COMMON COUNCIL
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Room 201 (City-County Building)
Agenda — 160 items
- 1 Hybrid Meeting
- 2 Interpretation and Accessibility
- 3 Speaking Limit: 3 minutes for all items. You must register before your item is considered by the Council.
- 4 The use of audible cell phone ringers and active use and response to cellular phone technology by the governing body, staff and members of the public is discouraged in the Council Chambers while the Council is in session.
- 5 Roll Call
- 6 Notified Absences: None
- 7 Opening Remarks
- 8 Honoring Resolutions
- 1. Celebrating July 2026 as Disability Pride Month
- 10 Disclosures and Recusals
- 11 Presentation of Consent Agenda
- 2. Consent Agenda Document (7/7/26)
- 13 At this time, a consent agenda will be moved with the recommended action listed for each item EXCEPT:
- 14 1) Items which have registrants wishing to speak. 2) Items which Alder(s) have separated out for discussion/debate purposes.
- 15 Public Comment
- 16 Presentations
- 3. 2027 Operating Budget Outlook and Request Guidance
- 18 Recessed Public Hearings
- 19 Report of Alcohol License Review Committee
- 4. Public Hearing - New License Landmark Hotels LLC • dba Cambria Hotel Madison East 5045 Eastpark Blvd • Agent: Michelle Santek Estimated Capacity (in/out): 40/30 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 30% alcohol, 70% food Police Sector 520 (District 17)
- 21 AGENDA NOTE: Public comment will be heard when the file returns to Council on 8/4/26.
- 5. Public Hearing - New License Tacos El Arriero Restaurant LLC • dba Tacos El Arriero Restaurant 4222 East Towne Blvd • Agent: Josefina Santiago Estimated Capacity (in/out): 50/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 15% alcohol, 85% food Police Sector 631 (District 17)
- 23 AGENDA NOTE: Public comment will be heard when the file returns to Council on 8/4/26.
- 24 Public Hearings
- 25 Report of Alcohol License Review Committee
- 6. Public Hearing - New License Shree Hanuman LLC • dba Himali Chulo Nepali Restaurant 318 State St • Agent: Ashim Malla Estimated Capacity (in/out): 30/20 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 15% alcohol, 75% food, 10% other Police Sector 403 (District 4)
- 7. Public Hearing - New License K-Golf Middleton LLC • dba X-Golf Madison West 716 S Gammon Rd • Agent: Seth Klug Estimated Capacity (in/out): 100/12 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 17% alcohol, 13% food, 70% other Police Sector 123 (District 20)
- 8. Public Hearing - New License Tri-Ming Food Service LLC • dba Rokuaji Asian Bistro 7 W Main St • Agent: Zhiming Zhao Estimated Capacity (in/out): 90/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 15% alcohol, 85% food Police Sector 405 (District 4)
- 9. Public Hearing - New License Growl LLC • dba BarleyPop Tap and Shop 2045 Atwood Ave STE 107 • Agent: Jason Hajdik Estimated Capacity (in/out): 58/20 Class B Beer • 98% alcohol, 1% food, 1% other Police Sector 410 (District 6)
- 10. Public Hearing - New License Mum LLC • dba Maurer's Urban Market 801 Cedar St • Agent: Kristina Maurer Class A Beer, Class A Liquor, Class A Cider Police Sector 306 (District 13)
- 11. Public Hearing - New License Juicy Organics LLC • dba Juicy Organics LLC 5 N PInckney St • Agent: Ashiantii Collier-Slaton Estimated Capacity (in/out): 45/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 20% alcohol, 60% food, 20% other Police Sector 406 (District 4)
- 32 Report of Plan Commission
- 12. Amending Sections 28.032, 28.091, and 28.151 of the Madison General Ordinances to remove the requirement of vehicular access to a collector street for ten use types.
- 13. Amending Sections of Chapter 28 of the Madison General Ordinances to increase the maximum height allowed for nonresidential buildings in certain districts through conditional use approval.
