Common Council
Regular MeetingGreen Bay, WI · January 22, 2026
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026, 5:00 PM
In person at City Hall, Room 203 - Council Chambers.
Virtual attendance also available via Zoom.
A. ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
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Meeting ID: 892 7469 6903
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If you wish to leave a comment for this public meeting, please fill out the online Comment
Form and submit by 3:00 PM on Council meeting day. More detailed Zoom Instructions can
be found online.
B. ROLL CALL.
1. Alders: Brian Johnson (District 9), Bill Galvin (District 4), Jennifer Grant (District 1), Jim
Hutchison (District 2), Bill Morgan (District 3), Craig Stevens (District 5), Joey Prestley
(District 6), Alyssa Proffit (District 7), Jim Ridderbush (District 8), Ben Delie (District 10),
Melinda Eck (District 11), Kathy Hinkfuss (District 12).
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
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January 22, 2026
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Moved by Ald. Jim Ridderbush, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to approve.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa Proffitt,
Brian Johnson, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-None.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Thursday, January 22, 2026, meeting of the Common
Council.
E. REPORT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DECEMBER 9, 2025)
Moved by Ald. Alyssa Proffitt, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to approve.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa
Proffitt, Brian Johnson, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-
None.
1. Consideration with possible action on the request by the Department of Public Works to
approve the award of contract Parks 8-25 Leicht Memorial Park Pavilion to 8PINE Inc. in the
amount of $4,958,656.00 to be funded with Tax Increment District Five (TID) funding.
(advanced with no recommendation)
The Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Section 19.85(1) (g), Wis. Stats., 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 Common Council will thereafter reconvene in open session
pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the
remainder of the agenda.
F. ADJOURNMENT.
Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Ald. Ben Delie to adjourn.
Motion Passed.
Yes-Jennifer Grant, Jim Hutchison, William Morgan, Bill Galvin, Craig Stevens, Joey Prestley, Alyssa
Proffitt, Brian Johnson, Ben Delie, Melinda Eck, Kathy Hinkfuss, Jim Ridderbush, No-None, Abstain-
None.
1. Next Meeting: February 3, 2026.
2. Adjournment of the Thursday, January 22, 2026, meeting of the Common Council.
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January 22, 2026
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January 22, 2026
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12/4/25
To: Cheryl Renier-Wigg
From: Emma Browne, P.E.
Re: Parks 8-25 Leicht Memorial Park Pavilion
CC: Dan Ditscheit, PLA
James Brunette, PE
Trista Hobbs, PE
Kala Lardinois
Matt Buchanan
The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department supports awarding Parks 8-25 Leicht
Memorial Park Pavilion Base Bid plus Alternate 1 and 5 to the lowest responsive and
responsible Bidder, 8PINE. Inc., for the total amount of $4,958,656.00. Below is a summary of
the bids received.
Bidder Base Bid Alt. 1 Alt. 2 Alt. 3 Alt. 4 Alt. 5
8PINE. Inc. $4,864,186.00 $85,307.00 ($13,744.00) $9,263.00 $81,105.00 $9,163.00
Miron $5,134,191.00 $84,465.00 ($56,249.00) $7,589.00 $8,035.00 $17,174.00
Construction
Co. Inc.
SMA $5,497,910.00 $87,000.00 ($48,000.00) $15,000.00 $14,000.00 $10,000.00
Construction
Services,
LLC
IEI General $6,200,868.50 $83,149.00 ($55,381.00) $13,632.00 $7,900.00 $19,38.00
Contractors
Milbach $6,474,158.00 $91,034.00 $0.00 $17,982.00 $19,387.00 $11,263.00
Construction
Services Co
Howard $7,215,191.00 $84,862.00 $43,652.00 $10,600.00 $8,168.00 $26,522.00
Immel Inc
Emma Browne, P.E.
Parks 8-25 Leicht Memorial Park – Site Plan
Agenda
AGENDA OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026, 5:00 PM
In person at City Hall, Room 203 - Council Chambers.
Virtual attendance also available via Zoom.
A. Zoom Meeting Information.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89274696903
Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 892 7469 6903
Passcode: 209710
If you wish to leave a comment for this public meeting, please fill out the online Comment
Form and submit by 3:00 PM on Council meeting day. More detailed Zoom Instructions can
be found online.
