Meeting Details

Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 7/21/2026 6:30 PM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Room 201 (City-County Building)
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
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89055 11.Consent Agenda Document (7/21/26)ReportConsent Agenda Document (7/21/26)AcceptPass Action details Not available
94063 12. PresentationPresentation from the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement   Action details Not available
92877 13.Huxley Street RezoneOrdinanceCreating Section 28.022-00753 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 1201 Huxley Street from TR-U1 (Traditional Residential-Urban 1) District to TR-U2 (Traditional Residential-Urban 2) District. (District 12)Adopt and Close the Public HearingPass Action details Not available
93776 14.Submitting the appointment of Matthew W. Tucker for confirmation of a five-year term as Building Inspection Division Director.ResolutionSubmitting the appointment of Matthew W. Tucker for confirmation of a five-year term as Building Inspection Division Director.Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
93781 15.7-21-2026 Resident committee appointmentsAppointmentReport of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 7-7-2026; action 7-21-2026).ConfirmPass Action details Not available
94054 16.8-4-2026 Resident committee appointmentsAppointmentReport of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 7-21-2026; action 8-4-2026).Refer to a future Meeting to Confirm Pass Action details Not available
89028 17.Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through December 8, 2026ReportConfirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through December 8, 2026: 8/4/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 9/8/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 9/22/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 10/6/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 10/20/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/10/26 (Budget) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/11/26 (Budget, if needed) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 11/12/16 (Budget, if needed) - Hybrid (Virtual & MMB 215) 11/24/26 - Virtual 12/8/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)AcceptPass Action details Not available
93699 18.Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Willows Biobasin Repair.ResolutionApproving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Willows Biobasin Repair. (District 9)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
93700 19.Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9588, West Badger Mill Creek Greenway.ResolutionAwarding Public Works Contract No. 9588, West Badger Mill Creek Greenway. (District 7)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
93778 110.Declaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers establishing the Regent Street Assessment District - 2027.ResolutionDeclaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers establishing the Regent Street Assessment District - 2027. (District 5, District 8, District 13)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
93792 111.Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for for Glenway Backyard Pipe Repairs.ResolutionApproving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for for Glenway Backyard Pipe Repairs. (District 5)Adopt with the Recommendation(s)Pass Action details Not available
93796 112.Assessing Benefits N Franklin and Lynn Terrace Assessment District - 2025.ResolutionAssessing Benefits N Franklin and Lynn Terrace Assessment District - 2025. (District 5)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
93797 113.Assessing Benefits E. Wilson Street and E. Doty St. Reconstruction Assessment District - 2023.ResolutionAssessing Benefits E. Wilson Street and E. Doty St. Reconstruction Assessment District - 2023. (District 4)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
93826 114.Assessing Benefits South Pinckney Street Resurfacing Assessment District - 2024.ResolutionAssessing Benefits South Pinckney Street Resurfacing Assessment District - 2024. (District 4)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
89091 115. LicenseReport of Operator License Applications July 21, 2026. See attached report for list of operators.GrantPass Action details Not available
93985 116. LicenseSecondhand Article Dealer License ABC Collective LLC • dba Stratus Estate Buyers 2110 Atwood Ave Police Sector 410 (District 6)GrantPass Action details Not available
93787 117.Revisor's Ordinance July 2026OrdinanceAmending various sections of the Madison General Ordinances to correct inconsistencies and improper references in the Madison General Ordinances, constituting a 2026 City Attorney Revisor’s Ordinance.Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