- 35 End of Public Hearings
- 36 Business Presented by the Mayor
- 37 Appointments
- 14. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 7-7-2026; action 7-21-2026).
- 39 Business Presented by the President of the Common Council
- 15. Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through December 8, 2026: 7/21/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 8/4/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 9/8/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 9/22/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 10/6/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 10/20/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/10/26 (Budget) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/11/26 (Budget, if needed) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/12/16 (Budget, if needed) - Hybrid (Virtual & MMB 215) 11/24/26 - Virtual 12/8/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
- 41 Reports of Officers
- 42 Report of Affirmative Action Commission
- 16. Amending Section 39.02(9)(a)2.i. of the Madison General Ordinances to clarify an exemption for self-governed nations, tribes, and communities of Indigenous peoples.
- 44 AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made from the floor as Affirmative Action Commission meets 7/2/26.
- 45 Report of Alcohol License Review Committee
- 17. Operator License Application Michael Stresing - Establishment where employed: Bowl-a-Vard Lanes
- 18. Change of Agent Papavero LLC • dba Osteria Papavero • 128 E Wilson St New Agent: Samantha Schuette Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 4)
- 19. Change of Agent Cenote LLC • dba Liquid • 624 University Ave New Agent: Benjamin Churley Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 2)
- 20. Entity Reorganization BB1 LLC • dba Butterbird 1134 Regent St Class B Combination Liquor & Beer District #8 Remove 1 Officer
- 21. Change of Agent LRP Madison1 LLC • dba Madison Marriott South 706 John Nolen Dr New Agent: Christopher Scheel Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District #14)
- 22. Entity Reorganization SSP America Inc • dba Ancora Coffee Roaster (2), Launce Deck Bar, Stella Bar, Goose Island Bar, Look Mom No Hands, Madtown Gastro Pub, Metcalfe's, Vinoteca Wine & Tapas, and Picnic Point Public House 4000 International Ln Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District #12) Remove 1 officer
- 23. Business Name Change LRP Madison1 LLC • Current dba: Sheraton Madison Hotel 706 John Nolen Dr Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District #14) New dba: Madison Marriott South
- 24. Change of Agent SSA Group LLC • dba SSA Group LLC 606 S Randall Ave New Agent: Francis Svec Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District #13)
- 25. Temporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit SASY Neighborhood Association Event Location: 2000 Block Atwood Ave Event Date: 7/25 12pm - 10pm & 7/26 12pm - 8pm Police District 410 (District 6) Event: AtwoodFest
- 26. Temporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit Schenk's Corners Art Society Event Location: 1900 Block Atwood Ave Event Date: 8/14 5pm - 10pm & 8/15 2pm - 10pm Police District: 410 (District 6) Event: Schenk's Corners Block Party
- 27. Change of Agent Metcalfe Foods-West LLC • dba Metcalfe Markets • 7455 Mineral Point Rd New Agent: Eric Wichmann Class A Beer, Class A Liquor (District 9)
- 28. Entity Reorganization Madison Association of the Deaf Inc • dba Madison Association of the Deaf 1109 Williamson St Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 6) Add one new officer, remove one officer
- 29. Entity Reorganization The Lone Girl Brewing Company Madison Taproom • dba The Lone Girl Brewing Company Madison Taproom 1817 E Washington Ave Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 6) Remove one officer
- 30. Entity Reorganization Vintage II Inc • dba Vintage Brewing Company 674 Whitney Way Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 19) Add one new officer, remove one officer
- 31. Entity Reorganization Vintage II Inc • dba Vintage Brewing Company 803 E Washington Ave Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 6) Add one new officer, remove one officer
- 32. Change of Licensed Conditions Red Sushi 2 LLC • dba RED • Capacity (in/out): 125/92 316 W Washington Ave • Agent: Tatsiana Zhykharevich Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 20% alcohol, 80% food 21+ Entertainment Police Sector 405 (District 4) Request to revise condition five to increase indoor capacity to 275.
