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COMMON COUNCIL

May 19, 2026 ·6:30 PM Approved

210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Room 201 (City-County Building)

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Agenda — 123 items

  1. 1 Hybrid Meeting
  2. 2 Interpretation and Accessibility
  3. 3 Speaking Limit: 3 minutes for all items. You must register before your item is considered by the Council.
  4. 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. 5 Roll Call
  6. 6 Notified Absences: None
  7. 7 Opening Remarks
  8. 8 Honoring Resolutions
  9. 1. Recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month 93148 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  10. 2. Recognizing May as Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Heritage Month. 93160 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  11. 11 Disclosures and Recusals
  12. 12 Presentation of Consent Agenda
  13. 3. Consent Agenda Document (5/19/26) 89051 Accept Pass
  14. 14 At this time, a consent agenda will be moved with the recommended action listed for each item EXCEPT:
  15. 15 1) Items which have registrants wishing to speak. 2) Items which Alder(s) have separated out for discussion/debate purposes.
  16. 16 Public Comment
  17. 17 Public Hearings
  18. 18 Report of Plan Commission
  19. 4. Creating Section 28.022-00750 of the Madison General Ordinances to approve an Amended Specific Implementation Plan of a Planned Development District for property located at 5817 Halley Way (District 3). 92755 Adopt with Conditions Pass
  20. 5. Creating Section 28.022-00751 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 7901-7913 East Buckeye Road and 7102-7270 Maahic Way from PD (Planned Development) District, CC-T (Commercial Corridor-Transitional) District and CN (Conservancy) District to Amended PD (GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and creating Section 28.022-00752 to approve a Specific Implementation Plan. (District 16) 92756 Adopt with Conditions Pass
  21. 21 End of Public Hearings
  22. 22 Business Presented by the Mayor
  23. 23 Confirmation Hearings
  24. 6. Submitting the appointment of Rachel Darken for confirmation of a five-year term as Fleet Service Superintendent. 92920 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  25. 25 Appointments
  26. 7. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 5-5-2026; action 5-19-2026). 92951 Confirm Pass
  27. 8. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 5-19-2026; action 6-9-2026). 93180 Refer to a future Meeting to Confirm Pass
  28. 28 Business Presented by the President of the Common Council
  29. 9. Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through September 22, 2026: 6/9/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 6/23/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 7/7/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 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) 89024 Accept Pass
  30. 30 Reports of Officers
  31. 31 Report of Alcohol License Review Committee
  32. 10. Disciplinary Matter - Revocation Action Fusion Smoke & Spirits LLC • dba Fusion 36 S Bassett St • Agent: Jacob McRoberts Class A Beer, Class A Liquor Police Sector 404 (District 4) 92400 Accept With Recommendation(s) Pass
  33. 33 AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made from the floor as Alcohol License Review Committee meets 5/14/26.
  34. 34 Report of Board of Park Commissioners
  35. 11. Approving Park Commission Resident Appointment to the Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee of the Board of Park Commissioners 92793 Confirm under MGO 2.055 (15 votes required) Pass
  36. 12. Authorizing the City to execute an agreement with Mad City Ski Team, Inc. to use portions of Law Park and the adjacent Lake Monona lake bed for water ski shows, practices, lessons and other special events for the years of 2026-2028. (District 4) 92839 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  37. 13. Authorizing the City’s execution of a three-year lease agreement, with one subsequent three-year renewal term, between the City of Madison and NewBridge Madison, Inc., allowing for the use of a portion of the Warner Park Community Recreation Center for not-for-profit community services and related administrative use. (District 12) 92901 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  38. 14. Authorizing the City to execute a field use agreement with the Madison Ultimate Frisbee League use of certain athletic fields in City parks as set forth in the Agreement, and continue contributions to established segregated non-reverting fund and a fee structure that supports the shared goals of supporting the use of the City’s park space and providing quality maintenance of the City’s athletic fields for the years of 2026-2030. 92971 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  39. 39 Report of Board of Public Works
  40. 15. SUBSTITUTE: Amending Sections 3.08, 3.11(4)(c)2, (5) and (6), 12.1335(4), and 33.07(3) to create the Public Works Director position, to retitle the head of the Streets Division as the Streets Division Manager, and make other changes consistent with these actions. 92726 Adopt Substitute Pass
