COMMON COUNCIL
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Room 201 (City-County Building)
Agenda — 162 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: Conklin, Knox, Jr.
- 7 OPENING REMARKS
- 8 HONORING RESOLUTIONS
- 1. Celebrating March 8, 2025, as International Women's Day in the City of Madison
- 10 DISCLOSURES AND RECUSALS
- 11 PRESENTATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
- 2. Consent Agenda Document (2/25/25)
- 13 At this time, a consent agenda will be moved with the recommended action listed for each item EXCEPT:
- 14 1) Items which have registrants wishing to speak. 2) Items which Alder(s) have separated out for discussion/debate purposes.
- 15 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 16 PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 17 STAFF PRESENTATION
- 3. Presentation: Housing update
- 19 REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
- 4. Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Meyer Avenue Assessment District - 2025 (District 11).
- 21 REPORT OF PLAN COMMISSION
- 5. AMENDED SUBSTITUTE: Repealing and recreating Section 28.185 and creating Section 41.28 of the Madison General Ordinances related to demolition of buildings to update the approval processes.
- 6. Amending Sections in Chapter 28 of the Madison General Ordinances related to single-family homes, accessory dwelling units, and small residential infill projects.
- 24 END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 25 BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
- 25 AMENDED SUBSTITUTE: Repealing and recreating Section 28.185 and creating Section 41.28 of the Madison General Ordinances related to demolition of buildings to update the approval processes.
- 26 APPOINTMENTS
- 7. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 2-11-2025; action 2-25-2025).
- 27 Amending Sections in Chapter 28 of the Madison General Ordinances related to single-family homes, accessory dwelling units, and small residential infill projects.
- 8. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 2-25-2025; action 3-11-2025).
- 29 CONFIRMATION HEARINGS
- 9. Submitting the appointment of Connie Thompson for confirmation of a five-year term as Monona Terrace Director.
- 10. Submitting the appointment of Matthew B. Mikolajewski for confirmation of a five-year term as Director of Economic Development.
- 32 BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
- 11. Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through June 17, 2025: 3/11/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 3/25/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 4/15/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 5/6/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 5/20/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 6/3/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 6/17/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
- 34 REPORTS OF OFFICERS
- 35 REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
- 12. Approving temporary construction work with associated noise impacts between the hours of 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM for work associated with Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District West Interceptor Rehab-Segoe Road to Shorewood Boulevard Project (University Avenue). (District 5, District 11)
- 13. Declaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers establishing the John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Assessment District -2025. (District 4, District 13)
- 14. Approving temporary construction work with associated noise impacts between the hours of 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM for work associated with City of Madison cured in place sewer main lining project #14923. (District 14)
- 15. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for South Madison Demolitions and Site Restorations. (District 14)
- 16. Accepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements (including bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In 4649 Verona Road, Private Contract No. 9231 (District 10).
- 17. Accepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements (excluding bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In Acacia Ridge Phase 9, Private Contract No. 9260 (District 9).
- 18. Accepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements (excluding bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In Western Addition to 1000 Oaks Phase 4, Private Contract No. 9221 (District 9).
- 19. Accepting street improvements (including bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In 3201 Anderson Street - MATC Parking, Private Contract No. 2243 (District 17).
- 20. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Chip Sealing 2025 - South. (District 14)
- 21. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Chip Sealing 2025 - West. (District 9, District 11 and District 19)
- 22. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Repairing and Sealing Pavement Cracks - Local Streets 2025. (Citywide)
- 23. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Repairing and Sealing Pavement Cracks - Major Streets 2025. (Citywide)
- 24. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 320 S. Brearly Street CSM and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9629 (District 6)
- 25. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve Phase 17 of the Subdivision known as Village at Autumn Lake and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9579 and 9580 (District 17)
- 26. Declaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers establishing the Davidson St, Park Ct, Maher Ave, Gary St Reconstruction Assessment District - 2025. (District 15)
- 27. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8769, North Shore Drive Path And East Madison Bikeways: Safe Streets. (District 4, District 12, District 15)
- 28. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9616, Truax Apartments PV - Roofing Alterations. (District 12)
- 29. Assessing Benefits for 3400 Block East Washington Ave Sewer Replacement.(District 12)
- 54 REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
- 30. Authorizing the City Attorney, in consultation with the Mayor, to join the City as amicus in any cases related to the continuation of federal funding which supports or affects the City of Madison, its residents, businesses, nonprofit organization, or cultural or educational institutions located in the City.