B. Roll Call.
1. Alders: Brian Johnson (District 9), Bill Galvin (District 4), Jennifer Grant (District 1), Jim
Hutchison (District 2), Bill Morgan (District 3), Craig Stevens (District 5), Joey Prestley
(District 6), Alyssa Proffit (District 7), Jim Ridderbush (District 8), Ben Delie (District 10),
Melinda Eck (District 11), Kathy Hinkfuss (District 12).
C. Pledge of Allegiance.
D. Approval of the Agenda.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Thursday, January 22, 2026, meeting of the Common
Council.
E. Report of the Redevelopment Authority (December 9, 2025)
1. Consideration with possible action on the request by the Department of Public Works to
approve the award of contract Parks 8-25 Leicht Memorial Park Pavilion to 8PINE Inc. in the
amount of $4,958,656.00 to be funded with Tax Increment District Five (TID) funding.
(advanced with no recommendation)
Agenda of the Common Council
January 22, 2026
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The Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Section 19.85(1) (g), Wis. Stats., 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 Common Council will thereafter reconvene in open session
pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the
remainder of the agenda.
F. Adjournment.
1. Next Meeting: February 3, 2026.
2. Adjournment of the Thursday, January 22, 2026, meeting of the Common Council.
1) SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Video of this meeting, Agenda, Agenda Packet, and Minutes are available
online at www.greenbaywi.gov/Meetings.
2) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability,
should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so
that arrangements can be made.
3) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council will attend this committee
meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and information
gathering relative to this agenda.
4) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this
meeting.
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Packet
AGENDA OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026, 5:00 PM
In person at City Hall, Room 203 - Council Chambers.
Virtual attendance also available via Zoom.
A. Zoom Meeting Information.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89274696903
Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 892 7469 6903
Passcode: 209710
If you wish to leave a comment for this public meeting, please fill out the online Comment
Form and submit by 3:00 PM on Council meeting day. More detailed Zoom Instructions can
be found online.
B. Roll Call.
1. Alders: Brian Johnson (District 9), Bill Galvin (District 4), Jennifer Grant (District 1), Jim
Hutchison (District 2), Bill Morgan (District 3), Craig Stevens (District 5), Joey Prestley
(District 6), Alyssa Proffit (District 7), Jim Ridderbush (District 8), Ben Delie (District 10),
Melinda Eck (District 11), Kathy Hinkfuss (District 12).
C. Pledge of Allegiance.
D. Approval of the Agenda.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Thursday, January 22, 2026, meeting of the Common
Council.
E. Report of the Redevelopment Authority (December 9, 2025)
1. Consideration with possible action on the request by the Department of Public Works to
approve the award of contract Parks 8-25 Leicht Memorial Park Pavilion to 8PINE Inc. in the
amount of $4,958,656.00 to be funded with Tax Increment District Five (TID) funding.
(advanced with no recommendation)
Agenda of the Common Council
January 22, 2026
Page 1
The Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Section 19.85(1) (g), Wis. Stats., 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 Common Council will thereafter reconvene in open session
pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the
remainder of the agenda.
F. Adjournment.
1. Next Meeting: February 3, 2026.
2. Adjournment of the Thursday, January 22, 2026, meeting of the Common Council.
1) SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Video of this meeting, Agenda, Agenda Packet, and Minutes are available
online at www.greenbaywi.gov/Meetings.
2) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability,
should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so
that arrangements can be made.
3) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council will attend this committee
meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and information
gathering relative to this agenda.
4) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this
meeting.
Agenda of the Common Council
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AGENDA OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026, 5:00 PM
In person at City Hall, Room 203 - Council Chambers.
Virtual attendance also available via Zoom.
A. Zoom Meeting Information.
1. Join Zoom Meeting Online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89274696903
Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 892 7469 6903
Passcode: 209710
If you wish to leave a comment for this public meeting, please fill out the online Comment
Form and submit by 3:00 PM on Council meeting day. More detailed Zoom Instructions can
be found online.
B. Roll Call.
1. Alders: Brian Johnson (District 9), Bill Galvin (District 4), Jennifer Grant (District 1), Jim
Hutchison (District 2), Bill Morgan (District 3), Craig Stevens (District 5), Joey Prestley
(District 6), Alyssa Proffit (District 7), Jim Ridderbush (District 8), Ben Delie (District 10),
Melinda Eck (District 11), Kathy Hinkfuss (District 12).
C. Pledge of Allegiance.
D. Approval of the Agenda.
1. Approval of the agenda for the Thursday, January 22, 2026, meeting of the Common
Council.
