COMMON COUNCIL
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Room 201 (City-County Building)
Agenda — 155 items
- 1 HYBRID MEETING
- 2 SPEAKING GUIDELINES
- 2 ROLL CALL
- 3 Speaking Limit: 3 minutes for all items. You must register before your item is considered by the Council.
- 4 The use of audible cell phone ringers and active use and response to cellular phone technology by the governing body, staff and members of the public is discouraged in the Council Chambers while the Council is in session.
- 5 ROLL CALL
- 6 NOTIFIED ABSENCES: None.
- 7 OPENING REMARKS
- 8 DISCLOSURES AND RECUSALS
- 9 PRESENTATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
- 1. Consent Agenda Document (2/11/25)
- 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 STAFF PRESENTATION
- 2. Transportation Division Presentation: The history and future of Madison transportation
- 16 PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 17 REPORT OF ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE
- 17 ROLL CALL
- 3. Public Hearing - New License Tacomadre LLC • dba Taco Madres 2827 Atwood Ave • Agent: Jose Vicente Zecua Estimated Capacity (in/out): 75/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 30% alcohol, 70% food Police Sector 602 (District 15)
- 4. Public Hearing - New License Sabor Y Tradicion Inc • dba BigSur Cantina 7436 Mineral Point Rd • Agent: Humberto Macias Estimated Capacity (in/out): 150/16 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 25% alcohol, 75% food Police Sector 125 (District 9)
- 5. Public Hearing - New License Midwest Pizza LLC • dba Rocky Rococo 1618 W Beltline Hwy • Agent: James Voeck Estimated Capacity (in/out): 167/0 Class B Beer • 3% alcohol, 97% food Police Sector 308 (District 14)
- 6. Public Hearing - New License 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)
- 22 REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
- 7. Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Shawnee Pass Assessment District - 2025 and Approving Plans and Specifications for Nakoma Rd. Sidewalk and Storm Sewer Improvements (District 10).
- 24 END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 25 BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
- 8. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 2-11-2025; action 2-25-2025).
- 27 BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
- 9. Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through June 17, 2025: 2/25/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 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)
- 29 REPORTS OF OFFICERS
- 30 REPORT OF ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE
- 10. Change of Agent Walnut Hollow Ent LLC • dba The Plaza Tavern & Grill • 319 N Henry St New Agent: Erica DeRosa Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 4)
- 11. Entity Reorganization Walnut Hollow Ent LLC • dba The Plaza Tavern & Grill 319 N Henry St Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 4) Add two new officers, remove one officer
- 12. Change of Agent Madison Operating LLC • dba Texas Roadhouse • 7104 Watts Rd New Agent: Mikaela Beske Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 1)
- 13. Entity Reorganization Monona Catering LLC • dba Monona Catering LLC One John Nolen Dr Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 4) Add one new officer, remove one officer
- 14. Change of Licensed Premises Refuel Pantry Inc • dba Refuel Pantry 4905 Commercial Ave • Agent: Lakhbir Singh Class A Beer, Class A Liquor, Class A Cider Police Sector 609 (District 3) Request to remove part of license premises to allow another license to occupy that space.
- 15. Business Name Change Mos Espa LLC • Current dba: Woody and Anne's 2236 Winnebago St Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 6) New dba: Jan's Bar
- 37 REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
- 16. 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 #14487. (District 6)
- 17. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a 2-year, competitively selected service contract with Quercus Land Stewardship Services, LLC for ecological restoration. (District 11)
- 18. Approving Addendum No. 1 to Village at Autumn Lake - Outlot 64 SWM, Contract No. 9534 (District 17)
- 19. Accepting street improvements (sidewalk) constructed by Private Contract In 1705-1713 S High Point Road, Private Contract No. 9189 (District 20).
- 20. Accepting street improvements (sidewalk) constructed by Private Contract In 401 N. Pleasant View Road PUD (Attic Angel), Private Contract No. 2250 (District 9).
- 21. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve Phase 16 of the Subdivision known as Village at Autumn Lake and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9577 and 9578 (District 17).
- 22. Accepting storm sewer, street, and terrace improvements constructed by Private Contract for Madison College Protective Services - 1702 Hoffman Street, Private Contract No. 2284 (District 17).
