COMMON COUNCIL
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Room 201 (City-County Building)
Agenda — 152 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
- 6 NOTIFIED ABSENCES: Duncan
- 7 OPENING REMARKS
- 8 DISCLOSURES AND RECUSALS
- 9 PRESENTATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
- 9 Alder Vidaver disclosed on items 64 and 82, Alder Field disclosed on item 69 and recused on item 62, and then Alders Tishler, Mayer, and Matthews disclosed that they work for the UW.
- 1. Consent Agenda Document (5/6/25)
- 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 15 REPORT OF ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE
- 2. Public Hearing - New License Wisconsin Masonic Center Foundation Inc • dba Wisconsin Masonic Center 301 Wisconsin Ave • Agent: Brenda Kothe Estimated Capacity (in/out): 2000/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 10% alcohol, 90% food Police Sector 406 (District 2)
- 3. Public Hearing - New License Korill Hut Inc • dba Korill Hut 232 East Towne Mall • Agent: Jingjing Xu Estimated Capacity (in/out): 150/0 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 4% alcohol, 96% food Police Sector 631 (District 17)
- 18 AGENDA NOTE: Public comment will be heard when the file returns to the Common Council on 6/3/25.
- 4. Public Hearing - New License Field, Barrel, & Cave LLC • dba Glouglou 11 N Allen St • Agent: Megan J Hecox Estimated Capacity (in/out): 37/47 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 40% alcohol, 60% food Police Sector 206 (District 5)
- 5. Public Hearing - New License Saunaday LLC • dba Saunaday 315 S Blount St • Agent: Jason Ritzenthaler Estimated Capacity (in/out): 50/0 Class C Wine • 2% alcohol, 3% food, 95% other Police Sector 408 (District 6)
- 6. Public Hearing - New License Cherokee Park Inc • dba TPC Wisconsin 5105 N Sherman Ave • Agent: Dennis Tiziani Estimated Capacity (in/out): 48/20 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 10% alcohol, 10% food, 80% other Police Sector 510 (District 18)
- 7. Public Hearing - New License Facility Concession Services LLC • dba TBD 1659 Players Dr (exterior/golf course only) • Agent: Nate Pokrass Estimated Capacity (in/out): 0/50,000 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 37% alcohol, 63% food Police Sector 510 (District 18)
- 8. Public Hearing - New License Izakaya Shinya Inc • dba Izakaya Kuroyama 419 State St • Agent: Hugo Liang Estimated Capacity (in/out): 63/15 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 8% alcohol, 92% food Police Sector 403 (District 2)
- 9. Public Hearing - New License Kavanaugh's Esquire Club LLC • dba Esquire Club 1025 N Sherman Ave • Agent: John Kavanaugh Estimated Capacity (in/out): 340/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 30% alcohol, 70% food Police Sector 503 (District 12)
- 25 REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
- 10. Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Buffalo Trail, Barron Court, Green Lake Pass Assessment District - 2025. (District 11)
- 27 REPORT OF PLAN COMMISSION
- 11. Creating Section 28.022-00709 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property generally located at 149 Wisteria Street from SR-C2 (Suburban Residential-Consistent 2) District to TR-C3 (Traditional Residential-Consistent 3) District. (District 9)
- 12. Creating Section 28.022-00710 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 333-345 West Main Street, 110 South Henry Street, and 334 West Doty Street from PD (Planned Development) District to Amended PD (GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and creating Section 28.022-00711 to approve a Specific Implementation Plan. (District 4)
- 30 AGENDA NOTE: Public comment will be heard when the file returns to the Common Council on 5/20/25.
- 31 END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 32 BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
- 33 APPOINTMENTS
- 13. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 4-15-2025; action 5-6-2025).
- 14. Report of the Mayor submitting an alder committee appointment.
- 15. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 5-6-2025; action 5-20-2025).
