EEK! September! Council meeting (Breese Stevens alcohol and Dairy Drive Campground), tree protection ordinance and more.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
11:00am Notice of Possible Quorum of the Common Council Reindahl Park
- Mayor Rhodes-Conway will be announcing her Executive Capital Budget proposal on Tuesday, September 2, at 11:00 AM at Reindahl Park near the construction site of the Imagination Center. The specific location is near the playground, just east of the Splash Park. Members of the Common Council have been invited and a possible quorum of the Common Council may exist at this event.
6:30pm Common Council Virtual, Common Council Chambers
- Proclaiming September 2025 to be National Recovery Month
- Performance and Activity Update from Destination Madison – Ellie Westman Chin, CEO
- Public Hearings
- Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Davidson St, Park Ct, Maher Ave, and Gary St Reconstruction Assessment District – 2025. (District 15)
- Amending Section 28.151 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Supplemental Regulations to amend regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units.
- Amending Section 28.098(2)(h) of the Madison General Ordinances related to updating Planned Development zoning to allow additional stories for downtown affordable housing. (District 2, District 4, District 6)
- Amending Section 28.098 of the Madison General Ordinances related to Alterations to a Planned Development District to include a timeline for inactivity.
- Creating Section 28.022-00726 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 124-126 State Street and 115 West Dayton Street from PD (Planned Development) District to DC (Downtown Core) District. (District 4)
- Municipal Approval of Full Service Retail Alcohol Sales State Line Distillery LLC • dba State Line Distillery Event Location: 2219 Monroe St Event Date: August 10, 17, 24, 31; September 7, 14, 21, 28; and October 5, 12, 19, and 26 9am – 2pm Police Sector 207 (District 13) Event: Monroe Street Farmers’ Market
- 1 entity reorganization, 5 change of agents
- Change to licensed premises
- Wando Ventures Inc • dba Jay’s 602 University Ave – Request to add a fenced 60’4” x 6’6” outdoor seating area along the north side of the building.
- RED 316 W Washington Ave – Request to revise condition two to allow live entertainment or DJ events any night of the week.
- Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an Amended View Preservation Easement for Merrill Springs Park (District 19)
- Approving Park Commission President Member Appointments to the Subcommittee of the Board of Park Commissioners
- Assessing Benefits
- Davies St. & Dempsey Rd. Reconstruction – 2023.
- Hermina Street and Union Street Reconstruction District – 2024
- Hudson Avenue, Miller Avenue, Willard Avenue, Center Avenue, and Sommers Avenue Assessment District – 2023
- Lake Mendota Drive Assessment District – 2023.
- Hammersley Road Resurfacing Assessment District – 2022. (District 10, District 20)
- Stevens Street Assessment District – 2024. (District 5)
- Resurfacing 2024. (District 7, District 20)
- Declaring the City of Madison’s intention to exercise its police powers establishing the MacArthur Road, MacArthur Court, Larson Court, and Sycamore Avenue Assessment District – 2026. (District 3)
- Accepting
- bituminous surface pavement constructed by Private Contract in Grandview Commons North – Phase 9, Private Contract No. 8973 (District 3)
- sanitary sewer, street, and terrace improvements constructed by Private Contract for 339 W Gorham Street, Private Contract No. 9140. (District 4)
- Approving plans and specifications
- Breese Stevens Field – Athletic Field Replacement. (District 6)
- Site Restoration of 114 E Wilson St (Former Government East Ramp). (District 4)
- Dairy Dr Temporary Campground Demo and Site Restoration.
- Olin Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement. (District 13, District 14)
- Metro Transit Kennedy Road On-Route Bus Charger. (District 18)
- Campus Drive at Babcock Drive Railroad Crossing Improvements. (District 5, District 8)
- Report of Operator License Applications September 2, 2025. See attached report for list of operators.
- Re-approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Summit Credit Union and 401 North Third Street NV, LLC located at 4538-4610 E Broadway (District 16)
- Amending the 2025 Adopted Engineering-Bicycle & Pedestrian Capital Budget and awarding Public Works Contract 8739, Tancho Dr Bike Path & Northeast Pond Repair. (District 17)
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an amendment to the Breese Stevens Stadium Use and Operating Agreement with Big Top Events LLC to update the limitations on alcohol sales at Stadium Events. (District 6)
- Amending the Parks Divisions 2025 Adopted Capital Budget using Golf Revenue Reserves for the purchase of specialized turf management equipment for the City of Madison Golf Courses. (District 11, District 13, District 15, and District 16)
- Approving the fabrication, installation, and locations of a visual land acknowledgement by James Terry and two murals by Rodrigo Carapia and Issis Macias, at the Madison Public Market and authorizing the Planning Division Director to sign any necessary contracts, agreements, and other documents to implement the project (District 12).
- Authorizing execution of a sole source $150,000 contract with Downtown Madison Inc. for the preparation of a Downtown Economic Investment Strategy (District 2, District 4, District 6, District 8, and District 13).
