Common Council 8-18-2026

The City of Green Bay Common Council held a meeting on August 18, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. A significant focus was on the Green Bay Shipyard Redevelopment Phase 2 project, with the council approving a contract award to Alpine Inc. for $11,668,826.70, contingent on an additional $750,000 in tax increment district funding. This followed the receipt of $2.15 million in EPA grant funding, enabling the city to proceed with the full scope of the project, including a 10% construction contingency and consultant services for construction observation. The council also approved amendments related to zoning and land use, including a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower and comprehensive plan amendments to support redevelopment along Military Avenue. Additionally, the council addressed election administration issues, specifically duplicate absentee ballot incidents, and affirmed the integrity and security of the city's election processes. The renaming of Beaver Dam Park to MacArthur Family Park was also approved. Overall, the meeting included multiple contract approvals, budget allocations, and policy decisions impacting public infrastructure and community development.