City of Sturgeon Bay

The agenda for the meeting included the adoption of the agenda and consideration of several site plan and alteration requests. Key considerations involved exterior building alterations, lighting, and signage revisions for a property at 222 S 1st Avenue, proposed to become a wedding event center named The Boat House. Another significant item was the consideration of a 39-unit affordable housing apartment complex proposed by Spoerl Land Development, LLC, for parcels located on the west side of N 14th Avenue and south of Georgia Street. The document also contains detailed minutes from a previous meeting on February 23, 2026, which addressed the approval of a proposed illuminated pylon sign for the Laethem Smith Lodge and revisions to the previously approved plan for the Sawyer Park Flats residential building. Furthermore, the February meeting included a discussion regarding a presentation from Dark Sky International concerning illuminated signage and outdoor lighting guidelines.

The Common Council meeting involved public comment, approval of various bills totaling $532,124.44 across General Fund, Capital Fund, and multiple TIDs. The consent agenda included approving the previous regular Common Council minutes and placing various committee minutes and departmental reports on file. Key actions included adopting a resolution regarding Building Inspection Fees and approving the second reading in title only for two ordinances: one concerning Proposed Amendments to the Historic Preservation Code (Chapter 28) and another concerning Permanent Zoning for recently annexed parcels on the West Side of the City. Contracts were awarded for Project 2601A (Concrete Replacement Program), Project 2601B (Asphalt Replacement Program), and Project 2602 (Huron Street, Utah Street, and Woodruff Place drainage improvements). The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee recommended denying a request to waive snow removal fees for an address on N 4th Ave. Furthermore, the council approved the purchase of playground equipment, boulders, engineering, design, and installation services for Sunset Park, supported by grant funding, ensuring the order was placed by February 27, 2026.

The meeting involved the approval of a substantial list of bills totaling over $1.5 million across various funds, including the General Fund and several TIDs. A consent agenda was approved, which included placing committee minutes and a Fire Department report on file, as well as approving Beverage Operator licenses. The Council also confirmed a Mayoral appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. A key discussion point involved the Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee's recommendation to approve the creation of Section 3.11 of the Municipal Code regarding the Premier Resort Area Tax, which proceeded to a first reading by title only.

The meeting involved the adoption of the agenda and the approval of various bills totaling $212,794.94 across multiple funds. The consent agenda included the approval of previous regular Common Council minutes and placing minutes from several committees on file, along with approvals for a Beverage Operator license and a request from Door County Granary regarding food truck locations. Significant financial actions included approving the purchase of heavy vehicles (GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Silverado, and an International HV507 with body/salter systems) totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. The council also approved a Grant Agreement with the Wisconsin DNR. The City Plan Commission recommended approval for proposed amendments to the Historic Preservation Code, including revisions to definitions and commission membership structure, and for the preliminary plat of Heron Crossing, contingent on meeting specific conditions. Further recommendations included approving the sole source purchase of a Trackless MT7 vehicle and amending the development agreement with Sawyer Flats, LLC, which involved increasing a developer revenue cap and extending the project completion date. The session concluded with deliberation and action taken in a closed session regarding the purchase of a portion of the Leathem Smith Right of Way/South 18th Avenue for $80,000.

The meeting addressed the adoption of the agenda and concluded the review of minutes from a prior meeting. Key considerations included the approval of a replacement illuminated pylon sign for the Laethem Smith Lodge, where visibility from the highway and positioning due to a new easement were debated before unanimous approval. Additionally, revisions to the previously approved plan for the Sawyer Park Flats residential development were considered, involving changes to exterior materials (replacing stone with utility brick and LP Smart siding with James Hardie siding), adjustments to the vestibule configuration, and modifications to the tenant grilling area canopies. The board also discussed scheduling an educational presentation from Dark Sky International regarding illuminated signage and outdoor lighting guidelines.