Madison Tuesday, January 27, 2026

COMMON COUNCIL

Agenda Items (111)

Hybrid Meeting

Interpretation and Accessibility

Speaking Limit: 3 minutes for all items. You must register before your item is considered by the Council.

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.

Untitled Item

Opening Remarks

Honoring Resolutions

Proclaiming January 26th to 30th, 2026, as Winter Salt Week.

91544

Disclosures and Recusals

Presentation of Consent Agenda

Consent Agenda Document (1/27/26)

89044

At 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.

Recessed Public Hearings

Report of Plan Commission

Amending Section 28.022-00289 of the Madison General Ordinances to amend the Campus-Institutional (CI) District Master Plan for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus for the portion of the campus generally addressed as 1111 Highland Avenue to include specific plans for University Hospital. (District 5)

90540

Creating Section 28.022-00741 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 33 West Johnson Street from PD (Planned Development) District to UMX (Urban Mixed-Use) District. (District 4)

90915

End of Public Hearings

Petitions Referred to this Meeting

Petition received in the Madison City Clerk's Office December 17, 2025 regarding attachment from the Town of Middleton to the City of Madison.

91268

Petition received in the Madison City Clerk's Office December 17, 2025 regarding attachment from the Town of Middleton to the City of Madison.

91269

Business Presented by the Mayor

Appointments

Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 1-13-2026; action 1-27-2026).

91432

Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 1-27-2026; action 2-10-2026).

91613

Business Presented by the President of the Common Council

Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through June 23, 2026: 2/10/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 2/24/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 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)

89017

Reports of Officers

Report of Board of Park Commissioners

Approving Park Commission President Member and Resident Appointment to Subcommittee of the Board of Park Commissioners (All Districts)

91343

Report of Board of Public Works

Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a competitively selected service contract with CR-Building Performance Specialists for professional facility assessment services. (District 4)

91081

Assessing Benefits, Blue Harvest Lane, Feather Edge Drive, & Soaring Sky Run Assessment District - 2023. (District 1)

91225

Amending portions of 10.053 of the Madison General Ordinances to update the Small Cell Ordinance to bring it in line with State law.

91326

Report of Engineering of Non-Bid Contract for Thompkins Drive Sanitary Sewer Reroute. (District 16)

91331

Authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of Madison and Engberg Anderson, Inc. to extend the term of the Original Contact to June 30, 2026 for completion of LEED design services for the Metro Transit Hanson Road Satellite Bus Facility Remodel project. (District 17)

91398

Approving State / Municipal Agreement for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Project I.D. 5992-10-42/43/51 for Capital City Path Extension 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 16)

91436

Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a three year, competitively selected service contract with Dimension IV - Madison, LLC for professional architectural and engineering design consulting services. (District 16)

91438

Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 9 N Butler Street and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9713 (District 2)

91440

Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 351 W Main Street and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9695 (District 4)

91441

Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for CIPP UV Lining Rehabilitation of Sewers Phase 1 - 2026. (District 3, District 5, District 11, District 15, District 19)

91445

Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 1505 Wheeler Rd - Blackhawk/Gompers and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9725 (District 18)

91447

Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 3310 Commercial Avenue and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9719 (District 12)

91448

Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8733, Hawthorne Court Reconstruction Assessment District - 2023, Lake Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement Assessment District - 2025, West Dayton Street Sanitary Replacement Assessment District - 2025. (District 2)

91449

Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 3 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, District 14)

91450

Report of City Clerk

Report of Operator License Applications January 27, 2026. See attached report for list of operators.

89080

New Theater License Application Center for Black Excellence and Culture Inc • dba Center for Black Excellence and Culture Inc 671 W Badger Rd • Estimated Capacity: 361 Police Sector 310 (District 14)

91526

Report of Economic Development Committee

Approving adjustments to the Building Improvement Grant Program.

91439

Report of Finance Committee

Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a competitively selected, 1-year service contract with four optional 1-year renewal terms for ambulance billing with Med-Bill Corporation.

