COMMON COUNCIL
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Room 201 (City-County Building)
Agenda — 165 items
- 1 Hybrid Meeting
- 2 Speaking Guidelines
- 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
- 5 ROLL CALL
- 6 Notified Absences: Figueroa Cole, Pritchett, Vidaver.
- 7 Opening Remarks
- 8 Disclosures and Recusals
- 9 Presentation of Consent Agenda
- 1. Consent Agenda Document (8/5/25)
- 11 At this time, a consent agenda will be moved with the recommended action listed for each item EXCEPT:
- 12 1) Items which have registrants wishing to speak. 2) Items which Alder(s) have separated out for discussion/debate purposes.
- 13 Public Comment
- 14 Recessed Public Hearings
- 15 Report of Alcohol License Review Committee
- 2. Public Hearing - New License Speedway LLC • dba Speedway 4132 4902 Verona Rd • Agent: Charles Satterfield Class A Beer, Class A Liquor Police Sector 212 (District 10)
- 17 AGENDA NOTE: Public comment will be heard when the file returns to Council on 9/2/25.
- 3. Public Hearing - New License 7-Eleven Inc • dba 7-Eleven #35851J 2216 University Ave • Agent: Christopher Martinez Perez Class A Beer, Class A Liquor Police Sector 206 (District 5)
- 19 AGENDA NOTE: Public comment will be heard when the file returns to Council on 9/2/25.
- 20 Public Hearings
- 21 Report of Alcohol License Review Committee
- 4. Public Hearing - New License Go Forth LLC • dba This Is All Fabulous 1026 N Sherman Ave • Agent: Kyle Kiepert Estimated Capacity (in/out): 40/30 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 20% alcohol, 80% food Police Sector 503 (District 12)
- 5. Public Hearing - New License Rusk Avenue Master Tenant LLC • dba Spark by Hilton Madison Central 102 E Rusk Ave • Agent: John Kothe Estimated Capacity (in/out): 150/75 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 60% alcohol, 30% food, 10% other Police Sector 300 (District 14)
- 6. Public Hearing - New License Light of the Moon Inc • dba Moon Bar 328 W Gorham St • Agent: Jeffrey Road Estimated Capacity (in/out): 314/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 70% alcohol, 30% food Police Sector 403 (District 2)
- 7. Public Hearing - New License Red Lobster Hospitality LLC • dba Red Lobster 4502 East Towne Blvd • Agent: Karen Marquis Estimated Capacity (in/out): 243/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 8.31% alcohol, 91.69% food Police Sector 631 (District 17)
- 8. Public Hearing - New License Badger Lodging LLC • dba Home2 Suites & Tru by Hilton Madison 2403 East Springs Dr • Agent: Amanda Bublitz Estimated Capacity (in/out): 219/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 50% alcohol, 50% food Police Sector 632 (District 17)
- 9. Public Hearing - New License Madison Children's Museum • dba Madison Children's Museum 100 N Hamilton St • Agent: Susan Ramspacher Estimated Capacity (in/out): 750/250 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 40% alcohol, 60% food Police Sector 406 (District 4)
- 28 Report of Plan Commission
- 10. Creating Section 28.022-00721 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 3565 Tulane Avenue from TR-C2 (Traditional Residential-Consistent 2) District to PD(GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and creating Section 28.022-00722 to approve a Specific Implementation Plan. (District 15)
- 11. Creating Section 28.022-00723 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 1802-1804 Roth Street from TR-U1 (Traditional Residential-Urban 1) District to TR-U2 (Traditional Residential-Urban 2) District. (District 12)
- 31 End of Public Hearings
- 32 Business Presented by the Mayor
- 33 Appointments
- 12. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction: 8-5-2025; action: 9-2-2025).
- 35 Business Presented by the President of the Common Council
- 13. Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through December 9, 2025: 9/2/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 9/16/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 10/7/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 10/28/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/11/25 (Budget) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/12/25 (Budget, if needed) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/13/25 (Budget, if needed) - Hybrid (Virtual & MMB 215) 11/25/25 - Virtual 12/9/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
- 37 Reports of Officers
- 38 Report of Alcohol License Review Committee
- 14. Change of Agent Kwik Trip Inc • dba Kwik Trip 1514 • 5445 University Ave New Agent: Joshua Burford Class A Beer, Class A Cider (District 19)
- 15. Amending Section 38.05(3)(f) of the Madison General Ordinances to replace the word “church” with “place of worship” for the purpose of alcohol licensing distance restrictions.
