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COMMON COUNCIL

October 6, 2026 ·6:30 PM Approved

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

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Agenda — 118 items

  1. 1 Hybrid Meeting
  2. 2 Interpretation and Accessibility
  3. 3 Speaking Limit: 3 minutes for all items. You must register before your item is considered by the Council.
  4. 4 The use of audible cell phone ringers and active use and response to cellular phone technology by the governing body, staff and members of the public is discouraged in the Council Chambers while the Council is in session.
  5. 5 Roll Call
  6. 6 Notified Absences: Zhang
  7. 7 Opening Remarks
  8. 8 Honoring Resolutions
  9. 1. Proclaiming October as Pedestrian Safety Month and October 15, 2026, as White Cane Safety Day in the City of Madison. 95048 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  10. 10 Presentations
  11. 2. Presentation: Madison Arcatao Sister City Project 40th Anniversary Greeting 94632
  12. 3. Presentation on the Compensation Study 95078
  13. 13 Disclosures and Recusals
  14. 14 Presentation of Consent Agenda
  15. 4. Consent Agenda Document (10/6/26) 89059
  16. 16 At this time, a consent agenda will be moved with the recommended action listed for each item EXCEPT:
  17. 17 1) Items which have registrants wishing to speak. 2) Items which Alder(s) have separated out for discussion/debate purposes.
  18. 18 Public Comment
  19. 19 Public Hearings
  20. 20 Report of Alcohol License Review Committee
  21. 5. Public Hearing - New License Journey Buffet Inc • dba The Journey Buffet & Grill 4325 Lien Rd • Agent: Mingrui Zhang Estimated Capacity (in/out): 260/0 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 5% alcohol, 95% food Police Sector 605 (District 17) 94437 Grant and Close the Public Hearing Pass
  22. 6. Public Hearing - New License Cielito LLC • dba Cielo 118 State St • Agent: Sean Ortega Estimated Capacity (in/out): 318/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 80% alcohol, 20% food Police Sector 406 (District 4) 94438 Grant with Condition(s) and Close the Public Hearing Pass
  23. 23 Report of Plan Commission
  24. 7. Creating Section 28.022-00817 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 1051-1053 Williamson Street from PD (Planned Development) District to Amended PD (GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and creating Section 28.022-00818 to approve a Specific Implementation Plan. (District 6) 94590 Adopt with Conditions Pass
  25. 25 AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made from the floor as Plan Commission meets 10/5/26.
  26. 26 End of Public Hearings
  27. 27 Business Presented by the Mayor
  28. 28 Appointments
  29. 8. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 9-22-2026; action 10-6-2026). 94842 Confirm Pass
  30. 9. Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 10-6-2026; action 10-20-2026). 95076 Refer to a future Meeting to Confirm Pass
  31. 31 Business Presented by the President of the Common Council
  32. 10. Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through March 30, 2027: 10/20/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/10/26 (Budget) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/11/26 (Budget, if needed) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/12/16 (Budget, if needed) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/24/26 - Virtual 12/8/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) January 12, 2027 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) January 26, 2027 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) February 9, 2027 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) February 23, 2027 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) March 16, 2027 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) March 30, 2027 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 89032 Accept Pass
  33. 33 Reports of Officers
  34. 34 Report of Alcohol License Review Committee
  35. 11. Change of Licensed Conditions 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 21+ Entertainment Police Sector 205 (District 13) Request to revise condition to allow alcohol sales and entertainment after 11pm. 93870 Grant With Condition(s) Pass
  36. 12. 21+ Entertainment License The Oaks Lounge LLC • dba The Oak's Lounge Capacity (in/out): 80/40 614 N Fair Oaks Ave • Agent: Darwin Guevara Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 50% alcohol, 40% food, 10% other Police Sector 604 (District 12) 94163 Grant With Condition(s) Pass
  37. 13. 21+ Entertainment License Cielito LLC • dba Cielo Capacity (in/out): 318/0 118 State St • Agent: Sean Ortega Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 80% alcohol, 20% food Police Sector 406 (District 4) 94439 Grant With Condition(s) Pass
  38. 14. Entity Reorganization Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Community Center • dba Goodman Community Center 214 Waubesa St Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 15) Add four new officers, remove five officers 94441 Grant Pass
  39. 15. Entity Reorganization Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Community Center • dba Goodman Community Center 149 Waubesa St Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 15) Add four new officers, remove five officers 94442 Grant Pass