- 33. Change of Licensed Premises Red Sushi 2 LLC • dba RED Current Capacity (in/out): 125/92 • Proposed Capacity (in/out): 275/92 316 W Washington Ave • Agent: Tatsiana Zhykharevich Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 20% alcohol, 80% food Police Sector 405 (District 4) Request to increase indoor capacity to 275.
- 34. Change of Licensed Premises Light of the Moon Inc • dba Moon Bar Current Capacity (in/out): 315/0 • Proposed Capacity (in/out): 315/25 328 W Gorham St • Agent: Jeff Rood Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 70% alcohol, 30% food Police Sector 403 (District 2) Request to add a sidewalk cafe on N. Broom St side of the building: roughly 30' along the building, extending 5' from the wall.
- 35. Change of Licensed Premises State Street Brathaus of Madison Inc • dba State Street Brats Current Capacity (in/out): 450/150 • Proposed Capacity (in/out): 450/400 603 State St • Agent: Keegan Meuer Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 49% alcohol, 51% food Police Sector 403 (District 2) Request to add area on 438 N Frances St for outdoor patio, bathrooms, food truck parking/service for customers.
- 36. Request to extend license issuance beyond the 180 day limit under MGO 38.05 Banzo LLC • dba Banzo 2105 Sherman Ave • Agent: Netalee Sheinman Estimated Capacity (in/out): 30/30 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 1% alcohol, 98% food, 1% other Police Sector 501 (District 12)
- 37. Request to extend license issuance beyond the 180 day limit under MGO 38.05 Capitol Club LLC • dba The Capitol Club 107 State St • Agent: Stephen Matteo Bell-Castile Estimated Capacity (in/out): 93/30 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 30% alcohol, 70% food Police Sector 405 (District 4)
- 67 Report of Building Code, Fire Code, and Licensing Appeals Board
- 38. Amending Section 29.21 of the Madison General Ordinances to update the composition of the Board of Building Code, Fire Code, Conveyance Code and Licensing Appeals.
- 69 AGENDA NOTE: Building Code, Fire Code, Conveyance Code and Licensing Appeals Board did not meet 6/16/26. The recommendation of the lead sponsor is to adopt.
- 70 Report of Board of Public Works
- 39. Determining a Public Purpose and Necessity and adopting a Relocation Order for the acquisition of land interests required for the construction, maintenance and use of a Public Easement for Sanitary Sewer, Water Utility, & Storm Sewer south of Macarthur Road and associated Temporary Limited easements for reconstruction of the public road Located in part of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 33, T8N, R10E (District 3).
- 40. Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No.1 to the existing Purchase of Services contract between the City of Madison and Carollo Engineers for engineering services for the Campus, Downtown, and East Washington Ave Sanitary Sewer Study (District 2, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 8, District 12, District 13, District 15, District 17).
- 41. Approving Addendum No. 1 to Midpoint Meadows Phase 1 - Stormwater Management, Contract No. 9540 (District 1).
- 42. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for South Point Public Works Facility (District 1).
- 43. Approving Addendum No. 1 to Westwind Phase 1 - Stormwater Management, Contract No. 9130 (District 1).
- 44. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 7431, Cannonball Path Phase 6 (District 14).
- 45. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8842, Southwest Commuter Path & West Washington Avenue Traffic Signal (District 4).
- 46. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9758, Milwaukee Street & Sprecher Road Traffic Signal Assessment District (District 16).
- 47. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9787, Newville (Kenneth) Park Redevelopment (District 14).
- 48. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9795, James Madison Park Retaining Wall Repair (District 2, District 6).
- 49. Accepting street, terrace, and private lateral connection improvements constructed by Private Contract for 821-823 Williamson Street, Private Contract No. 9023 (District 6).
- 50. Accepting street and terrace improvements constructed by Private Contract for 448 S. Park St and 914 Drake St, Private Contract No. 2336 (District 13).
- 83 Report of City Clerk
- 51. Report of Operator License Applications July 7, 2026. See attached report for list of operators.
- 52. SUBSTITUTE: Designating City of Madison Polling Locations for the 2026 Partisan Primary.
