5 cancelled meetings, 4 missing agendas and then here’s what we know now about the week ahead!
Monday, July 14, 2025
4:00pm Community Development Block Grant Committee Virtual
- Review of the draft Tax Credit RFP
- Staff report
5:30pm Sister City Collaboration Committee Virtual
- No agenda
5:30pm Police and Fire Commission Virtual
POLICE CHIEF HIRING PROCESS
- Input from David Couper
- Discussion of Police Chief Hiring Process
- Present the preliminary recommendation of the Fire Chief regarding promotional candidates and schedule personnel file reviews (6 candidates)
- Consideration and potential action regarding the final recommendation of the Fire Chief for promotion of the following candidates after successful completion of the probationary period:
- Assistant Chief Chris Hammes, EMS Operations, effective July 7, 2025
- Division Chief Dan Williams, EMS Training and Logistics, effective July 7, 2025
- Apparatus Engineer Kevin Kruchten, effective July 21, 2025
- Apparatus Engineer Aaron Alexander, effective July 21, 2025
- Apparatus Engineer Jameson Holum, effective July 21, 2025
- Apparatus Engineer Brian Bieganski, effective July 21, 2025
- Status update on 2025 Apparatus Engineer Promotional Process
- General status report on Fire Department retirements and resignations
- General status report on Fire Department disciplinary matters
- Present the preliminary recommendation of the Acting Police Chief regarding promotional candidate and schedule personnel file review
- Consideration and potential action to add seven (7) candidates to the Police Department eligibility list
- Status update regarding 2025-2026 Police Department hiring statistics
- Status update on 2025 Pre-Service Academy
- General status report on Police Department retirements and resignations
- General status report on Police Department disciplinary matters
CLOSED SESSION
- Consider the preliminary recommendation of the Acting Police Chief for the promotion of the following candidate and report on personnel file review: Glenn Davis, Detective Sergeant to Lieutenant, effective July 14, 2025.
- Discuss confidential interview questions for Police Chief finalists and structure of final interviews.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
12:00pm Madison Central Business Improvement District (BID) Executive Committee Virtual, 122 W. Washington Ave.
- Clean & Safe – Josh Berkson, Board Chair
- Cultural District Alliance – Josh Berkson, Board Chair
- Madison Greater Downtown Economic Investment Strategy – Jason Ilstrup, DMI President
- BID Walkaround Survey – Matt Tramel, BID Executive Director
- New Website Update – Matt Tramel, BID Executive Director
- Financial Reporting Update – Jason Salus, Board Treasurer
1:00pm Building Code, Fire Code, Conveyance Code and Licensing Board
- No agenda
4:00pm Monona Terrace Booking Event Assistance Advisory Committee Virtual
REVIEW FUND ACTIVITY
- Fund Availability – Fund Activity Memo
REVIEW FUTURE FUND REQUESTS
- Assoc of College and University Housing Officers-International – 2029 Content Conf
- Event Service Professionals Association – 2027 Annual Conference
- Move United – 2027 Education Conference
- United States Association for Computational Mechanics – USNCCM20
4:30pm Finance Committee Virtual
- Recreate the vacant position #775 of 1.0 FTE Program Assistant 1 in CG 20, Range 11 as a 1.0 FTE Administrative Services Supervisor position in CG 18, Range 06.
- Adopting and confirming the Labor Agreement between the City of Madison and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists, and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada (IATSE) for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend the contract for Purchase of Services (Architect) with Engberg Anderson, Inc. to provide extra professional architectural and engineering consultant design services and construction administrative services for the expanded design and construction scope at the existing Warner Park Community Recreation Center located at 1625 Northport Drive. (District 12)
- Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #42 (Wingra), City of Madison. (District 13)
- Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #45 (Capitol Square West), City of Madison. (District 4)
- Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #48 (Regent St), City of Madison. (District 4, District 8, District 13)
- Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan and Boundary for Tax Incremental District (TID) #53 (East Wilson St), City of Madison. (District 2, District 4, District 6)
- Approving the Project Plan and Boundary for Tax Incremental District (TID) #55 (Voit), City of Madison. (District 15)
- Authorizing a contract between the State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management for the City of Madison Fire Department to provide regional hazardous materials response system services.
