The Sturgeon Bay Common Council approved a resolution Tuesday for a major development with the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park as part of the new Tax Incremental District (TID) #9.

The city, along with Immel Construction and the DCEDC has plans to erect a 50,000-square-foot industrial flex building to house several businesses.

In other business, the council approved authorization of a new sidewalk along Memorial Drive and South 15th Avenue that was on the city’s plans since 2015. 

Consideration for a ticket booth for Door County Scenic Cruises between the Door County Maritime Museum and the Michigan Street Bridge was also approved.  An amended contingency was added that the spot would go back to a grass area after the expiration of the lease and that the Aesthetic & Design Board would review the eight-foot by 12-foot building. 

The City of Sturgeon Bay made three proclamations prior to agenda items being discussed.  Mayor David Ward recognized Arbor Day, Manufacturing Month with the Door County Economic Development Corporation, and Fire Prevention Month with Fire Chief Tim Dietman and “Sparky the Fire Dog”.