93492 118.Authorizing Madison Water Utility's General Manager to certify municipal services bills, assessments, and charges to the 2026 tax rolls of other governmental units for delinquent accounts in those jurisdictions.ResolutionAuthorizing Madison Water Utility's General Manager to certify municipal services bills, assessments, and charges to the 2026 tax rolls of other governmental units for delinquent accounts in those jurisdictions.Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
93695 119.2027 Budget RulesResolutionEstablishing rules and procedures for Common Council deliberations on the City of Madison's 2027 Capital and Operating Budgets.Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
93701 120.Authorizing a noncompetitive contract with Aro Eberle Architects, Inc. to provide professional architecture and engineering services for design and construction of Odana Hills clubhouse and Odana Hills East Park improvements.ResolutionAuthorizing a noncompetitive contract with Aro Eberle Architects, Inc. to provide professional architecture and engineering services for design and construction of Odana Hills clubhouse and Odana Hills East Park improvements (District 11)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
93772 121.11199 - 3rd Amendment to LeaseResolutionAuthorizing the execution of a Third Amendment to a Lease with MESC, LLC for property located at 2713 East Washington Avenue for the continued operation of storage space. (District 12).Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
93775 222.Amending the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Utility Capital Budget and awarding Public Works contract 9807 Fordem Avenue- First Street Relief Sanitary Sewer.ResolutionSUBSTITUTE: Amending the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Utility Capital Budget and awarding Public Works contract 9807 Fordem Avenue- First Street Relief Sanitary Sewer. (District 12).Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
93777 223.Authorizing a jurisdictional transfer agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Madison for portions of S. Park Street, W. Washington Avenue, Proudfit Street, North Shore Drive, John Nolen Drive, and S. Blair Street; andResolutionSUBSTITUTE. Authorizing a jurisdictional transfer agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Madison for portions of S. Park Street, W. Washington Avenue, Proudfit Street, North Shore Drive, John Nolen Drive, and S. Blair Street; establishing a special revenue fund for transportation-related revenues and expenditures; and amending the budget for the North-South Bus Rapid Transit project to appropriate $15 million from the special revenue fund. (District 4, District 6, District 13, District 14)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
92602 124.CSM - 1910 Roth St & 1201 Huxley StResolutionApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by OM Land, LLC located at 1910 Roth Street and 1201 Huxley Street (District 12).Adopt with ConditionsPass Action details Not available
93539 125.CLAIM: P. Falk - Property Damage - $500.00ClaimP. Falk - Property Damage - $500.00DisallowPass Action details Not available
93684 126.CLAIM: S. Busalacchi - Property Damage - $176.00ClaimS. Busalacchi - Property Damage - $176.00DisallowPass Action details Not available
93691 127.CLAIM: A. Alejandre-Lara - Property Damage - $500.00ClaimA. Alejandre-Lara - Property Damage - $500.00DisallowPass Action details Not available
93698 128.CLAIM: T. McAloon - Property Damage - $6,696.80ClaimT. McAloon - Property Damage - $6,696.80DisallowPass Action details Not available
93756 129.CLAIM: D. Van Natta - Property Damage - $149,910.31ClaimD. Van Natta - Property Damage - $149,910.31DisallowPass Action details Not available
93760 130.CLAIM: D. Kiefer - Property Damage - $341.55ClaimD. Kiefer - Property Damage - $341.55DisallowPass Action details Not available
93765 131.CLAIM: S. Slover - Vehicle Damage - $5,000.92ClaimS. Slover - Vehicle Damage - $5,000.92DisallowPass Action details Not available
93766 132.CLAIM: T. Fulmer - Property Damage - $4,000.00ClaimT. Fulmer - Property Damage - $4,000.00DisallowPass Action details Not available
93770 133.CLAIM: K. Munoz-Dones - Property Damage - $5,000.00ClaimK. Munoz-Dones - Property Damage - $5,000.00DisallowPass Action details Not available
93786 134.CLAIM: A. Pimentel - Personal Injury - $1,000.00ClaimA. Pimentel - Personal Injury - $1,000.00DisallowPass Action details Not available
93878 135.CLAIM: L. Goodwin - Personal Injury - $10,000.00ClaimL. Goodwin - Personal Injury - $10,000.00DisallowPass Action details Not available
93733 136.Calling on UW-Health and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to Resume Providing Gender-Affirming Health Care to Transgender YouthResolutionCalling on UW-Health and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to Resume Providing Gender-Affirming Health Care to Transgender YouthAdopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
93763 137.BY TITLE ONLY: Authorizing the Mayor to sign a Torch Relay Agreement with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games 2028.ResolutionBY TITLE ONLY: Authorizing the Mayor to sign a Torch Relay Agreement with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games 2028.Refer to a future Meeting to AdoptPass Action details Not available
