Several Sturgeon Bay Council members shared concerns over delays In the Granary project on the City’s westside waterfront. Project Manager Nicole Matson gave a status update on the Tewels & Brandeis Grain Elevator before Tuesday night’s meeting. Worried that the project was not progressing as promised, council members Dan Williams, Spencer Gustafson, and Kirsten Reeths shared their concerns.

After the consent agenda business was handled, the Common Council approved a Revised Development Agreement with the new Sturgeon Bay Plaza that is to be built on the waterfront. Owner Peter Gentry says the timeline is for the development to break ground in October with a planned opening in May of 2023.   A second motion passed regarding the donation agreement that will allow the developer to use public space for amenities around the building.

The City also delayed a decision to approve a lease of City land at Big Hill Park with US Cellular for a new cell tower for 60 days until more information can be gathered to finalize details and approval by the City Attorney.

A recommendation by the Community Protection & Services Committee for two Class B Liquor licenses was approved unanimously for Crate (BH Canvas, LLC) on North Third Avenue and Amagma, LLC, which will be a new business on Egg Harbor Road. The City of Sturgeon Bay still holds one Class B license available for the future.  

Before going into closed session for the last piece of business, Mayor David Ward informed the Council that an agreement had not been reached yet on the Right of way acquisition of real estate connecting Grant Avenue and Sawyer Drive. The Council then adjourned without taking any action after the closed session.