- 37 BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
- 16. Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through September 16, 2025: 5/20/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 6/3/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 6/17/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 7/1/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 7/15/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 8/5/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 9/2/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 9/16/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
- 17. Report of the Common Council President submitting alder committee appointments to the Common Council Executive Committee and Ethics Board
- 40 REPORTS OF OFFICERS
- 41 REPORT OF ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE
- 18. Operator License Application Samuel W Gabler - Establishment where employed: Regent Liquor
- 19. Temporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit Sun Prairie Lions Club Event Location: 700 Block of Langdon St Event Date: May 24 (2pm - 9pm) & May 25 (8am - Noon) Police District: 411 (District 8) Event: Run Madtown
- 20. Change of Agent Goodman Community Center • dba Goodman Community Center 149 Waubesa St New Agent: Erin Topp Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 15)
- 21. Change of Agent Goodman Community Center • dba Goodman Community Center 214 Waubesa St New Agent: Erin Topp Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 15)
- 22. Entity Reorganization Monona Catering LLC • dba Monona Terrace 1 John Nolen Dr Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 4) Add 1 new officer
- 23. Change of Licensed Premises Big Top Events LLC • dba Breese Stevens Field Current Capacity (in/out): 0/5000 • Proposed Capacity (in/out): 0/5000 917 E Mifflin St • Agent: Conor Anthony Calora Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 48.5% alcohol, 24% food, 27.5% other Police Sector 407 (District 6) Request to extend premises using a 6'6" tall fence to include an area outside gate 1 on concert/event days.
- 24. 21+ Entertainment License Saunaday LLC • dba Saunaday Capacity (in/out): 50/0 315 S Blount St • Agent: Jason Ritzenthaler Class C Wine • 2% alcohol, 3% food, 95% other Police Sector 408 (District 6)
- 25. Change of Licensed Premises Cherokee Park Inc • dba TPC Wisconsin Current Capacity (in/out): 41/50000 • Proposed Capacity (in/out): 41/69 1659 Players Dr • Agent: Dennis Tiziani Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 39% alcohol, 59% food, 2% other Police Sector 510 (District 18) Request to temporarily restrict premises to only the clubhouse during the American Family Insurance Championship tournament during June 2-8, 2025, after which time the premises will again include the golf course.
- 26. 21+ Entertainment License Hotbox LLC • dba Fya Syde Kitchen Capacity (in/out): 100/0 1925 Monroe St • Agent: Xavier Fuller Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 25% alcohol, 75% food Police Sector 205 (District 13)
- 27. 21+ Entertainment License Kleuter Master Tenant LLC • dba Hotel Indigo Madison-Palette Capacity (in/out): 145 901 E Washington Ave • Agent: Zacharie Gray Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 36% alcohol, 64% food Police Sector 408 (District 6)
- 28. 21+ Entertainment License Field, Barrel, & Cave LLC • dba GlouGlou Capacity (in/out): 37/40 11 N Allen St • Agent: Megan J Hecox Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 40% alcohol, 60% food Police Sector 206 (District 5)
- 29. 21+ Entertainment License Wisconsin Masonic Center Foundation Inc • dba Wisconsin Masonic Center Capacity (in/out): 2000/0 301 Wisconsin Ave • Agent: Brenda Kothe Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 10% alcohol, 90% food Police Sector 406 (District 2)
- 30. Request to extend license issuance beyond the 180 day limit under MGO 38.05 MPL Corporation Investment • dba Willy Mart 823 Williamson St • Agent: Amit Kumar Class A Beer, Class A Liquor, Class A Cider Police Sector 408 (District 6)
- 31. Municipal Approval of Full Service Retail Alcohol Sales Karben4 Brewing LLC • dba Karben4 Brewing 3698 Kinsman Blvd Police Sector 514 (District 12)
- 56 REPORT OF BOARD OF BUILDING CODE, FIRE CODE, AND LICENSING APPEALS BOARD
- 32. Repealing and Recreating Section 9.34 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Licensing of Private Ambulance Service to Update Licensing Requirements.