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, on behalf of the Greater Madison MPO, to enter into a contract with Iteris, Inc. for consultant services to develop a Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Plan.
- Authorizing the City of Madison’s Economic Development Division to award up to $500,000 of Building Improvement Grants to Madison Public Market merchants, using funding available within the existing Madison Public Market budget. (District 12)
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an agreement with the Madison LakeWay Partners, Inc. as the non-profit charitable partner to support the redevelopment of the Madison LakeWay and transfer $25,000 from the Olin Trust Fund to the Parks Division’s operating budget in order to make payment to the Partners. (District 4, District 6, District 13, and District 14)
- Amending the 2025 Engineering Major Streets Adopted Capital Budget to transfer $80,000 of existing GO budget authority from Engineering – Major Streets to Planning for the Percent for Art Aggregate Fund related to the John Nolen Drive Street Reconstruction Project. (District 4, District 13)
6:30pm Common Council Virtual, City-County Building
- Presentation of the 2025 Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award by the City of Madison Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) and the Department of Civil Rights – Equal Opportunities Division (EOD) to Edward (Ed) L. Murray, Jr.
- Creating Sections 28.022-00716 and 28.022-00717 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of portions of property located at 6004 Commercial Avenue and 604-902 Reiner Road from A (Agricultural) District to TR-P (Traditional Residential-Planned) District and TR-U1 (Traditional Residential-Urban 1) District, respectively. (District 3)
- Vacating and discontinuing a portion of public street right-of-way of University Bay Drive; realigning and accepting a Permanent Limited Easement for public street purposes; and amending the City of Madison Official Map, all to allow for the future relocation of University Bay Drive and construction of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve Frautschi Center. Located in part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 7 North, Range 9 East, City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. (District 5)
- Creating Section 28.022-00718 of the Madison General Ordinances to assign SR-C1 (Suburban Residential-Consistent 1) District zoning to property located at 60 White Oaks Lane. (District 20)
- SUBSTITUTE: Amending Sections 28.135 and16.23(6)(d) and creating 28.031(7) of the Madison General Ordinances related to Deep Residential Lots to facilitate easier development.
- SUBSTITUTE: Amending various tables within Chapter 28 of the Madison General Ordinances to permit two-family twin and two-unit buildings in all districts where single-family dwellings are also allowed.
- Amending Sections in Chapter 28 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Downtown and Urban Districts to allow more permitted uses within the districts.
- Creating Subdivision 8.35(3)(f) of the Madison General Ordinances to allow for construction and change in the legal status of certain lands associated with the Madison LakeWay Project.
- Accepting sanitary sewer and street improvements constructed by Private Contract In 1212 Huxley Street, Private Contract No. 8959 (District 12).
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into a 2-year competitively selected service contract with MSA Professional Services for engineering services for the Starkweather Creek and Olbrich Gardens Watershed Study. (District 3, District 12, District 15, District 16, District 17, and District 18)
- Approving Addendum No. 1 to 6624 Old Sauk Road, Contract No. 9614 (District 19)
- Accepting bituminous surface pavement constructed by Private Contract in Northeast Addition to Grandview Commons Phase 5, Private Contract No. 9093 (District 3)
- Accepting bituminous surface pavement constructed by Private Contract in Southern Addition to Birchwood Point Phase 5 – Surface Paving, Private Contract No. 9091 (District 9)
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 2 to the existing Purchase of Services contract between the City of Madison and Brown and Caldwell for engineering services for the Wingra Proper Watershed Study.
- Assessing Benefits
- Awarding Public Works Contracts
- Approving plans and specifications
- Report of Operator License Applications July 15, 2025. See attached report for list of operators.
