The Green Bay Common Council met on May 20, 2026, to consider a range of items including routine approvals, a liquor license non-renewal, a conditional use permit for a homeless shelter, and new fleet management software. The meeting featured extensive public testimony on the shelter proposal and a separate debate on the liquor license matter. Several amendments were adopted, and final votes were taken on all agenda items.
18th, Clerk. Yes, thank you, Honor. We have 12 members of the room and 12 members voting. All right. Thank you, Clerk. Please now rise for the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for invocation offered by Alder Delee. And into the Republic or which as we near the end, as we near the close of the 25-26 school year, I'd like to take a moment to recognize something special. An entire community of students who showed up, put in work, grew, and pushed forward from our youngest learners to those taking their next big step. This year mattered. It shaped futures, built confidence, and created momentum. We also need to recognize the people who made that possible. To our teachers, support staff, and school leaders, thank you. Thank you for your dedication, your patience, and your relentless commitment to our kids. You don't just teach lessons, you create environments where students feel safe, supported, and valued. You are mentors, role models, problem solvers, and steady voices in moments that matter more than most people ever see. What you do goes far beyond academics, and our community is stronger because of you. Now, as we turn the page into summer, we welcome a different kind of energy. This is the season of ball fields and busy parts of early mornings and late nights of kids chasing goals, friendships growing stronger, and families finding time to just be together. It's the sound of games, the feeling of fresh air, and the simple moments that end up meaning the most. Let's let's make the most of it. Let's support one another, show up for our kids, and continue building the kind of community we're proud to be a part of. A community where people look out for each other, where families feel connected, and where every kid has a place to belong. And as a city council, this is our responsibility too. We have the opportunity and the obligation to invest in the spaces and opportunities that bring the vision to that vision to life. That means supporting our parks, strengthening our neighborhoods, ensuring safe spaces for kids to play and families to gather, and continue to partner with schools, organizations, and local leaders who are doing the work on the ground every day. It means listening to our residents, being present in our community, and making decisions that reflect not just today's needs, but the future we want for our children. If we do that, if we lead with intention, collaboration, and care, then we're not just take talking about a stronger community. We're actively building one. Here's to a safe, active, and memorable summer for our students, our families, and everyone who calls this community home. Thanks for sharing those words, Alder. Appreciate it. Uh next up is approval of the minutes. Motion to approve made by Alder Eck. There's second. Seconded by Alder Hinkfiz. Uh any changes? Seeing none, all in favor say aye. Oppose nay. The ayes have it. Minutes are approved. Approval the agenda. Motion to approve made by Alder Eck. Seconded by Alder Dalee. Um any changes here? Seeing none, all in favor say aye. Oppose nay. The ayes have it. The agenda has been approved. Report by the mayor. Um, just wanted to mention um an event that that we have every year on Memorial Day at Admiral Flatley Park put on by the United Patriotic Society.