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Common Council 7-21-2026
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Land Use Designation Sparks Debate; Approved
Alder Grant moved to deny a proposed amendment to the Go Big Green Bay comprehensive plan, which would change a specific area's land use designation from low-density residential to mixed-residential. Grant cited resident opposition and argued that surrounding the area with higher density would not create the desired mix. Other council members, like Alder Profett, supported the amendment, noting adjacent areas already designated for multi-family and mixed-use, suggesting the change would create a more natural buffer and align with the future growth framework. The motion to deny failed in a 5-7 vote, and the amendment to approve the change was subsequently passed.
City Approves Hotel Northland Sale, Securing $1 Million Payment
The council discussed and approved the release of the Hotel Northland from certain financial obligations and the termination of a development agreement, allowing for the assignment of the Pine Street Ramp parking agreement. This action is part of a sale agreement where Octagon Credit Partners LP will pay $1 million to the city. This payment is crucial as the city is a subordinate lender, and without this sale, the city would likely not recover its loan funds. The decision follows extensive legal consultation and negotiation to secure this payment given the city's subordinate position.
Stacy Mankey Appointed Interim City Clerk
Stacy Mankey was appointed as the interim city clerk. The mayor expressed full faith and support for her appointment, noting her several years of service in the clerk's office and her readiness to step into the leadership role. City staff, including the mayor and her team in the clerk's office, are providing support for her interim leadership.
Community Quilt Celebrates Green Bay's 250th Anniversary
The council acknowledged a "We the People" quilt displayed in the council chambers, created as part of the city's 250th-anniversary celebration. Downtown Green Bay, Inc. (DBI), in collaboration with the Wisconsin Arts Board and artist Laura Schly, organized the project, which involved over 250 community participants of all ages creating individual squares. The quilt aims to represent what America means to participants, incorporating individual perspectives, community representation, and national themes. A replica mural of the quilt is also displayed publicly at the corner of Washington and Cherry Streets.
Green Bay Council Adopts Resolution Proclaiming Economic and Social Bill of Rights
The council discussed and ultimately approved a resolution proclaiming economic and social bill of rights for the city of Green Bay. This resolution aims to establish a framework and set a path for future decisions, foregrounding values such as the right to housing, mitigation against climate change, and sustainable infrastructure. While some council members and speakers debated the actionable steps, measurability, and legal feasibility of such a proclamation, the majority supported it as a vision statement and a guiding document for the city's priorities and a commitment to residents' well-being. The resolution passed with a vote of nine to three.
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