- Precious Metals Dealer License: Road Show Concepts, LLC., dba The Great Estate RoadShow, 706 John Nolen Dr
- Percent for Art Ordinance Annual Report 2023/2024
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend the contract for Purchase of Services (Architect) with Engberg Anderson, Inc. to provide extra professional architectural and engineering consultant design services and construction administrative services for the expanded design and construction scope at the existing Warner Park Community Recreation Center located at 1625 Northport Drive. (District 12)
- Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #42 (Wingra), City of Madison. (District 13)
- Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #45 (Capitol Square West), City of Madison. (District 4)
- Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #48 (Regent St), City of Madison. (District 4, District 8, District 13)
- Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan and Boundary for Tax Incremental District (TID) #53 (East Wilson St), City of Madison. (District 2, District 4, District 6)
- Approving the Project Plan and Boundary for Tax Incremental District (TID) #55 (Voit), City of Madison. (District 15)
- Recreate the vacant position #775 of 1.0 FTE Program Assistant 1 in CG 20, Range 11 as a 1.0 FTE Administrative Services Supervisor position in CG 18, Range 06.
- Authorizing a contract between the State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management for the City of Madison Fire Department to provide regional hazardous materials response system services.
- Adopting and confirming the Labor Agreement between the City of Madison and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists, and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada (IATSE) for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an agreement with the Madison LakeWay Partners, Inc. as the non-profit charitable partner to support the redevelopment of the Madison LakeWay and transfer $25,000 from the Olin Trust Fund to the Parks Division’s operating budget in order to make payment to the Partners. (District 4, District 6, District 13, and District 14)
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk, on behalf of the Greater Madison MPO, to enter into a contract with Iteris, Inc. for consultant services to develop a Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Plan.
- Authorizing the City of Madison’s Economic Development Division to award up to $500,000 of Building Improvement Grants to Madison Public Market merchants, using funding available within the existing Madison Public Market budget. (District 12)
- Amending the 2025 Engineering Major Streets Adopted Capital Budget to transfer $80,000 of existing GO budget authority from Engineering – Major Streets to Planning for the Percent for Art Aggregate Fund related to the John Nolen Drive Street Reconstruction Project. (District 4, District 13)
- Approving the preliminary plat of the Reiland Grove on property addressed as 6004 Commercial Avenue and 604-902 Reiner Road (District 3).
- Approving a Certified Survey Map
- Amending RES-25-00219 to grant the necessary authority for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements with inter-city bus providers to recover facility maintenance costs
- Recognizing fundraising for an annual Metro Transit Bus Roadeo will serve City purposes, be conducted by City staff, and will comply with the City’s ethics code.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
3:00pm Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee Virtual
4:30pm Urban Design Commission Virtual
- 2510 W Beltline Highway – Comprehensive Design Review for Signage (CDR). (District 14)
- 3565 Tulane Avenue – Planned Development (PD) for the Eastmorland Community Center and Housing. (District 15)
4:30pm Board of Public Works Virtual
- Change Order No. 2 to Contract 9583, CCB Remodel DCR 104 and 108A, to Tri-North Builders, Inc., for $28,309.68 (District 4)
- June 2025 BPW Change Order Report.
- Determining a Public Purpose and Necessity and adopting Transportation Project Plat Numbers: 12777-3-4.02 – Amendment No. 2 and 12777-3-4.11 Amendment No. 1 (District 9 & District 19)
- Determining a Public Purpose and Necessity and adopting a Relocation Order for the acquisition of land interests required for the construction and maintenance of public water transmission pipeline facilities to be constructed by the Pressure Zone 4 Interstate Crossing project. (District 16)
- Accepting bituminous surface pavement constructed by Private Contract in First Addition to 1000 Oaks Phase 11, Private Contract No. 9219. (District 9)
- Approving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve Phase 2 of the Subdivision known as Midpoint Meadows and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9660 and 9661. (District 1)
- Approving Addendum No. 1 to Two Points Crossing CSM, Contract No. 8517 (District 1)
- Approving plans and specifications for public improvements required to serve the Subdivision known as Hill Valley Phase 2A and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contracts 9662 and 9663. (District 1)
- Assessing Benefits Lowell Street Assessment District – 2024. (District 13)
- Assessing Benefits Davies St. & Dempsey Rd. Reconstruction – 2023. (District 15)
- Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for 346 E. Lakeside St. Demolition. (District 13)
- Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Stricker Pond Forebay Dredging. (District 19)
- Accepting final report and proposed solutions for the Spring Harbor Watershed Study Report. (District 1, District 9, District 11, District 19)
- Awarding Public Works Contract
5:00pm Economic Development Committee Virtual
- Presentation by Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) regarding business development programs and underwriting
- Adopting the Updated Elected and Appointed Official Code of Ethical Conduct
- City of Madison Economic Development Plan Update
- Economic Development Division Financial Assistance Dashboard
5:30pm Madison Food Policy Council Virtual
Special Presentations
- Update on school meals from Madison School Nutrition
- FoodShed Partnership presentation by Community Action Coalition
Reports
- Madison Food Policy Council Chair
- Regional Food System Planning
- Regional Agriculture and Food Sovereignty
- Dane Food Access Network
- Farmland Preservation Task Force
- Madison Metropolitan School District
- Double Dollars Program
- Community Gardens
- Food System Assessment
- 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 Application Tony Meyer- Establishment where employed: Thrill Factory
- Temporary Class B Concurrent with Street Use
- 2 change fo agents, 1 business name change, 6 entity reorganizations
- Adopting the Updated Elected and Appointed Official Code of Ethical Conduct
- Amending Section 38.05(3)(f) of the Madison General Ordinances to replace the word “church” with “place of worship” for the purpose of alcohol licensing distance restrictions.
