2010's

	February 8, 2010: Mayor Schmitt and Park Director Bill Landvatter visit Memphis where a historic "Zippin Pippin" roller coaster is available for sale. The City Council approved purchasing a coaster for Bay Beach Amusement Park and the search was on to find a wooden roller coaster. The last time Bay Beach saw a roller coaster was in 1936 when the Park Commission ordered it taken down after the owners couldn't find insurance to operate the coaster which stood on City property.
	March 19, 2010: Green Bay Acquires Legal Rights to Zippin Pippin Roller Coaster After final approval of the City Council, Mayor Schmitt, joined remotely by Steve Mulroy, President of Save Libertyland! Inc. and Greg Ericson, President of the Ericson Group signed the purchase agreement. The $34,000 purchase agreement includes the exclusive rights to the Zippin Pippin name, design configuration as well as all high value historic materials of the roller coaster
	March 30, 2010: State of the City Mayor Schmitt spoke to an audience of approximately 400 at the Meyer Theatre in downtown Green Bay March 30th. The Mayor spoke of jobs creation, public safety, sustainable efforts, recreation, mass transit, ways in which the City stretches the taxpayer dollar, and health initiatives. Concluding, the Mayor said "We have a name recognized around the world and I'm proud of what we've accomplished and optimistic at what lies ahead knowing that each new day holds new opportunities and new reasons to celebrate."
	April 9, 2010: Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority Director Antonio Riley made an announcement at the CityDeck that New Markets Tax Credits will be awarded to allow the development of the Watermark project. Along with this development, the new Children's Museum and River Center will also begin construction. Mayor Schmitt commented "That this project remains the same as when first proposed. Securing loans became a concern when the economy became unstable, but with this funding these projects can now be completed".
	April 20, 2010: New Council Takes Oath of Office Mayor Schmitt welcomed the members of the new City Council at the first meeting after the Spring elections of April 1st especially mentioning new members Shae Sortwell, District 6, Ned Dorff, District 7, Brian Danzinger, District 11 and Patrick Buckley, District 12. The Council took the oath of office administered by Muncipal Judge Jerry Hansen. Following the oath, the Council voted for it's new president and vice-president for the following two year term. Thomas De Wane was voted as president and Amy Kocha was voted as the new vice-president.
	April 29, 2010: Ray & Joan Kroc Center Groundbreaking ceremony took place for the new Kroc Center located on Lime Kiln Road on Green Bay's east side. This facility will be a true community resource, featuring a double gymnasium, aquatic center, fitness center, chapel/auditorium and rooms for art, music, computers, youth activities and more. The Kroc Center will be built in two phases with an ice rink included in the second phase.
	May 24, 2010: A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the New Community Shelter for a $2.9 million expansion project. The addition will allow for better service to adults experiencing homelessness; and men, women & children who come to the shelter every day for meals. Mayor Schmitt, County Executive Tom Hinz, Police Chief Jim Arts, Shelter Board of Directors President Tom Olejniczak and other friends dug the symbolic fiirst shovel of dirt.
	June 3, 2010: Summer-long Events Begin Green Bay residents began to enjoy a summer-long series of new and continuing events taking place in downtown Green Bay. On Tuesday's one could enjoy "Live on Main" a musical event in the City's oldest park, Whitney Park, Wednesday's are devoted to a noontime "Dine on the Deck" at the CityDeck, and at night an outdoor concert with the City Band at St. James Park, Thursday's continued with "Summer in the Park", a three-hour mid-day musical/food event at Jackson Square, and at night on Thursday's "Leicht at Nite" another muscial event at Leicht Park. Friday's hosted "Friday on the Fox" a musical event at the CityDeck. The events ran from June through August.
	June 18, 2010: E. Howard Tower Clock Moved. The clock tower that stood for years in the former Port Plaza/Washington Commons Mall was loaded into a semi-truck for the journey back to Winona MS. The giant tower stands 30 feet tall and 5 feet wide and was originally sold to Winona and manufactured in about 1903. Fundraisers were organized in Winona to raise the $15,300 needed to buy and ship the clock.