91322

Recreate the classification of Library Maintenance Coordinator in CG 15, Range 11; delete the 1.0 FTE position #4092 of Maintenance Mechanic 2 - Local 236 and recreate it as Library Maintenance Coordinator.

91350

Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a cost sharing agreement for the construction of the Madison LakeWay Community Causeway Improvements. (District 13, District 4)

91378

Authorizing a noncompetitive service contract with Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Inc for program management services for the City of Madison-Dane County Double Dollars Program.

91390

Delete the classification of Fire Administrative Services Manager from CG18, R12 in the salary schedule and recreate the classification in CG18, R14. Recreate position #2152 as Fire Administrative Services Manager (CG18, R14) and reallocate the employee.

91400

Delete the classification of Librarian 3 in CG18, Range 8. Create the classifications of Library Supervisor 1, 2, and 3, in CG18, Ranges 8, 9 and 10, respectively. Recreate Librarian 3 position #5171 as a Library Supervisor 1. Recreate Librarian 3 positions #3403, 3702, 4003 and 4292 as Library Supervisor 2. Recreate Librarian 3 positions #485 and 4177 as Library Supervisor 3. Recreate Librarian Supervisor positions #449 and 4293 as Library Supervisor 3, and reallocate all employees to the new positions.

91404

Authorizing the noncompetitive purchase of renewable diesel from Hartland Fuel Products LLC.

91405

Authorizing Metro Transit to use Cummins, Inc.; Gillig, LLC, Transit Holding, Inc. (dba New Flyer); Clever Devices, Inc; Interstate Power Systems, Inc.; and SPX Corporation as sole source providers for bus parts that only they manufacture and are necessary for the full lifecycle of a bus.

91431

Authorizing a contract between the State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management and the City of Madison for the City of Madison Fire Department to be a Participating Agency in a statewide urban search and rescue team.

91434

Report of Plan Commission

Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Drury Madison, LLC located at 33 W Johnson Street (District 4).

90617

Report of Risk Manager

Attorney Andrew D. Weininger for Fuller and Garrett - Loss of Property Value - $23,000.00

91420

Attorney Andrew D. Weininger for M. Halsted - Loss of Property Value - $52,769.00

91423

Report of Transportation Commission

Approving revised roadway geometry for the construction of S High Point Rd from Mid Point Meadows Plat to Raymond Rd. (District 1, District 7)

91407

Opposing the Expansion of the Beltline (US 12/14/18/151) Within the City of Madison and Supporting Improved Multimodal and Local Connectivity Across and Along the Corridor (District 1, District 9, District 10, District 11, District 14, District 16, District 19, District 20)

91530

Items Referred to this Meeting

Ordinances

Creating Section 15.01(665) of the Madison General Ordinances entitled “City Boundaries" and being part of the chapter entitled “Alder Districts and Wards" attaching lands located adjacent to the Birchwood Point and 1000 Oaks subdivisions from the Town of Middleton , creating Section 15.02(137) of the Madison General Ordinances to attach the property to Ward 137, amending 15.03(1) to add Ward 137 to Alder District 1, and assigning a temporary zoning classification of Temp. A (Agricultural) District. (District 1)

91435

Resolutions

Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by the Samuel L. and Elaine A. Gundlach Survivor's Trust located at 7604 Femrite Drive (District 16).

91151

Introduction of New Business for Referral Without Debate

Resolutions

Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by CAH CO Johnson, LLC and Hooper Corporation located at 2030 Pennsylvania Avenue and 1902 E Johnson Street (District 12).

91513

Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by BHP, LLC located at 5555 Odana Road and 5534 Medical Circle (District 19).

91514

Amending the 2026 Adopted Bicycle & Pedestrian Capital Budget and Approving Plans and Specifications for the Capital City Path Extension AND the Dane County led work on Underdahl Road for the Glacial Drumlin Extension. (District 16)

91575

Authorizing 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)

91576

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)

91577

Authorizing a loan of up to $300,000 to Chrysalis, Inc. from the Community Facilities Loan Program to help finance the acquisition of a property located at 2425 Atwood Avenue, Madison WI, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement for that purpose (District 15).

