Common Council 5-5-2026

The City of Green Bay Common Council meeting on May 5, 2026, included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key topics included the approval and amendment of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance related to the Brown County Library and associated facilities, with particular attention to parking provisions and tenant changes such as the job center and Grounded Cafe. The council approved amendments to make the language more general to accommodate potential future changes in tenants. Additionally, the council approved a conditional use permit for a sober living rooming house at 828 Cherry Street, addressing community concerns about management and occupancy limits. Budget and contract approvals were also discussed, including a $400,000 contingency related to a grant for a redevelopment authority project. The council considered personnel committee reports on hiring processes and approved motions related to oversight of city staffing. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a resolution concerning the Neville Public Museum, emphasizing its cultural importance and the need for collaborative stewardship between the city and Brown County. The council voted to table the resolution to allow further county discussions. Other agenda items included ward boundary adjustments and involvement in firetruck antitrust litigation. Motions to approve various reports and ordinances were passed, with some items tabled for future consideration.