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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 9/16/2025 6:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Room 201 (City-County Building)
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89887 11.Presentation: Poetry recitation by Octavia IkardPresentationPresentation: Poetry recitation by Octavia Ikard - "Some Places"   Not available Not available
89884 12.Hispanic Heritage Month 2025ResolutionRecognizing September 15, 2025, through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month   Not available Not available
86546 13.Consent Agenda Document (9/16/25)ReportConsent Agenda Document (9/16/25)   Not available Not available
89375 14.East Washington North Butler RezoneOrdinanceCreating Section 28.022-00724 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 302-308 East Washington Avenue and 15-27 North Butler Street from UMX (Urban Mixed-Use) and PD (Planned Development) District to PD (GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and creating Section 28.022-00725 to approve a Specific Implementation Plan. (District 2)   Not available Not available
89733 15. Capital Budget2026 Executive Capital Budget   Not available Not available
89735 16.9-16-2025 Resident committee appointmentsAppointmentReport of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 9-2-2025; action 9-16-2025).   Not available Not available
89937 17.10/7/2025 Resident committee appointmentsAppointmentReport of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduce 9-16-2025; action 10-7-2025).   Not available Not available
89711 18.Submitting the appointment of Lydia McComas for confirmation of a five-year term as City Clerk.ResolutionSubmitting the appointment of Lydia McComas for confirmation of a five-year term as City Clerk.   Not available Not available
89716 19.Submitting the appointment of Jamie M. Acton for confirmation of a five-year term as Transit General Manager.ResolutionSubmitting the appointment of Jamie M. Acton for confirmation of a five-year term as Transit General Manager.   Not available Not available
86555 110.Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through December 9, 2025ReportConfirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through December 9, 2025: 10/7/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 10/28/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/11/25 (Budget) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/12/25 (Budget, if needed) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/13/25 (Budget, if needed) - Hybrid (Virtual & MMB 215) 11/25/25 - Virtual 12/9/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)   Not available Not available
89553 111.Lake Wingra Loop Community Bike RideResolutionRecognizing the Lake Wingra Loop Community Bike Ride occurring on September 28, 2025, celebrating the special sites surrounding Lake Wingra, and urging city staff to identify and promote policies and practices that promote the health of Lake Wingra. (District 13)   Not available Not available
89254 212.Street Tree ProtectionOrdinanceSUBSTITUTE: Amending Sections 4.095, 10.05, 10.055, 10.08, 10.101, 23.24 and 1.08(3)(a) and Creating Section 10.105 of the Madison General Ordinances to enhance the City’s street tree protection provisions and to establish a Street Tree Replacement Fund.   Not available Not available
89325 113.Tree AuthorityOrdinanceAmending Sections 10.25(4), 23.21(1), 23.22, 23.25 and 23.40(4)(b) of the Madison General Ordinances to reflect changes to tree authority and the requirements of the terrace treatment policy.   Not available Not available
89521 114.Accepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and sidewalk improvements constructed by Private Contract In 3030 Ohmeda Drive CSM, Private Contract No. 9082.ResolutionAccepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and sidewalk improvements constructed by Private Contract In 3030 Ohmeda Drive CSM, Private Contract No. 9082 (District 16).   Not available Not available
89629 115.Accepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements (excluding bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In Village At Autumn Lake Phase 14, Private Contract No. 9381.ResolutionAccepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements (excluding bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In Village At Autumn Lake Phase 14, Private Contract No. 9381 (District 17).   Not available Not available
89636 116.Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an Amendment to Contract 7809 between the City of Madison and Strand Associates, Inc. for additional design engineering services for Pleasant View Road reconstruction from Mineral Point Road to Timber WResolutionAuthorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an Amendment to Contract 7809 between the City of Madison and Strand Associates, Inc. for additional design engineering services for Pleasant View Road reconstruction from Mineral Point Road to Timber Wolf Trail. (District 9)   Not available Not available
