docketcity.com
Home › Madison › Meetings

COMMON COUNCIL

March 24, 2026 ·6:30 PM Approved

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

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF 📹 Watch video Official record ↗

Agenda — 150 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: Knox
  7. 7 Opening Remarks
  8. 8 Honoring Resolutions
  9. 1. Proclaiming the Week of April 20 through April 26, 2026 as Arbor Week 92288 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  10. 2. Declaring March 31, 2026, to be Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Madison. 92334 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  11. 11 Disclosures and Recusals
  12. 12 Presentation of Consent Agenda
  13. 3. Consent Agenda Document (3/24/26) 89048 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 Recessed Public Hearings
  18. 18 Report of Plan Commission
  19. 4. Creating Section 28.022-00742 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 411 West Gilman Street from DC (Downtown Core) District to UMX (Urban Mixed-Use) District. (District 2) 90916 Adopt and Close the Public Hearing Pass
  20. 20 Public Hearings
  21. 21 Report of Alcohol License Review Committee
  22. 5. Public Hearing - New License Madison Axe LLC • dba Madison Axe 2427 Stoughton Rd • Agent: Brandon Long Estimated Capacity (in/out): 49/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 20% alcohol, 2% food, 78% other Police Sector 617 (District 16) 92093 Grant and Close the Public Hearing Pass
  23. 6. Public Hearing - New License Sesame Blossom LLC • dba SGD Dubu So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ 559 State St • Agent: Kai Zhang Estimated Capacity (in/out): 80/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 10% alcohol, 90% food Police Sector 403 (District 2) 92097 Grant with Condition(s) and Close the Public Hearing Pass
  24. 7. 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) 92100 Grant with Condition(s) and Close the Public Hearing Pass
  25. 8. Public Hearing - New License Amigo Moderno LLC • dba Amisto 313 W Johnson St • Agent: Tatsiana Zhykharevich Estimated Capacity (in/out): 140 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 30% alcohol, 70% food Police Sector 405 (District 4) 92101 Grant with Condition(s) and Close the Public Hearing Pass
  26. 26 Report of Plan Commission
  27. 9. Creating Section 28.022-00747 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 726 Sugar Maple Lane from Temp. A (Agricultural) District to TR-P (Traditional Residential-Planned) District. (District 1) 92007 Adopt and Close the Public Hearing Pass
  28. 28 End of Public Hearings
  29. 29 Business Presented by the Mayor
  30. 30 Appointments
  31. 10. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 3-10-2026; action 3-24-2026). 92218 Confirm Pass
  32. 11. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 3-24-2026; action 4-21-2026). 92366 Refer to a future Meeting to Confirm Pass
  33. 33 Business Presented by the President of the Common Council
  34. 12. Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through June 23, 2026: 4/21/26: 12:00 meeting - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 6:30 meeting - Hybrid (Virtual & MMB 215) 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) 89021 Accept Pass
  35. 35 Reports of Officers
  36. 36 Report of Alcohol License Review Committee
  37. 13. Operator License Application Timothy Consigny - Establishment where employed: LJ'S Sports Tavern & Grill 91985 Grant Pass
  38. 14. Change of Agent Kwik Trip Inc • dba Kwik Trip 951 • 6702 Raymond Rd New Agent: Jordan Mielke Class A Beer, Class A Cidar (District 20) 92045 Grant Pass
  39. 15. 21+ Entertainment License Amigo Moderno LLC • dba Amisto Capacity (in/out): 140/0 313 W Johnson St • Agent: Tatsiana Zhykharevich Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 30% alcohol, 70% food Police Sector 405 (District 4) 92047 Grant With Condition(s) Pass
  40. 16. Operator License Application Andrea Patino - Establishment where employed: Madisons 92084 Grant Pass
  41. 17. Second request to extend license issuance beyond the 180 day limit under MGO 38.05 Rotunda Cafe LLC • dba Rotunda Cafe 1965 Atwood Ave • Agent: Melissa Schoechert Estimated Capacity (in/out): 150/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 10% alcohol, 90% food Police Sector 410 (District 6) 92345 Grant Pass
  42. 42 Report of Board of Park Commissioners
  43. 18. Approving Park Commission President Member Appointments to Subcommittees of the Board of Park Commissioners (All Districts) 92251 Confirm under MGO 2.055 (15 votes required) Pass
  44. 44 Report of Board of Public Works
