Not many meetings this week and the Council has a lot of busy work with alcohol licenses and board of public works with a few items for discussion.
Monday, June 8, 2026
12:00pm Madison Arts Commission – Public Art Standing Committee Virtual
- Existing Art Call – Discuss of third-party submissions
- Discussion of accession & deaccession policies
4:30pm Madison Lakeway Public Art Selection Ad Hoc Committee Virtual
- Madison LakeWay Artist Presentations
- Presentations from the selected artists:
- Choi+Shine
- Jill Anholt Studio
- SpY Studio
- This is Loop
- Presentations from the selected artists:
- Madison LakeWay Public Art Plan
- Discuss finalist orientation
- Discuss timeline
5:00pm Landmarks Commission Virtual
- Public Hearing – Landmark Nomination
- Approving a landmark nomination of the property located at 415 W Gilman Street as Master Hall (District 2).
- Public Hearing – Request for Certificate of Approval
- 113 Ely Place – Land Division in the University Heights Historic District (District 5)
- 110 S Hancock Street – Demolition in the First Settlement Historic District (District 6) 5
- 1717 Chadbourne Avenue – Addition in the University Heights Historic District (District 5)
- Adopting the Southeast Area Plan and the related Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. (District 3, District 15, District 16)
- Adopting the Southwest Area Plan and the related Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. (District 1, District 7, District 10, District 19, District 20)
- Landmarks Commission Annual Work Plan
5:30pm Police and Fire Commission Virtual
- Fire Department Items
- Consideration and potential action regarding the final recommendation of the Fire Chief regarding hiring of candidates following successful completion of the probationary period: i
- Christopher Battaglia, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Robert Blackwood, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Sullivan Buechner, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Phillip Burton, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Jesse Drake, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Gavin Ezzell, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Matthew Flunker, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Marshall Goodrich, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Zander Hartung, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Diego Herrera, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Lucas Kilian, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Lucas Milewski, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xiii. Carly Mohns, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Celia Mueller, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Adam Newville, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Tyler Olszewski, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Kian Preimesberger, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Brennan Price, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Aidan Pyper, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Dillan Rickaby, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xxi. Kevin Rilea, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Madeline Schulist, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Vincent Stierman, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- Kenneth Vasquez, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- William Wallace, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026
- General status update on Fire Department retirements and resignations
- General status update on Firefighter Hiring Process
- General status report on Fire Department disciplinary matters
- Consideration and potential action regarding the final recommendation of the Fire Chief regarding hiring of candidates following successful completion of the probationary period: i
- Police Department Items
- Consideration and potential action regarding the final recommendation of the Police Chief regarding promotion of the following candidates following successful completion of the probationary period:
- Ryan Gibson, Lieutenant, effective 06/08/2026
- Jack Graziano, Sergeant, effective 06/22/2026
- Brittney Lathrop, Sergeant, effective 06/22/2026
- Grace Favor, Detective, effective 07/09/2026
- Tanner Sandmire, Investigator, effective 07/06/2026
- General status update on Police Department retirements and resignations
- Consideration and potential action to add candidates to Police Department hiring list
- General status report on 2026 Pre-Service Academy
- General status report on Police Department disciplinary matters
- Consideration and potential action regarding the final recommendation of the Police Chief regarding promotion of the following candidates following successful completion of the probationary period:
- Closed Session
- Consider the preliminary recommendation of the Fire Chief regarding promotion and report on personnel file reviews:
- David Hartman, Firefighter to Apparatus Engineer, effective 07/05/26
- John Roland, Firefighter to Apparatus Engineer, effective 07/05/26
- Consider the preliminary recommendation of the Police Chief regarding promotion and report on personnel file reviews:
- Tyler Hammil, Police Officer to Detective, effective 05/24/26
- Brittney Lathrop, Police Officer to Sergeant, effective 05/24/26
- Andrew Deuchars, Police Officer to Sergeant, effective 05/24/26
- Michaela Rust, Police Officer to Sergeant, effective 05/24/26
- Sydney Thorson, Police Officer to Sergeant, effective 05/24/26
- Jesse Davila, Police Officer to Sergeant, effective 05/24/26
- Alec Doll, Police Officer to Sergeant, effective 05/24/26
- Mark Bonds, Police Officer to Sergeant, effective 05/24/26
- Consider the preliminary recommendation of the Fire Chief regarding promotion and report on personnel file reviews:
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
5:30pm Notice of Possible Quorum of the Common Council City-County Building
- In honor of Juneteenth, Common Council President Sabrina Madison is highlighting youth leaders during the Common Council’s annual Juneteenth recognition. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for their achievements. A networking session will take place on Tuesday, June 9th, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, just before the Common Council meeting at 6:30 PM.
