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Ritterbush, a longtime Green Bay resident who described himself as a neighborhood activist and community volunteer, received six first‑place votes in the council’s ranked‑choice round and was declared the winner. The council used a ranked‑choice procedure (each member ranked the three applicants) and read ballots aloud; the clerk tabulated the results and announced the outcome.

Ritterbush thanked the council after taking the oath of office administered at the meeting. “Thank you for all your support, and I really look forward to working with this council,” he said after being sworn in.

Three candidates presented to the council earlier in the meeting: Jim Ritterbush, Mark Anderson and Megan Borchardt. Each candidate made a roughly 10‑minute presentation and answered a set of qualifying and subject‑matter questions from council members on topics including infrastructure funding, economic growth, public safety and parks. All three said they would recuse themselves from matters presenting a direct conflict of interest and that they intend to run for the office in 2026 if appointed.

Attorney Kochart advised the council on process options for filling vacancies and noted the appointment is governed by city ordinance; the council chose ranked‑choice voting to select an appointee rather than repeated roll calls. Clerk Jeffreys oversaw distribution and collection of the paper ballots and read the ballots to create a tabulation record in the meeting minutes.

Ending: Jim Ritterbush was sworn in at the meeting and will serve as District 8 alder until the next regularly scheduled election; he said he intends to run for election in 2026.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council 6-10-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council appointed Jim Ritterbush to fill the District 8 alder vacancy. Council used a ranked‑choice paper ballot among 11 voting members; Ritterbush received six first‑place votes and was sworn in at the meeting.","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},6204798,"Green Bay council approves MOU to help move Sea Rice coal piles, pledges up to $2.2 million",3504,236000,3740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3778147-8dc9ff8009e1e21fbe1885c7c4627c3a&start=236&end=3740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3778147-8dc9ff8009e1e21fbe1885c7c4627c3a/thumbnail_236000.jpg","/articles/6204798/Green-Bay/Brown-County/Wisconsin/Green-Bay-council-approves-MOU-to-help-move-Sea-Rice-coal-piles-pledges-up-to-22-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6204798-27ab715d32a3ee96c8e14300ab241642/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445412&Signature=G6UTrgDskmS8OH23b5F7fNZimE3adImzlh585WOIHPAYkm0~gZYH0lzAA~5k0vx0XUjyncNpNmanQsq26lVQRW08OQFhAx8yiPr0XvujamAEAPwN87heJc7miy4mod2SCIbZTlwtXmC6mxH5Wk0979YgW2EGUVXofNZKQsKarSHztVGNxy-q8hvAu6soiKTC8sPNY75Cvn~kxi6jpZCziOc~-9moTsDf4RAXodsFow8XzZs8OewpjQgy90uDYzFiL5zR3DhQW2sX8yzTv0LgH6vmDiILmJu38oVwoTblxWoHCcU0Ceu94yzFXbuBeogPR7fOb0fCqMxJYmx656pJIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Green Bay Common Council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to facilitate relocation of Sea Rice Terminals LLC’s coal piles and support redevelopment of the Mason Street site, authorizing the city to contribute up to $2,200,000 toward identified project shortfalls.

Mayor (title used in meeting) noted the county board had unanimously approved a term sheet the previous week and credited state support, specifically naming Governor Tony Evers and Kathy Blumenfeld from the Wisconsin Department of Administration for providing the majority of resources that underpin the county’s package. “This would really be transformational for us as a community,” the mayor said, urging council support for the MOU.

Alder Johnson summarized the city’s role as targeted: the $2.2 million is a not‑to‑exceed contribution tied to specific project shortfalls — for example, costs associated with relocating salt to a different site because salt requires an engineered pad and coal can be stored on ground. “That’s why it’s very clearly written in here, up to $2,200,000, because if it doesn't take that much… it may not cost that much,” Johnson said, explaining the city contribution is contingent and intended to address funding gaps tied to specific elements of the relocation.

The council approved the MOU subject to final city attorney review; Alder Johnson moved the motion and Alder DeLee seconded it. City staff said the document reflects edits made after a March draft to align with the county’s recently adopted term sheet. The mayor asked that council approve the MOU subject to final attorney review, and council members agreed.

Council members emphasized redevelopment benefits and cross‑jurisdictional coordination: Alder Galvin and others said the city’s primary interest was relocating coal away from the Pulliam site and downtown, while the county’s interest was port expansion at Fox River Terminal. Several members thanked county negotiators and state officials for involving the city in the agreement.