- 16. Operator License Application Tony Meyer- Establishment where employed: Thrill Factory
- 17. 21+ Entertainment License Madison Children's Museum Inc • dba Madison Children's Museum Capacity (in/out): 750/250 100 N Hamilton St • Agent: Susan Ramspacher Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 40% alcohol, 60% food Police Sector 403 (District 4)
- 18. 18+ Center for Visual & Performing Arts License Light of the Moon Inc • dba Moon Bar Capacity (in/out): 314/0 328 W Gorham St • Agent: Jeffrey Rood Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 70% alcohol, 30% food Police Sector 403 (District 2)
- 19. Change of Licensed Premises Stuffed Olive Madison LLC • dba The Stuffed Olive Current Capacity (in/out): 114/0 • Proposed Capacity (in/out): 114/20 351 State St • Agent: Stephen Bassler Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 50% alcohol, 50% food Police Sector 403 (District 4) Request to add a sidewalk cafe to the premises.
- 20. Change of Licensed Premises Classic Arcade LLC • dba Aftershock Classic Arcade Current Capacity (in/out): 54/0 • Proposed Capacity (in/out): 54/20 1444 E Washington Ave • Agent: Brad Van Kauwenbergh Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 75% alcohol, 5% food, 20% other Police Sector 409 (District 6) Request to add patio on the driveway side of the building to the premises.
- 21. Temporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit Schenk's Corners Art Society Event Location: 1900 Block Atwood Ave Event Date: 8/15/2025 5 -10pm & 8/16/2025 2 - 10 pm Police District: 410 (District 6) Event: Schenk's Corners Block Party
- 22. Temporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild Event Location: Olin Park Event Date: 8/9/2025 11am - 7pm Police District: 313 (District 14) Event: Great Taste of the Midwest
- 23. Temporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit Jazz at Five Inc Event Location: 2 E Main St Event Date: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, and 9/3 4 - 8pm Police District: 406 (District 4) Event: Jazz at Five Summer Series
- 24. Change of Agent Madison Axe LLC • dba Madison Axe • 2427 Stoughton Rd New Agent: Brandon Long Class B Beer (District 16)
- 25. Business Name Change Mishqui Peruvian Cuisine LLC • Current dba: Mishqui Peruvian Cuisine 4604 Monona Dr Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 15) New dba: Mishqui Peruvian Bistro
- 26. Entity Reorganization Triple Shift Entertainment LLC • dba Bowl-A-Vard 2121 East Springs Dr Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 17) Add one new officer, remove one officer
- 27. Entity Reorganization Madison Axe LLC • dba Madison Axe 2427 Stoughton Rd Class B Beer (District 16) Remove two officers
- 28. Entity Reorganization HJ Liquors LLC • dba University Avenue Liquor 525 University Ave Class A Beer, Class A Liquor (District 2) Remove one officer
- 29. Entity Reorganization HJ Liquors LLC • dba City View Liquor 6420 Cottage Grove Rd Class A Beer, Class A Liquor (District 3) Remove one officer
- 30. Entity Reorganization Vintage II Inc • dba Tangent 803 E Washington Ave Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 6) Add one new officer, remove one officer
- 31. Entity Reorganization Vintage II Inc • dba Vintage Brewing Co 674 S Whitney Way Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 19) Add one new officer, remove one officer
- 32. Request to extend license issuance beyond the 180 day limit under MGO 38.05 Wisco Cheese & Cheers LLC • dba TBD 4905 Commercial Ave Suite B • Agent: Keval Patel Estimated Capacity (in/out): 20/0 Class B Beer • 20% alcohol, 80% food Police Sector 609 (District 3)
- 58 Report of Board of Public Works
- 33. Determining a Public Purpose and Necessity and adopting Transportation Project Plat Numbers: 12777-3-4.02 - Amendment No. 2 and 12777-3-4.11 Amendment No. 1 (District 9 & District 19)
- 34. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for 346 E. Lakeside St. Demolition. (District 13)
- 35. Approving Addendum No. 1 to Two Points Crossing CSM, Contract No. 8517 (District 1)
- 36. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8784, E Main Street and South Hancock Street Assessment District - 2025 (District 4 and District 6)
- 37. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Stricker Pond Forebay Dredging. (District 19)
- 38. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8763, Badger Rusk Shared-Use Path & N. Rusk Avenue Assessment District - 2025. (District 14)
- 39. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8785, Meyer Avenue Assessment District - 2025. (District 11)
- 40. Accepting bituminous surface pavement constructed by Private Contract in First Addition to 1000 Oaks Phase 11, Private Contract No. 9219. (District 9)
- 41. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve Phase 2 of the Subdivision known as Midpoint Meadows and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9660 and 9661. (District 1)
- 42. Assessing Benefits Lowell Street Assessment District - 2024. (District 13)
- 43. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve the Subdivision known as Hill Valley Phase 2A and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9662 and 9663. (District 1)
- 70 Report of City Attorney
- 44. Authorizing the Mayor to be the single signer of grant applications, grant agreements and other contracts with the State of Wisconsin and United States government, when required.