  41. 16. Accepting sidewalk improvements constructed by Private Contract In 832 Regent Street, Private Contract No. 9212 (District 8). 92861 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  42. 17. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8813, Elmside Boulevard, Sommers Avenue, and Center Avenue Assessment District - 2026. (District 15) 92863 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  43. 18. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8825, Annual Construction and Reconstruction of Concrete Sidewalk and Incidental Concrete Curb and Gutter Work Ordered. (Districts 2, District 6) 92864 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  44. 19. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8827, Annual Horizontal Sawcutting Concrete Sidewalk and Incidental Work (Districts 2, District 6) 92865 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  45. 20. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9756, Sherman/Shabazz Public Improvements. (District 12) 92866 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  46. 21. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9766, Metro Transit Kennedy Road On-Route Bus Charger. (District 18) 92867 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  47. 22. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9780, CIPP UV Lining Rehabilitation of Sewers Phase 1 - 2026. (District 3, District 5, District 11, District 15, District 19) 92868 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  48. 23. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 6518 AND 6526 GRAND TETON PLAZA and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9772 (District 19) 92869 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  49. 24. Assessing Benefits Atticus Way Assessment District - 2024. (District 10) 92871 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  50. 25. Accepting sanitary sewer and storm sewer constructed by Private Contract In 133 E Lakeside Street, Private Contract No. 9043 (District 13). 92872 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  51. 26. Approving removal of existing street tree and replacement with new street tree for crane set up at 821 University Avenue. (District 8) 92873 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  52. 27. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8815, Virginia Terrace, Norwood Place, Rugby Row, and Hillington Way - Assessment District 2026. (District 5) 92874 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  53. 28. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as Kipp Circle CSM and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9783 (District 16) 92875 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  54. 29. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Memorial High School Greenway / Faircrest Cunnette Repair. (District 19) 92876 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  55. 30. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, and Concrete Pavement Patches, Citywide Installation and Repair-2026. (Citywide) 92958 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  56. 31. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for James Madison Park Retaining Wall Repair. (District 2, District 6) 93004 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  57. 32. Declaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers establishing the Spooner Street Assessment District - 2026. (District 5) 93006 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  58. 58 Report of City Clerk
  59. 33. Report of Operator License Applications May 19, 2026. See attached report for list of operators. 89087 Grant Pass
  60. 60 Report of Finance Committee
  61. 34. Authorizing the City’s execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Lease between the City of Madison and The Salvation Army or their successors and assigns, for the purchase of the property located at 3030 Darbo Drive in the City of Madison, and leaseback period subsequent to closing. (District 15) 92363 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  62. 35. Authorizing the City’s execution of a lease for a 36-month term beginning June 1, 2026 between the City of Madison and Oakleaf Properties I LLC for the property at 2041 S Stoughton Rd for Clerks Office storage. (District 16) 92719 Place On File Pass
  63. 36. Seeking Common Council approval of the 2026-2027 Annual Arts Grants awards as recommended by the Madison Arts Commission. 92785 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  64. 37. Authorizing the Parks Division to apply for a grant through the Brownfields Grant Program from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for the Olbrich Park - North Parcel Site Remediation Project, the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the resulting grant agreement if awarded, and amending the 2026 Parks Division Capital Budget to allow for acceptance of up to $250,000, if awarded the grant. (District 15) 92807 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  65. 38. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a sole service contract with Madison Development Corp. to administer a Small Cap TIF loan program to provide financial assistance to small businesses located within eligible Tax Increment Districts. (Citywide) 92904 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  66. 39. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a development agreement to fund a $1,666,000 Tax Incremental Finance Loan that was authorized in the 2026 EDD Capital Budget in (TID 53) to Wash Franklin, LLC, or its assigns to construct approximately 222 units of affordable housing and approximately 68 parking stalls located at 501 E. Washington Avenue in a proposed boundary amendment to Tax Incremental District (TID) 53 (District 6) 92909 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  67. 40. Create two 0.75 FTE limited term Senior Center Program Coordinator (CG18, R4) positions in the Community Development Division budget. 