The city of Sturgeon Bay is taking another step to support its efforts to revitalize its Nautical Drive property. The Sturgeon Bay Common Council will consider a resolution authorizing the city to apply for a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. If approved, the city will submit the application to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for financial assistance.

In February, the city celebrated two grants to support the project, which includes a Sail Training Foundation building, a new E-Dock and a renovated boat ramp at the city-owned property next to the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Recreational Boating Facilities grant of $518,414 and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Program grant of $188,000 will support the city’s efforts to create more public water access. Sturgeon Bay City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout said at the time that grants like these make projects attainable and help move progress forward more quickly.

Although the election resulted in no changes to the Common Council, Tuesday’s 6 p.m. meeting will address the usual housekeeping measures that take place before every new term, in addition to a second reading of an ordinance for a planned unit development for Spoerl Commercial.