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Alder Johnson explained the MOU had been advanced by the Redevelopment Authority and noted the council’s action was meant to formalize city support for Sea Rice’s RFI response to the county. Johnson proposed two amendments that Sea Rice’s CEO supported: a new subsection committing Sea Rice to collaborate with the city on a site-development plan for the northern roughly 10 acres to ensure compatibility with downtown zoning uses, and a clause that would automatically terminate the MOU if Sea Rice’s proposal is not selected by the county.

Both amendments passed by voice vote and were folded into the adopted MOU. Johnson then moved adoption of the MOU as amended; the council approved the motion.

In discussion, Johnson said the added collaboration clause was intended to encourage joint planning that could support future TIF or other public investments by aligning prospective uses with city priorities. The termination clause was intended to avoid indefinite obligations if the county does not select Sea Rice’s proposal.

Council members praised the staff and RDA for advancing the RFI response and noted the MOU’s role in demonstrating municipal support to the county-level procurement process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Common Council 3-4-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a memorandum of understanding supporting Sea Rice Terminals’ redevelopment authority response with two council-amended provisions: a collaborative site-plan commitment for the northern acreage and automatic termination of the MOU if Sea Rice’s proposal is not selected by the county.","taxTitle","Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin","taxId",2853,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6298349,"Council holds rezoning decision for 500 Day Street after Georgia Pacific and rail operator raise concerns",102,4398000,4500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2504954-a30f9269f8e062cc36bc549cbfbee04a&start=4398&end=4500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2504954-a30f9269f8e062cc36bc549cbfbee04a/thumbnail_4398000.jpg","/articles/6298349/Green-Bay/Brown-County/Wisconsin/Council-holds-rezoning-decision-for-500-Day-Street-after-Georgia-Pacific-and-rail-operator-raise-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298349-daeb8667780043621eed33a68135b695/orig.mp4?Expires=1776225051&Signature=hI4aS7IQ-uLplMKnH2OTKSeuNA3Q~mA6C5swVZ9Aq9CRhH34xhuz55SNU2jX1Tk2sAeahLaICnEKt54yVpEgns8YodF8pAN1DsfcdkUhlpgwfXiA4bdndGRSR9SxouzqCW0Pqqqbm9tzxskfBagYMCvA8KrLT6OUOn~V~zLPjL1DbZquOGrQw7KPvA-NJ3ISZIEMUyRFPy-EFbMQIy4CyffyvXJ7a5ay8h8~3UqeNs0-4ccvDGFYuJa7UXZ3qaj7tSmeZEgTRyIXQmrosfTYK7w2xMVOBXGOP~3-zRJjgBNwTmhyi-b~ncvVih7XPR3RY0gACz5bb9bknyMA6fLP9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council unanimously voted to hold consideration of a proposed amendment to the Smart Growth 2022 comprehensive plan that would change the future land-use designation of 500 Day Street from industrial to downtown until the next regular meeting on March 18.

The item drew public comment from Georgia Pacific’s public affairs manager, who asked the city to postpone the zoning amendment to allow ongoing discussions with potential buyers. Chris Bridal told the council Georgia Pacific had engaged city economic-development staff and Council members \"to discuss potential buyers and future uses of the property,\" and asked the council to delay action so the company and prospective purchasers would not be limited by new zoning rules.

Brad Piett, representing the Fox Valley & Lake Superior rail system (\"Foxy\"), spoke remotely and urged the council to vote no, saying the parcel is a rare industrial site that offers combined utilities and rail access. Piett said the city’s expedited rezone may have deterred interest since the property was first listed in October; he also raised concerns about safety, dust, noise and the challenges of replacing industrial capacity, noting Foxy faces significant bridge-replacement costs and needs industrial customers to support infrastructure investments.

Lisa Jasser of the Greater Green Bay Chamber urged continued dialogue among stakeholders, calling Georgia Pacific a long-standing local partner and asking the city and business community to work toward a mutually beneficial outcome.

Alder Johnson and others said the council remains open to industrial uses on the site and described the hold as a courtesy that allows further discussion. \"We are open and continue to remain open to industrial uses on that site,\" Johnson said; the hold gives additional time for the city and stakeholders to collaborate on potential uses and protections while staff and council continue conversations.