- The public can attend the Juneteenth honoring resolution virtually or in person. The networking and meeting will take place at 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Room 201, Madison, WI 53703. You can also watch the Common Council meeting live on the Madison City Channel. For inquiries or additional information, please contact President Sabrina Madison directly by phone at 608-403-5665 or by email at district17@cityofmadison.com.
- Alders have been invited to attend, and a possible quorum of the Common Council may exist at this event
6:30pm Common Council Virtual, 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
- Recognizing and commemorating June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth and Freedom Day in Madison, Wisconsin
- Recognizing June 2026 as Pride Month
- Presentation: Make Music Madison
- New Alcohol License
- La Quinta Inns and Suites 5217 East Terrace Dr
- Korill Hut 232 East Towne Mall
- Steenbock’s on Orchard 330 N Orchard St
- Waltzing Matilda’s 1923 Monroe St
- Lake City Books 120 S Carroll St
- La Taguara Bar & Grill 3010 Crossroads Dr
- Cambria Hotel Madison East 5045 Eastpark Blvd (no puclic hearing, will come back later)
- North Italia 670 N Midvale Blvd
- Mi Barrio Authentic Mexican Food 824 E Johnson St
- Tacos El Arriero Restaurant 4222 East Towne Blvd (no puclic hearing, will come back later)
- To grant Class A Liquor, Class A Beer, Class A Cider, Class B Beer, Class B Combination Liquor & Beer, Class C Wine 2026-2027 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 the following 2026-2027 Adult Entertainment Tavern License renewal: -Stanuto LLC, 2009 Freeport Rd
- To grant 18+ and 21+ Entertainment 2026-2027 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
- Refuel Pantry 2702 E Washington Ave
- Refuel Pantry 3019 E Washington Ave
- Refuel Pantry 699 S Gammon Rd
- Refuel Pantry 3101 N Sherman Ave
- Refuel Pantry 4102 Commercial Ave
- Refuel Pantry 4325 Mohawk Dr
- Refuel Pantry 4601 Cottage Grove Rd
- Refuel Pantry 6702 Mineral Point Rd
- Refuel Pantry 4905 Commercial Ave
- Refuel Pantry 605 Cottage Grove Rd
- Refuel Pantry 699 S Whitney Way
- Refuel Pantry 4601 Verona Rd
- Refuel Pantry 1010 Sherman Ave
- Refuel Pantry – Millpond 6410 Millpond Rd
- Refuel Pantry – East Wash 4222 E Washington Ave
- Taco Bell #3004063 – 534 State St.
- Momo Sports Bar – 6402 Millpond Rd
- Sotto – 303 N Henry
- Cielo – 118 State St
- Creating 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) – postponed, no comment
- Amending Section 28.141(8)(e)3.b. of the Madison General Ordinances related to Exempting EV Requirements at Long-Term Passenger Parking at Airports and at Intercity Bus or Railroad Passenger Depots
- Amending Section 28.104(7) of the Madison General Ordinances related to Building Site Standards within the Transit Oriented Development District to allow a different building footprint for stories above the first floor.
- Operator License Application Jerome Luhv-Starr – Establishment where employed: Fusion Smoke & Spirits
- Change of Licensed Conditions
- Cheba Hut – 453 W Gilman – Request to revise conditions related to allowing private or in-house security and allowing alcohol sales to cease by 2am on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Casa /Zaragoza – 1824 S Park St. – Request to revise conditions to allow alcohol sales until 2am.
- Taco Madre – 2827 Atwood Ave – Request to extend premises to 3/4 of the parking lot for an outside patio.
