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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 1/28/2025 6:30 PM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Room 201 (City-County Building)
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86764 11.Awarding the 18th Annual Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award to Madelyn LeopoldResolutionAwarding the 18th Annual Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award to Madelyn Leopold.Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86782 12.Chief Barnes Honoring ResolutionResolutionExpressing sincere appreciation to Madison Police Department Chief of Police, Dr. Shon F. Barnes for his 4 years of dedicated service to the City of Madison.Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86829 13.Black History Month 2025ResolutionCelebrating February 2025 as Black History Month in the City of MadisonAdopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
85921 14.Consent Agenda Document (1/28/25)ReportConsent Agenda Document (1/28/25)   Action details Not available
86821 15.Presentation: BCC Streamlining Project UpdatePresentationPresentation: BCC Streamlining Project Update   Action details Not available
83924 16.Northport Drive RezoneOrdinanceCreating Section 28.022-00702 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 709 Northport Drive from SR-C1 (Suburban Residential-Consistent 1) District to TR-U1 (Traditional Residential-Urban 1) District. (District 18)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86288 17.Floodplain Map Updates 2025OrdinanceAmending Section 28.022(3)(a) of the Madison General Ordinances to facilitate the incorporation of additional floodplain maps.Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86648 18.1-28-2025 Resident committee appointmentsAppointmentReport of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction 1-14-2025; action 1-28-2025).ConfirmPass Action details Not available
86622 19.Submitting the appointment of Justin Stuehrenberg for confirmation of a one-year extension term as the Transit General ManagerResolutionSubmitting the appointment of Justin Stuehrenberg for confirmation of a one-year extension term as the Transit General ManagerAdopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
85934 110.Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through June 17, 2025ReportConfirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through June 17, 2025: 2/11/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 2/25/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 3/11/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 3/25/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 4/15/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 5/6/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 5/20/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 6/3/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201) 6/17/25 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)AcceptPass Action details Not available
83669 111.Geographic Density Class AOrdinanceAmending Section 38.05(9)(a) and creating 38.05(b) and (c) of the Madison General Ordinances related to Class A and Class “A” alcohol beverage licenses to impose geographic limitations on “Class A” and Class “A” license applications considered by the Common Council after adoption of this ordinance for purposes of regulating density of such alcohol beverage licenses.Re-referPass Action details Not available
86311 112.Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an agreement with MSA Professional Services, Inc. for planning and design engineering services for the Badger Lift Station (L.S. #38).ResolutionAuthorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an agreement with MSA Professional Services, Inc. for planning and design engineering services for the Badger Lift Station (L.S. #38). (District 14)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86629 113.Authorizing and delegating to the City Engineer the right and responsibility to obtain a Permit to Work On Highway Right-Of-Way Permit Application from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for sanitary and storm sewer maintenance along the Railroad.ResolutionAuthorizing and delegating to the City Engineer the right and responsibility to obtain a Permit to Work On Highway Right-Of-Way Permit Application from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for sanitary and storm sewer maintenance along the Railroad Corridor & WisDOT property located at 2199 S. Thompson Dr, 2221 S. Thompson Dr, & 2798 I 90-39. (District 16)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86631 114.Accepting storm sewer, and terrace improvements constructed by Private Contract for 105-113 S Mills St and 1020-1022 Mound St, Private Contract No. 2367.ResolutionAccepting storm sewer, and terrace improvements constructed by Private Contract for 105-113 S Mills St and 1020-1022 Mound St, Private Contract No. 2367 (District 13).Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86632 115.Accepting storm sewer, street, and terrace improvements constructed by Private Contract for 501-517 Commerce Drive - All Saints, Private Contract No. 2393.ResolutionAccepting storm sewer, street, and terrace improvements constructed by Private Contract for 501-517 Commerce Drive - All Saints, Private Contract No. 2393 (District 9)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86639 116.Approving the City of Madison Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, 2025 Edition.ResolutionApproving the City of Madison Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, 2025 Edition. (Citywide)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86640 117.Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Contract 9318, Olin Waste Transfer Drop-Off.ResolutionApproving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Contract 9318, Olin Waste Transfer Drop-Off. (District 14)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86641 118.Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the Annual Construction and Reconstruction of Concrete Sidewalk and Incidental Concrete Curb and Gutter Work Ordered (Districts 10 and 20) by thResolutionApproving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the Annual Construction and Reconstruction of Concrete Sidewalk and Incidental Concrete Curb and Gutter Work Ordered by the Common Council (District 10, District 20)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86642 119.Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Annual Horizontal Sawcutting of Concrete Sidewalk and Incidental Work (Districts 10 and 20) - 2025.ResolutionApproving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Annual Horizontal Sawcutting of Concrete Sidewalk and Incidental Work - 2025. (District 10, District 20)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86643 120.Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Future Phase Developer Agreement required for the conditionally approved subdivision known as Huxley Yards Subdivision with the Developer, Private Contract No. 9624.ResolutionAuthorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Future Phase Developer Agreement required for the conditionally approved subdivision known as Huxley Yards Subdivision with the Developer, Private Contract No. 9624 (District 12)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86644 121.Approving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve Phase 13 of the Subdivision known as Acacia Ridge and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9573 and 9574.ResolutionApproving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve Phase 13 of the Subdivision known as Acacia Ridge and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9573 and 9574 (District 1)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86645 122.Approving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve Phase 8 of the Subdivision known as Eagle Trace and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9575 and 9576.ResolutionApproving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve Phase 8 of the Subdivision known as Eagle Trace and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9575 and 9576 (District 9)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86647 123.Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Wisconsin Ave. Safety Improvements.ResolutionApproving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Wisconsin Ave. Safety Improvements. (District 2, District 4)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86224 124. LicenseReport of Operator License Applications January 28, 2025. See attached report for list of operators.GrantPass Action details Not available
86197 125.Authorizing the assignment and assumption of a loan, made in 2005 by the City of Madison to Omega School Inc. to help Omega finance the acquisition of 835 West Badger Road, to Literacy Network, which has agreed to acquire Omega School Inc. including thisResolutionAuthorizing the assignment and assumption of a loan, made in 2005 by the City of Madison to Omega School Inc. to help Omega finance the acquisition of 835 West Badger Road, to Literacy Network, which has agreed to acquire Omega School Inc. including this property, and approving the transfer to Literacy Network of an existing Purchase of Service contract between the City and Omega School, Inc., which supports employment and career development programming. (District 14)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86427 126.2025 WDOJ JAG grant awards NIBIN digital evidence MPD $70,000ResolutionAmending the Police Department’s operating budget, and authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police (or designee) to accept two grant awards for $70,000 for overtime and supplies for National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) firearm ballistic casings and digital evidence investigative casesAdopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86505 127.WDHS Opioid Abatement Grants MPD $168,939ResolutionAmending the Police Department operating budget; and authorizing the Mayor to sign Wisconsin Department of Health Services Opioid Abatement Efforts by Law Enforcement grant award contracts in the additional amounts of $15,000 and $153,939 to support the Madison Area Resource Initiative (MARI)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86532 128.Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Capital Area Regional Planning CommissionResolutionAuthorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC) for the Greater Madison MPO to provide transportation planning services to CARPC in calendar year 2025Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86533 129. ResolutionAmending the 2025 Adopted Operating Budget for the Planning Division to apply for and accept a $30,000 grant from the Certified Local Government Program and authorizing the Planning Division to retain a consultant to undertake the work pursuant to the terms of the grantAdopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86576 130.12832 - Dish Wireless License Larkin St TowerResolutionAuthorizing the execution of an Option and License Agreement with DISH Wireless L.L.C., a Colorado limited liability company, for premises at the Larkin Communications Tower located at 125 Larkin Street. (District 5)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86599 131.Amending the Metro Transit Operating Budget to provide additional contracted service for the City of Verona and incorporation of federal planning fundsResolutionAmending the Metro Transit Operating Budget to provide additional contracted service for the City of Verona and incorporation of federal planning funds.Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86614 132.Silk Road Restaurant Commercial Ownership AssistanceResolutionProviding Silk Road Restaurant or its assigns a $117,500 loan to purchase a commercial property at 1920 South Park Street through the Commercial Ownership Assistance program funded by the TID 51 Small Business Development programs 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)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86618 133.Adopting revisions to the City of Madison Personnel Rules for correction and update.ResolutionAdopting revisions to the City of Madison Personnel Rules for correction and update.Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86630 134.Approving Plans and Specifications for Hermina Pedestrian Bridge and Amending the 2025 Engineering Major Streets Capital Budget.ResolutionApproving Plans and Specifications for Hermina Pedestrian Bridge and Amending the 2025 Engineering Major Streets Capital Budget. (District 15)Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86634 135.Amending the 2025 Sewer Utility and Stormwater Utility Operating Budgets for coverage from the Insurance Fund and authorizing the replacement of equipment vehicle destroyed in an accident.ResolutionAmending the 2025 Sewer Utility and Stormwater Utility Operating Budgets for coverage from the Insurance Fund and authorizing the replacement of equipment vehicle destroyed in an accident.Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86652 136.City Purchasing ThresholdOrdinanceAmending Section 4.26, City Purchasing, of the Madison General Ordinances to increase the threshold requiring competitive selection of service contracts from $50,000 to $75,000 and make other clarifications.AdoptPass Action details Not available
86741 137. ResolutionAuthorizing a non-competitive purchase of goods from Remedy Alliance, Inc. for 3mg ReVive Intranasal Naloxone spray and pre-assembled injectable Naloxone kits to support increased access to overdose reversal medication through 2025Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86415 138.CSM - 6021 Old Middleton RdResolutionApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Claire Mangasarian/ Mangasarian Survivor's Trust located at 6021 Old Middleton Road (District 19), which proposes a deep residential lot.Adopt under suspension of MGO 2.055Pass Action details Not available
86448 139.CLAIM: A. & D. Erickson - Property Damage - $13,488.12ClaimA. & D. Erickson - Property Damage - $13,488.12DisallowPass Action details Not available
86451 140.CLAIM: J. Kowalewsky - Property Damage - $1,099.99ClaimJ. Kowalewsky - Property Damage - $1,099.99DisallowPass Action details Not available
86651 141.CLAIM: C. Houtman - Personal Injury - $300.00ClaimC. Houtman - Personal Injury - $300.00DisallowPass Action details Not available
86653 142.CLAIM: S. Cao - Vehicle Damage - $793.71ClaimS. Cao - Vehicle Damage - $793.71DisallowPass Action details Not available
86625 143.Update Compensation Group Position TitlesOrdinanceAmending Section 3.54(9)(b) of the Madison General Ordinances to add the position of CDA Housing Director to Compensation Group (CG) 21 and adding or retitling the position from CG18 Housing Operations Program Manager and correcting current CG 21 titles here and elsewhere in the ordinances.Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86422 144.CSM - 102 S Sprecher RdResolutionApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Sprecher Apartments, LLC located at 102 S Sprecher Road (District 3).Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86423 145.CSM - 1007 Hillside AveResolutionApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Terry and Mary Kelly located at 1007 Hillside Avenue (District 19).Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86587 146.Calling For Common Sense Gun Control LegislationResolutionMourning the loss of life and injuries suffered from gun violence and urging the Wisconsin State Legislature to enact common sense gun control.Adopt UnanimouslyPass Action details Not available
86804 147.Create Flood ChapterOrdinanceCreating Chapter 21 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Zoning Floodplain Regulations and Maps.Refer For Public HearingPass Action details Not available
86807 148.Flood Repeal Chapter 28OrdinanceAmending various sections within Chapter 28 of the Madison General Ordinances to remove floodplain references.Refer For Public HearingPass Action details Not available
86825 149.Alder BCC TermsOrdinanceAmending Section 33.01(6) of the Madison General Ordinances related to Alder appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees to change the appointment terms.ReferPass Action details Not available
86736 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).ReferPass Action details Not available
86737 151.Revised Prelim Plat - Hill Valley, 1050 S High Point Rd et alResolutionApproving the revised preliminary plat of Hill Valley on property addressed as 940-1050 S High Point Road, 1051 S Pleasant View Road, and 902 Landmark Trail (District 1).ReferPass Action details Not available
86738 152.Final Plat - Hill ValleyResolutionApproving the final plat of Hill Valley on portions of the properties addressed as 1050 S High Point Road and 1051 S Pleasant View Road (District 1).ReferPass Action details Not available
86739 153.CSM - 1937 Arlington Pl & 2013-2021 Chamberlain AveResolutionApproving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Audrey M. and Thomas Martorana and Dennis M. and Deanna S. DiCarlantionio located at 1937 Arlington Place and 2013-2021 Chamberlain Avenue, University Heights Historic District (District 5).Refer to a future Meeting to AdoptPass Action details Not available
86775 154.Amending the Engineering Bicycle & Pedestrian and Planning Adopted Capital Budgets to transfer existing GO budget authority from Engineering - Major Streets to Planning for the Percent for Art Aggregate Fund related to the Pheasant Branch Greenway EnhanceResolutionAmending the Engineering Bicycle & Pedestrian and Planning Adopted Capital Budgets to transfer existing GO budget authority from Engineering - Major Streets to Planning for the Percent for Art Aggregate Fund related to the Pheasant Branch Greenway Enhancement Project (District 9).ReferPass Action details Not available