89664 117.Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 6 to Contract 8910, the existing Purchase of Services contract between the City of Madison and Tetra Tech, Inc. for engineering services for the East Isthmus and Yahara River Watershed StudResolutionAuthorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 6 to Contract 8910, the existing Purchase of Services contract between the City of Madison and Tetra Tech, Inc. for engineering services for the East Isthmus and Yahara River Watershed Study (District 2, District 4, District 6, District 12, District 15).   Not available Not available
89681 118.Approving temporary construction work with associated noise impacts between the hours of 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM for work associated with the City of Madison/Wisconsin Department of Transportation reconstruction of John Nolen Drive (E Lakeside St toResolutionApproving temporary construction work with associated noise impacts between the hours of 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM for work associated with the City of Madison/Wisconsin Department of Transportation reconstruction of John Nolen Drive (E Lakeside St to S Broom St), #11860 (District 4).   Not available Not available
89732 119.Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9677, Quann Park Lighting Project.ResolutionAwarding Public Works Contract No. 9677, Quann Park Lighting Project. (District 14)   Not available Not available
89746 120.Assessing Benefits West Washington Avenue and South Henry Street Resurfacing Assessment District - 2024.ResolutionAssessing Benefits West Washington Avenue and South Henry Street Resurfacing Assessment District - 2024. (District 4)   Not available Not available
89747 121.Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 3565 Tulane Avenue CSM and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9685.ResolutionApproving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 3565 Tulane Avenue CSM and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9685 (District 15).   Not available Not available
89748 122.Assessing Benefits Sheboygan Avenue and Segoe Road Assessment District - 2024.ResolutionAssessing Benefits Sheboygan Avenue and Segoe Road Assessment District - 2024. (District 11)   Not available Not available
89749 123.Declaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers establishing the Pontiac Trail, Boston Court, Rosewood Circle, and Nokomis Circle Assessment District - 2025.ResolutionDeclaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers establishing the Pontiac Trail, Boston Court, Rosewood Circle, and Nokomis Circle Assessment District - 2025. (District 10)   Not available Not available
89757 124.Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9673, Bartillon Shelter Fiber Connection.ResolutionAwarding Public Works Contract No. 9673, Bartillon Shelter Fiber Connection. (District 12)   Not available Not available
89759 125.Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8806, Buffalo Trail, Barron Court, and Green Lake Pass Assessment District - 2025.ResolutionAwarding Public Works Contract No. 8806, Buffalo Trail, Barron Court, and Green Lake Pass Assessment District - 2025. (District 11)   Not available Not available
86238 126. LicenseReport of Operator License Applications September 16, 2025. See attached report for list of operators.   Not available Not available
89344 127.2025 Surveillance Technology ReportsResolutionAccepting the 2025 Agency Annual Surveillance Technology Reports for the 2024 Calendar Year   Not available Not available
88483 128.Signature Requirement for Alder VacanciesOrdinanceCreating Section 2.035 of the Madison General Ordinances related to requiring elector signatures with application to fill vacancy on the Common Council.   Not available Not available
89472 129.Authorizing the Transit General Manager to file an application for a Section 5307, 5337 & 5339 Super Grant, public transit capital, capital maintenance, and capital planning grant with U.S. Department of Transportation and authorizing the Mayor and the CiResolutionAuthorizing the Transit General Manager to file an application for a Section 5307, 5337 & 5339 Super Grant, public transit capital, capital maintenance, and capital planning grant with U.S. Department of Transportation and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the associated grant agreement with USDOT and the associated 13 (c) agreement with Teamsters Local No. 120.   Not available Not available