- 72 AGENDA NOTE: Finance Committee considered file 89226 (discussion item) at the 7/28/25 meeting. Recommendation is to adopt under suspension of MGO 2.055.
- 73 Report of City Clerk
- 45. Report of Operator License Applications August 5, 2025. See attached report for list of operators.
- 75 Report of Common Council Executive Committee
- 46. SECOND SUBSTITUTE: Adopting the Updated Elected and Appointed Official Code of Ethical Conduct
- 77 AGENDA NOTE: The lead sponsor recommendation is to re-refer to the Common Council Executive Committee (9/16/25) and Common Council (9/16/25). Public comment will be heard when the file returns on 9/16/25.
- 47. SECOND SUBSTITUTE: Amending Section 2.03 of the Madison General Ordinances related to alder vacancies, to add detail to the application process and information to be submitted by applicants to fill vacancies on the Common Council.
- 79 AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made from the floor as Common Council Executive Committee meets 8/5/25.
- 80 Report of Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development
- 48. Re-approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Bella on Butler, LLC located at 117-125 N Butler Street (District 2).
- 82 Report of Finance Committee
- 49. Authorizing Madison Water Utility's General Manager to certify municipal services bills, assessments, and charges to the 2025 tax rolls of other governmental units for delinquent accounts in those jurisdictions.
- 50. Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures from Proceeds of Borrowing
- 51. Amending the 2025 Engineering Major Streets Adopted Capital Budget to transfer $80,000 of existing GO budget authority from Engineering - Major Streets to Planning for the Percent for Art Aggregate Fund related to the John Nolen Drive Street Reconstruction Project. (District 4, District 13)
- 52. Accepting ownership of the Wisconsin Landscape mosaic mural by mural artist Arnold Zweerts (1918 Bussum, Netherlands-2009 Hood River, Oregon) which will be installed in the Madison Parks Division's Lakeside Offices' boardroom, 330 E. Lakeside Street, Madison, WI 53715, accepting the non-cash donations and authorizing the Planning Division Director to execute a donation agreement with the Kohler Foundation, Inc. (District 13).
- 53. Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing the Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $137,910,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, of the City of Madison, Wisconsin, and Directing the Final Approval of the Terms Thereof.
- 54. Recreate vacant position #4476 from a 1.0 FTE Planner 2 to a 1.0 FTE Library IT Specialist 1 and create a 0.6 FTE Clerk 1 position within the Library Operating Budget.
- 55. SUBSTITUTE: Mid-Year Appropriation Resolution amending the 2025 Adopted Operating Budget by taking the following actions: appropriating $2.3 million in general fund balance, appropriating $30,128 in library fund balance, appropriating $253,185 in Public Health fund balance, making transfers within agency budgets based on projected spending through the 2nd quarter of 2025, and appropriating revenues and making other adjustments in non-general fund agencies; and amending the 2025 Adopted Capital Budget by taking the following actions: updating project descriptions for approved capital projects, appropriating funding from non-borrowing sources, updating TID proceeds and borrowing based on recently adopted amendments to TID project plans, authorizing transfers of borrowing across projects, and removing excess borrowing.
- 56. SUBSTITUTE. Authorizing the Release of the 2026 Crisis Intervention and Prevention (CIP) Services Request for Proposals (RFP) Reflecting Modest Program and Structural Changes Based on Community and Provider Feedback
- 56. SUBSTITUTE. Authorizing the Release of the 2026 Crisis Intervention and Prevention (CIP) Services Request for Proposals (RFP) Reflecting Modest Program and Structural Changes Based on Community and Provider Feedback
- 91 Report of Plan Commission
- 57. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Common Grace, LLC located at 3565 Tulane Avenue (District 15).
