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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Green Bay public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
Aging bus stop signage
Metro's bus stop signs are showing wear and tear, which affects visibility and safety for riders. The new standardized signs with route flags should look better, last longer, and make route changes easier.
New fare system rollout
Metro's new fare system installation is now expected in mid-October, after public meetings that drew positive feedback.
Completion of 2025 36-inch water main pipe replacements
The 2025 replacement of 36-inch water main pipes is formally complete, with a final payment of $18,317.63 to DeGroot, Inc. approved. Replacing aging large mains helps keep water service reliable.
Completion of water tank overcoat project
The water tank overcoat project is now formally complete, with a final payment of $41,655 to E&L Contractors Inc. approved by the commission. This closes out work protecting the utility's storage tank infrastructure.
Annual mini-sewer program
The city's annual state report card on the sewer system came back with A ratings for both finances and system care. In 2025 there were 162 sewer complaints, seven backups, and two overflows, all weather-related.
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.
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.