89580 130.TIF Application FeeOrdinanceRepealing and recreating Section 4.28 of the Madison General Ordinances related to TIF Applications to update TIF application fee and application process.   Not available Not available
89707 131.Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute 2025 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) contract amendments with Briarpatch Youth Services, OutReach, and the Center for Community Stewardship, allocating previously unallocated funds. (CitywidResolutionAuthorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute 2025 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) contract amendments with Briarpatch Youth Services, OutReach, and the Center for Community Stewardship, allocating previously unallocated funds. (Citywide)   Not available Not available
89717 132.Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend the 2024-25 EHH contract with Briarpatch Youth Services to add $12,600 of State EHH funds reallocated from an EHH contract with Legal Action of Wisconsin. (Citywide)ResolutionAuthorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend the 2024-25 EHH contract with Briarpatch Youth Services to add $12,600 of State EHH funds reallocated from an EHH contract with Legal Action of Wisconsin. (Citywide)   Not available Not available
89724 133.Authorizing the allocation of approximately $3.5 million of combined City and Federal funds among seven non-profit agencies to support the provision of homeless services and housing resources beginning in 2026, the outcomes of a competitive RFP process coResolutionAuthorizing the allocation of approximately $3.5 million of combined City and Federal funds among seven non-profit agencies to support the provision of homeless services and housing resources beginning in 2026, the outcomes of a competitive RFP process conducted by the Community Development Division, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into agreements with agencies selected to receive funds to implement the specified programs and services. (Citywide)   Not available Not available
89734 134.2026 Budget RulesResolutionEstablishing rules and procedures for Common Council deliberations on the City of Madison's 2026 Capital and Operating Budgets.   Not available Not available
89779 135.Extending the contract between the City of Madison and MACH Onehealth, Inc. dba Madison Street Medicine to provide those services and extend currently allocated funding through April 2026ResolutionExtending the contract between the City of Madison and MACH Onehealth, Inc. dba Madison Street Medicine to provide those services and extend currently allocated funding through April 2026, at an additional cost of $0 dollars from the City of Madison, and authorizes the use of up to $100,000 of additional funds from Dane County to pay for those services   Not available Not available
88957 136.CSM - 302-308 E Washington Ave et alResolutionApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Butler Plaza, LLC located at 302-308 E Washington Avenue and 15-27 N Butler Street (District 2).   Not available Not available
85968 137.Chief of Police 2nd Quarter Report: Chief John Patterson, Madison Police DepartmentReportChief of Police 2nd Quarter Report: Chief John Patterson, Madison Police Department   Not available Not available
89173 138.CLAIM: A. Fiscus - Vehicle Damage - $91.99ClaimA. Fiscus - Vehicle Damage - $91.99   Not available Not available
89505 139.CLAIM: Grange Insurance - Vehicle Damage - $1,541.94ClaimGrange Insurance - Vehicle Damage - $1,541.94   Not available Not available
89516 140.CLAIM: T. Schad - Vehicle Damage - $500.00ClaimT. Schad - Vehicle Damage - $500.00   Not available Not available
89546 141.CLAIM: C. Ducommun - Property Damage - $746.59ClaimC. Ducommun - Property Damage - $746.59   Not available Not available
89639 142.CLAIM: A. Becker - Vehicle Damage - $2,012.94ClaimA. Becker - Vehicle Damage - $2,012.94   Not available Not available
89632 143.Authorizing the Planning Division to enter into a contract with The Creative Company, Inc. to develop a regional music brand for the Greater Madison area.ResolutionAuthorizing the Planning Division to enter into a contract with The Creative Company, Inc. to develop a regional music brand for the Greater Madison area in alignment with the goals of the Greater Madison Music City initiative.   Not available Not available
89635 144.Authorizing the Planning Division to continue the Artist at Work program, focusing on destination marketing for Madison’s music sector, and to select and contract non-profit partners as grantees.ResolutionAuthorizing the Planning Division to continue the Artist at Work program, focusing on destination marketing for Madison’s music sector, and to select and contract non-profit partners as grantees.   Not available Not available