  45. 19. Authorizing the City’s execution of a Maintenance Agreement with 121-123 East Main Street Limited Partnership for patio improvements located in the E. Main Street right-of-way adjacent to the property located at 121-123 E. Main Street, and the City’s acceptance of ownership of the improvements in exchange for the ongoing maintenance of the improvements by the adjacent property owner or designee (District 4). 92008 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  46. 20. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into cost sharing agreements with Dane County for Bridge Inspection Services - 2026/2027. (Citywide) 92183 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  47. 21. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Amendment to the contract between the City of Madison and Strand Associates, Inc. for structural engineering design services. (Citywide) 92184 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  48. 22. Accepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements (excluding bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In University Research Park - Element Collective, Private Contract No. 9003. (District 19) 92197 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  49. 23. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Bridge Repairs - 2026. (District 5, District 14) 92198 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  50. 24. Assessing Benefits Starker Avenue Assessment District - 2024. (District 16) 92199 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  51. 25. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9737, 2026 Semi-Permanent Epoxy Pavement Markings (Citywide) 92201 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  52. 26. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9718, Hoyt Park Lot Reconstruction. (District 5) 92202 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  53. 27. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9745, MMB Flagpole Installation. (District 4) 92203 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  54. 28. Establishing assessments for the installation of street trees requested by the property owner (notices and public hearings have been waived). (Citywide) 92205 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  55. 29. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve Phase 1 of the Subdivision known as Reiland Grove and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9720 and 9721 (District 3) 92227 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  56. 30. Approving plans and specifications for public stormwater management improvements required to serve the Subdivision known as Reiland Grove and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9722 (District 3) 92228 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  57. 31. Approving the stormwater WPDES annual report to the WDNR. Review and approval of this report is required as a condition of the City of Madison’s discharge permit from the WDNR/EPA as authorized under NR-216. (Citywide) 92229 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  58. 32. Declaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers establishing the Resurfacing 2026 - Assessment District. (District 15, District 19) 92231 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  59. 33. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for 2026 Resurfacing - Asphalt Patching. (Citywide) 92261 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  60. 60 Report of City Clerk
  61. 34. Report of Operator License Applications March 24, 2026. See attached report for list of operators. 89084 Grant Pass
  62. 62 Report of Common Council Executive Committee
  63. 35. Amending various Sections of the Madison General Ordinances related to Terms of Alders on Boards, Commissions and Committees. 92185 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  64. 64 Report of Finance Committee
  65. 36. Authorizing the Director of Public Health to sign a Sole Source contract for Purchase of Services with Dane County Humane Society for 2026 91991 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  66. 37. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract agreement for Purchase of Services (Architect) with Engberg Anderson, Inc. to provide professional architectural and engineering consultant design services and construction administrative services for the South District Police Station and Property & Evidence Facility located at 2120 Fish Hatchery Rd. (District 13) 92006 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  67. 38. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Parking Lot and Driveway Use Agreement with the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation for the use of the parking lots in Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park-North Unit during the American Family Insurance Championship in 2026 and 2027. (District 18) 92019 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  68. 39. Extending the life of Tax Increment District (TID) #41 for one year for the purposes of the creation of affordable housing and improving City housing stock in the City of Madison. (District 19) 92113 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  69. 40. Authorizing Metro Transit to use a non-competitive service contract with Oil Equipment Company Inc for replacement of existing diesel tank top pad(s) with new concrete and manways at Metro Transit 92187 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  70. 41. 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 MSA Professional Services, Inc. for engineering services for the Starkweather Creek Watershed Study. (District 3, District 12, District 15, District 16, District 17, District 18) 92204 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  71. 