COMMON COUNCIL
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Opening Remarks
Disclosures and Recusals
Presentation of Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda Document (2/24/26)
89046At this time, a consent agenda will be moved with the recommended action listed for each item EXCEPT:
1) Items which have registrants wishing to speak. 2) Items which Alder(s) have separated out for discussion/debate purposes.
Public Hearings
Report of Board of Public Works
Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Virginia Terrace, Norwood Place, Rugby Row, and Hillington Way - Assessment District 2026. (District 5)
91859End of Public Hearings
Business Presented by the President of the Common Council
Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through June 23, 2026: 3/10/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 3/24/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 4/21/26: 12:00 meeting - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 6:30 meeting - Hybrid (Virtual & MMB 215) 5/5/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 5/19/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 6/9/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 6/23/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
89019Reports of Officers
Report of Board of Park Commissioners
Authorizing the City to Execute the First Amendment to Deed of Easement Regarding Edgewood Drive. (District 13)
91734Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Trail Stewardship Agreement with Capital Off Road Pathfinders, Inc for volunteer management and improvement of recreational biking facilities on City property for an initial term of five years. (Citywide)
91846Report of Board of Public Works
Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into an 2-year competitively selected service contract with Carollo Engineers, Inc for engineering services for the Campus, Downtown, and East Washington Ave Sanitary Sewer Study. (District 2, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 8, District 12, District 13, District 15, District 17)
91577Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an Amendment to the contract between the City of Madison and KL Engineering, Inc. for additional design engineering services for John Nolen Drive. (District 4, District 13).
91834Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with Wisconsin & Southern Railroad, LLC for cost sharing for the Troy Drive Railroad Bridge Reconstruction Project (District 18)
91835Accepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements (excluding bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In Grandview Commons Phase 25, Contract No. 8134 (District 3).
91836Declaring the City of Madison's Sherman Avenue, N. Sherman Avenue, and McGuire Street Assessment District - 2026. (District 12)
91837Assessing Benefits Northport Drive & School Road Traffic Signal Assessment District 2023. (District 12)
91838Accepting public stormwater management improvements constructed by Private Contract for Birchwood Point - Phase 2, Private Contract No. 2382 (District 9).
91839Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the Mayflower Lift Station Replacement project.(District 14)
91840Approving plans, and specifications, for the installation of traffic signals at the Southwest Commuter Bike Path & West Washington Avenue. (District 4)
91850Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Kennedy Road Terminal and On-Route Bus Charger. (District 18)
91851Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for University Avenue and Babcock Drive Railroad Crossing Improvements. (District 5 and District 8)
91852Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the Annual Construction and Reconstruction of Concrete Sidewalk and Incidental Concrete Curb and Gutter Work Ordered. (District 2 and District 6).
91853Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the Annual Horizontal Sawcutting of Concrete Sidewalk and Incidental Work (Districts 2 and 6) - 2026. (District 2, District 6)
91854Accepting public stormwater management improvements constructed by Private Contract for North Addition to Grandview Commons Phase 5, Private Contract No. 8136 (District 3)
91855Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Safe Streets Madison 2026. (District 1, District 2, District 6, District 9, District 11, District 12, District 13, District 15, District 16, District 17, District 18, District 19, District 20)
91856Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 118 N Orchard Street and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9741 (District 8)
91860Report of City Clerk
Report of Operator License Applications February 24, 2026. See attached report for list of operators.
89082Designating City of Madison Polling Locations for the 2026 Spring Election.
91614Report of Common Council Executive Committee
Repealing Section 9.12, repealing and recreating Section 33.17 to combine the Vending Oversight Committee and Economic Development Committee into the new Business and Economic Resources Committee (BERC), and updating references throughout the Madison General Ordinances.
91437Amending the “Regulations Governing Vending on the State Street Mall/Capitol Concourse” and “Regulations Governing Vending in High Density Vending Areas” to replace references to the Vending Oversight Committee and MGO 9.12 with the Business and Economic Resources Committee and MGO 33.17, to coincide with the ordinance merging the VOC and EDC into the BERC.
91451Report of Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development
Re-approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Bozeman Land Holdings, LLC located at 4205 Portage Road (District 17).
91920Report of Finance Committee
SUBSTITUTE: Authorizing the Madison Police Department to accept grants for training on an ongoing basis.
