Common Council 9-15-2026

The City of Green Bay Common Council meeting on September 15, 2026, included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key topics included approval of appointments, election of a Water Commission member, and multiple public hearings on land use and development projects. A significant focus was on a request to vacate a portion of South Chestnut Avenue to allow residential development, which involved detailed discussion about future road infrastructure, property owner concerns, and water drainage issues. The council debated a comprehensive plan amendment for mixed residential land use at 3290 Humbult Road and 515 Woodside Road, ultimately approving it despite some opposition. The council also addressed a development agreement requiring a $90,000 public art installation as part of a new project, affirming the ordinance mandating public art funding in developments receiving city assistance. Motions to approve various committee reports and operator licenses were passed, while some items were held for further review. The meeting reflected a balance between supporting development and addressing community and infrastructure concerns.