Memorial Field in Sturgeon Bay could be one step closer to a major overhaul if the Sturgeon Bay Common Council gives its blessing.

City officials, Sturgeon Bay School District officials, and community members have been discussing improvements to the Memorial Field Athletic Complex for more than a decade. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Sturgeon Bay Common Council could approve a $546,000 contract with Ayres Associates to begin the initial work on the site, including schematic design for the entire complex and design development, construction documents and bidding assistance for the first phase of the project.

The first phase includes a turf field, a new track, lighting, bleachers, storage, and supporting utilities. While $1.5 million from Tax Increment District 6 has been earmarked for the project, the city is also working to develop a capital campaign to help cover additional costs.

The Sturgeon Bay Common Council will also address the Nautical Drive redevelopment, new community development department fees, a new contract between the city's fire department and the town of Sevastopol, and adjustments to wages and salaries for some city employees when it meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Sturgeon Bay City Hall.