91026Authorizing the City Engineer to apply for a WDNR Municipal Flood Control Grant for the West Towne Pond project, the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the resulting grant agreement to accept the grant if awarded, and amending the 2026 Capital Budget for Engineering - Stormwater Utility to allow for the acceptance of up to $600,000 if awarded the grant. (District 19)
91576Authorizing a loan of up to $100,000 to Tellurian, Inc. from the Community Facilities Loan Program to help finance leasehold improvements and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement for that purpose (District 13).
91610Authorizing the execution of a first lease amendment with Meadowood Baceline, LLC for the continued operation of the MEADOWRIDGE BRANCH LIBRARY at the Meadowood Shopping Center located on Raymond Road. (District 10)
91611Authorizing the execution of a first lease amendment with Meadowood Baceline, LLC for the continued operation of the MEADOWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER at the Meadowood Shopping Center located on Raymond Road . (District 10)
91612Awarding up to $2,970,000 of City Affordable Housing Funds, up to $2,990,450 in Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Funds, up to $300,000 in Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds, and up to $50,000 in City Levy Funds, all authorized in the City’s 2026 Adopted Capital and Operating Budgets, to finance the development of up to 27 affordable owner-occupied housing units and fund five (5) homeownership service programs, and authorize the sale of ten (10) City-owned vacant residential lots as the recommended outcomes of a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process conducted by the Community Development Division; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into agreements to implement the approved development and service activities. (District 15, District 16 & Citywide)
91615Authorizing the Transit General Manager to file an application for a Section 5339 Low-No Emission Grant with U.S. Department of Transportation and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the associated grant agreement with USDOT, the associated sole source agreements with the project partners, Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) and Transit Resource Center (TRC) and execute the required 13 (c) agreement with Teamsters Local No. 120.
91616Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, on behalf of the Greater Madison MPO, to enter into a sole source contract for an initial one-year subscription renewal (with automatic renewal for two additional one-year terms unless notice is provided otherwise) to an online transportation data analytics software platform from StreetLight Data Inc, to support MPO and City of Madison Planning activities.
91700Recreate vacant position #3585 from a 1.0 FTE Real Estate Development Specialist 4 to a 1.0 FTE Real Estate Development Specialist 2 and create a 1.0 FTE Real Estate Development Specialist 2 position within the Economic Development Division Operating Budget.
91809Authorizing a non-competitive purchase of service contract between Thin Line Psychological Services and the City of Madison Fire Department (MFD) for the provision of mental health wellness check-ups and follow-up visits for the Madison Fire Department's Firefighter-EMTs and Firefighter-Paramedics.
91811Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a non-competitive service contract with RENEW Wisconsin, Inc. to Administer MadiSUN Solar Programs for 2026-2027
91823Amending the Parks Divisions 2026 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, District 16)
91833Authorizing the City of Madison Finance Department to continue serving as Fiscal Agent for the Metropolitan Unified Fiber Network, Unincorporated Association (MUFN-C), authorizing the Finance Director to sign a contract with MUFN-C for the same, and authorizing the Finance Director to continue receiving and disbursing funds on behalf of MUFN-C as Fiscal Agent.
91875Report of Madison Food Policy Council
SUBSTITUTE: Documenting Policies for Food Production on City-Owned Land
91152AGENDA NOTE: Water Utility Board considered file 91152 under file 91635 at the 1/28/26 meeting. The recommendation is to approve.
Report of Police Department
Chief of Police 4th Quarter Report: Chief John Patterson, Madison Police Department
89185Report of Risk Manager
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church - Property Damage - $6,250.00
91185C. Thigpen - Stalking and Harassment - Damages Unknown
91670M. Kalmon - Vehicle Damage - $196.55
91815Items Referred to this Meeting
Reports
2026 Report re: Board, Committee, Commission, Ad Hoc Committee and Subcommittee Members who have not filed the Statement of Interests Form
91525AGENDA NOTE: The recommendation of the City Clerk is to refer to Common Council (3/24/26).
Resolutions
Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Hovde Realty, Inc. located at 6004 Commercial Avenue (District 3).
91596Establishing a Glass-Free Zone for the Mifflin Street area from 6:00 a.m. on April 25, 2026 to 6:00 a.m. on April 26, 2026. (District 4)
91810Introduction of New Business for Referral Without Debate
Ordinances
Creating Section 28.022-00747 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 726 Sugar Maple Lane from Temp. A (Agricultural) District to TR-P (Traditional Residential-Planned) District. (District 1)
92007BY TITLE ONLY: Amending various subsections of Section 33.56 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Transportation Commission to update composition, duties and procedures.
