City Council meets, arts grants reviews and more this week.
Monday, March 10, 2025
4:30pm Small Business Enterprises Appeals Committee Virtual
- RECEIVE REPORT: DECISION AND ORDER The SBE Appeals Committee heard an appeal by Norcon Corporation, for Contract 9377, University Avenue Box Repair – 2023, on December 11, 2023.
- CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING ITEM Appeal of the Department of Civil Rights’ finding that Century Traffic, LLC’s SBE Bid for Contract 9621, 2025 SEMI-PERMANENT EPOXY PAVEMENT MARKINGS, was non-responsible on the basis of:
- Contractor has not demonstrated meeting the prescribed goal for this project.
- Contract has not demonstrated sufficient good faith effort to meet the prescribed goal for this project.
- Contract has failed to submit completed SBE Contact Report(s) as required, thus rendering their SBE Compliance Report incomplete.
5:00pm Landmarks Commission Virtual
- PUBLIC HEARING LANDMARK NOMINATION Approving a landmark nomination of the property located at 633 E Johnson Street as the Benjamin and Amy Butts House (District 6)
- PUBLIC HEARING – REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 2450 Atwood Ave – Addition to a Designated Madison Landmark, St. Bernard’s Catholic Church (District 15)
- REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 315 S Blount St – Exterior Alteration in the Third Lake Ridge Historic District – Signage (District 6)
- INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION 124 E Gorham St – Land Combination and New Construction in the Mansion Hill Historic District (District 2)
- Landmarks Commission Annual Report
- Secretary’s Report – 2025
5:30pm Madison Arts Commission – Grants Panel Review Virtual
- Music Grants Review Procedure: Each proposal will be considered in the same manner:
- Leader Presentation: review project, budget overview- 1-3 min.
- Secondary Presenter: additional comments
- Large Group Discussion- 5 mins. or less. *Unattributed notes will be taken and given to applicants along with their score sheets and your individual comments.
- Rank individually on score sheet- 1 min.
- TOTAL TIME (per application) – 10 mins.
5:30pm Police and Fire Commission Virtual
- Police Chief Hiring Process – Input from MPPOA; AMPS; Civilian Representatives; and Independent Monitor/Police Civilian Oversight Board
- FIRE DEPARTMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
- Consideration and potential action on final recommendation of Fire Chief for promotion of the following candidates following successful completion of the probationary period:
- Jeff Larson, Assistant Chief, effective 03/31/2025
- Ron Blumer, Division Chief, effective 03/31/2025
- Mike Howell, Lieutenant, effective 03/31/2025 Attachments: 03-10-2025 MFD Agenda.pdf
- General status report on Fire Department retirements
- General status report on Fire Department disciplinary matters
- Consideration and potential action on final recommendation of Fire Chief for promotion of the following candidates following successful completion of the probationary period:
- POLICE DEPARTMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
- Preliminary recommendation of the Police Chief regarding promotion and schedule personnel file review A
- Consideration and potential action on final recommendation of Police Chief for promotion of the following candidates following successful completion of the probationary period:
- Jake Conrad, Sergeant, effective 03/31/2025
- Cruz Ramirez, Sergeant, effective 03/31/2025
- General status update on Police Department acting positions
- General status report on Police Department retirements and resignations
- General status report on Police Department disciplinary matters
- Discussion regarding Police Chief hiring process and timeline
- CLOSED SESSION Contemplated closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to discuss and take action, if appropriate, regarding employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; specifically:
- Preliminary recommendation of the Fire Chief for promotion of the following candidates and report on personnel file reviews: Firefighter Peter Friedericks to Lieutenant, effective 1/19/25
- Reconvene into open session to consider any remaining agenda items and to take action, if appropriate, regarding the items discussed in closed session
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
4:30pm Common Council Executive Committee Virtual, 201 City-County Building
- Amending Section 33.01(6) of the Madison General Ordinances related to Alder appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees to change the appointment terms.
- Creating Section 2.37 of the Madison General Ordinances Related to Removal Hearings to Prescribe Hearing Procedures to Consider Removal of Alders from the Common Council.
- Alder Committee Updates
- Council Office Updates (2025)
6:30pm Common Council Virtual, City-County Building
- Reaffirming the City of Madison’s Commitment to Supporting Pollinator Health and Authorizing the City of Madison to Take the Mayors Monarch Pledge.
