City is chugging along as summer rolls in will quite a few meetings – Finance, Plan, Transportation, UDC, ALRC x 2 and more!
Monday, June 15, 2026
4:30pm Finance Committee Virtual
- Create a new 1.0 FTE position of “Data Analyst 3” in CG18, R10, within the Housing Operating Budget.
- Amending Section 33.08 of the Madison General Ordinances to lower the term for alternate members from five years to one year, except the position from terms of appointment, and modify member pay and reimbursement.
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into agreement with Dane County to provide Volunteer Driver Escort Services for the City of Madison for the calendar year 2026.
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Dane County for the purpose of providing Metro Transit with State 85.21 funding given to Dane County for the provision of accessible transportation for eligible persons within Metro Transit’s service area in the calendar year of 2026.
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Dane County to provide Group Access Service for the City of Madison for the calendar year 2026
- Authorizing the Transit General Manager to file an application for a Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program Grant with U.S. Department of Transportation and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the associated grant agreement with USDOT and the associated 13 (c) agreement with Teamsters Local No. 120, approving the associated Program Management and Recipient Coordination Plan and authorizing Metro Transit to pass through funding as approved in the Program of Projects
- Approving the Madison Arts Commission’s selection of Samantha Jane Mullen as the next Thurber Park Artist-in-Residence, and approving Ankur Malhorta as the alternate.
- 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).
- 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)
- 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 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)
- Authorizing the City’s execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Madison and Madison Crushing & Excavating, Inc. for the purchase of four unaddressed tax parcels, one tax parcel addressed as 3328 Nelson Rd and a portion of two tax parcels both listed as 5185 Reiner in the Town of Burke and the City of Sun Prairie for future park land, together with a Public Access Easement Agreement over adjacent lands to access said park land.
- Authorizing a collaboration agreement for data hosting and sharing between the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and the City of Madison Fire Department.
- Amending the 2026 Police Department operating budget; and authorizing the Dane County Narcotics Task Force, led by the Police Department, to use its city multiyear fund account to purchase training, radios and investigative supplies through state funds provided by a 2026 Wisconsin Department of Justice Law Enforcement Drug Trafficking Response grant of $49,992
- Creating a 1.0 FTE position of Legislative Analyst-LTE in the Mayor’s Office operating budget, authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with Harvard College to place a Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellow in this LTE position in the Mayor’s Office and accept a grant from Harvard College to pay the salary, benefits and other employment costs, and amending the Mayor’s Office 2026 operating budget accordingly.
4:30pm Sustainable Madison Committee Ad-Hoc Zero Waste Working Group Virtual
- Discuss the pace and timeline of our Zero Waste work plan
- Discuss lit review findings
- Collaborate on a list of city data and existing diversion programs to request from Bryan Johnson and the Sustainability Staff.
5:30pm Plan Commission Virtual
- Determining a Public Purpose and Necessity and adopting a Relocation Order for the acquisition of land interests required for the construction, maintenance and use of a Public Easement for Sanitary Sewer, Water Utility, & Storm Sewer south of Macarthur Road and associated Temporary Limited easements for reconstruction of the public road Located in part of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 33, T8N, R10E. (District 3)
- Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #44 (Royster Clark), City of Madison. (District 3, District 15)
- Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #46 (Research Park), City of Madison. (District 9, District 11, District 19)
- Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #50 (State and Lake), City of Madison. (District 2, District 4)
- Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #51 (South Madison), City of Madison. (District 14)
- Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) #54 (Pennsylvania Ave), City of Madison. (District 12)
- Approving the Creation of the Project Plan and Boundary for Tax Incremental District (TID) #56 (Grand Canyon), City of Madison. (District 19)
- Approving the Creation of the Project Plan and Boundary for Tax Incremental District (TID) #57 (Medical Circle), City of Madison. (District 19)
- 4633 Verona Road (District 10): Consideration of a conditional use in the Commercial Center (CC) District to allow free-standing vending (food truck) in the parking lot of a multi-tenant commercial building.
- Re-approving the preliminary plat of Herrling Property Subdivision on property generally addressed as 401 and 404 N Sugar Maple Lane and 402 Tawny Elm Parkway (District 9).