- 58. Revising the Area Plan Sequence
- 94 Report of Risk Manager
- 59. A. Sorenson - Vehicle Damage - $445.00
- 60. D. Battle - Vehicle Damage and Bodily/Personal Injury - $19,000.00
- 61. N. Colley - Property Damage - $1,200.00
- 62. Murphy Sanchez, PLLC on behalf of USAA - Property Damage - $2,497.81
- 63. D. Raker - Vehicle Damage - $1,467.27
- 64. T. White - Vehicle Damage - $6,975.00
- 65. L. Green - Economic and Non-Economic Damages - $50,000.00
- 102 Report of Vending Oversight Committee
- 66. Granting additional Special Vending Approvals under MGO 9.13(6)(k) for a 2025 Special Event as detailed on the accompanying special event resolution table. Also attached is the Special Event resolution table that was approved previously for 2025 Special Events at the March 11, 2025 Common Council meeting
- 104 AGENDA NOTE: The recommendation from the lead sponsor is to adopt, as Vending Oversight Committee did not meet on 7/30/25.
- 105 Report of Water Utility Board
- 67. Determining a Public Purpose and Necessity and adopting a Relocation Order for the acquisition of land interests required for the construction and maintenance of public water transmission pipeline facilities to be constructed by the Pressure Zone 4 Interstate Crossing project. (District 16)
- 107 Items Referred to this Meeting
- 108 Resolutions
- 68. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Aaron Leair and Leah Vandenberg located at 202 Dixon Street (District 15).
- 69. Accepting ownership of the sculpture “Mother & Child” by Austen Brantley, located at the end of the sidewalk segment in the public right-of-way adjacent to 3002 Darbo Drive. (District 15)
- 111 Introduction of New Business for Referral Without Debate
- 112 Ordinances
- 70. Repealing and Recreating Subsection 12.1335(2) of the Madison General Ordinances to update the Snow Emergency Zone Description.
- 71. SUBSTITUTE: Amending Sections 4.095, 10.05, 10.055, 10.08, 10.101, 23.24 and 1.08(3)(a) and Creating Section 10.105 of the Madison General Ordinances to enhance the City’s street tree protection provisions and to establish a Street Tree Replacement Fund.
- 72. Amending Sections 10.25(4), 23.21(1), 23.22, 23.25 and 23.40(4)(b) of the Madison General Ordinances to reflect changes to tree authority and the requirements of the terrace treatment policy.
- 73. Amending Section 28.151 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Supplemental Regulations to amend regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units.
- 74. Amending Section 28.098(2)(h) of the Madison General Ordinances related to updating Planned Development zoning to allow additional stories for downtown affordable housing. (District 2, District 4, District 6)
- 75. Amending Section 28.098 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Alterations to a Planned Development District to include a timeline for inactivity.
- 76. Creating Section 28.022-00724 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 302-308 East Washington Avenue and 15-27 North Butler Street from UMX (Urban Mixed-Use) and PD (Planned Development) District to PD (GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and creating Section 28.022-00725 to approve a Specific Implementation Plan. (District 2)
- 77. Creating Section 28.022-00726 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 124-126 State Street and 115 West Dayton Street from PD (Planned Development) District to DC (Downtown Core) District. (District 4)
- 121 Resolutions
- 78. Amending the 2025 Adopted Engineering-Bicycle & Pedestrian Capital Budget and awarding Public Works Contract 8739, Tancho Dr Bike Path & Northeast Pond Repair. (District 17)
- 79. Approving Plans and Specifications for the Site Restoration of 114 E Wilson St (Former Government East Ramp). (District 4)
- 80. Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an amendment to the Breese Stevens Stadium Use and Operating Agreement with Big Top Events LLC to update the limitations on alcohol sales at Stadium Events. (District 6)
- 81. Authorizing the Planning Division to lead the preparation of the Downtown Area Plan and Adopting a Public Participation Plan
- 82. Amending the Parks Divisions 2025 Adopted Capital Budget using Golf Revenue Reserves for the purchase of specialized turf management equipment for the City of Madison Golf Courses. (District 11, District 13, District 15, and District 16)
- 83. Confirming the reappointment of Steven Espada Dawson to the position of Poet Laureate
- 84. Approving the fabrication, installation, and locations of a visual land acknowledgement by James Terry and two murals by Rodrigo Carapia and Issis Macias, at the Madison Public Market and authorizing the Planning Division Director to sign any necessary contracts, agreements, and other documents to implement the project (District 12).
- 85. Accepting the 2025 Agency Annual Surveillance Technology Reports for the 2024 Calendar Year
- 86. Authorizing execution of a sole source $150,000 contract with Downtown Madison Inc. for the preparation of a Downtown Economic Investment Strategy (District 2, District 4, District 6, District 8, and District 13).
