COMMON COUNCIL
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Room 201 (City-County Building) 6:30 pm mtg: 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Room 215 (Madison Municipal Building)
Agenda — 157 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. Commending and thanking Alder Regina Vidaver for her dedicated and conscientious service during her tenure as President of the Madison Common Council.
- 2. Commending and thanking Alder MGR Govindarajan for his outstanding service to his constituents and the City of Madison as District 8 Alder and as Common Council Vice President.
- 3. Commending and thanking Alder Isadore Knox, Jr. for his dedicated service to the constituents in District 14 and the City of Madison.
- 12 Refer all unfinished business to the organizational meeting
- 13 Swearing in of newly-elected and re-elected alderpersons
- 14 Convene organizational meeting - April 21, 2026
- 15 Convene as Committee of the Whole
- 16 Roll call
- 4. Election of Common Council President
- 5. Election of Common Council Vice President
- 19 Adjourn Committee of the Whole
- 20 Recess meeting to 6:30 pm, April 21, 2026
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- 22 April 21, 2026, 6:30 pm Recessed Common Council meeting agenda
- 23 Roll Call
- 24 Opening Remarks
- 25 Disclosures and Recusals
- 26 Presentation of Consent Agenda
- 6. Consent Agenda Document (4/21/26)
- 28 At this time, a consent agenda will be moved with the recommended action listed for each item EXCEPT:
- 29 1) Items which have registrants wishing to speak. 2) Items which Alder(s) have separated out for discussion/debate purposes.
- 30 Public Comment
- 31 Public Hearings
- 32 Appeal
- 7. Appeal of the Plan Commission action on the conditional use request for 2927 East Washington Avenue, Legistar ID 91510.
- 34 Report of Board of Public Works
- 8. Approving plans, specifications, and schedule of assessments for the installation of traffic signals at Milwaukee Street & Sprecher Road. (District 3, District 16)
- 9. Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Resurfacing 2026 - Assessment District. (District 15, District 19)
- 37 Report of Plan Commission
- 10. Creating Section 28.022-00748 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 2066-2094 Helena Street from TE (Traditional Employment) District to TSS (Traditional Shopping Street) District. (District 6)
- 39 End of Public Hearings
- 40 Business Presented by the Mayor
- 41 Appointments
- 11. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 3-24-2026; action 4-21-2026).
- 12. Report of the Mayor submitting alder committee appointments.
- 44 Business Presented by the President of the Common Council
- 13. Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through September 22, 2026: 5/5/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 5/19/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 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)
- 46 Reports of Officers
- 47 Report of Board of Park Commissioners
- 14. Accepting Report on Parking Assets in the Parks Division (Citywide)
- 15. Authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to License with CCATT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the installation of telecommunications equipment at Breese Stevens Field located at 917 E. Mifflin Street. (District 6)
- 16. SUBSTITUTE - Authorizing the City’s grant and execution of a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement between the City of Madison and Engen Construction Solutions, LLC for the temporary use and occupation of air space over portions of Breese Stevens Field, located at 902 E. Washington Ave. (District 6)
- 17. Authorizing the City’s execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Madison and OM Land, LLC or their successors and assigns, for the purchase of the property located at 1010 North Street in the City of Madison, and authorizing the City’s execution of an assignment and assumption agreement for an existing lease of the property by East Madison Little League, Inc. (District 12)
- 52 Report of Board of Public Works
- 18. Repealing and recreating Sections 7.36 and 10.18 and Amending Sections 3.11(2)(f), 10.19(2), 24.04(7), and 1.03(3)(a) to update the City’s solid waste disposal related ordinances consistent with current City practices and updated State law requirements.
- 19. Determining a Public Purpose and Necessity and adopting a Relocation Order for the acquisition of land interests required for the construction of safety improvements at the intersection of S. Whitney Way and Odana Road. Located in part of the SW ¼ and the SE ¼ of Section 30, T7N, R9E, in the City of Madison. (District 11, District 19)
- 20. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Badger Lane Lift Station Replacement. (District 14)
- 21. Assessing Benefits for Resurfacing 2025. (District 5, District 10, District 11, District 20)
- 22. Accepting sanitary sewer improvements constructed by Private Contract In Madison Yards at Hill Farms - Public Improvements Phase 1, Private Contract No. 8856 (District 11).
- 23. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve Phase 3 of the Subdivision known as Hill Valley and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9704 and 9705 (District 1)
- 24. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8786, MacArthur Road, Larson Court, MacArthur Court, and Sycamore Avenue Assessment District - 2026. (District 3)
- 25. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8810, Midvale Boulevard Pavement Patching. (District 5, District 11)
- 26. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8845, Campus Drive at Babcock Drive Railroad Crossing Improvements. (District 5, District 8)
- 27. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9730, Manitou Way Storm Box Replacement. (District 10)
- 28. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9712, Yahara Hills Golf Course Well Transfer Pipe. (District 16)
- 29. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve Phase 3 of the Subdivision known as Midpoint Meadows and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9759 and 9760. (District 1)
- 30. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9593, Pressure Zone 4 Interstate Crossing. (District 16)
- 31. Accepting sanitary sewer improvements constructed by Private Contract In 1507 Burning Wood Way - Cherokee CSM, Private Contract No. 2177 (District 18).
