COMMON COUNCIL
Agenda Items (154)
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Opening Remarks
Honoring Resolutions
Celebrating February 2026 as Black History Month in the City of Madison
91824Disclosures and Recusals
Presentation of Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda Document (2/10/26)
89045At 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 Alcohol License Review Committee
Public Hearing - New License Bombay Blues Inc • dba Bombay Blues 6617 Odana Rd • Agent: Babandeep Gabba Estimated Capacity (in/out): 50/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 10% alcohol, 90% food Police Sector 218 (District 19)
90559Public Hearing - New License La Bonita LLC • dba La Bonita 5534 Eastpark Blvd • Agent: Rodrigo Flores Estimated Capacity (in/out): 50/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 30% alcohol, 70% food Police Sector 520 (District 17)
91037Report of Plan Commission
Creating Section 28.022-00742 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 411 West Gilman Street from DC (Downtown Core) District to UMX (Urban Mixed-Use) District. (District 2)
90916Creating Section 28.022-00743 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 5025 Sheboygan Avenue from PD (Planned Development) District to Amended PD (GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and creating Section 28.022-00744 to approve a Specific Implementation Plan. (District 11)
90936Public Hearings
Report of Alcohol License Review Committee
Public Hearing - New License Apple Madison Inc • dba Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar + IHOP (Store #87065) 4710 East Towne Blvd • Agent: Walter Salaverria Estimated Capacity (in/out): 180 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 11% alcohol, 89% food Police Sector 632 (District 17)
91271Public Hearing - New License Shirdisai LLC • dba Eloura 10 W Mifflin St • Agent: Kaylyani Venkatraman Estimated Capacity (in/out): 178 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 20% alcohol, 80% food Police Sector 406 (District 4)
91272Public Hearing - New License Latino Management LLC • dba Fiesta Liquor & Market 706 W Badger Rd • Agent: Ana Mujica Ponce Class A Beer, Class A Liquor Police Sector 310 (District 14)
91273Public Hearing - New License Refuel Pantry Inc • dba Refuel Pantry 1010 N Sherman Ave • Agent: Harinder Singh Class A Beer, Class A Cider Police Sector 503 (District 12)
91274Public Hearing - New License Vakratunda LLC • dba Courtyard Madison East 2502 Crossroads Dr • Agent: Vasant Patel Estimated Capacity (in/out): 127/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 10% alcohol, 90% food Police Sector 633 (District 17)
91275Public Hearing - New License Dhanadaya LLC • dba Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison East 2702 Crossroads Dr • Agent: Vasantlal Patel Class A Beer, Class A Liquor Police Sector 633 (District 17)
91276Report of Board of Public Works
Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Elmside Boulevard, Sommers Avenue, and Center Avenue Assessment District - 2026. (District 15)
91580Report of Plan Commission
Creating Section 28.022-00745 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 1936 Tennyson Lane from PD (Planned Development) District to SR-V2 (Suburban Residential - Varied 2) District. (District 18)
91283End of Public Hearings
Business Presented by the Mayor
Appointments
Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 1-27-2026; action 2-10-2026).
91613Report of the Mayor submitting an alder committee appointment.
91712Business Presented by the President of the Common Council
Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through June 23, 2026: 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)
89018Reports of Officers
Report of Alcohol License Review Committee
Change of Agent Kwik Trip Inc • dba Kwik Trip 954 • 7717 Mineral Point Rd New Agent: Mykel P Fredricks Class A Beer, Class A Cider (District 9)
91305Change of Agent Kwik Trip Inc • dba Kwik Trip 951 • 6702 Raymond Rd New Agent: Marsha M Kruse-Velasco Class A Beer, Class A Cider (District 20)
91306Change of Agent Sunrise Gas LLC • dba BP Amoco • 1130 Williamson St New Agent: Satinder Dhanoa Class A Beer (District 6)
91307Change of Agent Kwik Trip #951 • dba Kwik Trip • 6702 Raymond Rd New Agent: Barbara Niesman Class A Beer (District 20)
91411Report of Board of Park Commissioners
Reaffirming the City of Madison's Commitment to Supporting Pollinator Health and Authorizing the City of Madison to Take the Mayor's Monarch Pledge.