- Presentation: Poetry recitation by Breanna Grow – “Winter Smell”
- Presentation by Government Affairs Team: Briefing on State Legislative Affairs
- Public Hearings – ALRC
- The Marquette Hotel LLC • dba The Marquette Hotel and Cafe 414 S Baldwin St
- The Green Room Public House LLC • dba The Green Room 2001 Atwood Ave
- Kleuter Master Tenant LLC • dba Hotel Indigo Madison – Palette Bar & Grill 901 E Washington Ave
- Ichiban Sichuan Madison LLC • dba Ichiban Sichuan Madison 610 S Park St
- DL East Aquisition LLC • dba Dream Lanes East 13 Atlas Ct
- 224 Ohio LLC • dba Ohio Tavern 224 Ohio Ave
- Kings Operating WI LLC • dba Pump N Shop 108 5551 Eastpark Blvd
- 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 Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 7 North, Range 9 East, City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. (District 13)
- Creating Chapter 21 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Zoning Floodplain Regulations and Maps.
- Amending various sections within Chapter 28 of the Madison General Ordinances to remove floodplain references.
- Creating Section 28.022-00703 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 321 Russell Street from PD (Planned Development) District to TSS (Traditional Shopping Street) District. (District 6)
- Creating Section 28.022-00704 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 77 Sirloin Strip from TR-V2 (Traditional Residential-Varied 2) District to TR-U1 (Traditional Residential-Urban 1) District. (District 14)
- Creating Section 28.022-00705 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 922-926 North Fair Oaks Avenue from TR-C1 (Traditional Residential-Consistent 1) District to CC-T (Commercial Corridor-Transitional) District. (District 12)
- Creating Section 28.022-00706 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 3222-3238 East Washington Avenue and 3229 Ridgeway Avenue from TR-C1 (Traditional Residential-Consistent 1) District and TR-C4 (Traditional Residential-Consistent 4) District to TR-U2 (Traditional Residential-Urban 2) District. (District 12)
- Creating Section 28.022-00707 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 6303 Portage Road and 4821 Hoepker Road from Temp. A (Temporary Agricultural) District to A (Agricultural) District and creating Section 28.022-00708 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 6303 Portage Road and 4821 Hoepker Road from Temp. A (Temporary Agricultural) District to TR-P (Traditional Residential-Planned) District. (District 17)
- Temporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit Madison Festivals Inc Event Location: Capitol Square Event Date: 8/30/25 11am & 2pm – 9pm, 8/31/25 11am – 7pm Police District: 405 (District 4) Event: Taste of Madison
- Temporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit Madison Festivals Inc Event Location: Capitol Square Event Date: 11/9/25 7am – 1pm Police District: 405 (District 4) Event: Madison Marathon
- 6 change of agents, 1 21+ Entertainment License
- Amending various sections of Chapter 37 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Public Stormwater System, including Erosion Control, to update certain Stormwater Code provisions
- Approving roadway geometry for the Mineral Point Road (Commerce Drive to S. High Point Road) & S. High Point Road (Mineral Point Road to north Greenway Drainage Property) (District 1)
- Adopting the Sauk Creek Corridor Plan. (District 9)
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend and extend an existing competitively selected service contract with Mead and Hunt for architectural and engineering services for the Metro Transit Maintenance Facility (1 S Ingersoll St; formally 1101 E Washington Ave) Facility Upgrade, Phase 3B. (District 6)
- Plans and Specs
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a revised State/Municipal Agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Project I.D. 5992-10-19/20, for Mineral Point Road (USH 12 to High Point Road) (District 9)
- Declaring the City of Madison’s intention to exercise its police powers establishing the Pflaum Road Resurfacing Assessment District – 2025. (District 15)
- Accepting improvements
- Awarding Public Works Contracts
- Authorizing the City’s execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between Femrite Properties LLC and the City of Madison for the disposal of City-owned vacant land located at 4937 Femrite Drive. (District 16)
- Amending Section 33.01(6) of the Madison General Ordinances related to Alder appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees to change the appointment terms.
- Amending or repealing various sections in Chapters 8, 10 and 33 of the Madison General Ordinances related to reorganization of City Boards, Commissions and Committees.
- Directing City staff to explore and/or pursue specified changes to the City of Madison Board, Committee, and Commission System.