92928 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  68. 41. Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an agreement with Roth Professional Solutions for planning, design, and engineering services for replacement of the Lake Forest Lift Station (L.S. 39) (District 13). 92932 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  69. 42. Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 4 to the existing Purchase of Services contract between the City of Madison and Brown and Caldwell for engineering services for the Wingra Proper Watershed Study. (District 5, District 10, District 11, District 13, District 14) 92933 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  70. 43. SUBSTITUTE Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Madison and Dane County related to the operations of the men’s homeless shelter, located at 1904 Bartillon Drive, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign that Agreement; authorizing the Community Development Division (CDD) to accept up to $1,148,000 from Dane County to help fund the shelter’s operations in 2026; and amending CDD's 2026 Adopted Operating Budget to recognize the receipt of those funds and authorize their expenditure. (District 12) 92946 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  71. 44. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Cooperative Agreement 2026 Renewal with the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission for the investigation of water resources within the City of Madison through the Dane County Cooperative Water Resources Monitoring Program. Said Agreement renewal covers the period of 1/1/26 thru 12/31/26. (Citywide) 92949 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  72. 72 Report of Office of the Independent Monitor
  73. 43. SUBSTITUTE Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Madison and Dane County related to the operations of the men’s homeless shelter, located at 1904 Bartillon Drive, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign that Agreement; authorizing the Community Development Division (CDD) to accept up to $1,148,000 from Dane County to help fund the shelter’s operations in 2026; and amending CDD's 2026 Adopted Operating Budget to recognize the receipt of those funds and authorize their expenditure. (District 12) 92946 Adopt Substitute Pass
  74. 45. Office of the Independent Police Monitor Annual Report 2025-2026 93105 Accept Pass
  75. 74 Report of Plan Commission
  76. 46. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Michael J. and Lisa Koch Schuster located at 7021 Cottage Grove Road (District 16). 92589 Adopt unanimously under suspension of MGO 2.055 Pass
  77. 76 Report of Police Civilian Oversight Board
  78. 47. Police Civilian Oversight Board Annual Report 2025 - 2026 93106 Accept Pass
  79. 78 Report of Police Department
  80. 48. Chief of Police 1st Quarter Report & 2025 Annual Report: Chief John Patterson, Madison Police Department 93117 Accept Pass
  81. 80 Report of Risk Manager
  82. 49. West Bend Insurance for J. Kirsch - Personal/Bodily Injury - Amount to be Determined 92505 Disallow Pass
  83. 50. A. Ortiz - Property Damage - $1,430.42 92732 Disallow Pass
  84. 51. Whispering Woods Condos - Property Damage - $3,209.55 92887 Disallow Pass
  85. 84 Report of Transportation Commission
  86. 52. Supporting and approving the City of Madison’s application to the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) by the Vision Zero team for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation grant, the acceptance of the grant, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a grant agreement with USDOT or its designee, if awarded the grant (Citywide). 92929 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  87. 53. Authorizing the City to execute a contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for continued project development and other engineering services associated with N-S Bus Rapid Transit and authorizing expenditure of an additional $6,000,000 for the services. 92934 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  88. 87 Introduction of New Business for Referral Without Debate
  89. 88 Ordinances
  90. 54. Amending Subsections 8.12(3) and (12) of the Madison General Ordinances to clarify the requirements for burials in the veterans section at Forest Hill Cemetery, and to clarify the Parks Division’s role in cemetery operations.(District 13) 92282 Refer Pass
  91. 55. Creating Section 28.022-00754 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 1151 Jenifer Street from TR-C4 (Traditional Residential-Consistent 4) District to TR-C3 (Traditional Residential-Consistent 3) District. (District 6) 93125 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
  92. 91 Resolutions
  93. 56. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute an Agreement with Madison Gas & Electric (MGE) relating to electricity rates for electric bus charging. 92030 Refer Pass
  94. 57. SUBSTITUTE Amending the 2026 Economic Development Division Capital Budget and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a development agreement to fund a $2,800,000 Tax Incremental Finance Loan to assist in the renovation and development of office, manufacturing, and research and development space for Realta Fusion, Inc. at 910 Mayer Avenue in the Project Plan area of TID 54 (Pennsylvania Ave). (District 12) 92735 Refer Pass
  95. 58. Adopting the 2027 Common Council Meeting Dates 93032 Refer Pass
  96. 59. Approving a landmark nomination of the property located at 415 W Gilman Street as Master Hall (District 2). 93082 Refer Pass