- 58 REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
- 33. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8757, Bartillon Sidewalk. (District 12)
- 34. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8781, Evergreen Avenue, Ohio Avenue, and Sommers Avenue Assessment District - 2025. (District 15)
- 35. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8794 Chip Sealing 2025 - West (District 9, District 11 and District 19)
- 36. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8795, Chip Sealing 2025 - South (District 14)
- 37. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9617, Solar PV - Water Utility Olin Ave. (District 14)
- 38. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9627, South Madison Demolitions and Site Restorations. (District 14)
- 39. Accepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements (including bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In Woodstone - Phase 3, Private Contract No. 2358. (District 9)
- 40. Accepting storm sewer, street, and terrace improvements constructed by Private Contract for 2087 Atwood Avenue, Private Contract No. 7604 (District 6).
- 41. Declaring the City of Madison's Mineral Point Road Assessment District - 2026. (District 1 and District 9)
- 42. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 1008 W Johnson Street and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9650 (District 8)
- 43. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 6624 Old Sauk Road and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9614 (District 19)
- 44. Accepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements (including bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In Grandview Commons Phase 27, Private Contract No. 8972 (District 3).
- 45. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Troy Drive and Green Avenue Sanitary Sewer with Resurfacing. (District 18)
- 46. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Fire Station 8 Lighting Retrofit. (District 3)
- 47. Accepting street improvements (sidewalk) constructed by Private Contract In 1874 E Washington Avenue, Private Contract No. 9073 (District 12).
- 48. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 5818 Gemini Drive and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9609 (District 3)
- 49. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 720 E Washington Avenue and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9636 (District 6)
- 50. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9633, CIPP 2025 Churchill Dr Water Main Rehabilitation. (District 10)
- 51. Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a contract between the City of Madison and KL Engineering, Inc., for planning and preliminary design engineering services for Regent Street from Randall Avenue to Park Street (District 8, District 13).
- 78 REPORT OF CITY ASSESSOR
- 52. 2025 Board of Assessors Appointments
- 80 REPORT OF CITY CLERK
- 53. Report of Operator License Applications May 6, 2025. See attached report for list of operators.
- 54. Scrap and Recycling Collector Green Box LLC 325 Linnerud Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
- 55. Designating City of Madison Polling Locations for the Dane County Supervisor District 1 Special Election.
- 56. Establishing in-person absentee voting locations for the Dane County Supervisor District 1 Special Election.
- 85 REPORT OF COMMON COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- 57. Amending various sections of the Madison General Ordinances to correct inconsistencies and improper references in the Madison General Ordinances, constituting a 2025 City Attorney Revisor’s Ordinance.
- 87 AGENDA NOTE: Common Council Executive Committee does not meet 5/6/25. The recommendation from the lead sponsor is to re-refer to Common Council Executive Committee (6/3/25), Common Council (6/3/25).
- 88 REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
- 58. Authorizing the acceptance of a grant for $250,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Community Development Investment Grant program, and authorizing contracts with WEDC and the Neighborhood House Community Center, Inc. for the use of the funds, and amending the 2025 Adopted Operating Budget for Economic Development Division-Office of Business Resources’ purchased services. (District 13)
- 59. SUBSTITUTE - Providing Urban Community Arts Network, Ltd. (UCAN) a $15,000 $30,000 grant for a “MadLit” program on the 100 Block of State Street using Small Business Equity and Recovery Program (SBER) funds and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement with UCAN for that purpose. (District 4)
- 60. Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend the service contract between the City of Madison and RENEW Wisconsin, Inc. to add the 2025 scope of work and funding for the MadiSUN program.
- 61. Authorizing the City’s execution of a Second Amendment to Option to Purchase, between the City of Madison and Tri-State Custom Construction, LLC, for the purpose of extending the City’s option to repurchase a certain residential lot within Owl’s Creek Subdivision. (District 16)
- 62. Approving the 2025 Neighborhood Grant Program recommendations, authorizing the execution of agreements required to administer the program, authorizing the Planning Division Director and 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.
- 63. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a development agreement with Starkweather, LLC to create a 20-year, mixed-use, Tax Incremental District #55 (Voit Farm), to assist in the development of the former Voit Farm property into 13 lots that may be sold to developers of both market-rate and affordable housing. (District 15)
- 64. Amending the 2025 adopted operating budget for the City of Madison Fire Department to accept $864,524.68 in state funding from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the Emergency Medical Services Funding Assistance Program.