- Garver Events – 3330 Atwood Ave – Request to extend premises to Sugar Avenue for the Summer Breeze Block Party event.
- Operator License Application Christian Miller
- 18 Change of Agents, 16 Entity Reorganizations, 3 21+ licenses
- Municipal Approval of Full Service Retail Alcohol Sales One Barrel Brewing Company LLC • dba One Barrel Brewing Company 202 N First St, Space #430 Police Sector 501 (District 12)
- Temporary Class B Retailer License
- Art Fair on the Square – 7/11 9am – 9 pm & 7/12 10am – 5pm
- Fete de Marquette
- Willy St. Fair – 9/19 11am – 10pm & 9/20 11am – 8pm
- Separated Entertainment License Renewal Momo Sports Bar LLC • dba Momo Sports Bar Capacity (in/out): 160/16 6402 Millpond Rd • Agent: Kargyal Tsering 21+ Entertainment • 45% alcohol, 55% food Police Sector 621 (District 16) Separation requested by the City Attorney’s Office
- Separated Entertainment License Renewal TGRM LLC • dba Sotto Capacity (in/out): 240/0 303 N Henry St • Agent: Carla Ortega 21+ Entertainment • 100% alcohol, 0% food Police Sector 403 (District 4) Separation requested by the City Attorney’s Office
- Approving roadway geometry for Regent Street (Randall Avenue to Park Street) (District 8, District 13)
- Approving plans and spec
- Accepting improvements
- street improvements (excluding bituminous surface pavement) – Owl’s Creek – Phase I
- sidewalk improvements – Monona Drive – Threshold Development
- sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements – Woodstone – Phase 2
- public stormwater management improvements – Springs at Pleasant View
- public stormwater management improvements – Hawks Valley – Phase 1
- bituminous surface pavement – University Research Park – Element Collective (Surface Paving)
- Assessing benefits
- Awarding Public Works Contracts
- Chip Sealing 2026 – West.
- Chip Sealing 2026 – East.
- Repairing and Sealing Pavement Cracks – Major Streets 2026.
- Repairing and Sealing Pavement Cracks – Local Streets 2026
- Resurfacing 2026 – Asphalt Base Patching and Base Patch Grinding.
- Pontiac Trail, Boston Court, Nokomis Court, and Rosewood Court – Assessment District 2025.
- Resurfacing 2026 – Assessment District
- 2026 Woodvale Drive Water Main Rehabilitation
- Fordem Avenue – First Street Relief Sanitary Sewer
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a non-competitive agreement with the USGS for City of Madison Master Services 5-year contract. (Citywide)
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to the existing Purchase of Services contract between the City of Madison and MSA Professional Services, Inc. for engineering services for the Nine Springs Watershed Study. (District 10, District 14).
- Report of Operator License Applications June 9, 2026. See attached report for list of operators
- To grant the attached 2026-2027 Secondhand Article Dealer, Secondhand Jewelry Dealer, Secondhand Textbook Dealer, Precious Metal Dealer and/or Pawnbroker License Renewals.
- To grant the attached 2026-2027 Theater License Renewals.
- To grant the attached 2026-2027 Combined Scrap and Recycling Motor Vehicle Salvage and Solid Waste Hauler Business, Scrap and Recycling Collector, and Motor Vehicle Storage Business renewals.
- Establishing in-person absentee voting locations for the 2026 Partisan Primary and General Election.
- Re-approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by S3 Housing, LLC and located at 1802-1804 Roth Street (District 12).
- SUBSTITUTE Amending the 2026 Economic Development Division Capital Budget and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a development agreement to fund a $2,800,000 Tax Incremental Finance Loan to assist in the renovation and development of office, manufacturing, and research and development space for Realta Fusion, Inc. at 910 Mayer Avenue in the Project Plan area of TID 54 (Pennsylvania Ave). (District 12)
- Authorizing the City of Madison, via its Community Development Division (CDD), to accept up to $50,000 in grant funding from the Bloomberg/Rockefeller Philanthropies to implement the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF); authorizing the Mayor to sign a YCAF Program Charter with the Grantor to formally accept these funds; and amending CDD’s 2026 Adopted Operating Budget as appropriate to recognize the additional grant revenue and commensurate expenditures.
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a competitively selected, 9-month contract with Slipstream, Inc. for building decarbonization assessments and strategic decarbonization planning.
- Authorizing the City’s execution of a lease for a 36-month term beginning on the completion of the Lessor’s Work defined in the Letter Intent between the City of Madison and 3517 West Beltline LLC for the property at 3517 W Beltline Hwy for Clerks Office storage. (District 10)
- SUBSTITUTE Amending the 2026 EDD Capital Budget (TID 57) and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a development agreement to fund a $2,000,000 Tax Incremental Finance Loan to Odana Apartments, LLC, or its assigns to construct approximately 227 units of affordable housing and approximately 132 parking stalls located at 5559 Odana Road & 5542 Medical Circle in a proposed creation to Tax Incremental District (TID) 57 (District 19).
- SUBSTITUTE Amending the 2026 EDD Capital Budget (TID 56) and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a development agreement to fund a $2,900,000 Tax Incremental Finance Loan to GT Apartments, LLC, or its assigns to construct approximately 302 units of affordable housing and approximately 148 parking stalls located at 6518 & 6526 Grand Teton Plaza in a proposed creation to Tax Incremental District (TID) 56 (District 19)
- Authorizing an intergovernmental agreement supporting a renewable diesel pilot program between the City of Madison and the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
- Amending the 2026 Economic Development Division Capital Budget by $4,165,000 and authorizing the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Starkweather, LLC, or their successors and assigns, for the purchase of four (4) properties addressed as 111 North Walter Street, 31 North Walter Street, 3471 Chicago Ave, and 3470 Canvas Road, Madison, WI 53703 for land banking purposes, and authorizing the expenditure of $135,000 of in the 2026 adopted EDD Capital Budget for environmental assessment, title work, closing costs, holding costs, and predevelopment costs totaling $4,300,000 (District 15).
- Authorizing the City of Madison to enter into a Purchase of Services contract with TerraVenture Advisors, LLC to provide relocation assistance and services to the tenants occupying the buildings located on the City-owned property at 1812 – 1820 S. Park Street; authorizing the payment of eligible relocation benefits; and authorizing lease negotiations with the current tenants in the interim totaling $546,650, with funding previously authorized 2026 EDD Capital Budget and in the adopted TID 51 project plan. (District 14)
- Amending RES-25-00299 (Legistar #87871) authorizing the execution of a development agreement with Starkweather, LLC regarding the development of the former Voit Farm property in Tax Incremental District #55 (Voit). (District 15)
- Approving an extension of a provisional appointment for Aeiramique Glass from June 8, 2026, until such time as the position of Independent Police Monitor is filled on a permanent basis or March 31, 2027.
- Authorizing the Community Development Division to release the 2026 Employment and Career Development Services Request for Proposals (RFP), and directing staff to evaluate responses to the RFP and formulate recommendations regarding the allocation of available funding for review and approval by the Common Council.
- Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by OM Land, LLC located at 1910 Roth Street and 1201 Huxley Street (District 12). (no public comment until it return to council)
- Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Mount Zion Baptist Church located at 2017 and 2029 Fisher Street (District 14).
- Report of the Risk Manager
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute an Agreement with Madison Gas & Electric (MGE) relating to electricity rates for electric bus charging.
- Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by 970 Jonathon, LLC and 1000 Jonathon, LLC located at 970 and 1000 Jonathon Drive (District 14).
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
4:30pm Board of Public Works Virtual
- Approving Plans and Specs
- $86,000 in change orders
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a contract between the City of Madison and KL Engineering, Inc. for design engineering services for West Towne Path Phase 2B – Zor Shrine Pl to Gammon Rd (District 9).
- Accepting the Engineering Division’s 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) for Operation and Maintenance of the Madison Sewer Utility. (Citywide)
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a State/Municipal Agreement(s) with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Project I.D. 5401-04-00/20/72, 5410-04-00/20/71, & 5401-04-00/20/70 for cost sharing and maintenance of US51 Stoughton Road North (I39 to Milwaukee St) (District 3, District 12, District 15, District 17)
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an Amendment to the contract between Madison and Mead & Hunt for additional design engineering services for the Mineral Point Rd. Pavement Replacement Project. (District 1, District 9)
- Approving a maintenance agreement for privately maintained improvements within the public right of way of University Ave and W Johnson Street adjacent to UW Grainger Hall. (District 8)
- Approving Plans and Specs
- Declaring the City of Madison’s intention to exercise its police powers establishing the Parman Terrace Assessment District – 2027.