91595

Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Hovde Realty, Inc. located at 6004 Commercial Avenue (District 3).

91596

Recreate position #3945 of 0.5 FTE Police Report Typist 2 as a 1.0 FTE Police Report Typist 2 within the Police Department operating budget.

91601

Authorizing the Parks Division to apply for a Recreational Trails Program grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Madison LakeWay Project, the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the resulting grant agreement if awarded, and amending the 2026 Parks Division Capital Budget to allow for acceptance of up to $100,000 if awarded the grant. (District 4 and District 13)

91602

Recreate the vacant 0.75 FTE Parks Worker, position #4656 in CG16/R04P, as a 1.0 FTE position, within the Parks Division operating budget.

91606

Authorizing 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).

91610

Authorizing 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)

91611

Authorizing 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)

91612

Awarding 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)

91615

Reports

Report dated January 27, 2026 re: Board, Committee, Commission, Ad Hoc Committee and Subcommittee Members who have not filed the Statement of Interests Form.

91525

Presentation of Claims Against the City

Claims - Refer to the Risk Manager

M. Adams - Vehicle Damage - $3,500.00

91518

G. Sauve - Damage Unknown - $111,111.00

91521

E. Ojeda - Property Damage - $2,500.00

91524

A. Luedke - Vehicle Damage - $770.00

91529

University Research Park Inc. - Snow Removal - $4,630.00

91536

AFICS - Vehicle Damage - $4,627.92

91539

O. Schaefer - Vehicle Damage - $689.98

91547

W. Uthmeier - Vehicle Damage - $7,149.70

91558

Claims - Refer to the City Attorney

Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Ascendium Education Group, Inc. - unlawful taxation - $348,372.70.

91515

Agenda Items (111)

Hybrid Meeting

Interpretation and Accessibility

Speaking Limit: 3 minutes for all items. You must register before your item is considered by the Council.

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.

Untitled Item

Opening Remarks

Honoring Resolutions

Proclaiming January 26th to 30th, 2026, as Winter Salt Week.

Disclosures and Recusals

Presentation of Consent Agenda

Consent Agenda Document (1/27/26)

At 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.

Recessed Public Hearings

Report of Plan Commission

Creating Section 28.022-00741 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 33 West Johnson Street from PD (Planned Development) District to UMX (Urban Mixed-Use) District. (District 4)

End of Public Hearings

Petitions Referred to this Meeting

Petition received in the Madison City Clerk's Office December 17, 2025 regarding attachment from the Town of Middleton to the City of Madison.

Petition received in the Madison City Clerk's Office December 17, 2025 regarding attachment from the Town of Middleton to the City of Madison.

Business Presented by the Mayor

Appointments

Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 1-13-2026; action 1-27-2026).

Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 1-27-2026; action 2-10-2026).

Business Presented by the President of the Common Council

Reports of Officers

Report of Board of Park Commissioners

Approving Park Commission President Member and Resident Appointment to Subcommittee of the Board of Park Commissioners (All Districts)

Report of Board of Public Works

Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a competitively selected service contract with CR-Building Performance Specialists for professional facility assessment services. (District 4)

Assessing Benefits, Blue Harvest Lane, Feather Edge Drive, & Soaring Sky Run Assessment District - 2023. (District 1)

Amending portions of 10.053 of the Madison General Ordinances to update the Small Cell Ordinance to bring it in line with State law.