- 56 REPORT OF COMMON COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- 31. SUBSTITUTE: Amending Section 3.70 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Public Records to align with current technology, City practices, and State law.
- 58 AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made from the floor as Common Council Executive Committee meets 2/25/25.
- 32. 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.
- 60 AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made from the floor as Common Council Executive Committee meets 2/25/25.
- 61 REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
- 33. Amending the Engineering Bicycle & Pedestrian and Planning Adopted Capital Budgets to transfer existing GO budget authority from Engineering - Major Streets to Planning for the Percent for Art Aggregate Fund related to the Pheasant Branch Greenway Enhancement Project (District 9).
- 34. Authorizing a non-competitive purchase of goods from Jefferson Fire & Safety, Inc., as a sole source provider of 3M Scott fire and safety products serving Dane County, WI that is trained and authorized to provide these products.
- 35. SUBSTITUTE - Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a non-competitive Purchase of Services Contract with The Welch Group for government affairs and strategic advocacy services for one year with the option of two one-year renewals.
- 36. Recreate the hourly classification of Consultant in the salary schedule of CG17, R00 with an updated pay range of $30-$70 per hour, and eligibility for COLA increases.
- 37. Approving business outreach efforts and authorizing the use of $25,000 from the EDD Capital Project # 13072 Small Business Equity and Recover (SBER) Program.
- 38. Authorizing the termination of the existing Ground Lease and executing a new Ground Lease for the residential structure located at 704 East Gorham Street, within James Madison Park. (District 6)
- 39. Amending the 2025 Economic Development Division Capital Budget for TID #44 by $500,000 to fund small business development programs, amending the 2025 Economic Development Division Capital Budget for TID #46 by $750,000 to fund small business development programs, amending the 2025 Economic Development Division Capital Budget for TID #51 by $850,000 to fund small business development programs, and amending the 2025 Economic Development Division Capital Budget to transfer $1,170,000 from the TID 51 capital program (program #99011) to the Land Banking program (program #12640) to fund demolitions of Land Banked properties at 1810 S. Park Street, 1901 S. Park Street, 814 North Avenue, and 826 North Avenue (District 3, District 9, District 11, District 14, District 15, District 19).
- 40. Authorizing a non-competitive selection contract with Water Well Solutions Wisconsin, LLC for the repair and replacement of water supply equipment at Unit Well 26
- 41. Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into a contract with Spaulding Restaurant Enterprises Inc d/b/a Kavanaugh’s Esquire Club for exclusive alcohol beverage services at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC) from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, with the possibility of two successive two-year renewal terms. (District 12)
- 42. Authorizing the City of Madison to apply to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for a Ready for Reuse Brownfields Cleanup zero-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $329,000 for the purpose of assisting in the remediation of contaminated soil at Huxley Yards (2007 Roth Street). (District 12)
- 43. Authorizing amendments to the term sheet authorized by Legistar File No. 86170 regarding a Tax Incremental Finance Loan to EC Residential LLC, or its assigns, and a grant to the CDA related to the construction of affordable housing at 5546 Element Way in the University Research Park and Tax Incremental District (TID) 46 (District 19).
- 73 REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
- 44. Chief of Police 4th Quarter Report: Interim Chief John Patterson, Madison Police Department
- 75 REPORT OF PLAN COMMISSION
- 45. Approving the revised preliminary plat of Hill Valley on property addressed as 940-1050 S High Point Road, 1051 S Pleasant View Road, and 902 Landmark Trail (District 1).
- 46. Approving the final plat of Hill Valley on portions of the properties addressed as 1050 S High Point Road and 1051 S Pleasant View Road (District 1).
- 78 REPORT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEE
- 47. Establishing a Glass-Free Zone for the Mifflin Street area from 6:00 a.m. on April 26, 2025 to 6:00 a.m. on April 27, 2025. (District 4)
- 48. SUBSTITUTE: Authorizing the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement for traffic regulation enforcement between the City of Madison Police Department and the owner(s) of a privately owned, manufactured or mobile home community, located within the City of Madison.