  40. 16. Change of Agent Oscar Qcos Mexican Restaurant LLC • dba Casa Zaragoza 1824 S Park St New Agent: Guadalupe G. Zaragoza Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 14) 94702 Grant Pass
  41. 41 Report of Board of Public Works
  42. 17. Accepting storm sewer and sidewalk improvements constructed by Private Contract for 3802 Kipp Street, Private Contract No. 9496 (District 16) 94515 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  43. 18. Declaration of Intent - 200 Block Nygard Street Assessment District (District 14) 94788 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  44. 19. Approving removal of existing street trees and installation of public improvements necessary for the development located at 2402 Darwin Road. (District 18) 94829 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  45. 20. Accepting public stormwater management improvements constructed by Private Contract for Jannah Village Stormwater Management, Private Contract No. 8344 (District 3) 94830 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  46. 21. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve Phase 16 of the Subdivision known as Acacia Ridge and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9825 and 9826 (District 1) 94835 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  47. 22. Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 802 W Badger Road and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9823 (District 14) 94836 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  48. 23. Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 5 to the existing Purchase of Services contract between the City of Madison and Brown and Caldwell for engineering services for the Wingra Proper Watershed Study. (District 5, District 10, District 11, District 13, and District 14) 94838 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  49. 24. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 7802, Capital City Path Phases 5 and 6 Tree Removal. (District 16) 94839 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  50. 25. Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9806, 2026 Playgrounds - Set 2. (District 2, District 6, District 14, District 15, District 19) 94840 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  51. 51 Report of City Clerk
  52. 26. Report of Operator License Applications October 6, 2026. See attached report for list of operators. 89095 Grant Pass
  53. 53 Report of Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development
  54. 27. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Oakwood Lutheran Home Association, Inc. and Oakwood Village, Inc. located at 6145 and 6175 Mineral Point Road (District 19) 94526 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  55. 28. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Valor Way Ventures LLC located at 4301 and 4307 Valor Way (District 16). 94873 Adopt unanimously under suspension of MGO 2.055 Pass
  56. 29. Re-approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Summit Credit Union and 401 North Third Street NV, LLC located at 4538-4610 E Broadway (District 16). 94926 Adopt unanimously under suspension of MGO 2.055 Pass
  57. 57 Report of Finance Committee
  58. 30. Amending the Police Department’s 2026 Operating Budget; and authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police to accept a FY2026 USDOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for $100,805, and to utilize these funds to support law enforcement initiatives 94699 Adopt unanimously under suspension of MGO 2.055 Pass
  59. 31. Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to the existing Purchase of Services contract between the City of Madison and Sasaki Associates, Inc. for traffic management design services for the Madison LakeWay - Phase 1 project. (District 4, District 6, District 13, District 14) 94714 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  60. 32. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract amendment with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. to the System Supply & Maintenance Agreement entered into on February 10, 2016 to extend coverage for Trapeze back-office software going out of warranty at the end of 2026, and to incorporate Work Order for four TSDE Export services. The cost of this contract amendment will not exceed $303,469 in the Transit Utility 2027 operating budget. 94776 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  61. 33. Authorizing the City’s execution of a First 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 certain residential lots within Owl’s Creek Subdivision. (District 16) 94785 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  62. 34. Applying to the Dane County Board for exemption from the Dane County Library Tax levied under Section 43.57(3) and 43.64(2) Wisconsin Statutes. 94809 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  63. 63 Report of Risk Manager
  64. 35. E. Ryan - Property Damage - $75.00 93694 Disallow Pass
  65. 36. P. Nowaczyk - Vehicle Damage - $9,264.19 94485 Disallow Pass
  66. 37. A. Appeti/Wodzro - Vehicle Damage - $4,520.39 94610 Disallow Pass