89899 145.Hoepker Road Portage Road RezoningOrdinanceCreating Section 28.022–00728 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 6303 Portage Road and 4821 Hoepker Road from Temporary A (Agriculture) District to TR-P (Traditional Residential-Planned) District. (District 17)   Not available Not available
89916 146.Lot Area & Width Alley Attached GaragesOrdinanceAmending several sections of Chapter 28 to reduce minimum lot width and lot area within certain zoning districts and to reduce the rear setback for alley loaded one-story attached garages.   Not available Not available
89917 147.Step Down Adjacent to Residential DistrictsOrdinanceAmending various sections of Chapter 28 to update the existing step down rules for larger buildings when adjacent to a residential district.   Not available Not available
89918 148.Two Unit Detached ADUOrdinanceAmending sections within Chapter 28 to allow detached Accessory Dwelling Units to have two units and not be included in maximum permitted use accessory structure size.   Not available Not available
89766 149.Final Plat - Raemisch Farm DevelopmentResolutionApproving the final plat of Raemisch Farm Development on land generally addressed as 4000-4150 Packers Avenue (District 18).   Not available Not available
89767 150.Prelim Plat - LEO Living, 6303 Portage RdResolutionApproving the preliminary plat of the LEO Living on property addressed as 6303 Portage Road and 4821 Hoepker Road (District 17).   Not available Not available
89776 151.CSM - 120-126 N Orchard St et alResolutionApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by 4 Lakes Properties, LLC and Dayton-Orchard, LLC located at 120-126 N Orchard Street, 1313 Randall Court, 1314 Randall Court, and 1309-1311 W Dayton Street (District 8).   Not available Not available
89777 152.CSM - 223-225 W Gilman StResolutionApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Rohr Chabad House at the University of Wisconsin, Inc. located at 223-225 W Gilman Street (District 2).   Not available Not available
89778 153.CSM - Capitol Lake CampusResolutionApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Capitol Lakes, Inc. located at 333-345 W Main Street, 110 S Henry Street, and 334 W Doty Street (District 4).   Not available Not available
89833 154.Small Cap TIF Loan Stella's BakeryResolutionAuthorizing a loan to Stella’s Bakery of Madison or its assigns in the amount of $250,000 for real estate improvements to the commercial property at 3113 Syene Road through the TID 51 Small Cap TIF program using TID #51 incremental revenue as authorized in the TID #51 Project Plan (RES-23-00208) adopted by the Common Council on March 7, 2023. (District 14)   Not available Not available
89836 155.12846 Park Badger Redevelopment CDA Purchase and Sale AgreementResolutionAuthorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement to transfer the land and improvements at 802, 810 and 818 West Badger Road to the Community Development Authority and/or its assigns for the Park Badger Redevelopment Project. (District 14)   Not available Not available
89855 156.Approving the schedule of Special Charges for the State Street Mall/Capitol Concourse for 2024/2025 Maintenance Charges. (District 2, District 4, and District 8)ResolutionApproving the schedule of Special Charges for the State Street Mall/Capitol Concourse for 2024/2025 Maintenance Charges. (District 2, District 4, and District 8)   Not available Not available
89860 157.Recognizing the appointment of John Patterson and approving the terms and conditions of employment for John Patterson as City of Madison Police Chief.ResolutionRecognizing the appointment of John Patterson and approving the terms and conditions of employment for John Patterson as City of Madison Police Chief.   Not available Not available
89879 158.City Building Inspection Services Blooming GroveResolutionApproving an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Blooming Grove for the City to provide building inspection services for the Town.   Not available Not available
89880 159.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.ResolutionApplying 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.   Not available Not available
89881 160.2024 WDOJ PSN grant award to MPD $8,082ResolutionAmending the Police Department’s operating budget, and authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police (or designee) to accept a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant award of $8,082 to aid investigations into violent and gun crime.   Not available Not available