93984 138.Oakwood Village University Woods RezoningOrdinanceCreating Section 28.022-00755 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 6145-6301 Mineral Point Road and 510 Genomic Drive from PD (Planned Development) District to Amended PD (GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and creating Section 28.022-00756 to approve a Specific Implementation Plan. (District 19)Refer For Public HearingPass Action details Not available
93831 139.Prelim & Final Plat - Hawks Nest - 8302 McDowell DrResolutionApproving the preliminary plat and final plat of Hawks Nest on land generally addressed as 8302 McDowell Drive and located at the northeastern corner of Mid Town Road and S Pleasant View Road (District 1).ReferPass Action details Not available
93832 140.CSM - 979 Jonathon DrResolutionApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Joe Daniels Construction Co., Inc. located at 979 Jonathon Drive (District 14).Refer to a future Meeting to AdoptPass Action details Not available
93842 141.Authorizing the City of Madison to accept, if awarded, a private grant of up to $10,000 from the Alliant Energy Foundation, and authorizing the Water Utility General Manager to enter into a grant agreement and sign related document(s) authorizing acceptanResolutionAuthorizing the City of Madison to accept, if awarded, a private grant of up to $10,000 from the Alliant Energy Foundation, and authorizing the Water Utility General Manager to enter into a grant agreement and sign related document(s) authorizing acceptance of the grant and amend the 2026 Adopted Capital Budget to appropriate the grant revenue and expenses, up to $10,000, for the Water Utility Water on Wheels (WU-WOW).ReferPass Action details Not available
93894 142.Landmarks Nomination-222 E Olin AveResolutionApproving a landmark nomination of the property located at 222 E Olin Avenue as the Wonder Bar (District 14).ReferPass Action details Not available
93925 143.Submitting the appointment of Charles J. Romines for confirmation of a five-year term as Director of Public Works.ResolutionSubmitting the appointment of Charles J. Romines for confirmation of a five-year term as Director of Public Works.ReferPass Action details Not available
93940 144.WEDC Community Development Investment Grant for MTZ Charitable Organization IncResolutionAuthorizing the acceptance of a grant for $250,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Community Development Investment Grant program, and authorizing contracts with WEDC and the MTZ Charitable Organization, Inc. for the use of the funds and amending the 2026 Adopted Operating Budget for Economic Development Division-Office of Business Resources’ purchased services. (District 14)ReferPass Action details Not available
93941 145.Approving a Revised Rate for the 2026 Resource Recovery Special Charge and Amending the 2026 Streets Division Operating BudgetResolutionApproving a Revised Rate for the 2026 Resource Recovery Special Charge and Amending the 2026 Streets Division Operating BudgetReferPass Action details Not available
93979 146.Granting additional Special Vending Approvals under MGO 9.136(1)(k) for additional 2026 Special Events as detailed on the accompanying special event resolution table.ResolutionGranting additional Special Vending Approvals under MGO 9.136(1)(k) for additional 2026 Special Events as detailed on the accompanying special event resolution table.Refer to a future Meeting to AdoptPass Action details Not available
93980 147.Authorizing the City to purchase a Taxable General Obligation Promissory note issued by the Community Development Authority of the City of Madison.ResolutionSUBSTITUTE: Authorizing the City to issue loans not to exceed $5,691,636.97 to the Community Development Authority related to the Monona Shores Apartments and Revival Ridge Apartments.ReferPass Action details Not available
93981 148.General Obligation Promissory Notes 2026ResolutionAuthorizing the Issuance and Establishing the Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $173,830,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, of the City of Madison, Wisconsin, and Directing the Final Approval of the Terms Thereof.ReferPass Action details Not available
93982 149.A RESOLUTION Authorizing a noncompetitive contract with Strand Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Reservoirs 126 and 225 Recoating and Maintenance project (Districts 1 and 3).ResolutionAuthorizing a noncompetitive contract with Strand Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Reservoirs 126 and 225 Recoating and Maintenance project (Districts 1 and District 3).ReferPass Action details Not available
93983 150. ResolutionAuthorizing the Parks Division to submit, and if awarded, accept a grant of up to $1,505,000 from Dane County Conservation Fund Grant Program for acquisition of park land acquired from Madison Crushing & Excavating, Inc. and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with Dane County to accept the grant award.ReferPass Action details Not available