- 86 Report of Common Council Executive Committee
- 53. Adopting the 2027 Common Council Meeting Dates
- 88 Report of Finance Committee
- 54. Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #44 (Royster Clark), City of Madison. (District 3, District 15)
- 55. Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #46 (Research Park), City of Madison. (District 9, District 11, District 19)
- 56. Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #50 (State and Lake), City of Madison. (District 2, District 4)
- 57. Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #51 (South Madison), City of Madison. (District 14)
- 58. Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #54 (Pennsylvania Ave), City of Madison. (District 12)
- 59. Approving the Creation of the Project Plan and Boundary for Tax Incremental District (TID) #56 (Grand Canyon), City of Madison. (District 19)
- 60. Approving the Creation of the Project Plan and Boundary for Tax Incremental District (TID) #57 (Medical Circle), City of Madison. (District 19)
- 61. Authorizing the City’s execution of a 10-year lease, with one 5-year renewal option, between the City of Madison and Olin Avenue LLC, for the use of Suite 105 in the building located at 122 E Olin Ave, to be used as the office of the City’s Employee Assistance Program (District 14).
- 62. Create the new classification of “Social Services Program Supervisor” in CG18, R7 in the salary schedule, and create a new 1.0 FTE position in the new classification, within the 2026 CDA Housing Operating Budget.
- 63. Authorizing Metro Transit to use ABC Companies (dba Muncie Reclamation and Supply) as a non-competitively selected provider for bus parts that are necessary for the full lifecycle of a bus.
- 64. Recreate the 1.0 FTE position #2579 of Administrative Assistant (CG20, R14) as an IT Specialist 1(CG18, R6) within the Police Department operating budget.
- 100 AGENDA NOTE: Public comment will be heard when the file returns to Council on 9/8/26.
- 65. Delete the Parking Enforcement Leadworker classification in CG 16, Range13; delete the Parking Revenue Leadworker classifcation in CG 16, Range 11; create the classification series of Field Leadworker 1 and 2 in CG 16, Ranges 14 and 15 respectively in the salary schedule; and create four (4) new 1.0 FTE positions in the 2026 Parking Division operating budget; and reallocate employees into the new classification.
- 102 Report of Plan Commission
- 66. Authorizing the execution of a partial release of a platted “Building Construction Envelope” on Lot 29 of the Stonefield Ridge subdivision located at 5 Hodgson Court (District 19).
- 104 Report of Risk Manager
- 67. The Saddlery Lofts Hotel - Property Damage - $162,983.21
- 68. K. O'Heron - Personal Injury - $50,000.00
- 69. T. Ward - Property Damage - $575.00
- 70. Sentry - Property Damage - $97,722.10
- 71. Prime Urban Properties - Property Damage - $500.00
- 72. J. Dougherty - Property Damage - $1,152.50
- 73. P Georges from Phillip S Georges PLLC for R. Phillips - Personal Injury - $50,000.00
- 112 Report of Water Utility
- 74. Authorizing a non-competitive contract amendment with Maguire Iron, Inc. for services related to the maintenance of Reservoir 20 (2829 Prairie Road) (District 20)
- 114 Items Referred to this Meeting
- 115 Ordinances
- 75. Repealing and recreating Section 9.33 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Regulation of Massage Establishments.
- 117 AGENDA NOTE: This file has been withdrawn at the request of the sponsor.
- 118 Introduction of New Business for Referral Without Debate
- 119 Ordinances
- 76. Amending Section 16.26(1)(f) of the Madison General Ordinances related to Oscar Avenue Setbacks to remove part of a setback line. (District 12)
- 77. Amending various sections of the Madison General Ordinances to correct inconsistencies and improper references in the Madison General Ordinances, constituting a 2026 City Attorney Revisor’s Ordinance.
- 122 Resolutions
- 78. Authorizing Madison Water Utility's General Manager to certify municipal services bills, assessments, and charges to the 2026 tax rolls of other governmental units for delinquent accounts in those jurisdictions.