42. Approving the initial concept design and authorizing the City to execute an agreement for design, fabrication, delivery and installation between the City of Madison and Nate Page to create a site-specific public art feature for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park at 1818 Portage Road (District 12) 92212 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  72. 43. Recreate the classification of Monona Terrace Business Manager in CG 18, Range 10 in the salary schedule; recreate position #3324 as a Monona Terrace Business Manager; and reallocate the employee. 92217 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  73. 73 Report of Personnel Board
  74. 44. Authorizing the HR Director, in conjunction with the Finance Director, to clean up unused classification titles in the City Class/Comp plans and salary schedules. 92104 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  75. 75 Report of Plan Commission
  76. 45. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by LCD Acquisitions, LLC located at 411-433 W Gilman Street (District 2). 90618 Adopt with Conditions Pass
  77. 46. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by BHP, LLC located at 5555 Odana Road and 5534 Medical Circle (District 19). 91514 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  78. 47. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by VH Birchwood South, LLC located at 726 Sugar Maple Lane and 10201 Hazy Sky Parkway (District 1). 91902 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  79. 48. Authorizing the City to Enter into a Cooperative Plan Between the Town of Westport, the Cities of Madison and Middleton, and the Villages of Deforest and Waunakee. 92192 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  80. 80 Report of Risk Manager
  81. 49. A. Filkouski - Property Damage - $20,000.00 91953 Disallow Pass
  82. 50. W. Duddleston - Property Damage - $1,065.00 92080 Disallow Pass
  83. 51. S. Vandeslunt - Vehicle Damage - $750.00 92083 Disallow Pass
  84. 52. Progressive Universal Insurance Company - Vehicle Damage - $2,050.60 92112 Disallow Pass
  85. 53. E. Hocker - Property Damage - $270.00 92119 Disallow Pass
  86. 54. S. McNeil - Vehicle Damage - $3,999.88 92157 Disallow Pass
  87. 55. A. Harper - Personal Property - $5,331.00 92195 Disallow Pass
  88. 88 Report of Sustainable Madison Committee
  89. 56. Amending various portions of Section 29.40 and 1.08(4)(d) of the Madison General Ordinances to update language and requirements of the Building Energy Savings Code regarding timing and to provide citation authority to the Sustainability and Resilience Manager. 92025 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  90. 90 AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made from the floor as Sustainable Madison Committee meets 3/23/26.
  91. 91 Report of Transportation Commission
  92. 57. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Bakers Place, LLC for 20-50 parking permits at the South Livingston Street Garage. (District 6) 92294 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  93. 93 Items Referred to this Meeting
  94. 94 Ordinances
  95. 58. Amending Section 33.27(3)(d) of the Madison General Ordinances related to the Deferred Compensation Committee. 92211 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  96. 96 Reports
  97. 59. 2026 Report re: Board, Committee, Commission, Ad Hoc Committee and Subcommittee Members who have not filed the Statement of Interests Form 91525 Accept Pass
  98. 98 Resolutions
  99. 60. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Apex 124, LLC located at 112-124 E Gorham Street, Mansion Hill Historic District (District 2). 91910 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  100. 61. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by 7601 Ganser Way, LLC located at 7601 Ganser Way (District 9). 91911 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  101. 101 Introduction of New Business for Referral Without Debate
  102. 102 Ordinances
  103. 62. 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. 92289 Refer Pass
  104. 63. 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. 92343 Refer Pass
  105. 64. Amending various sections of Chapter 28 of the Madison General Ordinances to add “Fairground” as an accessory use. 92344 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
  106. 65. Creating Section 28.022-00750 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 822 Pulley Drive from SR-C1 (Suburban Residential-Consistent 1) District to SR-C2 (Suburban Residential-Consistent 2) District. (District 3) 92348 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
  107. 66. 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. 92386 Refer Pass
  108. 108 Resolutions
  109. 67. 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). 92238 Refer Pass
  110. 68. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Werth Company, LLC located at 822 Pulley Drive (District 3). 92239 Refer Pass