- 87. Accepting the Economic Development Division’s “2025 Small Business Assistance Policy Paper” as the basis for structuring and conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) process and authorizing the Community and Economic Development Divisions to undertake this process and recommend, for approval by the Common Council, a funding allocation plan regarding awards and contracts that will take effect on or after January 1, 2026 (Citywide).
- 88. Amending the capital improvement projects identified in the Hawthorne-Truax Neighborhood Plan, previously approved by Common Council via RES-24-00690 (Legistar #85812), to redirect Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from lighting improvements to the creation of an art mural at Hawthorne Elementary School (District 12).
- 89. Authorizing a loan of up to $43,000 to Solace Friends, Inc. from the Community Facilities Loan Program to help finance exterior improvements to its facility located at 4142 Monona Drive, Madison WI, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement for that purpose (District 15).
- 90. Authorizing the settlement and payment of a tax refund for tax year 2023 for 1255 Fourier LLC v. City of Madison, Dane County Circuit Court Case number 2024CV001488. Authorizing entry into settlement agreement and approving payment of approximately $76,036.22 from City resources to effectuate the settlement, $30,360.03 represents the City’s approximate portion of the settlement. (District 9)
- 91. Authorizing the allocation of up to $2,000,000 of City Affordable Housing Funds to help the Madison Revitalization and Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) finance the rehabilitation and preservation of seven (7) units of rental housing and common area improvements at separate scattered site properties, and the Community Development Authority (CDA) finance the rehabilitation and preservation of eleven (11) units of rental housing at Monona Shores Apartments, and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into Loan Agreements. (District 5, District 10, District 11, District 14, District 16)
- 136 Licenses
- 92. Public Hearing - License Transfer Cherokee Park Inc • dba TPC Wisconsin Transfer from 5105 N Sherman Ave to 5103 N Sherman Ave Estimated Capacity (in/out): 48/20 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 10% alcohol, 10% food, 80% other Police Sector 510 (District 18)
- 93. Public Hearing - New License Pink Heifer LLC • dba Pink Heifer BBQ Saloon 569 State St • Agent: Jorden Fox Estimated Capacity (in/out): 70/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 10% alcohol, 85% food, 5% other Police Sector 403 (District 2)
- 94. Public Hearing - New License MPL Corporation Investment • dba Amoco 1129 S Park St • Agent: Amit Kumar Class A Beer, Class A Liquor, Class A Cider Police Sector 306 (District 13)
- 95. Public Hearing - New License Justveggiez LLC • dba Justveggiez 540 State St • Agent: James Bloodsaw Estimated Capacity (in/out): 99/20 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 20% alcohol, 80% food Police Sector 403 (District 2)
- 96. Public Hearing - New License Go Grocer Inc • dba Go Grocer 901 S Gammon Rd • Agent: Barinder Sandhu Class A Beer, Class A Liquor Police Sector 115 (District 20)
- 97. Public Hearing - New License Union Corners LLC • dba Union Corners Tavern 2438 Winnebago St • Agent: Mark Burish Estimated Capacity (in/out): 111/40 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 30% alcohol, 70% food Police Sector 603 (District 15)
- 143 Presentation of Claims Against the City
- 144 Claims - Refer to the Risk Manager
- 98. J. Stoddard - Property Damage - $330.00
- 99. D. Bittrick - Vehicle Damage - $1,670.41
- 100. A. Fiscus - Vehicle Damage - $91.99
- 101. E. Taylor - Vehicle Damage - $3,771.88
- 102. H. Miller - Vehicle Damage - $1,000.00
- 103. Country Preferred - Vehicle Damage - $6,129.79
- 104. A. Zillman - Increased Electric Bill - $40.00
- 105. J. Lundgren - Personal and Bodily Injury and Property Damage - $12,655.00
- 106. C. Mulcahy - Vehicle Damage - $6,000.00
- 107. Mid America Group for StorSafe of Madison - Property Damage - $11,707.50
- 108. C. McDowell - Property Damage - $175.00
- 109. N. Pihart - Vehicle Damage - $3,328.53
- 110. A. Lofftin - Vehicle Damage - $17,886.81
- 111. DeHorse Law Office for T. Everson - Vehicle Damage - $2,827.51
- 112. J. Lattimore III - Personal Injury - $71,200.00
- 113. Acuity Insurance - Property Damage - $7,000.00
- 114. AT&T - Property Damage - $1,583.90
- 162 Announcements & Introductions of Items from the Floor
- 163 Adjournment