- 23. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 3322 Agriculture Drive CSM and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9620 (District 16)
- 24. Accepting bituminous surface pavement constructed by Private Contract in Eagle Trace Phase 6 - Surface Paving, Private Contract No. 9069 (District 9).
- 25. Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Bridge Repairs - 2025. (District 3, District 12, District 13)
- 26. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 637 W Mifflin Street and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9622 (District 4)
- 27. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 702-750 University Row and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9353 (District 19).
- 28. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9550, Yahara Hills Golf Course Pump Station and Irrigation Improvements (District 16)
- 29. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9583, CCB Remodel - DCR104 & 108A (District 4)
- 52 REPORT OF CITY CLERK
- 30. Report of Operator License Applications February 11, 2025. See attached report for list of operators.
- 54 REPORT OF COMMON COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- 31. Authorizing the City Attorney, in consultation with the Mayor, to join the City as amicus in any cases related to environmental sustainability, environmental justice, or climate change which promote or impact Madison's policy of being an environmentally sustainable and resilient community where all Madisonians can thrive now and in the future.
- 32. Amending Section 33.01(6) of the Madison General Ordinances related to Alder appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees to change the appointment terms.
- 57 AGENDA NOTE: Common Council Executive Committee will meet on 2/11/25 and a recommendation will be made from the floor.
- 58 REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- 33. Re-approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Winston at Churchill, LLC located at 4205 Portage Road (District 17).
- 60 REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
- 34. Amending the Public Health Budget to Accept Grant Funds from Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) and create a 1.0 FTE Public Health Nurse and 1.0 FTE NFP Coordinator Position for the NFP Program
- 35. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a two (2) year, competitively selected service contract with three (3) one (1) year renewal options with Shine United, LLC for marketing and advertising of Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center at a price not to exceed $175,000 per year. (District 4)
- 36. Recreate the 1.0 FTE position #4092 of Librarian 2 (CG33, R1) as a Maintenance Mechanic 2 (CG15, R9).
- 37. Authorizing the settlement and payment of a tax refund for tax years 2022 and 2023 for SLJ-II LLC v. City of Madison, Dane County Circuit Court Case number 2023CV001685. Authorizing entry into settlement agreement and approving payment of approximately $217,168 from City resources to effectuate the settlement, $81,606 represents the City’s approximate portion of the settlement for both tax years. (District 17)
- 38. Authorizing a noncompetitive contract with OPN Architects, Inc. to provide professional architecture and engineering services for Fire Station 06 at the proposed Community Development Authority’s South Park Street and West Badger Road Redevelopment Project (District 14).
- 39. Amending the 2025 adopted operating budget for the City of Madison Fire Department to accept $12,463.05 from the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management for the City of Madison Hazmat Regional Emergency Response/WHMRS Equipment Grant.
- 40. SUBSTITUTE Amending the Economic Development Division’s (EDD) 2025 Adopted Capital Budget to transfer $3,780,000 from the TID 51 capital program (program #99011) to the Land Banking program (program #12640) and authorizing the City’s execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with J & R Properties of Wisconsin LLC for the purchase of the property located at 1814 S. Park Street for land banking purposes, authorizing the expenditure of funds for environmental assessment, title work, closing costs, holding costs, and demolition work for the same property, all totaling $4,330,000, and authorizing the indemnification of the Seller. (District 14)
- 68 REPORT OF PLAN COMMISSION
- 41. Accepting the report titled “2025 Progress Update - City of Madison Comprehensive Plan”
- 70 REPORT OF RISK MANAGER
- 42. A. Diallo - Vehicle Damage - $4,788.70
- 43. E. Munoz Perez - Bodily Injury - $39,283.55
- 44. R. Schlesinger - Property Damage - $193.89
- 74 REPORT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
- 45. Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a first amendment to the existing Three Party Design Engineering Services Contract between the City of Madison, Toole Design Group, LLC, and the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Safe Routes to School Planning (Project Agreement 1009-22-14) authorized for funding through the Wisconsin DOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).
- 76 INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FOR REFERRAL WITHOUT DEBATE
- 77 ORDINANCES
- 46. Amending various sections of Chapter 37 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Public Stormwater System, including Erosion Control, to update certain Stormwater Code provisions.