- Accepting the Economic Development Division’s “2025 Small Business Assistance Policy Paper” as the basis for structuring and conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) process and authorizing the Community and Economic Development Divisions to undertake this process and recommend, for approval by the Common Council, a funding allocation plan regarding awards and contracts that will take effect on or after January 1, 2026 (Citywide).
- Amending the capital improvement projects identified in the Hawthorne-Truax Neighborhood Plan, previously approved by Common Council via RES-24-00690 (Legistar #85812), to redirect Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from lighting improvements to the creation of an art mural at Hawthorne Elementary School (District 12).
- Authorizing a loan of up to $43,000 to Solace Friends, Inc. from the Community Facilities Loan Program to help finance exterior improvements to its facility located at 4142 Monona Drive, Madison WI, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement for that purpose (District 15).
- Authorizing the settlement and payment of a tax refund for tax year 2023 for 1255 Fourier LLC v. City of Madison, Dane County Circuit Court Case number 2024CV001488. Authorizing entry into settlement agreement and approving payment of approximately $76,036.22 from City resources to effectuate the settlement, $30,360.03 represents the City’s approximate portion of the settlement. (District 9)
- Authorizing the allocation of up to $2,000,000 of City Affordable Housing Funds to help the Madison Revitalization and Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) finance the rehabilitation and preservation of seven (7) units of rental housing and common area improvements at separate scattered site properties, and the Community Development Authority (CDA) finance the rehabilitation and preservation of eleven (11) units of rental housing at Monona Shores Apartments, and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into Loan Agreements. (District 5, District 10, District 11, District 14, District 16)
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Mendota Yacht Club for the use and closure of the Marshall Park boat launch and surrounding area from September 17, 2025 through September 20, 2025. (District 19)
- Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Duplicity, LLC located at 3236-3300 Commercial Avenue and 3235-3237 Burke Avenue (District 12).
- Authorizing the Planning Division to lead the preparation of the Downtown Area Plan and Adopting a Public Participation Plan
- Amending Section 5.20 of the Madison General Ordinances to modify the Police Civilian Oversight Board appointment process.
- Repealing and Recreating Subsection 12.1335(2) of the Madison General Ordinances to update the Snow Emergency Zone Description.
- Confirming the reappointment of Steven Espada Dawson to the position of Poet Laureate
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
10:00am Board of Assessors City County Building
- Another round of 3 pages of people challenging their property tax assessments.
4:00pm Room Tax Commission Monona Terrace — Meeting Rooms K, L, O, P
- Financial Update and Budget Priorities from Organizations Receiving Room Tax Commission Allocations
- Room Tax Fund Condition and Forecast
- City General Fund Budget Update
- Outline of Room Tax Commission 2026 Budget Meeting
4:30pm Urban Design Commission Virtual
- Signage
- 1704 Roberts Court – Comprehensive Design Review for Signage (CDR). (District 13)
- 2045 Atwood Avenue – Major Alteration to an Approved Comprehensive Design Review for Signage (CDR). (District 6)
- 15-27 N Butler Street/302-308 E Washington Avenue – Major Amendment to an Existing Planned Development (PD) for a New Mixed-Use Building in Urban Design District (UDD) 4. (District 2)
- 1402 Wyoming Way – Public Building for MMSD Gompers Elementary and Black Hawk Middle Schools. (District 18)
- Informational Presentations
- 203 N Blount Street – Major Alteration to an Existing Planned Development (PD). (District 6)
- 411-433 W Gilman Street – New Mixed-Use Building in the Downtown Core (DC). (District 2)
4:30pm Board of Public Works Virtual
- Approving temporary construction work with associated noise impacts between the hours of 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM for work associated with the City of Madison/Wisconsin Department of Transportation reconstruction of John Nolen Drive (E Lakeside St to S Broom St), #11860 (District 4).
- $360,000 in change orders
- Amending Sections 4.095, 10.05, 10.055, 10.08, 10.101, 23.24 and 1.08(3)(a) and Creating Section 10.105 of the Madison General Ordinances to enhance the City’s street tree protection provisions and to establish a Street Tree Replacement Fund.
- Amending Sections 10.25(4), 23.21(1), 23.22, 23.25 and 23.40(4)(b) of the Madison General Ordinances to reflect changes to tree authority and the requirements of the terrace treatment policy.
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an Amendment to Contract 7809 between the City of Madison and Strand Associates, Inc. for additional design engineering services for Pleasant View Road reconstruction from Mineral Point Road to Timber Wolf Trail. (District 9)
- Adopting the 2025-2030 Park and Open Space Plan as a Supplement to the City of Madison Comprehensive Plan. (Citywide)
- Authorizing the use of a Farmland Lease Master Template for those City-owned lands being rented for farming, the administrative approval of City staff to negotiate lease terms, and the execution of lease documents by the City’s Director of the Department of Planning, Community and Economic Development, or assigns. (Citywide)
- Accepting
- sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and sidewalk improvements constructed by Private Contract In 3030 Ohmeda Drive CSM, Private Contract No. 9082 (District 16).
- sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements (excluding bituminous surface pavement) constructed by Private Contract In Village At Autumn Lake Phase 14, Private Contract No. 9381 (District 17).
