MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026, 6:00 PM B. ROLL CALL. Present: Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss Excused: Absent: 1. Alders: Jennifer Grant (District 1), Jim Hutchison (District 2), Bill Morgan (District 3), Jon Shelton (District 4), Doug Orlowski (District 5), Joey Prestley (District 6), Alyssa Proffitt (District 7), Jim Ridderbush (District 8), Ben DeBaker (District 9), Ben Delie (District 10), Melinda Eck (District 11), Kathy Hinkfuss (District 12). C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. D. INVOCATION. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Moved by Ald. Ben DeBaker, seconded by Ald. Jim Ridderbush to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. Approval of the minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting. F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. Approval of the agenda for the Tuesday, July 21, 2026, meeting of the Common Council. G. REPORT BY THE MAYOR. H. ANNOUNCEMENTS. I. APPOINTMENTS. 1. Reappointments: Zoning and Planning Board of Appeals Joshua Koch, 3435 Yorkshire Road, Green Bay, WI 54311 Term to expire: August 1, 2029 Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. 2. Appointments: Interim City Clerk Stacy Menke Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. J. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING FOR ADOPTION. 1. General Ordinance 12-26 An ordinance amending Section 42-3, relating to the responsible bidder approval threshold from $25,000 to $50,000 to let contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Moved by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss, seconded by Ald. Melinda Eck to refer back to staff. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. 2. Zoning Ordinance 08-26 An ordinance rezoning the properties located at 703, 707, and 713 Roy Avenue from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Low Density Residential (R1) (ZP 26-24). 3. General Ordinance No. 11-26 An ordinance amending section 40-29(l) relating to night parking (Class "B" parking violations). Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Joey Prestley to adopt. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. K. REPORT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (JULY 14, 2026). Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Joey Prestley to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. L. REPORT OF THE IMPROVEMENT & SERVICES COMMITTEE (JULY 15, 2026). Moved by Ald. Ben Delie, seconded by Ald. Jim Ridderbush to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. M. REPORT OF THE PROTECTION & POLICY COMMITTEE (JULY 13, 2026). Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Joey Prestley to approve except items 5 and 6. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. 5. To approve the petition and communication submitted by Ald. Shelton (District 4) and co-sponsored by Ald. Proffitt (District 7), Ald. Hutchinson (District 2), and Ald. Prestley (District 6) proposing the City adopt a resolution proclaiming the City's commitment to economic and social bill of rights Moved by Ald. Jon Shelton, seconded by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt to open the floor. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. Speakers: Sarah Basche, 1770 Burgoyne Ct, Apt 80, De Pere Harvey Kay, 523 Larscheid St, GB Amber Edwards, 2434 Sycamore Dr, GB Steve Campbell, 1207 N Danz Ave, GB Mike Guzelke, 1430 Day St, GB Kristi Kayser, 2645 Van Beek Rd, GB Amaad Rivera Wagner, 617 S Quincy, GB Tarl Knight, 711 S Broadway, GB Tara, Chair Equal Rights Commission Cynthia Nerats, 1676 Langlade Ave, GB Octavius Simpson, 365 Laverne Dr, GB Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Jon Shelton to close the floor. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Jon Shelton to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jim Hutchison, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-Jennifer Grant, William Morgan, Melinda Eck, Abstain-None. 6. To approve as amended the communication submitted by Ald. Eck (District 11) and co-sponored by Alder Grant (District 1) to direct staff to present a full report at the council meeting on August 18th of the findings that were submitted to WEC, regarding duplicate ballot complaints. This shows full transparency and will help to restore trust in our elections. We also urge the mayor and HR to review personnel issues pertaining to these issues and take appropriate actions. We encourage interviews from current and past employees to accomplish this. Moved by Ald. Melinda Eck, seconded by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt to open the floor. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Melinda Eck, seconded by Ald. Jim Hutchison to close the floor. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Jim Ridderbush, seconded by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt to amend to delete everything after the first sentence. Motion Passed. Yes-Jim Hutchison, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben Delie, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-Jennifer Grant, William Morgan, Ben DeBaker, Melinda Eck, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Jim Hutchison to approve as amended. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. N. REPORT OF THE GREEN BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT GRANTING OPERATOR LICENSES. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Jim Hutchison to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. O. REPORT OF THE PLAN COMMISSION (JULY 13, 2026). Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Ald. Doug Orlowski to approve except for item 2. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. 2. To approve a request to amend the Go Big Green Bay 2050 Comprehensive Plan for 3290 Humboldt Road and a portion of 515 Woodside Road from future Low Density Residential land use to Mixed Residential land use (CPA 26-04 Public Hearing held July 13, 2026). Moved by Ald. Jennifer Grant, seconded by Ald. Melinda Eck to deny. Motion Failed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, William Morgan, Ben DeBaker, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-Jim Hutchison, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben Delie, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Joey Prestley to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jim Hutchison, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-Jennifer Grant, William Morgan, Melinda Eck, Abstain-None. P. REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE (JULY 14, 2026). Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Jon Shelton to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. Q. REPORT OF THE PARK COMMITTEE (JULY 15, 2026). Moved by Ald. Jim Ridderbush, seconded by Ald. Melinda Eck to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. R. REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (JULY 14, 2026). Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss to approve except items 2 and 4. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. 2. To approve proposed changes to the City of Green Bay Personnel Policy Chapter 9 with regards to Funeral Leave. Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Ald. Jon Shelton to amend to include "an employee who experiences a pregnancy loss, including miscarriage or stillbirth, or whose spouse experiences such a loss, is eligible for up to 3 days of pd bereavement leave. Addl medical leave will be administered under policies." Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-William Morgan. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Jim Ridderbush to approve as amended. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. 4. To refer to staff for a recommendation to address vacation accruals for recruiting leadership roles Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to table. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. S. REPORT OF THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION (JULY 8, 2026). Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Melinda Eck to amend to read "To approve 5 sculptures for the Rotating Arts Program and to direct staff to work with Neighborhood Associations to determine specific locations for each sculpture". Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to approve as amended. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. To approve 10 sculptures for the Rotating Arts Program and refer to staff to work with Neighborhood Associations for the placements of the first 5 approved art pieces for installation at the art pads and for staff to pick locations if the Neighborhood Associations do not provide input. T. REPORT OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION (JULY 16, 2026). Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Ald. Doug Orlowski to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. U. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. 1. For consideration with possible action on request by the Department of Public Works to approve and grant a Sidewalk Builder license to N&L Concrete Construction LLC & Evraets Concrete Construction LLC, subject to approval by the Risk Manager. Moved by Ald. Ben Delie, seconded by Ald. Jim Ridderbush to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. 2. Consideration with possible action on 1) the release of 304 North Adams Green Bay, LLC (Hotel Northland) from financial obligations under the Amended and Restated Mortgage, Assignment of Rents and Leases, Security Agreement and Fixture Financing Statement, outstanding balance of $2,612,000; 2) Termination of the Development Agreement-Hotel Northland, March 4, 2014, and four subsequent amendments through November 14, 2018; and, 3) Approval of the assignment of Pine Street Ramp Parking Agreement 304 North Adams Executed 2018, for payment of $1,000,000 to the City of Green Bay by Octagon Credit Partners LP (Lender) from the Hotel Northland Sale Proceeds, subject to final legal approval. Notice of Closed Session: The Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(g) Wisconsin Statutes for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. The Council may, thereafter, reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2) Wisconsin Statutes to report any actions taken during the closed session and to consider all other matters on the agenda. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to enter closed session. Motion Passed. Yes-Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-Jennifer Grant, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Melinda Eck, seconded by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss to return to regular business. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to open the floor. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. Speaker: Blake Melacha Moved by Ald. Jim Hutchison, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to close the floor. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-William Morgan, Abstain-None. V. RESOLUTIONS. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to suspend rules and take up as one item. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt to adopt. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. Resolution Authorizing a Conditional Use Permit at 1445 Bylsby Avenue (ZP 26-27). 2. Resolution approving an allocation amendment for Tax Increment District Number Twelve (12), 1-43 Industrial Park ("TID 12"). 3. Resolution regarding an Affordable Housing Extension for Tax Increment District Number Five (5) East and West Downtown ("TID 5"). 4. Resolution drawing final orders to contractors for July 21, 2026. W. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Kathy Hinkfuss to suspend rules and take up with one vote. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to advance. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. Miscellaneous Ordinance No. 04-26 An ordinance adopting an amendment to the 2050 Go Big Green Bay Comprehensive Plan of the City of Green Bay pertaining to properties located at 3290 Humboldt Road and a portion of 515 Woodside Drive (CPA 26-04). 2. General Ordinance No. 13-26 An ordinance amending section 10-460, Green Bay Municipal Code, Relating to Public Vehicle Regulations X. ADJOURNMENT. Moved by Ald. Melinda Eck, seconded by Ald. Jim Ridderbush to adjourn. Motion Passed. Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Jon Shelton, Doug Orlowski, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt, Jim Ridderbush, Ben DeBaker, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, No-None, Abstain-None. 1. Next Meeting: August 18, 2026 2. Adjournment of the Tuesday, July 21, 2026, meeting of the Common Council. 07.31.26 WNAXLP