- 47. Amending various portions of Section 29.40 of the Madison General Ordinances to update language and requirements of the Building Energy Savings Code.
- 48. Creating Section 28.022-00703 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 321 Russell Street from PD (Planned Development) District to TSS (Traditional Shopping Street) District. (District 6)
- 49. Creating Section 28.022-00704 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 77 Sirloin Strip from TR-V2 (Traditional Residential-Varied 2) District to TR-U1 (Traditional Residential-Urban 1) District. (District 14)
- 50. Creating Section 28.022-00705 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 922-926 North Fair Oaks Avenue from TR-C1 (Traditional Residential-Consistent 1) District to CC-T (Commercial Corridor-Transitional) District. (District 12)
- 51. Creating Section 28.022-00706 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 3222-3238 East Washington Avenue and 3229 Ridgeway Avenue from TR-C1 (Traditional Residential-Consistent 1) District and TR-C4 (Traditional Residential-Consistent 4) District to TR-U2 (Traditional Residential-Urban 2) District. (District 12)
- 52. Creating Section 28.022-00707 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 6303 Portage Road and 4821 Hoepker Road from Temp. A (Temporary Agricultural) District to A (Agricultural) District and creating Section 28.022-00708 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 6303 Portage Road and 4821 Hoepker Road from Temp. A (Temporary Agricultural) District to TR-P (Traditional Residential-Planned) District. (District 17)
- 53. 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.
- 54. AMENDED SUBSTITUTE: Amending or repealing various sections in Chapters 8, 10 and 33 of the Madison General Ordinances related to reorganization of City Boards, Commissions and Committees.
- 87 RESOLUTIONS
- 55. 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.
- 56. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Weir Slurry Group, Inc. located at 2701 S Stoughton Road (District 16).
- 57. 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.
- 58. 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)
- 59. 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.
- 60. 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.
- 61. Approving business outreach efforts and authorizing the use of $25,000 from the EDD Capital Project # 13072 Small Business Equity and Recover (SBER) Program.
- 62. 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)
- 63. 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).
- 64. 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
- 65. Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #36 (Capitol Gateway), City of Madison (District 6, District 12).
- 66. Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #44 (Royster Clark), City of Madison. (District 3, District 15)
- 67. Approving roadway geometry for the Mineral Point Road (Commerce Drive to S. High Point Road) & S. High Point Road (Mineral Point Road to north Greenway Drainage Property) (District 1)
- 68. 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).
- 69. Submitting the appointment of Connie Thompson for confirmation of a five-year term as Monona Terrace Director.
- 70. Submitting the appointment of Matthew B. Mikolajewski for confirmation of a five-year term as Director of Economic Development.
- 71. 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.
- 72. Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan and Boundary for Tax Incremental District (TID) #46 (Research Park), City of Madison. (District 11, District 19)
- 73. Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #51 (South Madison), City of Madison. (District 14)
- 74. 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)
- 75. 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)
- 76. 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.
- 77. Adopting the Sauk Creek Corridor Plan. (District 9)
- 78. Directing City staff to explore and/or pursue specified changes to the City of Madison Board, Committee, and Commission System.