	June 25, 2010: Children's Musuem The groundbreaking for the new Children's Museum took place June 25 on Kids Day in Green Bay. The new 1,500 square foot facility, located at Pine and Washington in Downtown Green Bay, will include 12 hands-on exhibits and will become a great addition to the downtown. The museum will open early in 2011.
	June 25, 2010: Kids Day in Green Bay Kids from Green Bay enjoyed a daylong event full of everything free! Free lunch with the Mayor, free swimming, free rides and Bay Beach and so much more. This event was conceived by Mayor Schmitt in 2003 to honor the youth of Green Bay and set exactly 6 months from Christmas. Youth in Green Bay look forward to annual event each year.
	July 4, 2010: Fesitval Foods Fire over the Fox The 4th of July festivities began at noon with a patriotic ceremony held on the courthouse grounds and continued through the day culminating with a spectacular fireworks display along the banks of the historic Fox River.
	August 13-15, 2010: Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival Returns To Green Bay Thirteen tall ships sailed into Green Bay on August 13 to begin the three-day festival at Leicht Park in downtown Green Bay. Crowds roamed the park enjoying entertainment, food, and tours of the ships. The vessels included: Roland Amundsen, Appledore IV, Bounty, Denis Sullivan, Europa, Friends Good Will, La Revenante, Lynx, Niagara, Pride of Baltimore II, Roseway, Royaliste, and Unicorn. The event brought thousands to downtown Green Bay and provided an economic boost to local businesses.
	August 20, 2010: Large Storm Floods Many Green Bay Streets A late afternoon storm tore throughout the Green Bay area and northeast Wisconsin Friday leaving streets flooded, trees down and thousands without power. The storm hit just when many were leaving work to return home leaving 2.23 inches of rain in Green Bay. The rain, over a 3 hour period, closed many roads and left some motorists stranded after trying to cross through the flood waters. This last storm brought the total for June through August to a staggering 20.61 inches of rain, the most in many years.
	November 5, 2010: West Side Fire Destroys Historic Building A raging fire destroyed one of the West Side’s oldest commercial buildings on November 5th. Known historically as the “Music Hall,” this large brick building was built in 1882 according to the Wisconsin Historical Society. Gail Ives’ 2003 book, Green Bay's West Side: The Fort Howard Neighborhood , noted that the upper floors were used as a meeting place, with commercial enterprises occupying the first floors. It likely would have been a prominent meeting place for the community of Fort Howard in the late 19th Century. Most recently, the upper floors housed apartments, with a liquor store in the rear addition. It is believed the intensity of the flames was fueled by the contents of the liquor store. The fire damaged remains were partially demolished the following day ending any speculation the building could have been restored. In one bright spot, thankfully there was no loss of life.
	November 20, 2010: Green Bay Time Warner Holiday Parade The holiday season brought the Green Bay Time Warner Holiday Parade to downtown Green Bay. Folks were entertained with songs and dance before the parade. Mayor Schmitt welcomed everyone and introduced area kids who won the coloring contest, then led all the children in a countdown to start the parade. One after another floats, animals and bands marched down the streets ending with the man himself - Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
2011
	January 23, 2011: Green Bay Packers Win NFC Championship The Green Bay Packers met the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field fighting for the championship and the right to play in the Superbowl. The Packers won 24 - 17 in a hard fought game. The Packers will make their first Super Bowl appearance in 13 years, since losing to the Broncos, 31-24, in Super Bowl XXXII.
	February 6, 2011: Green Bay Packers Win Super Bowl XLV The Green Bay Packers met the Pittsburgh Steelers for Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, TX on Sunday. The Packers were hungry for this win and were ahead through the game, though the fourth quarter was a nail bitter. Veterans Charles Woodson & Donald Driver went out with injuries in the first half. It was yet another blow after losing key players in the first half of the year. But the Packers had a mission. They wanted to bring the Lombardi trophy back to Green Bay and nothing would stand in their way. The final score of the game was 31-25. Back in Green Bay, fans flooded into the streets celebrating their beloved Packers and the fantastic win.

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