E. Report of the Redevelopment Authority (December 9, 2025)
1. Consideration with possible action on the request by the Department of Public Works to
approve the award of contract Parks 8-25 Leicht Memorial Park Pavilion to 8PINE Inc. in the
amount of $4,958,656.00 to be funded with Tax Increment District Five (TID) funding.
(advanced with no recommendation)
Agenda of the Common Council
January 22, 2026
Page 1
The Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Section 19.85(1) (g), Wis. Stats., 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 Common Council will thereafter reconvene in open session
pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the
remainder of the agenda.
F. Adjournment.
1. Next Meeting: February 3, 2026.
2. Adjournment of the Thursday, January 22, 2026, meeting of the Common Council.
1) SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Video of this meeting, Agenda, Agenda Packet, and Minutes are available
online at www.greenbaywi.gov/Meetings.
2) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability,
should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so
that arrangements can be made.
3) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council will attend this committee
meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and information
gathering relative to this agenda.
4) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this
meeting.
Agenda of the Common Council
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Report to the
Redevelopment Authority
of the City of Green Bay
MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
January 22, 2026 Trista Hobbs, Dan Ditscheit, Parks Director
AGENDA ITEM # E.1
Consideration with possible action on the request by the Department of Public Works to approve the
award of contract Parks 8-25 Leicht Memorial Park Pavilion to 8PINE Inc. in the amount of $4,958,656.00 to
be funded with Tax Increment District Five (TID) funding. (advanced with no recommendation)
The Common Council may convene in closed session pursuant to Section 19.85(1) (g), Wis. Stats., 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 Common Council will thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section
19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the remainder of the agenda.
BACKGROUND
The City, in partnership with On Broadway, Inc., is undertaking the redevelopment of Leicht Memorial Park.
This contract represents Phase II of the project and includes construction of a new pavilion along with
associated site improvements. The Department of Public Works, in partnership with the Parks Department,
bid the project out and received six bids back. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder is 8PINE Inc.
with a total bid of $4,958,656.00, which includes Alt 1 (roof upgrades) of $85,307.00 and Alt 5 (handrail
upgrades) of $9,163.00. A summary of bids is attached along with a graphic of the design.
RECOMMENDATION
To approve the request by the Department of Public Works to approve the award of contract Parks 8-25
Leicht Memorial Park Pavilion to 8PINE Inc. in the amount of $4,958,656.00, to be funded with Tax
Increment District Five (TID) funding.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City has secured $250,000.00 in WDNR grant funds for this project. The remaining project costs are
proposed to be funded with TID dollars.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Parks 8-25 Leicht Memorial Park Pavilion memo
2. Parks 8-25 Leicht Memorial Park Graphic
100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026
greenbaywi.gov
12/4/25
To: Cheryl Renier-Wigg
From: Emma Browne, P.E.
Re: Parks 8-25 Leicht Memorial Park Pavilion
CC: Dan Ditscheit, PLA
James Brunette, PE
Trista Hobbs, PE
Kala Lardinois
Matt Buchanan
The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department supports awarding Parks 8-25 Leicht
Memorial Park Pavilion Base Bid plus Alternate 1 and 5 to the lowest responsive and
responsible Bidder, 8PINE. Inc., for the total amount of $4,958,656.00. Below is a summary of
the bids received.
Bidder Base Bid Alt. 1 Alt. 2 Alt. 3 Alt. 4 Alt. 5
8PINE. Inc. $4,864,186.00 $85,307.00 ($13,744.00) $9,263.00 $81,105.00 $9,163.00
Miron $5,134,191.00 $84,465.00 ($56,249.00) $7,589.00 $8,035.00 $17,174.00
Construction
Co. Inc.
SMA $5,497,910.00 $87,000.00 ($48,000.00) $15,000.00 $14,000.00 $10,000.00
Construction
Services,
LLC
IEI General $6,200,868.50 $83,149.00 ($55,381.00) $13,632.00 $7,900.00 $19,38.00
Contractors
Milbach $6,474,158.00 $91,034.00 $0.00 $17,982.00 $19,387.00 $11,263.00
Construction
Services Co
Howard $7,215,191.00 $84,862.00 $43,652.00 $10,600.00 $8,168.00 $26,522.00
Immel Inc
Emma Browne, P.E.
Parks 8-25 Leicht Memorial Park – Site Plan