Report of Engineering of Non-Bid Contract for Thompkins Drive Sanitary Sewer Reroute. (District 16)

Authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of Madison and Engberg Anderson, Inc. to extend the term of the Original Contact to June 30, 2026 for completion of LEED design services for the Metro Transit Hanson Road Satellite Bus Facility Remodel project. (District 17)

Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a three year, competitively selected service contract with Dimension IV - Madison, LLC for professional architectural and engineering design consulting services. (District 16)

Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 9 N Butler Street and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9713 (District 2)

Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 351 W Main Street and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9695 (District 4)

Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for CIPP UV Lining Rehabilitation of Sewers Phase 1 - 2026. (District 3, District 5, District 11, District 15, District 19)

Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 1505 Wheeler Rd - Blackhawk/Gompers and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9725 (District 18)

Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 3310 Commercial Avenue and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9719 (District 12)

Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8733, Hawthorne Court Reconstruction Assessment District - 2023, Lake Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement Assessment District - 2025, West Dayton Street Sanitary Replacement Assessment District - 2025. (District 2)

Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 3 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, District 14)

Report of City Clerk

Report of Operator License Applications January 27, 2026. See attached report for list of operators.

New Theater License Application Center for Black Excellence and Culture Inc • dba Center for Black Excellence and Culture Inc 671 W Badger Rd • Estimated Capacity: 361 Police Sector 310 (District 14)

Report of Economic Development Committee

Approving adjustments to the Building Improvement Grant Program.

Report of Finance Committee

Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a competitively selected, 1-year service contract with four optional 1-year renewal terms for ambulance billing with Med-Bill Corporation.

Recreate the classification of Library Maintenance Coordinator in CG 15, Range 11; delete the 1.0 FTE position #4092 of Maintenance Mechanic 2 - Local 236 and recreate it as Library Maintenance Coordinator.

Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a cost sharing agreement for the construction of the Madison LakeWay Community Causeway Improvements. (District 13, District 4)

Authorizing a noncompetitive service contract with Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Inc for program management services for the City of Madison-Dane County Double Dollars Program.

Delete the classification of Fire Administrative Services Manager from CG18, R12 in the salary schedule and recreate the classification in CG18, R14. Recreate position #2152 as Fire Administrative Services Manager (CG18, R14) and reallocate the employee.

Authorizing the noncompetitive purchase of renewable diesel from Hartland Fuel Products LLC.

Authorizing Metro Transit to use Cummins, Inc.; Gillig, LLC, Transit Holding, Inc. (dba New Flyer); Clever Devices, Inc; Interstate Power Systems, Inc.; and SPX Corporation as sole source providers for bus parts that only they manufacture and are necessary for the full lifecycle of a bus.

Authorizing a contract between the State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management and the City of Madison for the City of Madison Fire Department to be a Participating Agency in a statewide urban search and rescue team.

Report of Plan Commission

Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Drury Madison, LLC located at 33 W Johnson Street (District 4).

Report of Risk Manager

Progressive - Vehicle Damage - $3,452.62

E. Burtch - Vehicle Damage - $87.58

S. Glazer - Vehicle Damage - $500.00

H. Flanagan - Vehicle Damage - $500.00

S. Lasco - Vehicle Damage - $385.78

S. Clacks - Vehicle Damage - $9,987.00

Progressive Universal Insurance Company - Vehicle Damage - $7,469.44

Attorney Andrew D. Weininger for Fuller and Garrett - Loss of Property Value - $23,000.00

Attorney Andrew D. Weininger for M. Halsted - Loss of Property Value - $52,769.00

Report of Transportation Commission

Approving revised roadway geometry for the construction of S High Point Rd from Mid Point Meadows Plat to Raymond Rd. (District 1, District 7)

Opposing the Expansion of the Beltline (US 12/14/18/151) Within the City of Madison and Supporting Improved Multimodal and Local Connectivity Across and Along the Corridor (District 1, District 9, District 10, District 11, District 14, District 16, District 19, District 20)

Items Referred to this Meeting

Ordinances

Resolutions

Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by the Samuel L. and Elaine A. Gundlach Survivor's Trust located at 7604 Femrite Drive (District 16).

Introduction of New Business for Referral Without Debate

Resolutions

Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by CAH CO Johnson, LLC and Hooper Corporation located at 2030 Pennsylvania Avenue and 1902 E Johnson Street (District 12).

Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by BHP, LLC located at 5555 Odana Road and 5534 Medical Circle (District 19).