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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 1/27/2026 6:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Room 201 (City-County Building)
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91544 11.Winter Salt Week 2026ResolutionProclaiming January 26th to 30th, 2026, as Winter Salt Week.   Not available Not available
89044 12.Consent Agenda Document (1/27/26)ReportConsent Agenda Document (1/27/26)   Not available Not available
90540 13.Amend Campus Master Plan - Highland AveOrdinanceAmending 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)   Not available Not available
90915 14.West Johnson RezoneOrdinanceCreating 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)   Not available Not available
91268 15.Watts Road attachmentPetitionPetition received in the Madison City Clerk's Office December 17, 2025 regarding attachment from the Town of Middleton to the City of Madison.   Not available Not available
91269 16.May-Moore/Sugar Maple Ln AttachmentPetitionPetition received in the Madison City Clerk's Office December 17, 2025 regarding attachment from the Town of Middleton to the City of Madison.   Not available Not available
91432 17.1-27-2026 Resident committee appointmentsAppointmentReport of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 1-13-2026; action 1-27-2026).   Not available Not available
91613 18.2-10-2026 Resident committee appointmentsAppointmentReport of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 1-27-2026; action 2-10-2026).   Not available Not available
89017 19.Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through June 23, 2026ReportConfirming 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)   Not available Not available
91343 110.Approving Park Commission President Member and Resident Appointment to Subcommittee of the Board of Park Commissioners (All Districts)AppointmentApproving Park Commission President Member and Resident Appointment to Subcommittee of the Board of Park Commissioners (All Districts)   Not available Not available
91081 111.Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a competitively selected service contract with CR-Building Performance Specialists for professional facility assessment services.ResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
91225 112.Assessing Benefits, Blue Harvest Lane, Feather Edge Drive, & Soaring Sky Run Assessment District - 2023.ResolutionAssessing Benefits, Blue Harvest Lane, Feather Edge Drive, & Soaring Sky Run Assessment District - 2023. (District 1)   Not available Not available
91326 113.Small Cell Ordinance RepairsOrdinanceAmending portions of 10.053 of the Madison General Ordinances to update the Small Cell Ordinance to bring it in line with State law.   Not available Not available
91331 114.Report of Engineering of Non-Bid Contract for Thompkins Drive Sanitary Sewer Reroute.ResolutionReport of Engineering of Non-Bid Contract for Thompkins Drive Sanitary Sewer Reroute. (District 16)   Not available Not available
91398 115.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 RemResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
91436 116.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 ofResolutionApproving 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)   Not available Not available
91438 117.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.ResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
91440 118.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.ResolutionApproving 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)   Not available Not available
91441 119.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.ResolutionApproving 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)   Not available Not available
91445 120.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.ResolutionApproving 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)   Not available Not available
91447 121.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.ResolutionApproving 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)   Not available Not available
91448 122.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.ResolutionApproving 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)   Not available Not available
91449 123.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.ResolutionAwarding 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)   Not available Not available
91450 124.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.ResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
89080 125. LicenseReport of Operator License Applications January 27, 2026. See attached report for list of operators.   Not available Not available
91526 126. LicenseNew 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)   Not available Not available
91439 127.Building Improvement Grant Program AdjustmentsResolutionApproving adjustments to the Building Improvement Grant Program.   Not available Not available
91322 128.A Resolution 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. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk tResolutionAuthorizing 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.   Not available Not available
91350 129.Recreate the classification of Library Maintenance Coordinator in CG 15, Range 11; Delete the 1.0 FTE position #4476 of Maintenance Mechanic 2 – Local 236 and recreate it as Library Maintenance Coordinator.ResolutionRecreate 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.   Not available Not available
91378 130.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)ResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
91390 131.Double Dollars Service Contract with Community Action CoalitionResolutionAuthorizing 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.   Not available Not available
91400 132.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.ResolutionDelete 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.   Not available Not available
91404 133.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 positioResolutionDelete 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.   Not available Not available
91405 134.Authorizing the noncompetitive purchase of renewable diesel from Hartland Fuel Products LLC.ResolutionAuthorizing the noncompetitive purchase of renewable diesel from Hartland Fuel Products LLC.   Not available Not available