- Creating Section 2.37 of the Madison General Ordinances Related to Removal Hearings to Prescribe Hearing Procedures to Consider Removal of Alders from the Common Council.
- Certified Survey Maps
- TID Amendments
- Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #36 (Capitol Gateway), City of Madison (District 6, District 12).
- Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #44 (Royster Clark), City of Madison. (District 3, District 15)
- Amendment to the Project Plan and Boundary for Tax Incremental District (TID) #46 (Research Park), City of Madison. (District 11, District 19)
- Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #51 (South Madison), City of Madison. (District 14)
- Approving a loan of up to $100,000 to CEOs of Tomorrow, Inc. from the Community Facilities Loan Program to help finance the buildout of its leased commercial space at the Black Business Hub located at 2352 South Park Street, Suite 324; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement for that purpose. (District 14)
- Authorizing a double-fill of the Fleet Superintendent position (#1188) in the Fleet Division
- Amending the 2025 Stormwater Utility Operating Budget to recreate position number #1073 as a 1.0 FTE position.
- Amending the 2025 Stormwater Utility Operating Budget to add a position of Environmental Specialist/Inspector (Engineer 2).
- SUBSTITUTE Authorizing a Non-Competitive Selection Contract with Envirotech Equipment Company for the Purchase of one Wachs Truck-Mounted Valve Turner
- Approving an extension of a provisional appointment for John Ringwood from March 15, 2025, until such time as the position of Parks Ranger Leadworker is filled on a permanent basis or until September 15, 2025, whichever is earlier.
- Approving an extension of a provisional appointment for Steven Dray from March 15, 2025, until such time as the position of Parks Ranger Supervisor is filled on a permanent basis or until September 15, 2025, whichever is earlier.
- Create a 1.0 FTE limited term Safety Coordinator 1 (CG18, R8) position in the Fire Department budget.
- Amending the 2025 Adopted Capital Budget of Engineering-Facilities Management to transfer existing GO Borrowing from the General Facilities Improvement program to the Senior Center Facility Improvements program. (District 4)
- Amending Traffic Engineering’s 2025 Capital Budget to appropriate additional funding in 2025 relating to the City Share and federal share for two Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Grants for Traffic Signal Controller and LED Traffic Signal projects that were originally budgeted in the Agency’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for years from 2026 to 2028.
- Adopting the City of Madison’s required Five-Year (2025-2029) Consolidated Plan and the first-year (2025) Annual Action Plan (AAP) incorporated therein; approving submission of the Plan(s) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and accepting the associated Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice report (AI). (Citywide).
- Approving the preliminary plat of the LEO Living on property addressed as 6303 Portage Road and 4821 Hoepker Road (District 17).
- SUBSTITUTE – Amending the Report of the Lamp House Block Ad Hoc Plan Committee
- Amending Section 5.20 of the Madison General Ordinances to modify the Police Civilian Oversight Board appointment process.
- Granting Special Vending Approvals under MGO 9.13(6)(k) for 2025 Special Events as detailed on the accompanying special event resolution table.
- Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Weir Slurry Group, Inc. located at 2701 S Stoughton Road (District 16).
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
12:00pm Madison Arts Commission – Grants Panel Review Virtual
- Legacy Grants Review -Review Legacy Grant applications that require discussion
2:30pm Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Board – Nominating Committee Virtual
- Nomination of a subcommittee chair
- Consideration and recommendation to Board of the 2025 Slate of Officers
4:30pm Board of Public Works Virtual
- Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Resurfacing 2025 – Assessment District. (District 5, District 10, District 11, District 20)
- Approving the stormwater WPDES annual report to the WDNR. Review and approval of this report is required as a condition of the City of Madison’s discharge permit from the WDNR/EPA as authorized under NR-216. (Citywide)
- Approving plans and specifications for public improvements
- Accepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements (excluding bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In Sugar Maple – Phase 3, Private Contract No. 2420 (District 1).
- Approving Addendum No. 1 to 575 Zor Shrine Place, Contract No. 9088. (District 9)
- Accepting street improvements (excluding bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In Tennyson Ridge Apartments, Private Contract No. 2376 (District 12).