- 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
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 4 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 16)
- May 2026 Non BPW Change Order Report.
- Awarding contracts
- Resurfacing Assessment District – 2025.
- Yahara Hills Golf Course Paved Paths.
- Country Grove Singletrack Trail Improvements
- Overture Center Garage Electrical Upgrade
- Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, and Concrete Pavement Patches, Citywide Installation and Repair – 2026.
- Bridge Repairs – 2026
5:00pm Public Safety Review Committee Virtual
- No agenda
6:30pm Board of Park Commissioners Virtual
- Reports
- President of the Park Commission
- Superintendent of Parks
- June 2026 Superintendent’s Report INFORMATIONAL
- Accepting the Report of the Minutes of the Facilities, Programs and Fees May 11, 2026 meeting. RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES
- Request from staff to provide Parks Superintendent authority to extend alcohol ban at Elver Park on July 3 and July 5, 2026. (District 20)
- Approving the request from Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, Inc. to extend Madison Park hours for Fete de Marquette, to 11 PM, on Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11, 2026, at McPike Park, with amplification and beer sales ending at 10:45 PM. (District 16)
- Amending Subsections 8.12(3) and (12) of the Madison General Ordinances to clarify the requirements for burials in the veterans section at Forest Hill Cemetery, and to clarify the Parks Division’s role in cemetery operations. (District 13) RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT – REPORT OF OFFICER
- Adopting Conceptual Master Plan for Odana Hills Golf Course (District 11) RECOMMEND APPROVAL
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Donation and Improvement Agreement with the Madison Parks Foundation and Michael and Jocelyn Keiser, and a Developer’s Agreement for the Donation and Construction of Public Improvements with the Madison Parks Foundation for the Privately Funded Improvement of Odana Hills Golf Course (District 11) RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT – REPORT OF OFFICER
- Adopting the Parks Division’s Surveillance Policy (Citywide) RECOMMEND APPROVAL
- Authorizing the City’s execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Public Access Easement between the City of Madison and Madison Crushing & Excavating, Inc. located at 3262 and 3328 Nelson Rd in the Town of Burke and the City of Sun Prairie. RETURN TO LEAD WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
- Approving the Board Of Park Commissioners 2026 – 2028 Work Plan (Citywide) RECOMMEND APPROVAL
- Staff Status Report Projects and Programs Supported by the Madison Parks Foundation (Citywide) INFORMATIONAL
- Informational Update from the Madison Parks Foundation (Citywide) INFORMATIONAL
- Review of Events Administratively Approved by Staff RECOMMEND APPROVAL
- Informational Report on the Parks Division 2026 Work Plan (Citywide) INFORMATIONAL
Thursday, June 11, 2026
4:30pm Community Development Authority Virtual
- No agenda
5:00pm Equal Opportunities Commission Virtual
5:00pm Plan Commission Madison Municipal Building
6:00pm Notice of Possible Quorum of the Common Council Vel Phillips Memorial High School
Budget Engagement Session: Public Facilities & Services
The City of Madison is hosting a Budget Engagement Session on Thursday, June 11, at 6:00 PM at Vel Phillips Memorial High School at 201 S. Gammon Road. These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about the City Budget process and provide feedback to policymakers on priorities for Madison’s future.
This session will focus on Public Facilities and Services and feature staff and information from the following agencies: Assessor, Clerk, Engineering, Fleet, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, Monona Terrace, Parks, Streets & Urban Forestry, and Water Utility.
The open house portion of the meeting will be followed by a budget presentation from Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke and a Q&A with Alders. Please consider attending this important informational meeting and use this link to register (https://www.cityofmadison.com/mayor/events/2026-06-11/city-budget-engagement-public-facilitiesservices)
Alders have been invited to attend and a possible quorum of the Common Council may exist at this event.