GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Tonight, the Green Bay City Council will consider a new proposal for an outdoor events center from the owners of the Bullfrogs baseball team.
Alderman Bill Galvin says it’s a sweeter deal than one not adopted in April.
“The finances are troublesome, but I think it’s more something I think a lot of people can buy into”
He’s talking about the $ 9 million proposal that has the city putting up $8 million, and half of that being paid back over 20 years.
“I think it’s some thing that Green Bay can make good use of. It’s benefiting not just entertainment wise, but I think it’s going to benefit the residential area”
Last week, a city committee approved a deal which would include the stadium in downtown Green Bay, along with an Anduzzi’s SportsClub and an indoor concert venue.
“when this thing is up and running, right away there’s going to be more property tax money coming in from the other two venues that are going to be attached to it. That makes it more palatable to the council and the people of Green Bay”
Council members will also take up term sheets for redevelopment projects for the former Cub Foods building and the East Town Mall.