of recycling bins to make them more visibly prominent. • We made sure that every bin was located adjacent to a trash bin. After the changes were made, sta& monitored for any noticeable changes. The location changes made with the recycling cans seemed to help both in the midway and around the rented shelters. Generally, these cans were more full when they were emptied, than in their previous location. As for the amount of contamination within the recycling containers, sta& indicated it stayed about the same. 65-75% ofthe recycling containers having recyclable materials and the remaining 25-35% being garbage/non-recyclable materials. With a majority ofthe recycling then being disposed ofrather than spending the extra time and e&ort into sorting the materials. Original Recycling Bin Original Recycling Bin Modified Recycling Bin Modified Recycling Bin  Report to the Sustainability Commission of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE December 17, 2025 AGENDA ITEM # F.2 To approve the 2026 Sustainability Commission Work Plan. BACKGROUND The Sustainability Commission’s Work Plan is intended to guide the activity of the commission, ensuring our efforts are impactful and aligned. This has facilitated incredible progress, including passage of a commitment to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2050; development, approval, and implementation of the Clean Energy Green Bay (CEGB) and City-Wide Green Stormwater Infrastructure plans; incorporation of climate resilience in the Go Big Green Bay 2050 Comprehensive Plan; and implementation of multiple City policies and initiatives that support pollinators and native species. To continue to leverage the expertise of Commission members and drive impact toward a more sustainable community, we propose the following: • October 16, 2025: Sustainability Commission members developed a comprehensive list of potential 2026 initiatives, drawing on their own personal and professional expertise as well as input from stakeholder groups. During the meeting, members organized these ideas into the appropriate Work Groups. Each Commission member was encouraged to join at least one Work Group. Work Groups require participation from 1–3 Commission members to be considered active, and only active groups will be included in the 2026 Work Plan. • October–November 2025: Work Groups met to review the proposed ideas and select 1–3 priority initiatives for 2026. Selected initiatives were required to follow the SMART framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-Bound). For initiatives needing additional funding or external resources, the Work Groups outlined steps to secure those resources as part of the plan. • November 2025: Each Work Group presented its recommended 2026 initiatives to the full Commission for discussion. • November–December 2025: The 2026 Work Plan has been updated to incorporate the prioritized Work Group initiatives. • December 17, 2025: At this meeting, the Sustainability Commission will vote to finalize and approve the 2026 Work Plan. 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approving the 2026 Sustainability Commission Work Plan. FISCAL IMPACT None at this time. ATTACHMENTS 1. GB Sustainability Commission Plan 2026_DRAFT December 2025 page 2 of 2  City of Green Bay Sustainability Commission 2026 Work Plan Purpose of this Document: This work plan is intended to focus the work of the Sustainability Commission and provide transparency to the Common Council, Mayor, City staff, and citizens of Green Bay. While there are many sustainability issues that need to be addressed, we have limited our focus to these categories and identified specific goals and actions that we can tangibly address. This plan functions as a working document and outlines how we may consider new issues that are brought to our attention throughout the year. We will update our work plan at the beginning of every year. Process: This work plan will inform actions and recommendations from the Sustainability Commission, which will be referred to the necessary committee or staff before going to Common Council. The actions we propose must be rooted in data and make effective use of limited financial and staff resources while addressing environmental impacts and improving the quality of life in Green Bay, considering the long-term economic, social, and environmental costs and impacts of our actions as a community. This work plan is intended to act as an internal tool to drive progress and provide transparency to our work, and we welcome discussion regarding the data and underlying assumptions behind recommendations. Clean Energy: • Goal: 100% clean energy and carbon neutrality for the City of Green Bay by the year 2050 (Resolution 5/4/2021) • Research, Data, or Evidence ○ Clean Energy Green Bay Plan – adopted December 2023 • Actions ○ In Q1 2026, define internship opportunities and expectations for college students to support achievement of the City’s clean energy and carbon neutrality targets. ○ Collaborate with the Sustainable Business Council to deliver the Green Bay Accelerator Cohort program by Q3 2026, in support of the City’s Clean Energy Plan. ○ Provide three outreach touchpoints to the Large Energy Users workgroup to advance the City’s Clean Energy Plan by year-end 2026. • Target Dates ○ Internship Opportunities and Expectations – Q1 2026 ○ Deliver Green Bay Accelerator Cohort – Q3 2026 ○ Three Touchpoints to Large Energy Users – EOY 2026 • Partners ○ Internal City Employee Energy Team ○ WPS ○ Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition ○ Green Bay Metro Transit ○ Green Bay Water Utility ○ Green Bay Neighborhoods ○ Focus on Energy ○ Large Energy Users Roundtable group ○ Sustainable Business Council • Funding Source ○ Daybreak Fund grant (to Sustainable Business Council) for GB Accelerator cohort • Work Group Members: Jenny Brinker, Christa Kananen  City of Green Bay Sustainability Commission 2026 Work Plan Climate Resilience: • Goal: Strengthen the community’s resilience to weather-related hazards. • Research, Data, or Evidence ○ City of Green Bay Comprehensive Plan (2025) ○ Summary document on local climate trends, projections and impacts (UW Sea Grant, 2024) ○ Flood vulnerability analysis (UW Sea Grant, 2024) ○ Heat Vulnerability analysis (UW Sea Grant, 2024) ○ “Perfect storm” coastal flooding scenario (UW Sea Grant) ○ Flood Resilience Community Assessment Summary (East River Collaborative, 2022) ○ City of Green Bay Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan (2023) • Actions o East River residential assessment of flood mitigation, preparedness, and recovery needs. Provide recommendations for improving outreach, communication, and services. o Develop a list of municipal programs and strategies that incentivize sustainable development through the reduction of impervious surfaces and greening to reduce stormwater runoff and flooding. Provide recommendations to Community & Economic Development and Planning Commission. o Research Green Streets programs throughout the state • Target Dates ○ East River needs assessment: spring 2026 ○ Incentivizing sustainable development: winter-spring 2026 ○ Green Streets: summer 2026 • Partners ○ UW Sea Grant ○ East River Collaborative ○ NEW Water ○ The Nature Conservancy ○ Wello • Funding Sources ○ Wisconsin Coastal Management Program ○ Fund for Lake Michigan ○ NOAA ○ National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ○ Climate Smart Communities Initiative ○ Daybreak Fund • Work Group Members: Julia Noordyk Healthy Habitat for All: • Goal: To create and preserve connected, productive, and safe habitat corridors in Green Bay’s land, air and water by 2030. • Research, Data, or Evidence ○ Maps of pollinator habitat ○ Other municipality experience with Integrated Pest Management  City of Green Bay Sustainability Commission 2026 Work Plan • Actions ○ Launch plant kit giveaway as No Mow May replacement around Earth Day 2026 and tie in with planned natural landscaping program. ○ Draft ordinance recommendations pertaining to foraging food in designated areas around the city. ○ Research and draft policy recommendations to support Bird City and Tree City programs (e.g. feral cat policy) ○ Research and draft ordinance related to reducing light pollution. • Target Dates ○ Launch and distribute free native plant kit giveaways by end of May 2026 ○ Complete draft of ordinance updates pertaining to food foraging by end of Q2 ○ Complete recommendations to support Bird City application by end of Q3 ○ Draft ordinance for light pollution by end of Q4 • Partners ○ Green Bay Area Public Schools ○ Wild Ones ○ NEW Master Gardeners ○ Green Bay Conservation Corps. ○ DNR ○ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ○ Green Bay Conservation Partners ○ Neighborhood Associations • Funding Sources ○ Green Bay Conservation Corps ○ Grants ○ Neighborhood donations • Work Group Members: Ned Dorff, Maria Otto, Daniela Beall Waste Reduction: • Goal: Reduce the amount of organic waste entering our landfill system • Research, Data, or Evidence ○ USDA Composting & Food Reduction Program ○ US EPA Food waste program ○ ReFED ○ FEED MKE • Actions ○ Partner with City Staff and/or Community Partners to pilot a food waste reduction initiative, which may include one or more of the following • Community Education • Food Saver Challenge (Stop Food Waste Day is Wednesday, April 29, 2026) • Facilitate community partnerships to divert food waste from landfill ○ Research and provide a report to the Commission regarding community composting programs for consideration in 2027. The report will explore potential community partners, funding needs and possible sources, common challenges and best practices from other WI communities, and other relevant barriers and/or opportunities that are unique to Green Bay.  City of Green Bay Sustainability Commission 2026 Work Plan • Target Dates ○ Select and pilot a Food Waste reduction initiative by the end of Q2 2026. ○ Provide a report on community composting to the Commission by the end of Q4 2026. • Partners ○ Brown County Port and Resource Recovery /Tri-County Recycling ○ Public Works ○ Green Bay Parks Department ○ UWGB ○ NWTC ○ GBAPS ○ Rooted In ○ FEED MKE • Funding Sources ○ None currently; potential sources may include: • USDA Composting & Food Reduction Cooperative Agreements • US EPA Grant Programs • FEED MKE Grant (pending) • Work Group Members: Community Engagement • Goal: Build relationships across the private, public, nonprofit, education, and youth sectors to foster community participation in local sustainability initiatives. • Research, Data, or Evidence: o Studies on community engagement in effective local governance ▪ Loeffler, Elke, and Tony Bovaird. “From Engagement to Co-Production: The Contribution of Users and Communities to Outcomes and Public Value.” Voluntas, 23 (4): 1119–1138 , 2012. ▪ Putnam, Robert D. Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. Simon & Schuster, 2000. ▪ Rowe, G., & Frewer, L. J. (2000). Public Participation Methods: A Framework for Evaluation. Science, Technology, & Human Values, 25(1), 3-29. https://doi.org/10.1177/016224390002500101 (Original work published 2000) o Existing community engagement programs in other WI municipalities (e.g., Dane, MKE) • Actions: o Establish & promote a central list of sustainability-related volunteer projects, in collaboration with City staff and local partners. o Coordinate with the outgoing Clean Energy Connector, to ensure resources and connections established during their tenure are not lost and to identify opportunities to continue this important work. o Support evaluation of City sustainability staffing needs, options, and funding sources additional City staff dedicated to supporting sustainability initiatives. • Target Dates: o Meet with the Clean Energy Connector to initiate handoff by the end of Q1 2026. o Establish a list of sustainability-related volunteer projects by the end of Q4 2026. o Provide an update to the Commission regarding City sustainability staffing by May 2026  City of Green Bay Sustainability Commission 2026 Work Plan • Partners: o Green Bay Conservation Corps o Local schools (e.g., Green Bay Area Public Schools) o Higher education institutions (e.g., UW-Green Bay, NWTC) o Youth organizations (e.g., Boys & Girls Club, Youth Action Council) o Wisconsin K–12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) o WI Youth Engagement Coalition + Conservation Corp o City of Green Bay • Funding Sources: o None needed at this time • Work Group Members: Christa Kananen, Maria Otto Criteria for Taking on New Issues: The Sustainability Commission will use these goals to guide our work; however we also rely on input from community members. Recommendations from council members, city staff, and citizens will be considered with the following questions in mind: ● How does this fit in with the current goals? ● Can taking this on help further the mission and make an impact on sustainability in Green Bay? ● Who will be leading this effort? Commission members? Citizen? City staff? What is the capacity to take this on? ● What research is required to move forward on this? ● If the Sustainability Commission is unable to take on new issues, can it be revisited in the future? ● Is the Sustainability Commission the most appropriate board to address this? Is there a committee, commission, or department better suited to address it? General Goals and Principles: ● Community Involvement: Our work will be most effective when the public is informed and involved in development and implementation. We will strive to create pathways for involvement in all facets of our work, including but not limited to creating work groups, hold listening sessions, speaking to community organizations, distributing surveys, and seeking the input of our fellow neighbors. ● Public Outreach and Awareness: We will strive to amplify our work in the community. Specifically, we will include information relevant to ongoing work in our web presence. ● Social Justice and Equity: Often those most impacted by pollution are the marginalized in our society. We recognize the intersections between race, class, and environmental impacts and will center those realities in our work. We will strive to involve community members most impacted by environmental injustice to be a part of proposed solutions. ● Data and Research Driven: There are volumes of peer-reviewed data and research on the issues addressed by this committee. The Sustainability Commission knows it is important to present research alongside proposed solutions and will include this information in any recommendations to be voted on by the Common Council. This Commission includes members with expertise in a variety of areas, with access to networks of experts outside of our skill sets. ● Fiscal Responsibility: Sustainability projects done right can save the city and community  City of Green Bay Sustainability Commission 2026 Work Plan money in the long-term. Every policy proposal and action brought forth will demonstrate that. Even with long-term cost savings, we recognize that up-front costs of implementing sustainability proposals can be a constraint. As such, the Sustainability Commission will identify grant funding opportunities and volunteer experts and will present the Common Council with the most fiscally responsible options in recommended policies.  Report to the Sustainability Commission of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE December 17, 2025 AGENDA ITEM # G.1 To receive and place on file the 2026 Sustainability Commission meeting dates. BACKGROUND Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5pm in Conference Room 310 at Green BayCity Hall, unless otherwise noted. Meeting dates are subject to change based on Common Council and Standing Committee meeting schedules. January 21 February 18 March 18 April 16 (Thursday) May 20 June 17 July 16 (Thursday) August 19 September 16 October 21 November 18 December 16 RECOMMENDATION Informational. FISCAL IMPACT N/A ATTACHMENTS None 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov