Finance, Plan, Transportation, Parks, ALRC a more meet this week. 4 missing agendas . . .
Monday, April 13, 2026
12:00pm Madison Arts Commission – Public Art Standing Committee Canceled
4:30pm Finance Committee Virtual
- Amending Section 4.08(1)(d) of the Madison General Ordinances to allow for longer installment payments of special assessments for customers of private water supply cooperatives.
- Authorizing a five-year agreement with Dane County Emergency Management for the management of EMS medication and supply vending machines at local hospitals. (Citywide)
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter a competitively selected service contract with REDI Transports, LLC for the dates of May 1, 2026 – December 31st, 2026, with up to four optional one-year renewals for ongoing emergency detention transport services. Future renewals will operate under a January through December annual contract
- Approving the 2026 Neighborhood Grant Program recommendations, authorizing the execution of agreements required to administer the program, authorizing the Finance Director to execute grant agreements on behalf of the City, and authorizing the acceptance of any grant-funded improvements to be located on City-owned lands.
- Authorizing a $56,000 contract with Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID) and/or its fiscal sponsor to fund the continuation of the Downtown Activities Program focused on existing plazas around the Capitol Square and State Street (District 2, District 4 and District 8)
- Authorizing the City’s execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Madison and Dane County for the County’s purchase of the property located at 7270 Maahic Way in the City of Madison. (District 16)
- Authorizing an amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with RDC Development, LLC, or their successors or assigns, as previously authorized by Resolution RES-26-00146, Legistar #92015, for the purchase of seventeen properties addressed as 404 Cottage Grove Road; 514, 526, 533 & 551 Pinney Street; 3752 Sargent Street; 3708 Olbrich Avenue; 702, 804, 808, 812, 816, 820, 824, 828 & 832 Royster Avenue, and 501 Grand Oak Trail, Madison, WI 53714 for land banking purposes (District 15).
- Authorizing the City’s execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Lease between the City of Madison and The Salvation Army or their successors and assigns, for the purchase of the property located at 3030 Darbo Drive in the City of Madison, and leaseback period subsequent to closing. (District 15) Agenda Note: Sponsors recommend File 92363 be re-referred to the May 11 Finance Committee meeting.
- Authorizing the CDD to extend Purchase of Services contracts with Housing Initiatives, Inc. and Madison Community Cooperative, Inc. through December 31, 2026 (District 2, District 4, District 12, District 6, District 18, District 10).
- Authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to License with CCATT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the installation of telecommunications equipment at Breese Stevens Field located at 917 E. Mifflin Street. (District 6)
- Authorizing the City’s grant and execution of a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement between the City of Madison and Engen Construction Solutions, LLC for the temporary use and occupation of air space over portions of Breese Stevens Field, located at 902 E. Washington Ave. (District 6)
- Authorizing the City’s execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Madison and OM Land, LLC or their successors and assigns, for the purchase of the property located at 1010 North Street in the City of Madison, and authorizing the City’s execution of an assignment and assumption agreement for an existing lease of the property by East Madison Little League, Inc. (District 12)
- Amending the 2026 Operating Budget and Setting the 2026 Rates for the Sewer Utility, Landfill and Stormwater Utility (Citywide)
- Amending the 2026 adopted operating budget for the Department of Civil Rights to accept $5,000 from the ETF Wellness Program Grant.
5:30pm Police and Fire Commission Virtual
- Fire Department Discussion Items
- Consideration and potential action regarding Fire Department probationary status extension
- General status update on Fire Department retirements and resignations
- General status update on Firefighter Application Process
- General status update on Fire Recruit Academy 92666 General status update on Apparatus Engineer Process
- General status report on Fire Department disciplinary matters
- Police Department Discussion Items
- Preliminary recommendation of the Police Chief regarding promotion and schedule personnel file review
- General status report on Police Department retirements and resignations
- General status update on 2026-2027 Police Department Hiring Process
- General status update on 2026 Pre-Service Academy
- General status report on Police Department disciplinary matters
- Initial Hearing in the matter of Graham v. Officer Parrell
- CLOSE SESSION – The Commission may convene into closed session, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(a) (deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of a quasi-judicial hearing before the governmental body); Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) (considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility); and Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(g) (conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written legal advice related to pending litigation); specifically, to receive legal advice and deliberate regarding any motions regarding the matter of Graham v. Officer Parrell
5:30pm Plan Commission Virtual
- Vacating and discontinuing Kipp Circle within the plat of Marsh Road Industrial Subdivision to allow the combining of lots for the development of a new industrial site. Being located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, Township 7 North, Range 10 East, City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. (District 16)
- Determining a Public Purpose and Necessity and adopting a Relocation Order for the acquisition of land interests required for the construction of safety improvements at the intersection of S. Whitney Way and Odana Road. Located in part of the SW ¼ and the SE ¼ of Section 30, T7N, R9E, in the City of Madison. (District 11, District 19)
- 1051 S Pleasant View Road (District 1): Consideration of a conditional use in the Traditional Residential-Urban 1 (TR-U1) District for a multi-family dwelling with greater than 60 units; and consideration of a conditional use in the TR-U1 District for outdoor recreation, all to allow construction of a five-story, 226-unit multi-family dwelling with outdoor pool.
- 1602 Gilson Street (District 13): Consideration of a conditional use in the Traditional Employment (TE) District for a restaurant, and consideration of a conditional use in the TE District for an outdoor eating area open after 9 p.m. and amplified sound in an outdoor eating area for the restaurant.
- 7601 Ganser Way (District 9): Consideration of a conditional use in the Regional Mixed-Use (RMX) District and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay District for outdoor recreation (pool) to serve a six-story, 134-unit multi-family dwelling.
- 415 W Gilman Street – Consideration of a demolition permit to demolish a commercial building (District 2) AND 433 W Gilman Street – Consideration of a demolition permit to demolish a commercial building (District 2) AND 411-433 W Gilman Street (District 2): Consideration of a conditional use in the [Proposed] Urban Mixed-Use (UMX) District for a new building with greater than six (6) stories, and consideration of a conditional use in the UMX District for outdoor recreation, to allow construction of a sixteen-story mixed-use building with 2,544 square feet of commercial space and 258 multi-family units.
- Creating Section 28.022-00748 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 2066-2094 Helena Street from TE (Traditional Employment) District to TSS (Traditional Shopping Street) District. (District 6) AND 2066-2094 Helena Street (District 6): Consideration of a conditional use in the [Proposed] Traditional Shopping Street (TSS) District and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zoning overlay district for a multi-family dwelling with greater than 60 dwelling units to allow construction of a three-story, 61-unit multi-family dwelling. AND Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Helena Street, LLC located at 2066-2094 Helena Street (District 6).
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
5:30pm Madison Arts Commission Virtual
- State Street Campus Garage/Hawthorne Court Percent for Art Project
- Review mural project proposal & Vote
- 2026-27 Annual Art Grants
- Review funding proposal & Vote
- CCB Art Plan
- Review Phase 1 proposal & Vote
- Madison Arts Commission Standing Committee Assignments
- Review & Update current committee assignments
- 2026 Administrative Updates
- 2026 Youth Poet Laureate call open
- 2026 Thurber Park Artist-in-Residence call open
- LakeWay Public Art Project call open
- Madison Public Market updates
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
11:00am Equal Opportunities Commission – Hearing Virtual
- Davin Hunter v. TrueBlue, Inc as agent for PeopleReady, Inc.
4:30pm Urban Design Commission Virtual
- 120 E Lakeside Street – Signage Exception. (District 13)
- 4710 East Towne Boulevard – Comprehensive Design Review for Signage. (District 17)
- 810 & 818 W Badger Rd/2430 S Park St – Mixed-Use Development Including Public Building(s) Located in Urban Design District (UDD) 7. (District 14)
- Report of the Facade Grant Staff Team – 3802 Mineral Point Road. (District 5)
- 999 S Park Street – New Mixed-Use Building in Urban Design District (UDD) 7. (District 13)
- 111 N Walter Street – Residential Building Complex. (District 15)
- 7401 Mineral Point Road – Planned Multi-Use Site, New Two-Story Commercial Building with Drive-Thru. (District 9)
- 502 Pflaum Road – Public Building for MMSD Sennett Middle School. (District 15)
- 4301 Cherokee Drive – Public Building for MMSD Cherokee Middle School. (District 10)
5:00pm Transportation Commission Virtual
- Vacating and discontinuing Kipp Circle within the plat of Marsh Road Industrial Subdivision to allow the combining of lots for the development of a new industrial site. Being located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, Township 7 North, Range 10 East, City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. (District 16)
- Approving Administrative Parcel Transfer in Ownership of 432 S. Junction Rd. (Junction Rd. Park and Ride) from City of Madison Engineer, Future Transportation to City of Madison Metro Transit, Junction Park and Ride. (District 1)
- Approving roadway geometry for Regent Street (Randall Avenue to Park Street) (District 8, District 13)
- WisDOT Park Street Discussion
- Potential Short Term Solutions to Improve Traffic Safety on Park Street and Other Similar Arterial Streets
- Safe Streets Madison Scoring Prioritization
5:30pm Madison Food Policy Council Virtual
- Presentation – Street Vending Program Presentation
- Update from the Chair
- Regular Business Reports
- Regional Food System Planning
- Regional Agriculture and Food Sovereignty
- Dane Food Access Network 6. 75103 Farmland Preservation Task Force
- Madison Metropolitan School District
- Double Dollars Program
- Community Gardens
- Food System Assessment
- Staff Reports
- Business Development Specialist
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- Extension Dane County, UW-Madison
5:30pm Alcohol License Review Committee Virtual, City-County Building
- Operator License Applications
- Jerome Luhv-Starr – Establishment where employed: Fusion Smoke & Spirits
- Michael Stresing – Establishment where employed: Bowl-a-Vard Lanes
- Christian Miller
- Temporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit
- Sun Prairie Lions Club Event Location: 801 Langdon St Event Date: May 23 7pm – 9pm & May 24 8am – 12pm
- 3 change of agent, 1 entity reorganization, 2 21+ entertainment licenses
- Request to extend license issuance beyond the 180 day limit under MGO 38.05 Veil and Vault LLC • dba Veil and Vault 325 E Wilson St
- Change of License Conditions – Two Pinners LLC • dba Cheba Hut • Capacity (in/out): 75/16 453 W Gilman St • Agent: Heather Huhn Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 9% alcohol, 91% food Police Sector 403 (District 2) Request to revise conditions related to when alcohol sales shall cease and which days ID checking software and wristbands will be utilized.
- Public Hearings – New Licenses
- Metz Catering PA, LLC • dba NA 1000 Edgewood Dr
- Madison WI Hotels LLC • dba La Quinta Inns and Suites 5217 East Terrace Dr
- Thai Fusion LLC • dba Thai Fusion 745 N High Point Rd
- Becco Inc • dba TBD 421 S Park St
- McShoe Madison LLC • dba Mike’s Horseshoe Bar & Grill 3900 Dempsey Rd
- GO Veg LLC • dba Green Owl 1970 Atwood Ave
- Recent Calls for Service
- Summary of Licenses Issued
6:30pm Board of Park Commissioners Virtual
- Reports
- Commending, honoring, and expressing appreciation to Joanne Austin upon her retirement after 25 years with the City of Madison, including 21 years with Madison Parks.
- Authorizing the City’s execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Madison and OM Land, LLC or their successors and assigns, for the purchase of the property located at 1010 North Street in the City of Madison, and authorizing the City’s execution of an assignment and assumption agreement for an existing lease of the property by East Madison Little League, Inc. (District 12)
- Approving Mallards Request for Capital Improvements at Warner Park ballpark. (District 12)
- Accepting the Final Report and Recommended Solutions of the East Isthmus and Yahara Watershed Study
- Accepting the Final Report and Recommended Solutions of the Warner Park and Cherokee Marsh Watershed Study
- Approving Request from City of Madison Engineering to Construct Castle Creek Channel Flood Mitigation and Restoration Project
- Authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to License with CCATT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the installation of telecommunications equipment at Breese Stevens Field located at 917 E. Mifflin Street. (District 6)
- Authorizing the City’s grant and execution of a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement between the City of Madison and Engen Construction Solutions, LLC for the temporary use and occupation of air space over portions of Breese Stevens Field, located at 902 E. Washington Ave. (District 6)
- Accepting Report on Parking Assets in the Parks Division (Citywide)
- Informational Presentation on Draft Recreational Services RFP
Thursday, April 16, 2026
4:00pm Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Board Monona Terrace
- Reports Required by the Monona Terrace Agreement:
- A. Monona Terrace Small Business and Employment Opportunities 2025 Report
- B. Monona Terrace Joint Services with the Alliant Energy Center of Dane County 2025 Annual Report
- Reports
- Booking Pace Update: Steve Dongarra, Associate Director Marketing and Event Services
- Finance Report: Jeff Boyd, Business Manager
- Director’s Report: Connie Thompson, Director
- Administration
- Operations
- Community Relations
- Gift Shop
- Sales and Marketing
- Event Services
- Business Office/Human Resources
4:00pm Equal Opportunities Commission – Appeals Committee Virtual
- CLOSED SESSION – 2023-0245 McCann v Walgreens
- Decision
4:30pm Community Development Authority – Madison Revitalization and Community Development Corporation Virtual
- No agenda
4:45pm Community Development Authority Virtual
- No agenda
5:00pm Equal Opportunities Commission Virtual
- No agenda
5:00pm Zoning Board of Appeals Virtual
- Julia Webster, representative for the owner of 2314 Keyes Ave, requests a front yard setback variance for a detached garage for a single family house. Alder district #13.
5:30pm Downtown Coordinating Committee Madison Municipal Building
- Report of Mall Concourse Maintenance and Special Events 2026
- Downtown Area Plan Updates
- Mifflin Plaza
- Final Meeting Discussion
- DCC’s Greatest Hits
5:30pm Community Development Block Grant Committee Virtual
- No agenda