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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Green Bay public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lead and copper water sampling
The utility is continuing to test drinking water for lead and copper, an ongoing concern for homes with older plumbing. GM Brian Powell reported the latest sampling update to the commission.
Private-side water services
The utility is working on private-side service lines — the pipes running from the water main to private property, which can contain lead in older homes. Powell provided a progress update.
Stormwater management update
Public Works presented an update on how the city is managing stormwater — relevant to flooding and infrastructure across town.
Annual mini-sewer program
The yearly contract for small sewer laterals in terraces, letting homeowners connect sump pumps and drainage where full storm sewer doesn't exist. Property owners can request to be added to the list.
West Side Municipal Garage sewer repair
The sewer lateral running under the aging West Side Municipal Garage is in bad shape — $296,600 to replace it so the facility keeps functioning.
Sanitary sewer and mini-sewer contracts
Two sewer contracts — $296,600 to IEI General Contractors and $284,853 to Dorner Inc. — will fund sanitary sewer and mini-sewer work across the city.
Stormwater pond ownership transfers
The city is taking over two stormwater ponds — one from Habitat for Humanity in good shape, one at 2475 Remington Road overgrown and needing repair. Alder DeBaker flagged the growing pattern of developers handing maintenance costs to taxpayers.
Citywide sewer repairs
Major infrastructure spending moved forward: $1.35 million for citywide sewer repairs to De Groot, Inc., the N. Maple Avenue reconstruction award, and Mather Street real estate payments.
Mather Street sewer and watermain replacement
A $1.43 million contract will rebuild the sewer and watermain under Mather Street — old pipes get replaced, which means better reliability but some construction headaches.
Mary Street Extended sanitary sewer repairs
A $721,199 contract with Visu-Sewer, LLC will repair sanitary sewer lines on Mary Street Extended, reducing backup risk for nearby homes.
Sewer maintenance and repairs
The committee approved root treatment, sewer repairs on Mary Street, and lift station control upgrades — keeping the sewer system reliable.
WPS easement at Beaver Dam Park
Wisconsin Public Service will get a strip of the new Beaver Dam Park property for underground electric lines serving the Southwest Woods neighborhood.
Emergency sewer repair readiness
The city pre-authorized contracts with DeKeyser Construction and De Groot so crews can fix sewer failures fast without waiting for bidding.
2025 Green Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements
The city's stormwater team catalogued 2025 GSI additions, including two subdivision ponds newly owned by the city, a regional wet pond at Seymour Park, and underground storage near Southwest High School that has improved intersection safety.