- 32. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9694, Warner Park Pickleball Courts and Worthington Park Futsal Court. (District 12, District 15, District 18)
- 33. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9740, Unit Well 12 Upgrade. (District 11)
- 34. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9751, 2026 Parking Garage Maintenance Project. (District 2, District 4)
- 35. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9757, Imagination Center Fiber Connection. (District 12)
- 36. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 5044 Sheboygan Avenue and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9755. (District 11)
- 37. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 2150 Commercial Avenue and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9700. (District 12)
- 38. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 2126 Fordem Avenue and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9754. (District 12)
- 39. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for 2026/2027 Overture Center Garage electrical upgrade project. This project will include all electrical and security camera infrastructure. Two (2) electrical rooms, emergency power generator, electrical panels, breakers, conduit, cameras, LED lighting, roof lights, controls, etc. (District 4)
- 40. Approving plans and specifications for earthwork necessary for the Subdivision known as Starkweather Plat, and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9783. (District 15)
- 76 Report of City Clerk
- 41. Report of Operator License Applications April 21, 2026. See attached report for list of operators.
- 78 Report of Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development
- 42. Re-approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Sprecher Apartments, LLC and located at 102 S Sprecher Road (District 3).
- 80 Report of Finance Committee
- 43. Authorizing a five-year agreement with Dane County Emergency Management for the management of EMS medication and supply vending machines at local hospitals. (Citywide)
- 44. Amending Section 4.08(1)(d) of the Madison General Ordinances to allow for longer installment payments of special assessments for customers of private water supply cooperatives.
- 45. Authorizing a $56,000 contract with Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID) and/or its fiscal sponsor to fund the continuation of the Downtown Activities Program focused on existing plazas around the Capitol Square and State Street (District 2, District 4 and District 8)
- 46. Authorizing the City’s execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Madison and Dane County for the County’s purchase of the property located at 7270 Maahic Way in the City of Madison. (District 16)
- 47. Authorizing an amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with RDC Development, LLC, or their successors or assigns, as previously authorized by Resolution RES-26-00146, Legistar #92015, for the purchase of seventeen properties addressed as 404 Cottage Grove Road; 514, 526, 533 & 551 Pinney Street; 3752 Sargent Street; 3708 Olbrich Avenue; 702, 804, 808, 812, 816, 820, 824, 828 & 832 Royster Avenue, and 501 Grand Oak Trail, Madison, WI 53714 for land banking purposes (District 15).
- 48. Amending the 2026 Operating Budget and Setting the 2026 Rates for the Sewer Utility, Landfill and Stormwater Utility (Citywide)
- 49. 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)
- 88 AGENDA NOTE: Public comment will be heard when the file returns to Council on 5/19/26.
- 50. Approving the 2026 Neighborhood Grant Program recommendations, authorizing the execution of agreements required to administer the program, authorizing the Finance Director to execute grant agreements on behalf of the City, and authorizing the acceptance of any grant-funded improvements to be located on City-owned lands.
- 51. Authorizing the CDD to extend Purchase of Services contracts with Housing Initiatives, Inc. and Madison Community Cooperative, Inc. through December 31, 2026 (District 2, District 4, District 12, District 6, District 18, District 10).
- 52. Amending the 2026 adopted operating budget for the Department of Civil Rights to accept $5,000 from the ETF Wellness Program Grant.
- 92 Report of Plan Commission
- 53. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Helena Street, LLC located at 2066-2094 Helena Street (District 6).
- 54. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Peerless Development Co. located at 1111-1135 Regent Street and 2 S Mills Street (District 13).
- 95 AGENDA NOTE: Public comment will be heard when the file returns to Council on 5/5/26.
- 96 Report of Police Civilian Oversight Board
- 55. SUBSTITUTE: Amending Subsections 5.19(6), (7)(i) and (8) and amending Subsection 5.20(9)(f) of the Madison General Ordinances to add public reporting requirements for the Office of the Independent Monitor and Police Civilian Oversight Board.
- 98 Report of Public Safety Review Committee
- 56. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter a competitively selected service contract with REDI Transports, LLC for the dates of May 1, 2026 - December 31st, 2026, with up to four optional one-year renewals for ongoing emergency detention transport services. Future renewals will operate under a January through December annual contract
- 100 Report of Risk Manager
- 57. C. Balcer - Vehicle Damage - $1,103.11
- 58. Erie Insurance - Vehicle Damage - $16,245.68
- 103 Items Referred to this Meeting
- 104 Resolutions
- 59. Granting Special Vending Approvals under MGO 9.136(1)(k) for 2026 Special Events as detailed on the accompanying special event resolution table.