The council will revisit the item at its next meeting, scheduled March 18, and encouraged parties to continue discussions in the interim.","The council agreed to hold action on a proposal to change the land-use designation for 500 Day Street from industrial to downtown to allow time for further discussions after Georgia Pacific asked for more time and the Fox Valley & Lake Superior rail system and other stakeholders raised operational concerns.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6298351,"NFL and local partners brief council on operations, access and safety plans for 2025 draft in Green Bay",2450,1492000,3942000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2504954-a30f9269f8e062cc36bc549cbfbee04a&start=1492&end=3942","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2504954-a30f9269f8e062cc36bc549cbfbee04a/thumbnail_1492000.jpg","/articles/6298351/Green-Bay/Brown-County/Wisconsin/NFL-and-local-partners-brief-council-on-operations-access-and-safety-plans-for-2025-draft-in-Green-Bay","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298351-8f76fc4114ae203d0f3c05e037b40ef2/orig.mp4?Expires=1776225051&Signature=VxhiacnfgmeougIVhAcU5DdDAx8KwfXjoDWmcygy35YqBtnRgJE7Sa7yJlp6tI246iIbLuROozUWyCk92QWYpRW-DKMjIIF0YKrviMUtWGBxRzIA9h3XWvINVay8lYOGZrGr530KQYcOlNfLp1w8XQp3yZbFIwcbQ12nNA9gpzTwB6~N241us~hcg-QspIASBpppNqT2zijGYeOrx02JNgx36EOgEXaoUD7bJcJSpWCF4yfcc56bmlaZSOJqMwfLBoALfGxoqnKVqWdeJ6DfMwT-lfTpRc7ehUFtyB2rdXRBw2ZZMWLiyzQ5wKoW3jycplUho4mWrTsXkJ4n4Obucw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of the NFL, the Green Bay Packers and local partners presented detailed plans to the Common Council on March 4 for the 2025 NFL Draft campus, operations and community engagement.

John Barker, head of global event operations and production for the NFL, described draft staging at Lambeau Field and the surrounding campus, saying the league aimed to make the event “your draft” for Green Bay. \"The inspiration of this stage design is from your stadium,\" Barker said, pointing to set elements that reference Lambeau Field.

The presentation covered a three-day schedule: Round 1 on Thursday, April 24 (gates and fan experience open at noon, theater production beginning around 7 p.m.), rounds 2–3 on Friday, April 25 (gates noon; theater 6–11 p.m.), and Saturday, April 26 (fan gates and experience open at 9 a.m.; theater production beginning around 11 a.m.; footprint closes at 6 p.m.). Ashley Hamilton (production) and Nikki Yule (experience) outlined hours and the draft’s “Draft Experience” fan festival, which will be free to attend but requires registration through the NFL 1 Pass app.

Organizers described the campus footprint anchored by a temporary draft theater in Lot 3 at Lambeau Field, general-admission viewing areas, hospitality spaces and back-of-house operations concentrated around the Resch Complex. Jen Marks and Kelsey Pietrangelo described a phased build that begins March 29, with staged road closures and a mid‑April full campus takeover. Organizers said they would limit early closures where possible and reopen roads during load-out as soon as safe.

Transportation and parking planning was presented by Mike Whitty and Nick Meisner of Discover Green Bay. They described neighborhood parking zones, shuttle and charter plans, dedicated rideshare drop-off points, and a parking-registration tool on DiscoverGreenBay.com and in the NFL 1 Pass app. Meisner said nearly 300 responses had already informed a public parking map and that shuttle operators and motor-coach providers were being coordinated.

Ralph Dennis (NFL Security) summarized threat assessment, perimeter protections, magnetometer/X-ray screening and explosive-detection canines. He said federal, state and local partners were continuously monitoring for threats and reported no credible threats at the time of the briefing. Dennis emphasized a temporary flight restriction during event dates to prohibit unauthorized drones.

Belinda Gardner described community inclusion work, including local food vendors and supplier opportunities, efforts to deliver a “handcrafted” Green Bay identity in on-site branding, and legacy initiatives intended to outlive the three-day event. The organizers also said the local hospitality and restaurant partners keep 100% of concessions revenue and that locally curated food would be featured on campus.