- 79. 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)
- 113 LICENSES
- 80. Public Hearing - New License The Marquette Hotel LLC • dba The Marquette Hotel and Cafe 414 S Baldwin St • Agent: James Montgomery Estimated Capacity (in/out): 49/32 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 37% alcohol, 62% food Police Sector 408 (District 6)
- 81. Public Hearing - New License The Green Room Public House LLC • dba The Green Room 2001 Atwood Ave • Agent: John Hardy Estimated Capacity (in/out): 60/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 80% alcohol, 20% food Police Sector 410 (District 6)
- 82. Public Hearing - New License Kleuter Master Tenant LLC • dba Hotel Indigo Madison - Palette Bar & Grill 901 E Washington Ave • Agent: Zacharie Gray Estimated Capacity (in/out): 145/60 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 36% alcohol, 64% food Police Sector 408 (District 6)
- 83. Public Hearing - New License Ichiban Sichuan Madison LLC • dba Ichiban Sichuan Madison 610 S Park St • Agent: Yizhu Weng Estimated Capacity (in/out): 150/0 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 5% alcohol, 95% food Police Sector 203 (District 13)
- 84. Public Hearing - New License DL East Aquisition LLC • dba Dream Lanes East 13 Atlas Ct • Agent: Robin Goldberg Estimated Capacity (in/out): 800/50 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 22% alcohol, 26% food, 52% other Police Sector 600 (District 3)
- 85. Public Hearing - New License 224 Ohio LLC • dba Ohio Tavern 224 Ohio Ave • Agent: Ross Hubbard Estimated Capacity (in/out): 49/30 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 40% alcohol, 60% food Police Sector 601 (District 15)
- 86. Public Hearing - New License Kings Operating WI LLC • dba Pump N Shop 108 5551 Eastpark Blvd • Agent: Alecia Kraut Class A Beer, Class A Liquor Police Sector 520 (District 17)
- 121 PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF MADISON
- 122 CLAIMS - REFER TO RISK MANAGER
- 87. AFICS for G. Cushing - Vehicle Damage - $5,200.10
- 88. S. Martin - Personal Injury - $4,000.00
- 89. K. Stone - Property Damage - $150.00
- 90. D. Kohn - Personal Injury - $2,594.06
- 91. J. Strand - Property Damage - $700.00
- 92. E. Mulcahy-Akins - Personal Injury - $20,923.00
- 93. J. Lattimore - Personal Injury - $10,000.00
- 130 CLAIMS - REFER TO CITY ATTORNEY
- 94. Eric Hatchell, Foley & Lardner LLP., attorney for University Row Apartments, LLC (0709-184-2001-2 and 0709-184-2002-0) - excessive assessment - $193,188.99
- 95. Eric Hatchell, Foley & Lardner LLP., attorney for Bird Dog Hospitality IV, LLC - excessive assessment - $65,510.50
- 96. Eric Hatchell, Foley & Lardner LLP., attorney for Madison on Broadway LLC - excessive assessment - $8,658.93
- 97. Eric Hatchell, Foley & Lardner LLP., attorney for Summit Credit Union (Parcel No. 0810-221-0202-4) - excessive assessment - $23,377.70
- 98. Eric Hatchell, Foley & Lardner LLP., attorney for Mirus Madison LLC - excessive assessment - $55,317.29
- 99. Eric Hatchell, Foley & Lardner LLP., attorney for 4612 Hammersley Rd. Madison LLC - excessive assessment - $10,575.76
- 100. Vincent J. Falcone, von Briesen & Roper S.C., attorney for Marcus Hotels, Inc - excessive assessment - $104,962.36
- 101. Vincent J. Falcone, von Briesen & Roper S.C., attorney for 1255 Fourier LLC - excessive assessment - $157,706.74
- 102. Scott Matthews, owner of 5324 Loruth Terrace - excessive assessment - $3,643.27
- 103. Monica Wedgewood, Stroud, Willink & Howard LLC, attorney for Hy-Vee Inc (Parcel # 251-0810-332-0909-1) - excessive assessment - $114,493.97
- 104. Todd R. Barron, Barron Corporate Tax Solutions, representative for Vernon Price, LLC - excessive assessment - $61,695.00
- 105. Kristina E Somers, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for Slipstream Group, Inc - unlawful taxation - $29,900.32
- 106. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for CPC Madison LLC (Parcel 0708-252-0419-5) - excessive assessment - $27,552
- 107. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for CPC Madison LLC (Parcel 0708-252-0401-2) - excessive assessment - $46,433
- 108. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for Madison Hotel Property Investment LLC - excessive assessment - $316,719
- 109. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for 110 Bedford LLC - unlawful taxation - $23,891
- 110. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for 110 Bedford LLC - excessive assessment - $60,225
- 111. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for 1423 Monroe LLC - excessive assessment - $14,223
- 112. Shawn E Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for 1423 Monroe LLC - unlawful taxation - $11,766
- 113. Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., attorney for SLJ II, LLC - excessive assessment - $111,008
- 151 ANNOUNCEMENTS & INTRODUCTION OF ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
- 152 ADJOURNMENT
- 154 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).