  67. 38. J. Campos - Vehicle Damage - $821.33 94677 Disallow Pass
  68. 39. L. Anders - Pain and Suffering/Emotional Distress, etc. - $250,000.00 94684 Disallow Pass
  69. 40. M. Anders - Pain and Suffering/Emotional Distress, etc. - $250,000.00 94687 Disallow Pass
  70. 41. J. Godfrey - Vehicle Damage - $991.83 94690 Disallow Pass
  71. 42. Mobilitas Insurance - Vehicle Damage - $12,500.13 94795 Disallow Pass
  72. 72 Report of Transportation Commission
  73. 43. Amending Sections 3.14(2)(q), (3) and (3)(a) to rename the Traffic Engineering Division of the Department of Transportation the Mobility and Infrastructure Division, and retitle the position of Director of Traffic Engineering to the Director of Mobility and Infrastructure, and make other changes consistent with these actions. 94844 Adopt Unanimously Pass
  74. 74 Introduction of New Business for Referral Without Debate
  75. 75 Ordinances
  76. 44. Amending Section 3.13 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the title of Human Resources Director to Director of Human Resources and update the duties and responsibilities. 94953 Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt Pass
  77. 45. Creating Sections 28.022-00828 and 28.022-00829 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property generally addressed as 34 Fairgrounds Drive from PR (Parks & Recreation) District to RMX (Regional Mixed-Use) District. (District 14) 95074 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
  78. 78 Resolutions
  79. 46. Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by the City of Madison located at 5109 and 5117 Great Gray Drive (District 16) 94734 Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt Pass
  80. 47. SUBSTITUTE: Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with either one or both of two Wisconsin nurseries, McKay Nursery and Johnson Nursery, to purchase trees until January 1, 2037. 94874 Refer Pass
  81. 48. Authorizing a noncompetitive purchase of more than $50,000 in goods from SiteOne Landscape Supply Holding LLC as a sole source provider of chemicals and supplies to be used for EAB mitigation for calendar years 2027 through 2031. 94882 Refer Pass
  82. 49. Amending the 2026 Police Department operating budget; and authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police to apply for and accept a USDOJ Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Community Policing Development Microgrant for $200,000 to pilot a drone as first responder program to evaluate its effectiveness as a useful first responder tool that satisfies community needs while also concurrently evaluating its utility for our officers, supervisors, and police administrators 94908 Refer Pass
  83. 50. Adopting the Alliant Energy Center Campus Master Plan 94928 Refer Pass
  84. 51. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a two (2) year, competitively selected contract with Business Communication Solutions, LLC for printing and mailing services for Treasury and Water Utility, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to sign up to three (3) optional one-year renewals. 94936 Refer Pass
  85. 52. Approving State / Municipal Agreement for Local Let Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Project, I.D. 5992-12-00/70, for W Beltline Path and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute this agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for construction cost sharing and State design review costs. (District 10) 94980 Refer Pass
  86. 53. Authorizing the City Engineer to apply for a WDNR Surface Water Education Grant for educational signage to be installed along Lower Badger Mill Creek recreational paths, the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the resulting grant agreement to accept the grant if awarded, and amending the 2026 Stormwater Utility Operating Budget to allow for the acceptance of up to $5,000 if awarded the grant. 94981 Refer Pass
  87. 54. Authorizing Additional Funding for the 2024-2029 Public Health Sole Source Service Contract with Nurse-Family Partnership Through Approval of an Additional Non-Competitive Selection Request Due to Program Expansion Exceeding Initially Approved Funds (2026 C RES -004) 95021 Refer Pass
  88. 55. Approving a loan of up to $80,000 from the Community Development Division’s Child Care Facilities Loan Program to FNB Properties, LLC to help finance building improvements at a property, located at 4657 Verona Road, necessary to develop space useable for childcare programming; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into agreements with that organization to support the specified project. (District 10) 95045 Refer Pass
  89. 56. Authorizing the release of a deed restriction regarding the property located at 845 Vilas Avenue (District 13). 95055 Refer Pass
  90. 57. SUBSTITUTE Authorizing a sole source contract between Howmedica Osteonics Corp, doing business as Stryker Sales Corporation - Medical Division (Stryker), and the City of Madison Fire Department for the purchase of three (3) Power Pro Cots and Power Loaders and annual preventative maintenance and service for ambulance power cot and power load systems. (Citywide) 95056 Refer Pass