- 79. Authorization to Enter a Sole Source Intergovernmental Agreement with the University of Wisconsin Population Health Service Fellows Program (2026 C RES-001)
- 80. Establishing rules and procedures for Common Council deliberations on the City of Madison's 2027 Capital and Operating Budgets.
- 81. Calling on UW-Health and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to Resume Providing Gender-Affirming Health Care to Transgender Youth
- 82. Amending the Public Health Budget to Accept Grant Funds from the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Inc. on behalf of the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) for Partnerships for Success: Innovative Health Support for Young Parents in Schools (2026 C RES -002)
- 83. Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing (Citywide)
- 84. BY TITLE ONLY: Authorizing the Mayor to sign a Torch Relay Agreement with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games 2028.
- 85. Authorizing the execution of a Third Amendment to a Lease with MESC, LLC for property located at 2713 East Washington Avenue for the continued operation of storage space. (District 12).
- 86. SUBSTITUTE: Amending the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Utility Capital Budget and awarding Public Works contract 9807 Fordem Avenue- First Street Relief Sanitary Sewer. (District 12).
- 87. Submitting the appointment of Matthew W. Tucker for confirmation of a five-year term as Building Inspection Division Director.
- 88. SUBSTITUTE. Authorizing a jurisdictional transfer agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Madison for portions of S. Park Street, W. Washington Avenue, Proudfit Street, North Shore Drive, John Nolen Drive, and S. Blair Street; establishing a special revenue fund for transportation-related revenues and expenditures; and amending the budget for the North-South Bus Rapid Transit project to appropriate $15 million from the special revenue fund. (District 4, District 6, District 13, District 14)
- 134 Licenses
- 89. Public Hearing - New License Killdevil RC LLC • dba Killdevil Rum Club 2042 Atwood Ave • Agent: Mitchell Turino Estimated Capacity (in/out): 86/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 80% alcohol, 10% food, 10% other Police Sector 410 (District 6)
- 90. Public Hearing - New License Grandads Farm Stop LLC • dba Grandad's Farm Stop 3802 Mineral Point Rd • Agent: Patrick Randolph Class A Beer, Class A Cider Police Sector 208 (District 5)
- 91. Public Hearing - New License Osaka Madison Corporation • dba Osaka 2505 E Washington Ave • Agent: Florencia Djaja Estimated Capacity (in/out): 50/0 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 5% alcohol, 95% food Police Sector 603 (District 15)
- 92. Public Hearing - New License Harley's Liquor & Bait Inc • dba Harley's Liquor & Bait 3838 Atwood Ave • Agent: Hiren Patel Class A Beer, Class A Liquor, Class A Cider Police Sector 610 (District 15)
- 139 Presentation of Claims Against the City
- 140 Claims - Refer to the Risk Manager
- 93. J. Lattimore - Civil Rights Violation - $141,200.00
- 94. S. Busalacchi - Property Damage - $176.00
- 95. O. Fernandez - Vehicle Damage - $14,457.87
- 96. A. Alejandre-Lara - Property Damage - $500.00
- 97. E. Ryan - Property Damage - $75.00
- 98. T. McAloon - Property Damage - $6,696.80
- 99. D. Van Natta - Property Damage - $149,910.31
- 100. D. Kiefer - Property Damage - $341.55
- 101. F. Hayek - Property Damage - $3,150.00
- 102. S. Slover - Vehicle Damage - $5,000.92
- 103. T. Fulmer - Property Damage - $4,000.00
- 104. D. Parr - Property Damage - $1,000.00
- 105. K. Munoz-Dones - Property Damage - $5,000.00
- 106. Allstate - Vehicle Damage - $2,246.61
- 107. American Family Insurance - Vehicle Damage - $9,885.43
- 108. A. Pimentel - Personal Injury - $1,000.00
- 109. J. Fluhr - Property Damage and Personal Injury - $2,000.00
- 158 Announcements & Introductions of Items from the Floor
- 159 Authorizing a noncompetitive contract with Aro Eberle Architects, Inc. to provide professional architecture and engineering services for design and construction of Odana Hills clubhouse and Odana Hills East Park improvements (District 11)
- 160 Adjournment