  97. 60. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by 4726 E Broadway, LLC located at 4726 E Broadway (District 16). 93084 Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt Pass
  98. 61. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by American Family Insurance Corporation Real Estate located at 4733 Eastpark Boulevard (District 17). 93087 Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt Pass
  99. 62. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a competitively selected, 9-month contract with Slipstream, Inc. for building decarbonization assessments and strategic decarbonization planning. 93119 Refer Pass
  100. 63. Authorizing the City’s execution of a lease for a 36-month term beginning on the completion of the Lessor’s Work defined in the Letter Intent between the City of Madison and 3517 West Beltline LLC for the property at 3517 W Beltline Hwy for Clerks Office storage. (District 10) 93126 Refer
  101. 64. SUBSTITUTE Amending the 2026 EDD Capital Budget (TID 57) and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a development agreement to fund a $2,000,000 Tax Incremental Finance Loan to Odana Apartments, LLC, or its assigns to construct approximately 227 units of affordable housing and approximately 132 parking stalls located at 5559 Odana Road & 5542 Medical Circle in a proposed creation to Tax Incremental District (TID) 57 (District 19). 93149 Refer Pass
  102. 65. SUBSTITUTE Amending the 2026 EDD Capital Budget (TID 56) and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a development agreement to fund a $2,900,000 Tax Incremental Finance Loan to GT Apartments, LLC, or its assigns to construct approximately 302 units of affordable housing and approximately 148 parking stalls located at 6518 & 6526 Grand Teton Plaza in a proposed creation to Tax Incremental District (TID) 56 (District 19). 93150 Refer Pass
  103. 66. Authorizing an intergovernmental agreement supporting a renewable diesel pilot program between the City of Madison and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System 93159 Refer Pass
  104. 67. Amending the 2026 Economic Development Division Capital Budget by $4,165,000 and authorizing the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Starkweather, LLC, or their successors and assigns, for the purchase of four (4) properties addressed as 111 North Walter Street, 31 North Walter Street, 3471 Chicago Ave, and 3470 Canvas Road, Madison, WI 53703 for land banking purposes, and authorizing the expenditure of $135,000 of in the 2026 adopted EDD Capital Budget for environmental assessment, title work, closing costs, holding costs, and predevelopment costs totaling $4,300,000 (District 15). 93161 Refer Pass
  105. 68. Authorizing the City of Madison to enter into a Purchase of Services contract with TerraVenture Advisors, LLC to provide relocation assistance and services to the tenants occupying the buildings located on the City-owned property at 1812 - 1820 S. Park Street; authorizing the payment of eligible relocation benefits; and authorizing lease negotiations with the current tenants in the interim totaling $546,650, with funding previously authorized 2026 EDD Capital Budget and in the adopted TID 51 project plan. (District 14) 93162 Refer Pass
  106. 69. Amending RES-25-00299 (Legistar #87871) authorizing the execution of a development agreement with Starkweather, LLC regarding the development of the former Voit Farm property in Tax Incremental District #55 (Voit). (District 15) 93163 Refer Pass
  107. 70. Approving an extension of a provisional appointment for Aeiramique Glass from June 8, 2026, until such time as the position of Independent Police Monitor is filled on a permanent basis or March 31, 2027. 93167 Refer Pass
  108. 71. Authorizing the Community Development Division to release the 2026 Employment and Career Development Services Request for Proposals (RFP), and directing staff to evaluate responses to the RFP and formulate recommendations regarding the allocation of available funding for review and approval by the Common Council. 93170 Refer Pass
  109. 72. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a non-competitive agreement with the USGS for City of Madison Master Services 5-year contract. (Citywide) 93171 Refer Pass
  110. 73. Adopting the City of Madison’s required 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) and approving submission of the Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (Citywide) 93182 Refer Pass
  111. 110 Presentation of Claims Against the City
  112. 111 Claims - Refer to the Risk Manager
  113. 74. E. Mcfeeters - Property Damage - $250.00 92986 Referred
  114. 75. K. O'Heron - Personal Injury - $50,000.00 93020 Referred
  115. 76. C. - Property Damage - $200.00 93023 Referred
  116. 77. L. Boyle - Vehicle Damage - $10,839.83 93026 Referred
  117. 78. J. Campos Garcia - Vehicle Damage - $4,941.74 93124 Referred
  118. 79. G. Kirchner - Vehicle Damage - $4,500.00 93129 Referred
  119. 80. C. McCarthy - Vehicle Damage - $195.76 93135 Referred
  120. 119 The following items were introduced from the floor at the last common council meeting and are on this agenda pursuant to sec. 2.05(1)(b), MGO, solely for the purpose of adding additional referrals.
  121. 81. Amending Section 28.104(7) of the Madison General Ordinances related to Building Site Standards within the Transit Oriented Development District to allow a different building footprint for stories above the first floor. 92926
  122. 121 Announcements & Introductions of Items from the Floor
  123. 122 Adjournment Adjourn Pass