In a relatively quick meeting, the Sturgeon Bay Common Council took care of approving the groundwork for some projects that worked their way through the Plan Commission. A zoning map amendment for the property on the east end of Alabama Place from Single Family Residential (R-1) to Single Family Residential (R-2) was approved. The rezoning will allow the city to connect North 12th place to Alabama Place for future housing projects. The council also passed second reading for the rezoning of parcels on the east side of West Spruce Street and 60 Green Bay Road. Mayor David Ward says a change in the city’s comprehensive plan was also approved to accommodate the new Fleet Farm coming to the city.

In the final piece of business, the Sturgeon Bay Common Council approved a resolution to set the price for a new fence permit fee at $50. The city had updated the rules for building any new fences along the streets earlier this year.