- 81 AGENDA NOTE: The recommendation is to adopt. Public Safety Review Committee did not consider file 87041 at the 2/12/25 meeting.
- 82 REPORT OF RISK MANAGER
- 49. D. Allen - Vehicle Damage - $3,000.00
- 50. E. Mulcahy-Akins - Personal Injury - $20,923.00
- 85 REPORT OF SUSTAINABLE MADISON COMMITTEE
- 51. Amending various portions of Section 29.40 of the Madison General Ordinances to update language and requirements of the Building Energy Savings Code.
- 87 AGENDA NOTE: a recommendation will be made from the floor as Sustainable Madison Committee meets 2/24/25
- 88 REPORT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
- 52. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a competitively-selected contract on behalf of the City with Graef-USA, Inc. to provide consulting engineering services for maintenance of City of Madison Parking Division facilities.
- 53. Authorizing Intergovernmental Agreements with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to Address the Removal of Certain On-Street Parking Spaces on Monroe Street and N. Brooks Street (District 5, District 8).
- 54. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements with the Village of Cottage Grove for the operation and maintenance of traffic control signals and street lights at various locations.
- 92 ITEMS REFERRED TO THIS MEETING
- 93 REPORTS
- 55. Report dated January 28, 2025 re: Board, Committee, Commission, Ad Hoc Committee and Subcommittee Members who have not filed the Statement of Interests Form.
- 95 RESOLUTIONS
- 56. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Audrey M. and Thomas Martorana and Dennis M. and Deanna S. DiCarlantionio located at 1937 Arlington Place and 2013-2021 Chamberlain Avenue, University Heights Historic District (District 5).
- 97 INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FOR REFERRAL WITHOUT DEBATE
- 98 ORDINANCES
- 57. Creating Section 2.37 of the Madison General Ordinances Related to Removal Hearings to Prescribe Hearing Procedures to Consider Removal of Alders from the Common Council.
- 100 RESOLUTIONS
- 58. Approving a loan of up to $100,000 to CEOs of Tomorrow, Inc. from the Community Facilities Loan Program to help finance the buildout of its leased commercial space at the Black Business Hub located at 2352 South Park Street, Suite 324; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement for that purpose. (District 14)
- 59. Granting Special Vending Approvals under MGO 9.13(6)(k) for 2025 Special Events as detailed on the accompanying special event resolution table.
- 60. Authorizing a double-fill of the Fleet Superintendent position (#1188) in the Fleet Division
- 61. Approving a landmark nomination of the property located at 633 E Johnson Street as the Benjamin and Amy Butts House (District 6)
- 62. Amending the 2025 Stormwater Utility Operating Budget to recreate position number #1073 as a 1.0 FTE position.
- 63. Amending the 2025 Stormwater Utility Operating Budget to add a position of Environmental Specialist/Inspector (Engineer 2).
- 64. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend and extend an existing competitively selected service contract with Mead and Hunt for architectural and engineering services for the Metro Transit Maintenance Facility (1 S Ingersoll St; formally 1101 E Washington Ave) Facility Upgrade, Phase 3B. (District 6)
- 65. SUBSTITUTE Authorizing a Non-Competitive Selection Contract with Envirotech Equipment Company for the Purchase of one Wachs Truck-Mounted Valve Turner
- 66. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a revised State/Municipal Agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Project I.D. 5992-10-19/20, for Mineral Point Road (USH 12 to High Point Road) (District 9)
- 67. Approving an extension of a provisional appointment for John Ringwood from March 15, 2025, until such time as the position of Parks Ranger Leadworker is filled on a permanent basis or until September 15, 2025, whichever is earlier.
- 68. Approving an extension of a provisional appointment for Steven Dray from March 15, 2025, until such time as the position of Parks Ranger Supervisor is filled on a permanent basis or until September 15, 2025, whichever is earlier.
- 69. Create a 1.0 FTE limited term Safety Coordinator 1 (CG18, R8) position in the Fire Department budget.
- 70. Authorizing the City’s execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between Femrite Properties LLC and the City of Madison for the disposal of City-owned vacant land located at 4937 Femrite Drive. (District 16)
- 71. Authorizing the City’s execution of a 5-year lease agreement with Rooted WI, Inc, with one 5-year renewal option, related to 17 community gardens located on City-owned land across the city (District 4, District 6, District 10, District 11, District 12, District 13, District 14, District 15, District 16, District 20).