- Change of Licenses Premises
- The Stuffed Olive, 351 Statae St – Request to add a sidewalk cafe to the premises.
- Aftershock Classic Arcade, 1444 E Washington Ave – Request to add patio on the driveway side of the building to the premises.
- New Licenses
- Speedway 4132 4902 Verona Rd
- 7-Eleven #35851J 2216 University Ave
- This Is All Fabulous 1026 N Sherman Ave
- Spark by Hilton Madison Central 102 E Rusk Ave
- Moon Bar 328 W Gorham St
- Red Lobster 4502 East Towne Blvd
- Home2 Suites & Tru by Hilton Madison 2403 East Springs Dr
- Madison Children’s Museum 100 N Hamilton St
- 18+ Center for Visual & Performing Arts License
- Moon Bar Capacity 328 W Gorham St
- 21+ Entertainment License
- Madison Children’s Museum 100 N Hamilton St
- Recent Calls for Service
- Summary of Licenses Issued
Thursday, July 17, 2025
8:00am Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission Virtual, Maintenance Facility Training Room
- Consent Agenda
- Approval of Expedited Boundary Annexation: SSM Health Campus, City of Verona
- Review and Approval of Sanitary Sewer Extension Plans
- Roadway Improvements: STH 69 and Valley Rd, City of Verona
- Starkweather Plat Phase 1, City of Madison
- First Addition to Buhler Farm, Village of DeForest
- 4205 Portage Road, City of Madison
- Bollig Addition to Yahara Gateway, Village of DeForest
- 405 W Gorham Street, City of Madison
- E. Main Street & S. Hancock Street Assessment District – 2025, City of Madison
- Meyer Avenue Assessment District – 2025, City of Madison
- Review of Proposals and Award of Contract: Manhole Rehabilitation Design Master Services Agreement
- Review of Proposals and Award of Contact: Mechanical/HVAC Project Services Master Services Agreement
- Approve Transaction Amount: Metrogro Database Project 4.
- Topics
- Approve Policy: ATT-2D: Commission Policy Statement on Fund Reserves
- Authorization for purchase of 1701 and 1705 Moorland Road, Madison, WI
- The Commission May Convene into Closed Session Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute Section 19.85(1)(e) for the Purpose of Deliberating or Negotiating the Purchasing of Public Properties, the Investing of Public Funds, or Conducting Other Specified Public Business, Whenever Competitive or Bargaining Reasons Require a Closed Session, with Respect to the Purchase of Property Located at 1701 and 1705 Moorland Road, Madison, WI
- Reconvene in Open Session
- Discussion or Actions, if any, Related to Items Discussed in Closed Session
- Project Update: District Adaptive Management Project Yahara WINS 2024 Annual Report
- Project Update: 2025 Employee Engagement Survey Results
- Study Session: 2026 Operating Budget Process Update
- Reports
- Executive Director Update
- Committee Reports
- Regulatory and Legal Report
- Future Meeting Schedule
- Closed Session
- : Executive Director 6-Month Performance Review
4:00pm Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Board
- No agenda
5:00pm Police and Fire Commission Virtual
- No agenda