92032Resolutions
Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by VH Birchwood South, LLC located at 726 Sugar Maple Lane and 10201 Hazy Sky Parkway (District 1).
91902Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Apex 124, LLC located at 112-124 E Gorham Street, Mansion Hill Historic District (District 2).
91910Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by 7601 Ganser Way, LLC located at 7601 Ganser Way (District 9).
91911Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Helena Street, LLC located at 2066-2084 Helena Street (District 6).
91912Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an Experience Rating Agreement with Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company.
91915Authorizing the upgrade of six police offer positions to police sergeant
91959Authorizing the Director of Public Health to sign a Sole Source contract for Purchase of Services with Dane County Humane Society for 2026
91991Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a three-year, competitively selected service contract with Lakeside International, LLC for necessary heavy duty vehicle maintenance and repair services.
92001Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Town of Middleton for the resurfacing of Meadow Road from Valley View Road to Mid Town Road for cost sharing on the project. (District 1)
92002Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract agreement for Purchase of Services (Architect) with Engberg Anderson, Inc. to provide professional architectural and engineering consultant design services and construction administrative services for the South District Police Station and Property & Evidence Facility located at 2120 Fish Hatchery Rd. (District 13)
92006Authorizing the City’s execution of a Maintenance Agreement with 121-123 East Main Street Limited Partnership for patio improvements located in the E. Main Street right-of-way adjacent to the property located at 121-123 E. Main Street, and the City’s acceptance of ownership of the improvements in exchange for the ongoing maintenance of the improvements by the adjacent property owner or designee (District 4).
92008Approving an extension of a provisional appointment for Hoyt Harrison from February 25, 2026, until such time as the position of Transit Chief Maintenance Officer is filled on a permanent basis.
92014Amending the 2026 EDD Land Banking program to add $4.0 million of GO Borrowing supported by TID 44 and authorizing the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with RDC Development, LLC, or their successors and assigns, for the purchase of seventeen properties addressed as 404 Cottage Grove Road; 514, 526, 533 & 551 Pinney Street; 3752 Sargent Street; 3708 Olbrich Avenue; 702, 804, 808, 812, 816, 820, 824, 828 & 832 Royster Avenue, and 501 Grand Oak Trail, Madison, WI 53714 for land banking purposes, and authorizing the expenditure of funds for environmental assessment, title work, closing costs, holding costs, any necessary demolition work, and pre-development costs for the same property, all totaling $6.2 million (District 15).
92015Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Parking Lot and Driveway Use Agreement with the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation for the use of the parking lots in Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park-North Unit during the American Family Insurance Championship in 2026 and 2027. (District 18)
92019Authorizing the settlement and payment of a tax refund for tax year 2023 and 2024 for Frey Street Office, LLC v. City of Madison, Dane County Circuit Court Case number 2024CV001804. Authorizing entry into settlement agreement and approving payment of approximately $85,304.80 from City resources to effectuate the settlement, $33,833.42 represents the City’s approximate portion of the settlement. (District 11)
92029Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute an Agreement with Madison Gas & Electric (MGE) relating to electricity rates for electric bus charging.
92030Authorizing the City of Madison Community Development Division (CDD) to accept a proposed grant of up to $750,000 from the Oscar Rennebohm Foundation (ORF) to help fund a four-year Neighborhood-based Older Adult Pilot Program; amending CDD's 2026 Adopted Operating Budget to recognize receipt of the first year’s installment of that grant ($328,920) and authorizing its expenditure; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a grant agreement with the Foundation to accept the grant. (Citywide)
92031Resolution authorizing the execution of agreements and associated easements with Dane County relating to the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electric vehicle charging stations at the Junction Road Park and Ride. (District 1)
92033Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Dane County for the resurfacing of Rimrock Road for cost sharing on the project. (District 14)
92034Presentation of Claims Against the City
Claims - Refer to the Risk Manager
E. Egelseer - Vehicle Damage - $2,382.72
91869R. Arnieri - Vehicle Damage - $6,939.55
91886J. Hernandez - Property Loss - $4,000.00
91946State Farm - Vehicle Damage - $6,958.60
91949A. Filkouski - Property Damage - $20,000.00
91953K. Cook - Vehicle Damage - $408.56
91957Allstate - Vehicle Damage - $3,778.31
91976Announcements & Introductions of Items from the Floor
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