  111. 69. Authorizing a five-year agreement with Dane County Emergency Management for the management of EMS medication and supply vending machines at local hospitals. (Citywide) 92337 Refer Pass
  112. 70. 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) 92347 Refer Pass
  113. 71. 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) 92349 Refer Pass
  114. 72. 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) 92350 Refer Pass
  115. 73. 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). 92351 Refer Pass
  116. 74. Vacating and discontinuing Kipp Circle within the plat of Marsh Road Industrial Subdivision to allow the combining of lots for the development of a new industrial site. Being located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, Township 7 North, Range 10 East, City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. (District 16) 92352 Refer Pass
  117. 75. Amending the 2026 Operating Budget and Setting the 2026 Rates for the Sewer Utility, Landfill and Stormwater Utility (Citywide) 92353 Refer Pass
  118. 76. Approving Administrative Parcel Transfer in Ownership of 432 S. Junction Rd. (Junction Rd. Park and Ride) from City of Madison Engineer, Future Transportation to City of Madison Metro Transit, Junction Park and Ride. (District 1) 92354 Refer Pass
  119. 77. 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) 92355 Refer Pass
  120. 78. Granting Special Vending Approvals under MGO 9.136(1)(k) for 2026 Special Events as detailed on the accompanying special event resolution table. 92362 Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt Pass
  121. 79. 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 Refer Pass
  122. 80. 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) 92365 Refer Pass
  123. 81. 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. 92373 Refer Pass
  124. 82. 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 92374 Refer Pass
  125. 83. 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). 92375 Refer Pass
  126. 126 Licenses
  127. 84. Public Hearing - New License Metz Catering PA, LLC • dba Metz Catering 1000 Edgewood Dr • Agent: MIchael Delisle Estimated Capacity (in/out): 450 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 10% alcohol, 90% food Police Sector 207 (District 13) 92367 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
  128. 85. Public Hearing - New License Madison WI Hotels LLC • dba La Quinta Inns and Suites 5217 East Terrace Dr • Agent: Harshal Amin Estimated Capacity (in/out): 70 Class B Beer • 3% alcohol, 0% food, 97% other Police Sector 520 (District 17) 92368 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
  129. 86. Public Hearing - New License Thai Fusion LLC • dba Thai Fusion 745 N High Point Rd • Agent: Naomi Hanada Estimated Capacity (in/out): 36/0 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 5% alcohol, 95% food Police Sector 126 (District 19) 92369 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
  130. 87. Public Hearing - New License Becco Inc • dba Rootes - Beer, Spirits & Wine 421 S Park St • Agent:Sukhraj Singh Bharya Class A Beer, Class A Liquor, Class A Cider Police Sector 203 (District 13) 92370 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
  131. 88. Public Hearing - New License McShoe Madison LLC • dba Mike's Horseshoe Bar & Grill 3900 Dempsey Rd • Agent: Travis McGuigan Estimated Capacity (in/out): 99/30 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 70% alcohol, 30% food Police Sector 613 (District 15) 92371 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
  132. 89. Public Hearing - New License GO Veg LLC • dba Green Owl 1970 Atwood Ave • Agent: Michael Randall Estimated Capacity (in/out): 40/40 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 15% alcohol, 85% food Police Sector 410 (District 6) 92372 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
  133. 133 Appeals
  134. 90. Appeal of the Plan Commission action on the conditional use request for 2927 East Washington Avenue, Legistar ID 91510. 92339 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
  135. 135 Reports
  136. 91. Accepting Report on Parking Assets in the Parks Division (Citywide) 92346 Refer Pass
  137. 137 Presentation of Claims Against the City
  138. 138 Claims - Refer to the Risk Manager
  139. 92. G. Giron - Personal and Bodily Injury - $250,000.00 92223 Referred
  140. 93. A. Rieder - Personal Injury - $250,000.00 92226 Referred
  141. 94. D. Nguyen - Property Damage - $1,980.00 92265 Referred
  142. 95. Erie Insurance - Vehicle Damage - $16,245.68 92300 Referred
  143. 96. Progressive - Vehicle Damage - $11,851.91 92303 Referred
  144. 97. C. Engelhardt - Out of Pocket Expenses - $935.95 92306 Referred
  145. 98. B. Nowicki - Vehicle Damage - $24,249.27 92361 Referred
  146. 146 Announcements & Introductions of Items from the Floor
  147. 99. 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) 92425 Refer Pass
  148. 100. Amending the 2026 adopted operating budget for the Department of Civil Rights to accept $5,000 from the ETF Wellness Program Grant. 92452 Refer Pass
  149. 101. Approving roadway geometry for Regent Street (Randall Avenue to Park Street) (District 8, District 13) 92491 Refer Pass
  150. 150 Adjournment Adjourn Pass