89882 161.Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a non-competitive 5-year Services Agreement with Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc. and Deer Track Park Landfill, Inc., for disposal of certain solid waste material.ResolutionAuthorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a non-competitive 5-year Services Agreement with Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc. and Deer Track Park Landfill, Inc., for disposal of certain solid waste material. (Citywide)   Not available Not available
89898 162.Delete the 1.0 FTE position #1454 of Program Assistant 1; recreate the position as a Program Assistant 2; and reallocate the employee to the new position.ResolutionDelete the 1.0 FTE position #1454 of Program Assistant 1; recreate the position as a Program Assistant 2; and reallocate the employee to the new position.   Not available Not available
89915 163.Delete the classification of Control Systems Technician in CG 16, R19 and recreate it in CG16, R20; recreate position #1790 in the new classification and reallocate the employee.ResolutionDelete the classification of Control Systems Technician in CG 16, R19 and recreate it in CG16, R20; recreate position #1790 in the new classification and reallocate the employee.   Not available Not available
89926 164.Approving a loan of up to $80,000 from the Community Development Division’s Child Care Facilities Loan Program to Monona Grove Nursery School for use in developing new child care space, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into agreements witResolutionApproving a loan of up to $80,000 from the Community Development Division’s Child Care Facilities Loan Program to Monona Grove Nursery School for use in developing new child care space, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into agreements with that agency to complete the specified project. (District 15)   Not available Not available
89933 165.MOU - University Market Rate UnitsResolutionAuthorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents regarding the referral of eligible students to rent below market rate units as contemplated by Madison General Ordinance Section 28.071.   Not available Not available
89945 166.Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements between the City of Madison and Dane County that govern the exchange of revenue for shared services, collaborative projects, and joint responsibilities as authorized in the 2025 Adopted OperatingResolutionAuthorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements between the City of Madison and Dane County that govern the exchange of revenue for shared services, collaborative projects, and joint responsibilities as authorized in the 2025 Adopted Operating Budget (District 16 and citywide).   Not available Not available
89947 167.Adopting the Teamsters Union Local 120 Labor AgreementResolutionAdopting and confirming the Labor Agreement between the City of Madison and the Teamsters Union Local 120, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027   Not available Not available
89948 168. ResolutionA Resolution authorizing a competitive selection five-year contract with Integral Building Systems, Inc for the procurement, installation, and support of structured cabling, access control, audio visual systems and security cameras.   Not available Not available
89743 169.CLAIM: S. Hassan - Property Loss - $950.00ClaimS. Hassan - Property Loss - $950.00   Not available Not available
89744 170.CLAIM: S. Webb - Property Damage - $500.00ClaimS. Webb - Property Damage - $500.00   Not available Not available
89773 171.CLAIM: D. Ayres - Vehicle Damage - $4,000.00ClaimD. Ayres - Vehicle Damage - $4,000.00   Not available Not available
89783 172.CLAIM: O. Eversole - Vehicle Damage - $2,484.46ClaimO. Eversole - Vehicle Damage - $2,484.46   Not available Not available
89786 173.CLAIM: K. Phelps - Vehicle Damage - $250.00ClaimK. Phelps - Vehicle Damage - $250.00   Not available Not available
89789 174.CLAIM: J. Tollefsrud - Property Damage - $200.00ClaimJ. Tollefsrud - Property Damage - $200.00   Not available Not available
89802 175.CLAIM: J. Phelan - Property Damage - $5,900.00ClaimJ. Phelan - Property Damage - $5,900.00   Not available Not available
89807 176.CLAIM: L. Young - Vehicle Damage - $Amount to be DeterminedClaimL. Young - Vehicle Damage - $Amount to be Determined   Not available Not available
89810 177.CLAIM: J. Lattimore III - Violation of Rights - $5,000.00ClaimJ. Lattimore III - Violation of Rights - $5,000.00   Not available Not available
89815 178.CLAIM: Progressive for C. Stilson - Rental Vehicle and Bodily Injury - $753.64ClaimProgressive for C. Stilson - Rental Vehicle and Bodily Injury - $753.64   Not available Not available
89818 179.CLAIM: C. Sweeney - Vehicle Damage - $Amount to be DeterminedClaimC. Sweeney - Vehicle Damage - $Amount to be Determined   Not available Not available
89936 180.CLAIM: R. Pegg - Vehicle Damage - $4,166.67ClaimR. Pegg - Vehicle Damage - $4,166.67   Not available Not available