91696Report of Board of Public Works
Accepting public stormwater management improvements constructed by Private Contract for 3840 Maple Grove Drive (Stormwater Management), Private Contract No. 8530 (District 7)
91572Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Unit Well 12 Upgrade. (District 11)
91574Amending 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)
91575Authorizing 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)
91577Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Manitou Way Storm Box Replacement. (District 10)
91578Approving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve Phase 14 of the Subdivision known as Acacia Ridge and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9702 and 9703 (District 1)
91579Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 121 N Butler Street and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9736 (District 2)
91623Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 230 S Fair Oaks Avenue and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9739 (District 15)
91624Approving Plans, Specifications, and Schedule of Assessments for Cannonball Path: Phase 6 Assessment District - 2026. (District 14)
91625Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Midvale Boulevard Pavement Patching. (District 5, District 11)
91626Report of City Clerk
Report of Operator License Applications February 10, 2026. See attached report for list of operators.
89081Report of Finance Committee
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).
91595AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made from the floor as Community Development Block Grant Committee meets 2/5/26.
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.
91601Authorizing 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)
91602Recreate the vacant 0.75 FTE Parks Worker, position #4656 in CG16/R04P, as a 1.0 FTE position, within the Parks Division operating budget.
91606Report of Plan Commission
Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by LCD Acquisitions, LLC located at 411-433 W Gilman Street (District 2).
90618Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by 2211 Fordem Ave, LLC located at 2103 Sherman Avenue (District 12).
91294Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Kathryn A. K. McQueen located at 1109 Seminole Highway (District 10).
91295Report of Risk Manager
C. Day - Lost Property - $500.00
90928K. Thao - Property Damage - $484.11
91282D. Gipson-Richmond - Vehicle Damage - $186.04
91355M. Adams - Vehicle Damage - $3,500.00
91518G. Sauve - Damage Unknown - $111,111.00
91521A. Luedke - Vehicle Damage - $770.00
91529University Research Park Inc. - Snow Removal - $4,630.00
91536O. Schaefer - Vehicle Damage - $689.98
91547Report of Water Utility Board
Amending Section 13.18 and 1.08(3)(a) of the Madison General Ordinances to update the Lead Water Line Replacement Ordinance so that it is consistent with the recent updates to the Federal Lead and Copper Rule.
90990AGENDA NOTE: Water Utility Board considered file 90990 under file 91644 at the 1/28/26 meeting. The recommendation is to adopt.
Items Referred to this Meeting
Resolutions
Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Voell Real Estate, LLC located at 999 S Park Street (District 13).
91301Introduction of New Business for Referral Without Debate
Ordinances
Creating Section 28.022-00746 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 2400 Darwin Road from IL (Industrial-Limited) District to AP (Airport) District. (District 18)
91804Amending 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.
91848Resolutions
Authorizing 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.
91616Approving the final plat of Second Addition to Hill Valley on land generally addressed as 1050 S High Point Road and 1051 S Pleasant View Road. (District 1)
91645Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Better Way Investments - Madison, LLC located at 3910 Kipp Street and 1, 2, 9, and 10 Kipp Circle (District 16).
91648Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Public Water System Transition Agreement with the Lake Forest Water Cooperative Association (District 13).
91655Authorizing 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.
91700Authorizing the City to Execute the First Amendment to Deed of Easement Regarding Edgewood Drive. (District 13)
91734Authorizing the City’s execution of a First Amendment to Lease, pertaining to an existing lease for portions of City-owned land known as the East Rail Corridor located between S Dickinson St. and S Baldwin St. for private parking and drive aisle purposes. (District 6)
91808Recreate 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.
91809Establishing 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)
91810Authorizing 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 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)
91835Authorizing 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)
91846Licenses
Public Hearing - New License Madison Sunrise Hotel LLC • dba Hampton Inn 4820 Hayes Rd • Agent: Salome Kyle Class A Beer, Class A Liquor Police Sector 518 (District 17)
91688Public Hearing - New License Oh hi o LLC • dba Ohio Tavern 224 Ohio Ave • Agent: Stuart Pataska Estimated Capacity (in/out): 49/35 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 40% alcohol, 55% food, 5% other Police Sector 601 (District 15)
91689Public Hearing - New License Sami Transportation LLC • dba Sami Transportation LLC 5551 Eastpark Blvd • Agent: Tahir Butt Class A Beer, Class A Liquor Police Sector 520 (District 17)
