The Sturgeon Bay Common Council was busy Tuesday night, working on housing developments, a park pavilion, and an initial concept for the Nautical Drive property.

 
First, the city approved a rezoning of 1.47 acres near 15th Drive from multiple-family residential (R-4) to Planned Unit Development, which is still subject to a site plan and requirements.

Then, the Common Council approved a resolution to increase the fee for the city's Electrical Service Permit for commercial and residential use to $75 per permit.

The Common Council also approved the contract for Portside Builders to reconstruct the Sunset Park Pavilion with adjustments to the 2024 Capital Budget. Municipal Director Mike Barker said the new pavilion will begin construction on September 9, and Administrator Josh VanLieshout added that the city did receive a $75,000 grant to go towards the $439,237 project.  During a lengthy discussion, councilmember Gary Nault argued that an entirely new pavilion being built would make more sense. He was the lone dissenter when the motion passed by a 5-1 vote.

A purchase agreement with Spoerl Commercial for the property near the North 14th Avenue and Georgia Street intersection was approved, pending conditions and an eventual Planned Unit Development.  The developers plan to build a 48-unit apartment complex that would qualify for affordable housing and have dedicated apartments for supportive services and veterans. One-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments would also be available to rent and adjusted by income.  The property's purchase agreement would be $100 if everything falls in place for the developers.
   
In the final piece of business, the council moved forward on Tuesday with Edgewater Resources' Nautical Drive development concept. The initial three plans will take three to five years to complete. The redevelopment includes a Sail Training Foundation building, with the E-dock replaced and the boat ramp renovated.