94044 151.Approving the design of a site-specific public artwork for the South Point Public Works Facility (402 S Point Road) and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a competitively selected agreement with The Milligan Studio, LLC.ResolutionApproving the design of a site-specific public artwork for the South Point Public Works Facility (402 S Point Road) and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a competitively selected agreement with The Milligan Studio, LLC. for fabrication, delivery, and installation. (District 1)ReferPass Action details Not available
94045 152.Water Utility Bonds 2026ResolutionAuthorizing the Sale and Issuance of up to $10,369,862 Subordinate Water Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2026; and Providing for Other Details and Covenants with Respect Thereto and Authorizing an Amendment to the 2026 Water Utility Capital Budget.ReferPass Action details Not available
94047 153.Approving the design for the State Street Campus Garage/Hawthorne Court Percent for Art Project and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with StudioKCA, LLC for a site-specific public art featureResolutionApproving the design for the State Street Campus Garage/Hawthorne Court Percent for Art Project, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with StudioKCA, LLC for design, fabrication, delivery and installation of a site-specific public art feature, and dissolving the State Street Campus Garage/Hawthorne Court Public Art Ad-Hoc Committee. (District 2)ReferPass Action details Not available
94051 154.Submitting the appointment of David Schmiedicke for confirmation of a five-year term as Finance Director.ResolutionSubmitting the appointment of David Schmiedicke for confirmation of a five-year term as Finance Director.ReferPass Action details Not available
94052 155.Authorizing a noncompetitive contract with Arch Solar C&I to remove hail damaged solar modules and install new modules at the Madison Public Market.ResolutionAuthorizing a noncompetitive contract with Arch Solar C&I to remove hail damaged solar modules and install new modules at the Madison Public Market (District 12)ReferPass Action details Not available
94053 156.Submitting the appointment of Christine Knapp for confirmation of a five-year term as Water Utility General Manager.ResolutionSubmitting the appointment of Christine Knapp for confirmation of a five-year term as Water Utility General Manager.ReferPass Action details Not available
94055 157.2026 Mid-Year Budget AppropriationResolutionMid-Year Appropriation Resolution amending the 2026 Adopted Operating Budget by taking the following actions: transferring $500,000 from the general fund contingent reserve to agencies, making transfers within agency budgets based on projected spending through the second quarter of 2026, and appropriating revenues and making other adjustments in non-general fund agencies; and amending the 2026 Adopted Capital Budget by taking the following actions: appropriating funding from non-borrowing sources, updating TID proceeds and borrowing based on TID project plans, and authorizing transfers of borrowing across projects.ReferPass Action details Not available
93802 158.Appeal of Landmarks Comm Approval - 113 Ely PlAppealAppeal of the Landmarks Commission's approval of a land division at 113 Ely Place in the University Heights Historic District, Legislative File ID 93071.Refer For Public HearingPass Action details Not available
93801 159.CLAIM: L. Berry - Property Damage - $175.00ClaimL. Berry - Property Damage - $175.00Referred  Action details Not available
93806 160.CLAIM: QPS Employment - Property Damage - $16,608.00ClaimQPS Employment - Property Damage - $16,608.00Referred  Action details Not available
93875 161.CLAIM: K. Converse - Vehicle Damage - $4,632.80ClaimK. Converse - Vehicle Damage - $4,632.80Referred  Action details Not available
93881 162.CLAIM: A. Huerta - Vehicle Damage - $3,349.95ClaimA. Huerta - Vehicle Damage - $3,349.95Referred  Action details Not available
93884 163.CLAIM: G. Haarklau - Property Damage - $1,000.00ClaimG. Haarklau - Property Damage - $1,000.00Referred  Action details Not available
93905 164.CLAIM: M. Randolph - Vehicle Damage - $707.00ClaimM. Randolph - Vehicle Damage - $707.00Referred  Action details Not available
93914 165.CLAIM: B. Lopez - Vehicle Damage - $50.00ClaimB. Lopez - Vehicle Damage - $50.00Referred  Action details Not available
94074 166. LicenseTemporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit Marquette Neighborhood Association Event Location: Orton Park Event Date: 8/28/26 5-9pm, 8/29/26 11:30am-10pm, 8/30/26 9am-8pm Police District: 408 (District 6) Event: Orton Park FestivalReferPass Action details Not available
94079 167. LicenseTemporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild Event Location: Olin Park, 1156 Olin Turville Ct Event Date: August 8, 2026 11am - 7pm Police District: 313 (District 14) Event: Great Taste of the MidwestReferPass Action details Not available