91691Public Hearing - New License Forge Sports Center LLC • dba Forge Sports Center 4845 Tradewinds Pkwy • Agent: Steve Tutewohl Estimated Capacity (in/out): 200/0 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 6% alcohol, 25% food, 69% other Police Sector 620 (District 16)
91690Presentation of Claims Against the City
Claims - Refer to the Risk Manager
C. Thigpen - Stalking and Harassment - Damages Unknown
91670W. Vegas - Vehicle Damage - $600.00
91673T. Warfield - Property Damage - $200.00
91676W. Lorge - Vehicle Damage - $3,000.00
91679A. Aragon Urbina - Vehicle Damage - $1,500.00
91684M. Kalmon - Vehicle Damage - $196.55
91815Y. Huang - Vehicle Damage - $8,000.00
91819Philadelphia Insurance Company - Vehicle Damage - $4,250.02
91822Claims - Refer to the City Attorney
Eric J Hatchell, Foley & Lardner LLP for Paragon Place at Bear Claw Way LLC (Tax Parcels 0708-213-0602-8 & 0708-213-0603-6) - excessive assessment- $69,107.87
91657Eric J Hatchell, Foley & Lardner LLP for Paragon Place at Bear Claw Way II LLC (Tax Parcels 0708-213-0502-0 & 0708-213-1301-5) - excessive assessment- $66,624.44
91658Eric J Hatchell, Foley & Lardner LLP for University Row Apartments, LLC (Tax Parcels 0709-184-2001-2 & 0709-184-2002-0) - excessive assessment- $203,592.60
91659Eric J Hatchell, Foley & Lardner LLP for The Grove Apartments Madison LLC (Tax Parcel 0710-092-2901-6) - excessive assessment- $31,422.83
91660Eric J Hatchell, Foley & Lardner LLP for Bird Dog Hospitality IV, LLC (Tax Parcel 0810-272-0403-1) - excessive assessment- $63,423.06
91661Vincent J Falcone, von Briesen & Roper, s.c.for B&G Realty Inc (Tax Parcel 0708-262-0608-3) - excessive assessment- $42,120.18
91739Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for 3113 WBH, LLC (Tax Parcels 0709-334-1001-4) - excessive assessment- $31,699
91740Shawn E. Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for CC6 Collegiate, LLC (Tax Parcels 0709-143-0206-9) - excessive assessment- $34,672
91741Shawn E. Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Northland Preserve LLC (Tax Parcels 0709-303-0110-9) - excessive assessment- $11,089
91742Shawn E. Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Northland Preserve LLC (Tax Parcels 0709-303-0114-1) - excessive assessment- $24,795
91743Shawn E. Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Northland Preserve LLC (Tax Parcels 0709-303-0115-9) - excessive assessment- $11,485
91744Shawn E. Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Northland Preserve LLC (Tax Parcels 0709-303-0116-7) - excessive assessment- $20,820
91745Shawn E. Lovell, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Northland Preserve LLC (Tax Parcels 0709-303-0117-5) - excessive assessment- $66,764
91749Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for CPC Madison LLC (Tax Parcels 0708-252-0401-2) - excessive assessment- $80,834
91753Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for CPC Madison LLC (Tax Parcels 0708-252-0419-5) - excessive assessment- $41,416
91756Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Frey Street Office, LLC (Tax Parcels 0709-202-2302-4) - excessive assessment- $93,467
91763Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Madison Hotel Property Investments, LLC (Tax Parcels 0709-253-0109-9) - excessive assessment- $163,458
91767Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Central Storage & Warehouse, LLC (Tax Parcels 0710-094-0099-7) - excessive assessment- $315,834
91770Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for MadCity Lodging LLC (Tax Parcels 0710-272-0303-4) - excessive assessment- $95,611
91774Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Madison Property Owner, LLC (Tax Parcels 0810-154-0112-8) - excessive assessment- $193,291
91779Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for SLJ II, LLC (Tax Parcels 0810-221-0607-6) - excessive assessment- $90,266
91783Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for IA Crossroads, LLC (Tax Parcels 0810-274-0308-9) - excessive assessment- $55,975
91784Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Eagle Harbor Apartments Limited Partnership (Tax Parcels 0810-332-1002-2) - excessive assessment- $19,301
91785Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Walgreen Co. (Tax Parcels 0810-332-0318-4) - excessive assessment- $15,508
91786Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Walgreen Co. (Tax Parcels 0709-303-0522-6) - excessive assessment- $17,915
91787Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Walgreen Co. (Tax Parcels 0710-061-2935-0) - excessive assessment- $12,963
91788Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Walgreen Co. (Tax Parcels 0710-092-2410-7 - excessive assessment- $11,225
91789Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Walgreen Co. (Tax Parcels 0608-122-0127-0) - excessive assessment- $19,151
91790Don M. Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for West Place Three, LLC (Tax Parcels 0708-234-1007-5) - excessive assessment- $41,504
91791Kristina E. Somers, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Slipstream Group, Inc (Tax Parcels 0709-302-1001-1) - unlawful taxation - $55,832.58
91792Scott Matthews (Property Address 5324 Loruth Terrace) - excessive assessment - $1,561.53
91794Todd R. Barron, Barron Corporate Tax Solutions for Vernon Price LLC (Tax Parcel 0709-201-1907-5) - excessive assessment- $65,500
91795Announcements & Introductions of Items from the Floor
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