- Declaring the City of Madison’s intention to exercise its police powers establishing the Sugar Maple Lane Reconstruction Assessment District – 2025. (District 1)
- Declaring the City of Madison’s intention to exercise its police powers establishing the Buffalo Trail, Barron Court, Green Lake Pass Assessment District – 2025. (District 11)
- Approving Plans, Specifications, and Schedule of Assessments for John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Assessment District – 2025. (District 4, District 13)
- Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for 2025 Parking Garage Repair.
- Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for 2025 Sport Court Resurfacings. (District 13, District, 14, District 20)
- $150,000 of change orders
- Subcontractor list for Contract 8769, North Shore Dr Path Construcion, to S & L Underground, Inc., for 59.50%. (District 4, District 12, District 15)
- Subcontractor list for Contract 8770, West Towne Path Ph 2a, to Parisi Construction, LLC., for 42.39% (District 9)
- Imagination Center at Reindahl Park Bid Opening
- February 2025 BPW Change Order Report.
- Approval of Bids
5:30pm Madison Arts Commission – Grants Panel Review Virtual
- Visual Arts Grants Review Procedure: Each proposal will be considered in the same manner:
- Leader Presentation: review project, budget overview- 1-3 min.
- Secondary Presenter: additional comments
- Large Group Discussion- 5 mins. or less. *Unattributed notes will be taken and given to applicants along with their score sheets and your individual comments.
- Rank individually on score sheet- 1 min.
- TOTAL TIME (per application) – 10 mins.
6:30pm Board of Park Commissioners Virtual
- March 2025 Superintendent’s Report
- Report of the February 11, 2025 Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee and February 19, 2025 Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee.
- Board of Park Commissioners Proclaiming April 27, 2025 as World Migratory Bird Day in the City of Madison
- Commemorating the 55th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2025, to proclaim April 26, 2025, as Earth Day Challenge Day, and to endorse and encourage resident participation in the clean-up events at City of Madison Parks.
- Board of Park Commissioners Proclaiming Commitment to Supporting Pollinator Health
- Informational Presentation on the John Nolen Drive Engineering Project along the causeway.
- Request for Approval of the proposed improvements associated with the John Nolen Drive Engineering Project within Law Park and Olin Park. (District 4, District 13)
- Request by Madison Parks Foundation to extend Madison Park hours for Picnic in the Park at Westmorland Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Request to extend hours until 11:00 PM to include an additional hour of activities, amplification and beer/wine service to attendees. (District 11)
- Informational Report by Big Top Events Regarding the 2025 Fan Access Plan, Neighborhood Impact Plan, and Responsible Alcohol Consumption Action Plan at Breese Stevens Field. (District 6)
- Approving request from Big Top Events for a fireworks display on June 28, 2025 at Breese Stevens field. (District 6)
- Authorizing the City’s execution of a 5-year lease agreement with Rooted WI, Inc, with one 5-year renewal option, related to 17 community gardens located on City-owned land across the city (District 4, District 6, District 10, District 11, District 12, District 13, District 14, District 15, District 16, District 20).
- Approving the Request from City Engineering to Complete Storm Sewer Repairs at Nakoma Park
- Informational Presentation from City Engineering Regarding Potential Impact of Wingra Proper Watershed Study Proposed Solutions on Parks Owned Land. (Citywide)
- Informational Presentation from City Engineering Regarding Potential Impact of Near West and John Nolen Drive Watershed Study Proposed Solutions on Park Owned Land (Citywide)
- Authorizing the City’s sale of 776 Square Feet from Spring Harbor Beach Park located at 1918 Norman Way to the adjacent neighbor at 5400 Lake Mendota Drive (District 19)
- Creating Subdivision 8.35(3)(e) of the Madison General Ordinances to allow the change in legal status of certain lands at Spring Harbor Beach Park. (District 19)
- Authorizing the City to execute an agreement with Electrical Workers Local 159 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Fund Trust for permission to use portions of Olin Park for its Holiday Fantasy in Lights Event, including installing holiday lighting and permanent infrastructure to support the lighting for the years of 2025-2030. (District 14)
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into a contract with Musonics L.L.C., d/b/a/ Cafe CODA for exclusive alcohol beverage services at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC) from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026, with the possibility of two successive two-year renewal terms. (District 12)