  91. 58. Delete the classification of Secretary to the Mayor in CG19, R08, create a new classification of Executive Assistant to the Mayor in CG18, R04, recreate the existing position of Secretary to the Mayor as an Executive Assistant to the Mayor in the new CG and Range and reallocate the incumbent to the new position. 95061 Refer Pass
  92. 59. Authorizing the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Madison and the J. W. Jung Seed Co. for the City’s acquisition of the property located at 1313 Northport Drive, and execution of a Lease between the City of Madison and J. W. Jung Seed Co. for the property located at 1313 Northport Drive upon the City’s acquisition. (District 18) 95072 Refer Pass
  93. 60. Approving the 2027 Operating Plan for Madison’s Central Business Improvement District. (District 2, District 4, District 8) 95077 Refer Pass
  94. 61. Authorizing the City Engineer to enter into a Utility Occupancy License agreement and future Right of Entry agreements with the SOO Line Railroad Company (Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail or CPKC) for the construction, rights and maintenance of a sanitary sewer main within the property at 1894 E. Johnson St. and authorizing the indemnification of Canadian Pacific, SOO Line Railroad Company, their subsidiaries, affiliates, and other rail operators. (District 12) 95079 Refer Pass
  95. 62. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to the existing Purchase of Services contract (Architect) (#9548) between the City of Madison and Sketchworks Architecture, LLC to provide professional architectural and engineering design services for the South Point Public Works Facility (formerly the Far West Public Works Operations Building). (District 1) 95080 Refer Pass
  96. 63. Amending the 2026 Streets Division and Parks Division Capital Budgets and Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9782, South Point Public Works Facility. (District 1) 95081 Refer Pass
  97. 64. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend an existing competitively selected service contract with Dimension IV Madison LLC for architectural and engineering services for the Utility Materials Handling Site located at 7404 Siggelkow Rd., McFarland, WI (District 16) 95082 Refer Pass
  98. 65. Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a noncompetitive contract for Purchase of Services (Architect) with Continuum Architects + Planners to provide professional architectural and engineering consultant design services for Phase-3 and Phase-4 of the City County Building (CCB) Remodeling Project. (District 4) 95083 Refer Pass
  99. 99 Operating Budget
  100. 66. 2027 Executive Operating Budget 94621
  101. 101 Presentation of Claims Against the City
  102. 102 Claims - Refer to the Risk Manager
  103. 67. Liberty Mutual Insurance - Property Damage - $30,000.00 94852 Referred
  104. 68. H. Hochman - Vehicle Damage - $1,466.93 94855 Referred
  105. 69. Natasha Misra Law LLC for E. Ike - Personal Injury - $28,814.92 94859 Referred
  106. 70. S. Buckner - Personal Injury - $250,000.00 94868 Referred
  107. 71. J. Walters - Property Damage - $17,613.62 94872 Referred
  108. 72. M. Barre - Economic Damages - $17,928.57 94924 Referred
  109. 73. C. Verdico - Property Damage - $24,500.00 95059 Referred
  110. 110 Announcements & Introductions of Items from the Floor
  111. 74. Public Hearing - New License MNK Hospitality LLC • dba Motel 6 Madison East 4202 East Towne Blvd • Agent: Mitesh Patel Estimated Capacity (in/out): 400/15 Class B Beer • 5% alcohol, 0% food, 95% other Police Sector 631 (District 17) 95096 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
  112. 75. Public Hearing - New License Northstreet Social LLC • dba The Flying Fox 557 North St • Agent: Jeremiah D Kath Estimated Capacity (in/out): 80/120 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 40% alcohol, 60% food Police Sector 502 (District 12) 95097 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
  113. 76. Public Hearing - New License Raj Sunrise Hotel LLC • dba Tru by Hilton 8102 Watts Rd • Agent: Om Patel Estimated Capacity (in/out): 417/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 5% alcohol, 5% food, 90% other Police Sector 129 (District 1) 95098 Refer For Public Hearing Pass
  114. 77. Authorizing the terms of a land use restriction agreement regarding the development of the property located at 411-433 W Gilman Street by The Standard At Madison, LLC. (District 2) 95130 Refer Pass
  115. 78. BY TITLE ONLY: Authorizing the City to enter into agreements with regional bus service providers for the use of the Madison State Street Regional Bus Terminal and the allocation of facility and operating costs (District 2). 95131 Refer Pass
  116. 79. BY TITLE ONLY: Authorizing the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Madison and TDC 4484 RR LLC for the City’s acquisition of the property located at 4484 Robertson Road, Madison WI 53714 for $2,265,000 and authorizing the City to commence activities related to the future capital improvements of the property. (District 3) 95138 Refer Pass
  117. 80. To terminate the appointment of the Interim Independent Police Monitor effective immediately. 95140 Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt Pass
  118. 118 Adjournment Adjourn Pass

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