Ending: With the MOU approved subject to final legal review, the city will be a funding partner in the multi‑jurisdictional plan to remove coal piles from near downtown Green Bay and enable riverfront redevelopment. The city’s payment commitment is contingent on documented project shortfalls and final agreements with county and private parties.","The Common Council approved a memorandum of understanding to support the relocation of Sea Rice terminals' coal piles away from near‑downtown property, authorizing the city to contribute up to $2.2 million subject to final attorney review. Council members described the move as transformational for the riverfront redevelopment.",{"_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},6204802,"Council approves renewal for Jamrock liquor license despite pending criminal case",989,2405000,3394000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3778147-8dc9ff8009e1e21fbe1885c7c4627c3a&start=2405&end=3394","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3778147-8dc9ff8009e1e21fbe1885c7c4627c3a/thumbnail_2405000.jpg","/articles/6204802/Green-Bay/Brown-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-renewal-for-Jamrock-liquor-license-despite-pending-criminal-case","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6204802-3c32e0313989b47408ebb224e4f8ed2e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445412&Signature=IBtYnxKbGBimBPnnVViceCZxW8qcP~VX5XBJmB473YFOnkNMj4b7-Gu-fbtdrWCs-Lv3my9eAEqIj~zpZhrIKP6ttJ~SAuQfUsxjSb-bJ7BIH~VNlmMWNTAoYNobsNxuKTZwQCqN1Ld1wT6cXAI6dzvNPcXk3d4O2SYbrDXyycM1RDvzYoJMqWG0xU54tD5RveG8ULLjEF1YzrQxEf9mtfCfdYUcQrNKwGQ13KsLmMVOxanSC~JT0~nv6NwHCIh2H8MM798O2qjwU1KVE2vKMVTCeeyRGQrRRFP53qG5Taw8h-5MJ3FoEXIHhTYVIAkj~~3hR3W2Y9VRal2mO~H5WQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Green Bay Common Council voted 8–3 to approve a 2025–26 liquor license renewal for Jamrock, 700 Bodart Street, after hearing from owner Ricardo Neil and reviewing a police recommendation and case history.

Ricardo Neil, who addressed the council, said his criminal case stemming from an incident last year remains pending and that he completed the abatement plan the council previously required. “I'm asking for another chance to continue providing for my family,” Neil said, and told the council he expects the pending circuit court matters to resolve favorably.

Alder Johnson moved to approve the renewal; Alder Presley seconded the motion. The roll‑call vote passed 8–3, as announced by the clerk.

City Attorney Kochart and Chief Davidson clarified procedure: Attorney Kochart said that a renewal approval would permit the establishment to continue operating, but the administrative process allows the council to initiate revocation or other proceedings later if circumstances change. Davidson confirmed the police recommendation had not changed since the memo in the packet and that the department's position remained unchanged: officers had documented concerns previously, but there were no new incidents since the earlier administrative action.

Council discussion referenced last year’s action, when the council granted a renewal conditioned on submission of an abatement plan. At this meeting, members said they were satisfied that the abatement plan had been submitted and that, for now, no new evidence supported denial. Alder Eck noted that the prior conditional renewal required an abatement plan and that the renewal had been granted on that basis in the previous cycle.

If the city issues a non‑renewal or revocation later, Attorney Kochart explained, an administrative revocation procedure could be used; such a proceeding does not require a criminal conviction and could be initiated on the basis of sufficiently documented conduct or violations of city code.