- 106 Introduction of New Business for Referral Without Debate
- 107 Ordinances
- 60. 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.
- 61. 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).
- 62. 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)
- 111 Resolutions
- 63. Approving the second revised preliminary plat of Hill Valley on property generally addressed as 1050 S High Point Road, 1051 S Pleasant View Road, and 902 Landmark Trail (District 1).
- 64. Approving the revised final plat of First Addition to Hill Valley on land generally addressed as 1051 S Pleasant View Road and 1050 S High Point Road (District 1).
- 65. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by the City of Madison and located at 802-818 W Badger Road (District 14).
- 66. Amending the Police Department’s 2026 Operating Budget; and authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police to accept a FY2025 USDOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for $88,319, and to utilize these funds to support law enforcement initiatives
- 67. Authorizing the noncompetitive purchase of goods from Action Target as a sole source provider of good and services for the Madison Police Department (MPD) indoor shooting range located at 5702 Femrite Drive (District 16)
- 68. Amending the 2026 Police Department operating budget; and authorizing the Mayor to accept a Wisconsin Violence Prevention Program grant award of $59,650 for an eight-month Gun Violence Reduction Initiative to support those at-risk
- 69. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by OM Land, LLC located at 1910 Roth Street and 1201 Huxley Street (District 12).
- 70. Create one .60 FTE and one .90 FTE position of Library Assistant; increase the .60 FTE position #0525 of Library Clerk to 1.0 FTE and reallocate the current employee to the new position.
- 71. 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)
- 72. Appointing City staff to represent the City of Madison on the Board of Directors of the State Street Campus Condominium Owners Association, Inc. and the Board of Directors of the Madison Public Market Condominium Owners Association, Inc. (District 2 and District 12).
- 73. Authorizing a noncompetitive purchase of goods from Jefferson Fire & Safety, Inc., as a sole source provider of 3M Scott fire and safety products serving Dane County, WI, for cylinders for self-contained breathing apparatuses used by the City of Madison Fire Department.
- 74. Create new or modify existing classifications for position placement in the Streets Division operating budget.
- 75. Recreate the 1.0 FTE position #2598 of Administrative Assistant (CG20, R14) as an IT Specialist 1(CG18, R6) within the Police Department operating budget.
- 76. SUBSTITUTE. Amending the 2026 Water Utility Capital budget to include $2,000,000 of additional budget authority to the Unit Well 12 Reconstruction project (District 11).
- 77. Create a new classification series of Program Specialist 1-2 in CG 18, Range 10 and 12 respectively; Delete position #892 of EO Investigator 3 and recreate it into the new classification of Program Specialist 2 in CG 18, Range 12 and reallocate the employee.
- 78. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a competitively selected contract for Purchase of Services (Design Professionals) with KL Engineering to provide professional engineering and landscape architecture consultant design services and construction administrative services for the Warner Park Southeast Recreation Area Improvements project located at 2930 N. Sherman Avenue. (District 12)
- 79. Authorizing an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department (UWPD) for lake rescue and emergency medical services support.
- 80. Authorizing a Clinical Affiliation Agreement between the City of Madison and the Madison Area Technical College, Inc.
- 130 Appeals
- 81. Appeal of the Plan Commission action on a Conditional Use request for 5555 Odana Road and 5534 Medical Circle, Legistar ID 91512
- 132 Presentation of Claims Against the City
- 133 Claims - Refer to the Risk Manager
- 82. A. Beversdorf - Vehicle Damage - $3,348.83
- 83. J. Whelden - Property Damage - $238.69
- 84. D. Grear - Vehicle Damage - $6,132.31
- 85. S. Chaiyaart - Vehicle Damage - $5,592.56
- 86. J. Olmsted Jr. - Property Damage - $1,454.10
- 87. State Farm - Vehicle Damage - $5,840.15
- 88. AMAR Properties - Property Damage - $900.00
- 89. G. Tyksinski - Property Damage - $4,500.00
- 90. D. Rivera-Beck - Vehicle Damage - $392.00
- 91. West Bend Insurance for J. Kirsch - Personal/Bodily Injury - Amount to be Determined
- 92. C. Hopkins - Vehicle Damage - $1,788.38
- 93. E. Alvarez - Vehicle Damage - $843.40
- 94. J. Hernandez - Property Damage - $12,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.00
- 95. R. Bradley from Strang Bradley LLC for C. Leavitt - Personal Injury - $70,000.00
- 96. Superior Property Group - Property Damage - $200.00
- 97. P. Bowers - Vehicle Damage - $146.65
- 98. N. Feldt - Vehicle Damage - $1,420.00
- 99. S. LaCava - Improper Property Type Classification - $14,551.00
- 100. J. Reyes - Property Damage - $400.00
- 101. A. Ortiz - Property Damage - $1,430.42
- 154 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.
- 102. Approving roadway geometry for Regent Street (Randall Avenue to Park Street) (District 8, District 13)
- 156 Announcements & Introductions of Items from the Floor
- 157 Adjournment