- Authorizing the Parks Division to submit, and if awarded, accept grant of up to $500,000 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for park improvements and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to accept grant award. (District 18)
- Land Management Plan Revision
- Review of “Friends of Madison Parks: Formation, Rules, and Support Guidelines”
- Informational Presentation from Staff Regarding Decorative Signage at Tenney Park Recognizing Ed Jepsen Way
Thursday, March 13, 2025
8:00am Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission Virtual, Maintenance Facility Training Room
- Approval of Expedited Boundary Annexation: DBW Holdings Parcel, Village of Cottage Grove
- Approval of Expedited Boundary Annexation: Pheasant Crossing, City of Middleton
- Review and Approval of Sanitary Sewer Extension Plans
- The Crest At Eagle Trace, City of Madison
- DeForest Hampton Hotel, Village of DeForest
- Homestead Addition to Savannah Brooks, Village of DeForest
- Ardent Glen Phase 3B, City of Verona
- Riverstone Townhomes Phase 2, Village of DeForest
- W Broadway Ave, City of Monona
- Tompkins Drive Sanitary Reroute, City of Madison
- Dennis Drive: Street & Utility Reconstruction, Village of DeForest
- 755 Braxton Place, City of Madison
- Review of Proposals and Award of Contracts: 2025 Metrogro Hauling
- Review of Bids and Award Purchase: Dunn 2 Replacement Pump Purchase
- Review of Bids and Award of Contract: 2025 Digester Cleaning Project
- Review of Bids and Award of Contract: Engine 2 Minor Overhaul Project
- Review of Bids and Award of Contract: Lower Badger Mill Creek Interceptor Phase 6
- Approve Transaction Amount and Approve Professional Services Agreement: Lower Badger Mill Creek Interceptor Phase 6
- Review of Proposals and Award of Contract: Maintenance Facility Fob Access 4.
- Topics
- Public Hearing for Petitioned Boundary Annexation: 2025-02 Kennedy Drive Parcels, Town of Westport
- Discussion and Approval of Petitioned Boundary Annexation: 2025-02 Kennedy Drive Parcels, Town of Westport
- Review of Proposals and Award of Contract: Bond Counsel Services
- Executive Director’s Report
- Executive Director Update
- Nine Springs Valley Interceptor – Mineral Point Extension Pipe Investigation
- Regulatory and Legal Report
- Future Meeting Schedule
2:30pm Early Childhood Care and Education Committee
- No agenda
4:30pm Community Development Authority Virtual
- CDA Resolution No. 4649 – Disallowance of Insurance Claim No. GLCM00003819, made by JayJay Dohm.
- CDA Resolution No. 4643 – Authorizing the CDA to enter into a lease with Rooted WI, Inc. for community garden sites on CDA-owned land.
- CDA Resolution No. 4652 – Authorizing the Community Development Authority (CDA) to accept an additional $25,359 of Capital Fund Program (CFP) grant funds for Public Housing Capital Grant eligible items.
- CDA Resolution No. 4650 – Authorizing the Community Development Authority of the City of Madison to enter into an Agreement to Enter into Housing Assistance Payments Contract for eleven (11) Project Based Vouchers for the project known as Park Lofts.
- CDA Resolution No. 4651 – Approving a contract and right of entry agreement with SupraNet Communications Inc. for the installation of a fiber network to the Village on Park parking structure and building, and for internet services with an initial term of five (5) years with five (5) additional one (1) year renewal terms.
- CDA Resolution No. 4653 – Authorizing the execution of a sole source Contract for the purchase and installation of video surveillance cameras and camera software licenses with Integral Building Systems, Inc. in the amount of the Contract Price in the Parking Structure at the Village on Park.
- Report on Housing Authority Operations
5:00pm Equal Opportunities Commission Virtual
- No agenda
5:30pm Madison Arts Commission – Grants Panel Review Virtual
- Film, Theater, Literary Arts, Festivals, Dance, Other Grants Review Procedure: Each proposal will be considered in the same manner:
- Leader Presentation: review project, budget overview- 1-3 min.
- Secondary Presenter: additional comments
- Large Group Discussion- 5 mins. or less. *Unattributed notes will be taken and given to applicants along with their score sheets and your individual comments.
- Rank individually on score sheet- 1 min. TOTAL TIME (per application) – 10 mins.
Friday, March 14, 2025
1:00pm Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission Workgroup on the Chief Engineer and Director’s Performance Review Virtual
- Review Charge, Roles, Deliverables and Timeline of the Executive Director Performance Review Subcommittee