- 72. Amending the 2025 Adopted Capital Budget of Engineering-Facilities Management to transfer existing GO Borrowing from the General Facilities Improvement program to the Senior Center Facility Improvements program. (District 4)
- 73. Amending Traffic Engineering’s 2025 Capital Budget to appropriate additional funding in 2025 relating to the City Share and federal share for two Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Grants for Traffic Signal Controller and LED Traffic Signal projects that were originally budgeted in the Agency’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for years from 2026 to 2028.
- 74. Adopting the City of Madison's required Five-Year (2025-2029) Consolidated Plan and the first-year (2025) Annual Action Plan (AAP) incorporated therein; approving submission of the Plan(s) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and accepting the associated Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice report (AI). (Citywide).
- 118 PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF MADISON
- 119 CLAIMS - REFER TO RISK MANAGER
- 75. N. Cecchini - Property Damage - $789.15
- 76. SubroIQ for L. Silverman - Vehicle Damage - $3,694.10
- 77. H. Thomas - Vehicle Damage - $5,587.86
- 78. E. Younger - Vehicle Damage - $999.00
- 79. UW Credit Union - Property Damage - $2,404.00
- 80. M. Willsey - Vehicle Damage - $6,232.66
- 81. A. McCormick - Vehicle Damage - $500.00
- 82. L. Weaver - Vehicle Damage - $5,614.56
- 83. S. Willison - Vehicle Damage - $3,000.00
- 84. Progressive for N. Kern - Vehicle Damage - $7,313.23
- 85. W. Lush II - Personal Injury - $10,000.00
- 131 CLAIMS - REFER TO CITY ATTORNEY
- 86. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for Ascendium Education Group, Inc - unlawful taxation - $348,155.36
- 87. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for WBH, LLC - excessive assessment - $36,373
- 88. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for CC6 Varsity, LLC - unlawful taxation - $4,919
- 89. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for CC6 Varsity, LLC - excessive assessment - $29,809
- 90. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for Central Storage & Warehouse LLC - excessive assessment - $271,777
- 91. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for FRED-Maple Grove HC, LLC (Parcel # 0608-123-2006-2) - excessive assessment - $137,251
- 92. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for FRED-Maple Grove HC, LLC (Parcel # 0608-123-3701-7) - excessive assessment - $36,927
- 93. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for FRED-Maple Grove HC, LLC (Parcel # 0608-123-1111-0) - excessive assessment - $16,842
- 94. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for Frey Street Office, LLC - excessive assessment - $71,657
- 95. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for The Meadowlands, LP (Parcel # 0710-012-0601-2) - excessive assessment - $14,566
- 96. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for The Meadowlands, LP (Parcel # 0710-012-0402-4) - excessive assessment - $22,522
- 97. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for The Meadowlands, LP (Parcel # 0710-012-0501-4) - excessive assessment - $1,043
- 98. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for The Meadowlands, LP (Parcel # 0710-012-0401-6) - excessive assessment - $19,212
- 99. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for The Meadowlands, LP (Parcel # 0710-012-0403-2) - excessive assessment - $9,946
- 100. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for Monson Construction Co., Inc - excessive assessment - $31,345
- 101. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for Oak Park Properties AL I of Madison, LLC - excessive assessment - $30,804
- 102. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for Oak Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC - excessive assessment - $47,064
- 103. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for Oak Park Properties ALF II of Madison, LLC - excessive assessment - $44,476
- 104. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for Odessa Senior Housing, LLC - excessive assessment - $22,932
- 105. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for Madison Property Owner LLC - excessive assessment - $199,095
- 106. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for Roth Street I Limited Partnership - excessive assessment - $54,208
- 107. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for Roth Street II Limited Partnership - excessive assessment - $20,174
- 108. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for Walgreen Co. - excessive assessment - $26,119
- 109. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for West Place Three LLC - excessive assessment - $36,463
- 156 ADDENDUM
- 157 LATE ITEM
- 110. Designating City of Madison Polling Locations for the 2025 Spring Election.
- 159 ANNOUNCEMENTS & INTRODUCTION OF ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
- 160 ADJOURNMENT