91431 135.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 necessarResolutionAuthorizing 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.   Not available Not available
91434 136.Authorizing a contract between the 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.ResolutionAuthorizing 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.   Not available Not available
90617 137.CSM - 33 W Johnson StResolutionApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Drury Madison, LLC located at 33 W Johnson Street (District 4).   Not available Not available
90729 138.CLAIM: Progressive - Vehicle Damage - $3452.62ClaimProgressive - Vehicle Damage - $3,452.62   Not available Not available
91126 139.CLAIM: E. Burtch - Vehicle Damage - $87.58ClaimE. Burtch - Vehicle Damage - $87.58   Not available Not available
91210 140.CLAIM: S. Glazer - Vehicle Damage - $500.00ClaimS. Glazer - Vehicle Damage - $500.00   Not available Not available
91267 141.CLAIM: H. Flanagan - Vehicle Damage - $500.00ClaimH. Flanagan - Vehicle Damage - $500.00   Not available Not available
91325 142.CLAIM: S. Lasco - Vehicle Damage - $385.78ClaimS. Lasco - Vehicle Damage - $385.78   Not available Not available
91410 143.CLAIM: S. Clacks - Vehicle Damage - $9,987.00ClaimS. Clacks - Vehicle Damage - $9,987.00   Not available Not available
91414 144.CLAIM: Progressive Universal Insurance Company - Vehicle Damage - $7,469.44ClaimProgressive Universal Insurance Company - Vehicle Damage - $7,469.44   Not available Not available
91420 145.CLAIM: Attorney Andrew D. Weininger for Fuller - Loss of Property Value - $23,000.00ClaimAttorney Andrew D. Weininger for Fuller and Garrett - Loss of Property Value - $23,000.00   Not available Not available
91423 146.CLAIM: Attorney Andrew D. Weininger for M. Halsted - Loss of Property Value - $52,769.00ClaimAttorney Andrew D. Weininger for M. Halsted - Loss of Property Value - $52,769.00   Not available Not available
91407 147.Approving revised roadway geometry for the construction of S High Point Rd from Mid Point Meadows Plat to Raymond Rd. (District 7, District 1)ResolutionApproving revised roadway geometry for the construction of S High Point Rd from Mid Point Meadows Plat to Raymond Rd. (District 1, District 7)   Not available Not available
91530 148.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 CorridorResolutionOpposing 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)   Not available Not available
91435 149.May-Moore Sugar Maple Lane Watts Rd AttachmentOrdinanceCreating 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)   Not available Not available
91151 150.CSM - 7604 Femrite DrResolutionApproving 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).   Not available Not available
91513 151.CSM - 2030 Pennsylvania Ave, et alResolutionApproving 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).   Not available Not available
91514 152.CSM - 5555 Odana Rd & 5534 Medical CirResolutionApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by BHP, LLC located at 5555 Odana Road and 5534 Medical Circle (District 19).   Not available Not available
91575 153.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.ResolutionAmending 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)   Not available Not available
91576 154.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 EngineResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
91595 156.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 forResolutionAuthorizing 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).   Not available Not available
91596 157.CSM - 6004 Commercial AveResolutionApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Hovde Realty, Inc. located at 6004 Commercial Avenue (District 3).   Not available Not available
91601 158.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.ResolutionRecreate 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.   Not available Not available
91602 159. ResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
91606 160.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.ResolutionRecreate the vacant 0.75 FTE Parks Worker, position #4656 in CG16/R04P, as a 1.0 FTE position, within the Parks Division operating budget.   Not available Not available
91610 161.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).ResolutionAuthorizing 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).   Not available Not available
91611 162.Meadowridge Library LeaseResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
91612 163.Meadowood Neighborhood Center LeaseResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
91615 164.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, allResolutionAwarding 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)   Not available Not available
91525 165. ReportReport dated January 27, 2026 re: Board, Committee, Commission, Ad Hoc Committee and Subcommittee Members who have not filed the Statement of Interests Form.   Not available Not available
91518 166.CLAIM: M. Adams - Vehicle Damage - $3,500.00ClaimM. Adams - Vehicle Damage - $3,500.00   Not available Not available
91521 167.CLAIM: G. Sauve - Damage Unknown - $111,111.00ClaimG. Sauve - Damage Unknown - $111,111.00   Not available Not available
91524 168.CLAIM: E. Ojeda - Property Damage - $2,500.00ClaimE. Ojeda - Property Damage - $2,500.00   Not available Not available
91529 169.CLAIM: A. Luedke - Vehicle Damage - $770.00ClaimA. Luedke - Vehicle Damage - $770.00   Not available Not available
91536 170.CLAIM: University Research Park Inc. - Snow Removal - $4,630.00ClaimUniversity Research Park Inc. - Snow Removal - $4,630.00   Not available Not available
91539 171.CLAIM: AFICS - Vehicle Damage - $4,627.92ClaimAFICS - Vehicle Damage - $4,627.92   Not available Not available
91547 172.CLAIM: O. Schaefer - Vehicle Damage - $689.98ClaimO. Schaefer - Vehicle Damage - $689.98   Not available Not available
91558 173.CLAIM: W. Uthmeier - Vehicle Damage - $7,149.70ClaimW. Uthmeier - Vehicle Damage - $7,149.70   Not available Not available
91515 174.CLAIM: Don M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Ascendium Education Group, Inc. - unlawful taxation - $348,372.70.ClaimDon M Millis, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. for Ascendium Education Group, Inc. - unlawful taxation - $348,372.70.   Not available Not available