- 96 REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
- 65. Chief of Police 1st Quarter Report: Acting Chief John Patterson, Madison Police Department
- 98 REPORT OF RISK MANAGER
- 66. S. Crutcher - Bodily and Personal Injury - $3,000.00
- 67. State Farm for Ashley Powell - Vehicle Damage - $27,141.76
- 68. I. Erlenborn - Vehicle Damage - $300.00
- 102 REPORT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
- 69. Authorizing the General Manager of Metro Transit to enter into agreements with businesses and organizations for the bulk provision of passes for employees, students, or other affiliated individuals to Metro Transit fixed route and paratransit services.
- 70. Amending Sections 24.02 and 1.08 of the Madison General Ordinances to add Disorderly Conduct directed at a city transit operator.
- 71. Relating to 2025-2027 Taxicab Operators' License Renewals, pursuant to Section 11.06, Madison General Ordinances.
- 106 INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FOR REFERRAL WITHOUT DEBATE
- 107 ORDINANCES
- 72. Amending Section 29.09(3) of the Madison General Ordinances related to the Building Code Fee Schedule to update the Certificate of Occupancy fee.
- 73. Amending Section 9.29 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Regulation of Tourist Rooming Houses to update the application fee.
- 74. Amending Section 28.037(2) of the Madison General Ordinances related to SR-C3 District Dimensional Requirements to update Lot Area Requirements.
- 75. SUBSTITUTE: Amending Section 28.183(9)(b) of the Madison General Ordinances related to conditional uses to clarify conditional use approval language.
- 76. Amending Subsections within 28.138 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Lakefront Development to update the lakefront setback requirements.
- 77. Amending Section 28.082(1) of the Madison General Ordinances related to Employment Districts to allow Lodge, Private Club, Reception Hall as a conditional use in Suburban Employment Districts.
- 78. Amending the Supplemental Regulations for ‘Places of Worship’ in Section 28.151 of the Madison General Ordinances related to their vehicular access requirements.
- 79. Amending Section 2.01(1) of the Madison General Ordinances related to modify the start time of Common Council meetings.
- 80. Amending section 31.041 of the Madison General Ordinances, Sign Permits and Fees, to create a new application fee and deadlines for processing sign permit application.
- 117 RESOLUTIONS
- 81. Entering into Agreements with the City of Fitchburg, Dane County, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the implementation of North-South Bus Rapid Transit on State and County Highways
- 82. Accepting a Wisconsin Department of Health Service donation of naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl test strips for overdose prevention for the Police Department’s Madison Area Recovery Initiative (MARI) and Patrol operations
- 83. Authorizing the City’s Economic Development Division (EDD) to submit for a $150,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Site Assessment Grant program and if awarded, accepting the funds granted, amending EDD’s 2025 Capital Budget within the Land Banking program and authorizing the Mayor and city Clerk to enter into a contract with WEDC to accept Site Assessment Grant award for the use of the funds. (District 14)
- 84. Declaring support for the preservation of the federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest.
- 85. SUBSTITUTE - Amending the Police Department’s operating budget, and authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police or designee to accept a Juvenile Justice Title II grant award from the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice in the amount of $60,000 for pass-through funding to The Rainbow Project and Focused Interruption, and $7,434 on police overtime and benefits, for the Madison Community Healing Through Support & Education initiative to provide violence prevention support to juvenile system involved and at-risk youth
- 86. Amending the 2025 Adopted Operating Budget for the Planning Division’s Support for the Arts service to accept $50,000 from the Madison Community Foundation for the Teejop Community History Public Art Project.
- 87. Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 2 to the existing Purchase of Services contract between the City of Madison and Sasaki Associates, Inc. for engineering design services for the Madison LakeWay - Phase 1 project. (District 4, District 6, District 13, and District 14)
- 88. Approving an Interagency Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Madison Water Utility and the City of Madison Parks Division for the installation and maintenance of public water main facilities within a portion of Elver Park located at 7250 Mid Town Road (District 20).