Ending: With the council’s approval, Jamrock’s license was renewed and the business may continue to operate. Council members said they would revisit the matter if new incidents or adjudications occurred.","The Common Council approved the 2025–26 liquor license renewal for Jamrock, 700 Bodart Street, by an 8–3 vote after hearing from owner Ricardo Neil. The renewal had been conditioned in the prior year on an abatement plan; the police reported no new incidents since then and the owner said criminal charges remain pending in circuit court.",{"_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},6204806,"Green Bay council denies liquor license renewal for Stage 1 after police recommendation",1473,892000,2365000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3778147-8dc9ff8009e1e21fbe1885c7c4627c3a&start=892&end=2365","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3778147-8dc9ff8009e1e21fbe1885c7c4627c3a/thumbnail_892000.jpg","/articles/6204806/Green-Bay/Brown-County/Wisconsin/Green-Bay-council-denies-liquor-license-renewal-for-Stage-1-after-police-recommendation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6204806-d9ec7b3a6bfad9a8bf554371bde1754e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445412&Signature=Qf~Daem0bDgRJsbmPXUrpgivnE1QE2u7Q~wxNubPFZYfwn6JDSoseRsz2dew2k6ehOT7TGabqRlpt5NCMdOQd~nIoQ4~Yum2pR83455NmT-mLnjXRHVtQ6RAwevlUQCjSir-2Q87oEBbfJh2Ni3rV6I-q8enDWwcHncui3eeDVKVoaTuQ9oUi0eTdQ7VCSvcNCi~j41XZovrB1FHty6LQZuKP9Vq1vBIGTXbrbdOHF3RTn0v80zV8lES6QPcbtNPHn9Uf9o66WeupFNYW23~EUTcBK3D2DbjpLDQ15YjBeiHANjyKjjnkPmZdUgttWeUidMPvBqnMQytmI19GnzsZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Green Bay Common Council voted to deny the 2025–26 liquor license renewal for Stage 1, 231 North Broadway, following a staff recommendation based on a Green Bay Police Department memorandum summarizing repeated incidents and alleged stipulation violations.

The vote to deny the renewal was made by Alder Joseph Hutchison and seconded by Alder Morgan; the motion carried during the meeting. The denial triggers a city notice giving the licensee 10 days to appeal and, if appealed, a quasi‑judicial hearing would be scheduled before the council.

Council members cited the police memo and a documented history of disturbances and stipulation violations in explaining their votes. “With behavior as is outlined here in our documentation, it’s really hard for me in good conscience…to recommend renewing a license,” Green Bay Police Chief Davidson said, summarizing the department’s written recommendation.

Owner Alexander Graziano, identified in the meeting as the owner of Stage 1, told the council he would appeal a denial and asked for an opportunity to demonstrate improved operations. “We would appeal that decision if for no other reason than to publicly make known our side of the story,” Graziano said, and said he and his staff had worked with police and increased communications since earlier incidents.

Several employees and supporters spoke to the council. Pierre Ashley, identified as a security worker at Stage 1, told council members he has 15 years of security experience and said he is committed to keeping patrons safe. Caleb Robertson, a comedian and regular performer, and Damien Dorn, a longtime resident, asked the council to preserve the venue as a cultural and entertainment resource for the city. Co‑owner Robert Graziano described the venue’s non‑bar uses, saying Stage 1 hosts weddings, comedy shows and other community events.

Council members questioned whether prior measures — including a bar plan and a stipulation agreement that every licensed establishment completes — had been enforced or updated and whether violations listed in the police memo remained unresolved. Attorney Kochart advised the council to limit discussion of disputed facts that would be addressed in a later quasi‑judicial hearing if the owner appeals.

Alders who spoke in favor of denial cited a pattern of incidents. Alder Galvin, referencing the council packet and the police report, said the record was “pretty extensive” and that, regardless of whether some events were outside the owner’s control, responsibility attaches to the licensee. Alder Morgan said the number of listed stipulation violations and disturbances was “a little bit too much.”

The council’s denial begins the administrative appeal window. Attorney Kochart stated a non‑renewal notice would provide the licensee 10 days to file an appeal; if filed, the appeal would be placed on a subsequent council agenda and the establishment would be permitted to continue operating until final adjudication of the administrative proceeding.

The council and police encouraged continued communication and compliance efforts if the owner seeks to rectify issues through a stipulation agreement or similar remedy. The council did not set any additional conditions at the meeting.

Votes at a glance: The council approved a motion to deny the Stage 1 liquor license renewal; the vote was carried by voice vote and the motion passed. The city will issue a notice that gives the licensee 10 days to appeal and requests for a hearing would stay any immediate closure.

Ending: With the notice of non‑renewal issued, Stage 1 faces a formal administrative process if it files an appeal; council members and police said they remain open to negotiated compliance if it results in measurable improvements.","The Green Bay Common Council approved the city’s recommendation to deny the 2025–26 liquor license renewal for Stage 1, 231 N. Broadway, following a police memorandum summarizing repeated incidents and stipulation violations. Owner Alexander Graziano and several employees urged the council for another chance and said they would appeal.","actionData","errors"]

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