The Administration Department under the direction of the City Administrator carries out administrative and statutory functions of the City and Common Council directives. These functions include providing staff support to the Mayor, Common Council, Board of Public Works, and various committees, boards, and commissions; processing citizen requests, complaints, and questions; alcoholic beverage licensing; pet licensing; human resources; insurance; planning and zoning; budgeting; accounting; payroll; accounts payable; accounts receivable; budget preparation; human resources; interdepartmental oversight and coordination; and custodian of official files.

An additional $5.00 late fee is charged for each license purchased after March 31. Dogs should be at least six months old before licensing. Please bring in vaccination records from your veterinarian along with the paper stating your dog is spayed or neutered. Dog licenses are a County license that each municipality administers.

This permit is issued for groups who have reserved a City Park, through the Park & Recreation Department and would like to consume alcohol at the park for their event (the selling of alcohol is not permitted.) This permit must be obtained 24 hours in advance and the cost for the permit is $25.00. Permit should be in the possession of the responsible party (applicant) at the park on the day of the event.

These licenses are available to sell beer or wine at an event. Temporary beer or wine licenses may only be issued to bona fide clubs, fair associations or agricultural societies, churches, lodges or societies that have been in existence for at least six months and to veteran organizations. There is a 15 day waiting period for events lasting four or more days and a 10 day waiting period for events lasting less that four days. Each license must be approved by the Common Council so early submittal is necessary. There is not a limit on the number of temporary beer licenses issued to an eligible organization. However, temporary wine licenses are limited to two in a 12 month period. The cost for a temporary beer or wine license is $10.00.

There are a number of different beer, wine and liquor licenses in the City of Sturgeon Bay. Applications should be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office approximately six to eight weeks prior to the date of effectiveness. The licensing year runs from July 1 - June 30. For more information on the application procedure and availability contact 920-746-2900.

Persons wishing to obtain a beverage operators license (bartenders license) must first complete the Responsible Beverage Operators Course offered through NWTC. After completion of the course, persons must bring proof of completion and apply for a beverage operators license. The application is then sent to the Police Department for a check and placed on the next available Common Council agenda for approval. Approved licenses are then mailed directly to the applicant. The cost for a one year license is $15.00 and a two year license is $25.00. The license year runs from July 1 - June 30 and are not prorated. Applicants should be reminded that allowing their beverage operators license to expire for two or more years will result in having to take the Responsible Beverage Operators Course over. Licenses are issued by the City of Sturgeon Bay and shall be used for the purpose of working at an establishment within the City of Sturgeon Bay limits.

The City of Sturgeon Bay requires all taxi cabs and shuttle services in the City to have a valid license issued by the City. This license year runs from July 1 - June 30. The fee for the license is $15.00 for the first vehicle operated and $10.00 for each additional vehicle. A certificate of insurance is required with the proper insurance amounts. If a vehicle is added to the fleet in the middle of the year, it is the responsibility of the owner to add this vehicle to their license. For more information on taxi cab or shuttle licenses or to obtain insurance amount please contact 920-746-2900.

The City of Sturgeon Bay is responsible for administering the elections for the seven districts within the city limits. The three different polling places and corresponding districts include:

If you are unable to be at your polling place on the day of the election, you may request an absentee ballot. An absentee ballot can be obtained by filling out a written request or application. Once ballots are available at City Hall, you may complete the request and absentee vote right at City Hall. If you are out of town or unable to come to City Hall, you may send a written letter informing the City Clerk’s Office of your request to obtain an absentee ballot. Please note that requests should include your City address, the address the ballot should be mailed to, the date(s) of the election that you are requesting the ballot for, and your signature. Without these pieces of information, we may not be able to properly process your request for an absentee ballot. Please note that in order to absentee vote, you must be a registered voter. It is important to get your request in to City Hall as soon as possible. The City Clerk’s Office is required to follow strict deadlines on the last date that we can accept absentee requests by mail. If you have any questions regarding absentee voting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 920-746-2900.

The City of Sturgeon Bay has implemented a software program - Constituency Contact & Response. What this means to you is that when you have a comment, suggestion, or complaint that you would like to bring to the attention of the City staff, you can call any City office and someone will take your information. A work order will then be generated to the appropriate department within the City. The citizen calling in the complaint will receive a letter in the mail letting them know that the situation is being taken care of. The citizen will also receive a letter after the complaint has been completed detailing the City’s response. You may contact any City office, City Hall at 920-746-2900, or e-mail info@sturgeonbaywi.org to voice your concerns, comments, complaints, or suggestions. We look forward to building a constant wave of communication.