- 89. Delete vacant 1.0 FTE position #616 of Administrative Supervisor (CG18, R3) from the DPCED Office of the Director Operating Budget. Recreate the 1.0 FTE position as a Program Assistant 2 (CG20, R12) within the CDA Housing Operations Operating Budget.
- 90. Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an Amended View Preservation Easement for Merrill Springs Park (District 19)
- 91. Approving an Interagency Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Madison Water Utility and the City of Madison Parks Division for the installation and maintenance of public water main facilities within a portion of Yahara Hills Park (West) located at 3901 Savannah Road. (District 16)
- 92. Create a new 1.0 FTE position of Monona Terrace Technical Services Specialist 1 (CG16, R14) in the 2025 Monona Terrace Operating Budget.
- 130 LICENSES
- 93. Public Hearing - License Transfer CocoVaa LLC • dba CocoVaa Chocolatier Transfer from 1815 E Washington Ave to 10 Odana Ct Estimated Capacity (in/out): 50/30 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 5% alcohol, 95% food Police Sector 218 (District 19)
- 94. Public Hearing - New License Musonics LLC • dba Cafe Coda 1625 Northport Dr • Agent: Hanah Jon Taylor Estimated Capacity (in/out): 300/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 100% alcohol, 0% food Police Sector 505 (District 12)
- 95. Public Hearing - New License Stadium Take Out LLC • dba Stadium Take Out 1517 Monroe St • Agent: Desere Woods Estimated Capacity (in/out): 25/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 25% alcohol, 75% food Police Sector 205 (District 13)
- 96. Public Hearing - New License Sam Ai Nong LLC • dba Sern Sapp Restaurant 1146 Williamson St • Agent: Ounprason Inthachith Estimated Capacity (in/out): 30/0 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 20% alcohol, 80% food Police Sector 408 (District 6)
- 97. Public Hearing - New License Stellas of Madison Inc • dba Stellas Bakery 1219 Regent St • Agent: Jennifer Patrello Estimated Capacity (in/out): 20/40 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 25% alcohol, 74% food, 1% other Police Sector 204 (District 13)
- 98. Public Hearing - New License Gobi Wisconsin LLC • dba Gobi Mongolian Grill & Hot Pot 610 Junction Rd #101 • Agent: Jun Chen Estimated Capacity (in/out): 200/0 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 5% alcohol, 95% food Police Sector 128 (District 9)
- 99. Public Hearing - New License Mishqui Peruvian Cuisine LLC • dba Mishqui Peruvian Bistro 225 King St • Agent: Cynthia Garcia Estimated Capacity (in/out): 80/30 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 20% alcohol, 75% food, 5% other Police Sector 405 (District 4)
- 100. Public Hearing - New License 227 MMoCA LLC • dba Tall Grass 227 State St • Agent: Paul Prindle Estimated Capacity (in/out): 500/200 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 40% alcohol, 60% food Police Sector 405 (District 4)
- 101. To grant Class A Liquor, Class A Beer, Class A Cider, Class B Beer, Class B Combination Liquor & Beer, Class C Wine 2025-2026 License Renewals with restrictions as previously approved and to include any change of corporate structure and amended conditions as set forth in the report.
- 140 PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF MADISON
- 141 CLAIMS - REFER TO RISK MANAGER
- 102. V. Kennedy - Vehicle Damage - $20,920.13
- 103. J. Diehl - Vehicle Damage - Amount to be Determined
- 104. Kwik Trip - Property Damage - $965.98
- 105. AT&T - Property Damage - $12,922.40
- 106. J. Mitchell - Property Damage - Amount to be Determined
- 107. M. Anderson - Plumbing Fees - $669.00
- 108. M. Schneeberg - Impounded Vehicle - $4,500.00
- 109. T. Tucker - Personal Injury - $6,000.00
- 150 ANNOUNCEMENTS & INTRODUCTION OF ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
- 152 ADJOURNMENT