86789 155.Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a two (2) year, competitively selected service contract with three (3) one (1) year renewal options with Shine United, LLC for marketing and advertising of Monona Terrace Community and ConvenResolutionAuthorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a two (2) year, competitively selected service contract with three (3) one (1) year renewal options with Shine United, LLC for marketing and advertising of Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center at a price not to exceed $175,000 per year. (District 4)ReferPass Action details Not available
86792 156.Recreate the 1.0 FTE position #4092 of Librarian 2 (CG33, R1) as a Maintenance Mechanic 2 (CG15, R9).ResolutionRecreate the 1.0 FTE position #4092 of Librarian 2 (CG33, R1) as a Maintenance Mechanic 2 (CG15, R9).ReferPass Action details Not available
86805 157.Property Tax SettlementResolutionAuthorizing the settlement and payment of a tax refund for tax years 2022 and 2023 for SLJ-II LLC v. City of Madison, Dane County Circuit Court Case number 2023CV001685. Authorizing entry into settlement agreement and approving payment of approximately $217,168 from City resources to effectuate the settlement, $81,606 represents the City’s approximate portion of the settlement for both tax years. (District 17)ReferPass Action details Not available
86814 158.Vacating and discontinuing portions of Braxton Place public street right-of-way within the Triangle Plat to allow the said lands to be included the replatting parts of Lot 1 and 2 of CSM No. 1596 . Being located in part of the Northeast 1/4 of the SouthweResolutionVacating and discontinuing portions of Braxton Place public street right-of-way within the Triangle Plat to allow the said lands to be included the replatting parts of Lot 1 and 2 of CSM No. 1596 . Being located in part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 7 North, Range 9 East, City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. (District 13)ReferPass Action details Not available
86820 159.A RESOLUTION Authorizing a noncompetitive contract with OPN Architects, Inc. to provide professional architecture and engineering services for Fire Station 06 at the proposed Community Development Authority’s South Park Street and West Badger Road RedevelResolutionAuthorizing a noncompetitive contract with OPN Architects, Inc. to provide professional architecture and engineering services for Fire Station 06 at the proposed Community Development Authority’s South Park Street and West Badger Road Redevelopment Project (District 14).ReferPass Action details Not available
86824 160.Amending the Report of the Lamp House Block Ad Hoc Plan CommitteeResolutionAmending the Report of the Lamp House Block Ad Hoc Plan CommitteeReferPass Action details Not available
86826 161.Amending the 2025 adopted operating budget for the City of Madison Fire Department to accept $12,463.05 from the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management.ResolutionAmending the 2025 adopted operating budget for the City of Madison Fire Department to accept $12,463.05 from the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management for the City of Madison Hazmat Regional Emergency Response/WHMRS Equipment Grant.ReferPass Action details Not available
86827 162.Mifflin Street Area Glass Free ZoneResolutionEstablishing a Glass-Free Zone for the Mifflin Street area from 6:00 a.m. on April 26, 2025 to 6:00 a.m. on April 27, 2025. (District 4)ReferPass Action details Not available
86835 163.Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a first amendment to the existing Three Party Design Engineering Services Contract between the City of Madison, Toole Design Group, LLC, and the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Safe RResolutionAuthorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a first amendment to the existing Three Party Design Engineering Services Contract between the City of Madison, Toole Design Group, LLC, and the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Safe Routes to School Planning (Project Agreement 1009-22-14) authorized for funding through the Wisconsin DOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).ReferPass Action details Not available
86853 164.12885 - Landbanking PSA 1814 S Park StResolutionSUBSTITUTE Amending the Economic Development Division’s (EDD) 2025 Adopted Capital Budget to transfer $3,780,000 from the TID 51 capital program (program #99011) to the Land Banking program (program #12640) and authorizing the City’s execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with J & R Properties of Wisconsin LLC for the purchase of the property located at 1814 S. Park Street for land banking purposes, authorizing the expenditure of funds for environmental assessment, title work, closing costs, holding costs, and demolition work for the same property, all totaling $4,330,000, and authorizing the indemnification of the Seller. (District 14)ReferPass Action details Not available
86832 165. ReportReport dated January 28, 2025 re: Board, Committee, Commission, Ad Hoc Committee and Subcommittee Members who have not filed the Statement of Interests Form.Refer to a future Meeting to AcceptPass Action details Not available
86742 166.CLAIM: Allstate for L. Latterell - Vehicle Damage - $2,881.47ClaimAllstate for L. Latterell - Vehicle Damage - $2,881.47ReferredPass Action details Not available
86762 167.CLAIM: A. Diallo - Vehicle Damage - $4,788.70ClaimA. Diallo - Vehicle Damage - $4,788.70ReferredPass Action details Not available
86767 168.CLAIM: E. Munoz Perez - Bodily Injury - $39,283.55ClaimE. Munoz Perez - Bodily Injury - $39,283.55ReferredPass Action details Not available
86795 169.CLAIM: R. Schlesinger - Property Damage - $193.89ClaimR. Schlesinger - Property Damage - $193.89ReferredPass Action details Not available
86800 170.CLAIM: D. Allen - Vehicle Damage - $3,000.00ClaimD. Allen - Vehicle Damage - $3,000.00ReferredPass Action details Not available