Common Council 8-19-2026

The City of Green Bay Common Council meeting on August 19, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. A significant focus was on the Green Bay Shipyard redevelopment project, where the council approved awarding a construction contract to Apine Inc. for $11,668,826.70, contingent on an additional $750,000 allocation from Tax Increment District 22 funding. The project also received an additional $2.15 million in EPA grant funding, enabling the full scope of work including a dog park and construction observation services. The council also discussed and approved amendments related to zoning and public space naming, including renaming Beaver Dam Park to Douglas MacArthur Family Park. Additionally, the meeting addressed election administration issues, specifically the handling of duplicate absentee ballots in recent elections, with assurances given about the integrity and security of the election process. Other agenda items included public hearings on land use amendments and various committee reports, with motions passed to approve appointments, ordinances, and committee recommendations.