Sturgeon Bay took action on Tuesday, moving forward with a significant housing development off Maple Street on the City's west side.
 
After a 25-minute presentation by Destination Door County and Mayor David Ward's proclamation of Open Door Pride Month, three public comments supported the apartment concept but questioned the overall project's size. The Sturgeon Bay Common Council then unanimously approved the financial incentives for the Sawyer Park Flats, directing staff to craft a development agreement with conditions for the 54-unit, four-story apartment building near the City's waterfront.  The conditions would include a time frame for the development agreement, zoning, no short-term rentals allowed, and construction must begin by March 1, 2025.  The vote was unanimous yet yielded a 15-minute discussion and comments made by council members before the motion.
 
In another action Tuesday evening, the Sturgeon Bay Common Council approved a Planned Unit Development for a parcel of 1.47 acres near 15th Drive before the council approved a first reading for the rezoning of multiple-family residential (R-4) to Planned Unit Development subject to a site plan and requirements. Also, an agreement was approved between the DCEDC and the City of Sturgeon Bay for the defederalization of funds, which allows them to be used more generally.   

Mayor Ward made several appointments with local boards and committees before the discussion on agenda items began.