Madison City Week Ahead 6/2/25

Common council meets this week with the annual alcohol license renewals and many other meetings this week.

Monday, June 2, 2025

2:30pm Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission Virtual, Maintenance Facility Conference Room

• Review and Approve Capital, Operating and Debt Reserves Language
• Future Topic Prioritization

5:00pm Landmarks Commission Virtual

• ADVISORY RECOMMENDATION – 501 E Washington Avenue – Development Adjacent to a Designated Madison Landmark (Mattermore-Malaney House – 512 E Main Street) (District 6)
• PUBLIC HEARING – REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS – 1775 Norman Way – New Construction on a Designated Madison Landmark Site, Spring Harbor Mound Group (District 19)
• North-South Bus Rapid Transit – Section 106 Review (Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18)
• Kennedy Road Charging Station – Section 106 Review (District 18)
• DEMOLITION HISTORIC VALUE REVIEW – 630 E Washington Avenue – Consideration of a demolition permit to demolish a commercial building (District 6)

5:00pm Plan Commission Madison Municipal Building

• Land Use Law in Wisconsin and Other Legal Refreshers for Plan Commissioners
• Planning Division staff update – Southwest Area Plan
• Planning Division staff update – Southeast Area Plan

5:00pm Equal Opportunities Commission – Executive Committee Virtual

• EOC Meetings – In-Person or Virtual?
• EOC Work Plan
  • Discrimination in the Workplace Community Listening Sessions
• Non-discrimination Clause
• Future Topics
  • Rev. Wright Award Nominations
  • EOC Ordinance Update Continued
  • Appeals Committee – now July 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm
• Equal Opportunities Commission Draft Agenda for June 12, 2025

5:30pm Sister City Collaboration Committee Virtual

• Sister City Program Reports – June 2025
• Chair and Vice Chair Succession Planning

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

4:30pm Common Council Executive Committee Virtual, 201 City-County Building

• Poet Laureate Request: Amending the Poetry Recitation Schedule for 2025 Common Council Meetings
  • Tuesday, March 11, 2025
  • Tuesday, June 3, 2025
  • Tuesday, September 2 16, 2025
  • Tuesday, December 9, 2025
• Amending various sections of the Madison General Ordinances to correct inconsistencies and improper references in the Madison General Ordinances, constituting a 2025 City Attorney Revisor’s Ordinance.
• Amending Section 2.01(1) of the Madison General Ordinances related to modify the start time of Common Council meetings.
• Council Office Updates (2025-2026)

4:30pm Board of Review Madison Municipal Building

• Board Member Training Affidavit
• Verification of City’s ordinance for the confidentiality of income and expense information provided to the Assessor under state law (Wis Stat. sec 70.47(7) (af)).
• Review of any new laws or changes to procedure.
• Delivery of the January 1, 2025 Assessment Roll & Assessor’s Affidavit
• 2025 Property Tax Base Report
• 2025 Appeals & future Board of Review dates
• 2025 Online Filing Portal presentation

6:30pm Common Council Virtual, City-County Building

• Presentation: Poetry recitation by Steven Espada Dawson – “Elegy for the Four Chambers of My Mother’s Heart”
• Recognizing June 2025 as Pride Month

ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE – over 70 items

• ALRC Recessed and Public Hearing – New Licenses unless otherwise noted
  • Korill Hut Inc 232 East Towne Mall
  • License Transfer CocoVaa Chocolatier Transfer from 1815 E Washington Ave to 10 Odana Ct
  • Cafe Coda 1625 Northport Dr
  • Stadium Take Out 1517 Monroe St
  • Sern Sapp Restaurant 1146 Williamson St
  • Stellas Bakery 1219 Regent St
  • Gobi Mongolian Grill & Hot Pot 610 Junction Rd #101
  • Mishqui Peruvian Bistro 225 King St
  • Tall Grass 227 State St
• To grant the following 2025-2026 Adult Entertainment Tavern License renewal: -Stanuto LLC, 2009 Freeport Rd
• To grant Class A Liquor, Class A Beer, Class A Cider, Class B Beer, Class B Combination Liquor & Beer, Class C Wine 2025-2026 License Renewals with restrictions as previously approved and to include any change of corporate structure and amended conditions as set forth in the report.
• To grant 18+ and 21+ Entertainment 2025-2026 License Renewals with restrictions as previously approved and to include any change of corporate structure and amended conditions as set forth in the report.
• Separated Liquor License Renewal
  • Hayes Place 1145 N Sherman Ave and 21+ Entertainment License
  • Cheba Hut 435 W Gilman St
  • Red Rooster Seiferth Rd
  • 7 Iron Social 508 State St Suite B
• Submitting the appointment of Michael R. Haas for confirmation of a five-year term as City Attorney.
• ALRC
  • 6 business name change
  • 16 entity reorganization
  • 4 21+ Entertainment License
  • 11 change of agent
  • 1 operator license application
• Change of licensed premises
  • Church Key 626 University Ave – request to remodel
  • Naples 15 15 N Butler St – Request to add more storage for wine/beer to downstairs storage areas 7′ x 7′
  • Public Parking 711 E Johnson St – Request to extend premises to outdoor seating area on East Johnson St side of the building.
  • Garver Events 3241 Garver Green – Request to expand the premises inside to include a small event space (gallery) and temporarily expand outdoor just north of the Garver’s North Patio in a 100’ x 140’ area for Sessions at Garver Feed Mill.
• Temporary Class B License
  • Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Event Location: Capitol Square between the corner of S. Carroll St. and W. Main St., and the corner of E. Mifflin St. and N. Pinckney St. Event Date: June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2025  Event: Concerts on the Square
  • Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center Event Location: 800, 900, & 1000 Blocks of Williamson St Event Date: Sept. 20 Noon – 10pm & Sept. 21 11am – 7pm Event: Willy Street Fair
  • Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center Event Location: McPike Park/200 S Ingersoll St. Event Date: July 10 4pm – 10pm, July 11 4pm – 11pm, July 12 11am – 11pm, and July 13 11am – 10pm  Event: Fete de Marquette
  • SASY Neighborhood Association Event Location: 200 Block of Atwood Ave. Event Date: July 26 Noon – 10pm and July 27 Noon – 8pm Event: AtwoodFest
• Municipal Approval of Full Service Retail Alcohol Sales Giant Jones Brewing LLC • dba Giant Jones Brewing Event Location: 200 Block of S. Brearly St. Event Date: July 11 4pm – 10pm, July 12 Noon – 10pm, and July 13 Noon – 8pm Police District: 408 (District 6) Event: Fete de Marquette
• Request to extend license issuance beyond the 180 day limit under MGO 38.05
  • ONE Social – 109 E Wilson St
  • Third request  Cielo 118 State St
  • Third Request The Guild 668 State St
  • Forward Craft & Coffee 2166 Atwood Ave

OTHER AGENDA ITEMS

• Declaring the City of Madison’s intention to exercise its police powers establishing the West Dayton Street Sanitary Replacement Assessment District – 2025. (District 8)
• Accepting street improvements (sidewalk) constructed by Private Contract 7104 Watts Road, Private Contract No. 9202. (District 1)
• Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Engineering Operations Facility Locker Room Renovation. (District 14)
• Approving Addendum No. 1 to 8110 Mid Town Road, Contract No. 8983 (District 1)
• Awarding Public Works Contract
  • Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, and Concrete Pavement Patches, Citywide Installation and Repair – 2025. (Citywide)
  • Resurfacing 2025 – Assessment District. (District 5, District 10, District 11, District 20)
  • Resurfacing 2025 – Asphalt Base Patching and Base Patch Grinding. (District 5, District 10, District 11, District 20)
• Assessing Benefits Ohmeda Drive Assessment District 2022. (District 16)
• Amending Section 29.09(3) of the Madison General Ordinances related to the Building Code Fee Schedule to update the Certificate of Occupancy fee.
• Report of Operator License Applications June 3, 2025. See attached report for list of operators.
• To grant the attached 2025-2026 Secondhand Article Dealer, Secondhand Jewelry Dealer, Secondhand Textbook Dealer, Precious Metal Dealer and/or Pawnbroker License Renewals
• To grant the attached 2025-2026 Theater License Renewals.
• To grant the attached 2025-2026 Combined Scrap and Recycling Motor Vehicle Salvage and Solid Waste Hauler Business, Scrap and Recycling Collector, and Motor Vehicle Storage Business renewals.
• Amending various sections of the Madison General Ordinances to correct inconsistencies and improper references in the Madison General Ordinances, constituting a 2025 City Attorney Revisor’s Ordinance
• Amending Section 2.01(1) of the Madison General Ordinances related to modify the start time of Common Council meetings.
• Certified Survey Maps
  • Saint Andrew’s Church located at 1833 Regent Street
  • DCH Properties, LLC located at 702-734 E Washington Avenue
• Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a 4-year, competitively selected service contract with Sketchworks Architecture, LLC for professional architectural and engineering design consulting services. (Citywide)
• Authorizing a non-competitive contract with IMEG, Inc. for the production of biddable construction documents and specifications for the Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave. (District 15).
• Declaring support for the preservation of the federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest
• Recreating Two Part Time Transit Customer Service Representatives as One Full Time Customer Service Representative
• Authorizing the City of Madison Water Utility to apply for and accept a grant, if awarded, of up to $36,277 from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and authorizing the Mayor and Water Utility General Manager, or their designees, to sign related documents(s) authorizing acceptance of the grant and the transfer of funds.
• Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a development agreement for $1,666,000 Tax Incremental Finance Loan to Wash Franklin, LLC, or its assigns to construct approximately 223 units of affordable housing and approximately 68 parking stalls located at 501 E. Washington Avenue in a proposed boundary amendment to Tax Incremental District (TID) 53. (District 6)
• Authorizing the amendment of a non-competitive selection contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for design services related to the reconstruction of Madison Water Utility’s Unit Well 12 (District 11)
• Amending section 31.041 of the Madison General Ordinances, Sign Permits and Fees, to create a new application fee and deadlines for processing sign permit application.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