- Approving plans and specifications
- public improvements necessary for the project known as 3565 Tulane Avenue CSM and authorizing construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9685 (District 15).
- Fordem Ave. – First Street Relief Sewer. (District 12)
- Assessing Benefits
- Sheboygan Avenue and Segoe Road Assessment District – 2024. (District 11)
- West Washington Avenue and South Henry Street Resurfacing Assessment District – 2024. (District 4)
- Declaring the City of Madison’s intention to exercise its police powers establishing the Pontiac Trail, Boston Court, Rosewood Circle, and Nokomis Circle Assessment District – 2025. (District 10)
- Appeal of Greener Valley Landscaping, Inc., to extend the time of completion date and remove liquidated damages on Contract 9529, Parks Sun Shelter Installations (District 1, District 3, District 12).
- Subcontractor list for Contract 8763, Badger Rusk Shared-Use Path & N. Rusk Avenue Assessment District – 2025, to S&L Underground, Inc., for 49.00%. (District 14)
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 6 to Contract 8910, the existing Purchase of Services contract between the City of Madison and Tetra Tech, Inc. for engineering services for the East Isthmus and Yahara River Watershed Study (District 2, District 4, District 6, District 12, District 15).
- Awarding Contracts
- Quann Park Lighting Project. (District 14)
- Bartillon Shelter Fiber Connection. (District 12)
- Buffalo Trail, Barron Court, and Green Lake Pass Assessment District – 2025. (District 11)
- Madison Municipal Building Flagpole Replacement. (District 4)
6:00pm Notice of Possible Quorum of the Common Council Madison Area Technical College
- The City of Madison Common Council and Madison College are excited to invite residents to a meet-andgreet event to connect with their Eastside and Northside Alders. This is a great opportunity to engage with Alders and learn about their experiences as members of the Common Council.
- The meet-and-greet will take place at Truax Campus of Madison College (1701 Wright Street) on Wednesday, September 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Please register in advance to help estimate attendance. You can register using the following link: www.cityofmadison.com/meetandgreetSept3. Light refreshments will be provided, and the event is free and open to the public. Members of the Common Council have been invited and a possible quorum of the Common Council may exist at this event.
6:30pm Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board Virtual
- MPO 2025 Resolution No. 12 Support for a Week Without Driving (5 minutes)
- Introduction of the Transportation Systems Management and Operations Plan (TSMO) project (10 minutes)
- Preliminary award of Section 5310 (Enhanced Mobility of Senior & Individuals with Disabilities) Program 2026 Funding (5 minutes)
- MPO 2025 Resolution No. 13 Approving Creation of a Project Funding Workgroup (5 minutes)
- MPO 2025 Resolution No. 14 Approving Amendment No. 8 to the 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Madison Metropolitan Area & Dane County
- Interstate 39/90/94 (Beltline Highway to North County Line) Reconstruction and Capacity Expansion project (NEW; Design, Real Estate, and Program Control & Corridor Tasks starting in 2025)
- Presentation on 2023-2024 Traffic Safety Snapshot and Dane County Traffic Safety Commission Initiative (10 minutes).
- Review and approval of the DRAFT Greater Madison MPO 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) (5 Min)
- Announcements and Staff Reports
- Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC)/MPO Fall Forum in October (tentative date is Friday 10/17). Please share your ideas related to challenges where transportation infrastructure crosses municipal boundaries.
- The Regional Data Group (CARPC, MPO, UW) has completed population projection for Dane County.
- RoundTrip Smart Trips Challenge! https://roundtripgreatermadison.org/#/
Thursday, September 4, 2025
1:00pm Notice of Possible Quorum of the Community Development Authority – Finance Subcommittee Virtual
- Review of 2025 2nd Quarter Financials for the CDA Housing Authority and CDA Redevelopment Authority
- Presentation of CDA Audit for Fiscal Year 2024
5:00pm Madison Public Library Board Alicia Ashman Library
- Director’s Report – August 2025
- Approval of the 2025 mid-year budget projection.
- Approval of the June 2025 Financial Reports
- Approval of the July 2025 Financial Reports.
- Approval of the 2026 Madison Public Library Operating Calendar with the provision that Sunday hours and locations are contingent on funding
- Updates on the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park
- Reports
- Facilities
- Foundation
- South Central Library System
5:30pm Community Development Block Grant Committee Virtual
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute 2025 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) contract amendments with Briarpatch Youth Services, OutReach, and the Center for Community Stewardship, allocating previously unallocated funds. (Citywide)
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend the 2024-25 EHH contract with Briarpatch Youth Services to add $12,600 of State EHH funds reallocated from an EHH contract with Legal Action of Wisconsin. (Citywide)
- Authorizing the allocation of approximately $3.5 million of combined City and Federal funds among seven non-profit agencies to support the provision of homeless services and housing resources beginning in 2026, the outcomes of a competitive RFP process conducted by the Community Development Division, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into agreements with agencies selected to receive funds to implement the specified programs and services. (Citywide)
5:30pm Affirmative Action Commission
- No agenda