Council members asked for follow-up communication work for residents and businesses. Organizers said a locally based liaison, Gary Baranowski, would coordinate direct outreach to neighboring property owners about access, deliveries and tailored needs during closures. The 1 Pass app (nfl.com/draftaccess) and experience.support@nfl.com were listed as channels for fan information and registration.

No formal council action was required; the session functioned as a briefing and public update.","NFL, Green Bay Packers and local partners presented a multi-agency plan that outlined scheduling, site layout, security screening, transportation logistics and community inclusion for the 2025 NFL Draft to be staged in Green Bay.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6298352,"Council approves staff to proceed on Finger Road development agreement as Drop Forge outlines move from State Street",201,508000,709000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2504954-a30f9269f8e062cc36bc549cbfbee04a&start=508&end=709","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2504954-a30f9269f8e062cc36bc549cbfbee04a/thumbnail_508000.jpg","/articles/6298352/Green-Bay/Brown-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-staff-to-proceed-on-Finger-Road-development-agreement-as-Drop-Forge-outlines-move-from-State-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298352-064ca33c42ce44af07c22f3dc4b0193c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776225051&Signature=JQvDYgkaXSCTMt1vSY52YvtGsagHP2PO~fMXEpNYmBM3FL0YPY2Ihy8~ILlbSLYfzOvezV6j~uyZfveMYBTrGihGv27gSfy8u1vm9j0pU9FuADypbpL~lkzZMn0vs49KyDrCnOlTjQ-txVQMWBkGKM2QM23LRh5LZRjQHNbHj5a4ARB5h92Som2uIKQ2I4HeoZbvvsKVyN7MjM~hmBwXSsE01~lwWI8joEXuwQ5-uQJ2aTW3oAdepcOx63PNmJcdE2EGtb~NfdsRuUBJt6db9~M6LVIEFId3rpXTzr-hkmpdoCPwYbHo7ZiTrzvxFZTDLgnxn6aAUCTf5LbUT8I0aA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Green Bay Common Council on March 4 approved a motion directing staff to proceed as discussed in closed session on a development agreement (No. 25-1) with Hogan Real Estate LLC for work at 3855 Finger Road.

The vote followed public remarks from Bill Hoben of Green Bay Drop Forge, who described the company’s plan to move forging, machining and assembly work from its long-time State Street facility to the Finger Road site. \"We've been on State Street since 1914,\" Hoben said, and the move would let the company install modern forging and press-line equipment and expand into new markets while continuing phased operations at both sites.

Council members described the package in the meeting packet — a red-line version updated after the finance committee review — as a compromise shaped by recent closed-session negotiations. Alder Johnson, who led the finance committee discussion, said the amended terms include stronger protections and a city option to acquire the State Street property and lease back portions of it, specifically the machine shop, to Drop Forge. \"This is a legacy business here in our community that's existed for over a hundred years,\" Johnson said, urging support for terms meant both to keep the employer local and to give the city long-term site control.

Other council members supported the plan as a way to preserve local jobs and to enable city planning for long-term waterfront development of the State Street site. Deputy Director Buchanan and other staff were credited for negotiating the red-line agreement included in the council packet.

The motion to approve staff proceeding on the development agreement was made by Alder Johnson and seconded by Alder Galvin. The council voted in favor by voice; the clerk announced the motion had passed.

Council discussion noted the acquisition option would let the city consider future uses for the waterfront parcel once Drop Forge transitions operations, including industrial or other redevelopment that fits the city's waterfront strategy. Council members said the arrangement allows Drop Forge to invest in equipment now while the city retains flexibility to plan for the State Street property’s future.

The council did not provide a dollar figure for any purchase option in the public portion of the meeting; details were described as contained in the red-line agreement and subject to further staff work and any required approvals.

The council's approval sends the development agreement back to staff for implementation steps described in the packet and the closed-session direction.","The Green Bay Common Council voted to approve staff to proceed with a development agreement for 3855 Finger Road after representatives for Green Bay Drop Forge described plans to relocate operations from State Street and jointly discuss a city option to acquire the State Street property.","actionData","errors"]

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