1:00pm Homeless Services Consortium Board of Directors Virtual

• HSC Policy on Artificial Intelligence in meetings – Nominating & Governance Committee
  • Proposal: Approve HSC Policy on Artificial Intelligence as presented.
• Letter from CoC regarding Willy Street SRO transition – Torrie Kopp Mueller
  • Proposal: When requested by HUD, approve the CoC Coordinator to send a support letter regarding the Willy Street SRO transition.
• Discussion & Action Item: CoC Builds Funding Opportunity & Next Steps – Torrie Kopp Mueller
  • Action: Determine next steps for CoC Builds Funding Opportunity.
• Discussion: Education & Advocacy Committee Update – HSC Education & Advocacy Committee

3:00pm Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee Virtual

• Approving Request from Parks Division Staff to Rename the Madison Senior Center Courtyard to Capitol Centre Park 
• Parks and Open Space Plan Update

4:30pm Board of Public Works Virtual

• Accepting the Engineering Division’s 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) for Operation and Maintenance of the Madison Sewer Utility. (Citywide)
• Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the project known as 5001-5013 Femrite Dr and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No.9667 (District 16)
• Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 3 to the existing Purchase of Services contract between the City of Madison and Brown and Caldwell for engineering services for the Door Creek Watershed Study (District 3, District 6)
• Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Northeast Regional Pond Repair
• Appeals regarding prequalifications of various contractors to bid on City of Madison Public Works Projects, and contractors applying to be licensed Concrete Layers, Asphalt Pavers, and Mudjackers as approved by the City Engineer, if any.
• Subcontractor List
  • Rennebohm Park East Tennis Courts, to Parisi Construction, LLC
  • Imagination Center at Reindahl Park, to Corporate Contractors Inc. (CCI)
• Public Works Contracts
  • Capital City Trail Box Culvert Replacement
  • Madison Public Market, Exterior Signage

5:30pm Board of Health for Madison and Dane County Virtual, Hybrid (City-County Building-Room 357; virtually via Zoom)

• AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS (NACCHO) FOR FLEXIBLE LOCAL EPIDEMIOLOGY FOR X-FACTOR EMERGING DISEASES (FLEXED) GRANT
• Letter from Board of Health for Madison and Dane County to the Town of Middleton
• Reports

6:00pm Notice of Possible Quorum of the Common Council Madison Public Library – Central

• Budget Engagement Session: Public Works
• The City of Madison is hosting a 2026 Budget Engagement Meeting with a focus on Public Works on Wednesday, June 4, at Madison Public Library – Central at 201 W. Mifflin St. from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The meeting will feature an update of the 2026 budget process with Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke and presentations from the Engineering, Parks, and Streets divisions. The goal of this public meeting\ is to provide an opportunity for residents to speak directly with City staff about ideas, concerns, and priorities for Madison’s future. A possible quorum of the Common Council may exist at this event. You can register for the event at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-budget-engagement-meeting-publicworks-tickets-1353860676729?aff=oddtdtcreator

6:30pm Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board Virtual

• Amendment of Greater Madison MPO Section 5310 (Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities) Program 2025 Program of Projects to increase federal and local funding for the NewBridge Madison Older Adult Transportation operating project
• MPO 2025 Resolution No. 10 Approving Amendment No. 6 to the 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Madison Metropolitan Area & Dane County
  • Revise the federal Section 5311 Forward Service Corporation Mobility Management and Vehicle Loans capital project, amending the project TIP Number
  • Revise the federal Section 5311 SWCAP Mobility Management and Vehicle Loans capital project, amending the project TIP Number
  • Revise the NewBridge Madison Older Adult Transportation project, increasing federal Section 5310 and local funding
  • Revise the federal Section 5311 Forward Service Corporation transit operating project, amending the project TIP Number
  • Revise the federal Section 5311 SWCAP Mobility Management and Vehicle Loans transit operating project, amending the project TIP Number
  • Revise the YW Transit Job Ride Program project listing, adding federal Section 5311 and local funding.
• Presentation: Primer on MPOs (Part 1) – MPOs and RPCs in Wisconsin, role of the Policy Board, tasks scheduled for remainder of 2025.
• Presentation: Tour of the new and improved Greater Madison MPO website.
• Presentation: Active Transportation Plan Update
• Announcements and Staff Reports
  • Budget season is upon us – City, State, Fed & community share contributions
  • MPO Federal Certification renewal process is back on
  • Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant update

Thursday, June 5, 2025

5:00pm Madison Public Library Board

• No agenda

5:00pm Notice of Possible Quorum of the Police and Fire Commission Monona Terrace

• The Madison Fire Department is holding a graduation ceremony for the members of Recruit Academy Class 62. The Media Team will record the event. Members of the Police and Fire Commission have been invited. A quorum may be present.

5:30pm Community Development Block Grant Committee Virtual

• No agenda

5:30pm Affirmative Action Commission

• No agenda