- Creating Section 28.022-00754 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 1151 Jenifer Street from TR-C4 (Traditional Residential-Consistent 4) District to TR-C3 (Traditional Residential-Consistent 3) District. (District 6) AND Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Glavinvestments, LLC located at 1151 Jenifer Street; Third Lake Ridge Historic District (District 6).
- Adopting the Southeast Area Plan and the related Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. (District 3, District 15, District 16) AND Plan Commission Resolution Recommending Adoption of an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan related to the Southeast Area 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) AND Plan Commission Resolution Recommending Adoption of an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan related to the Southwest Area Plan. (District 1, District 7, District 10, District 19, District 20)
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1:00 Building Code, Fire Code, Conveyance Code and Licensing Appeals Board 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. (Madison Municipal Building) Suite 013
- No agenda
1:30pm Yahara Watershed Improvement Network Group Virtual
- Presentations:
- Yahara WINS Auditor’s Report – Shannon Small, Clifton Larson Allen
- MS4 Contributions to WINS – Phil Gaebler, City of Madison
- Nine Springs Creek Watershed Improvements – Ben Schulte, City of Fitchburg and Mark Riedel, Wisconsin DNR
- Executive Committee Update
- Past Action Report
- Other Business
- 2025 Yahara WINS Annual Report
- WINS Updates for Communities
- WINS Contribution Reminder (2nd half due)
1:30pm Yahara Watershed Improvement Network Executive Committee Virtual
- Approval to Sign Dane Co. Services Agreement, 2027-29
2:00pm Madison Public Library Board Dane County Formula Subcommittee Virtual
- Overview, history, and potential pitfalls of the types of conflicts related to the Dane Co. Formula or similar formulas across the state.
- Review the pertinent statute or statutes.
- Review of the current formula, its initial purpose, and changes over time.
- Next steps.
5:30pm Madison Arts Commission Virtual
- City-County Building Art Plan -Review Phase 1.B proposal & Vote
- Existing Art Call -Review Public Art Standing Committee recommendation for Third Party submissions & Vote
- Parks Alive Public Art Plan -Review Parks Alive 2026 proposal & Vote
- Newville Park Public Sculpture -Review public sculpture proposal & Vote
- Deaccession Proposal -Review Deaccession proposal & Vote
- Utility Box Art -Charlotte Easterling utility box proposal & Vote
- 2026 Administrative Updates
- MAC Recommendation/Community Endorsement Form
- Warner Park Unveiling on June 8th at 10am
- LakeWay Public Art Community Meeting at the Parks Building on June 24th at 4:30-6pm
- Thurber Residency closing event on August 8th at 9:30-11:30pm
- Teejop Public Art Opening at UW Madison Arboretum on August 9th at 2-4pm
- Music Branding update
- Imagination Center at Reindahl Park updates
- 2026 Press and Publicity
5:30pm Notice of Possible Quorum of the Common Council The House Inc
- Alders Carmella Glenn, John Guequierre, Will Ochowicz, Joann Pritchett, and President Sabrina Madison will join Clyde Mayberry, the Founder and CEO of The House Inc., on Tuesday, June 16, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for a tour of The House Urban Arts Initiative Inc. Clyde Mayberry will host the visit, providing an opportunity for the participating alders to connect with the youth the organization serves. The visit will include a tour, a panel discussion with the alders, and a Q&A session. Alders have been invited to attend, and a possible quorum of the Common Council may exist at this event.
5:30pm Alcohol License Review Committee Virtual, City-County Building
- Disciplinary Matter – Revocation Action MCKO LLC • dba Cielo 118 State St • Agent: Sean Ortega McKinney 21+ Entertainment • 85% alcohol, 15% food Police Sector 406 (District 4)
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
12:00pm Notice of Possible Quorum of the Common Council Virtual
- Lunch and Learn: A Conversation with the Independent Police Monitor
- Alder Badri Lankella will continue his series of virtual learning sessions on Wednesday, June 17, from 12 PM to 1 PM. He will be joined by Aeiramique Glass, the Interim Independent Police Monitor. During this session, Glass will provide a brief update on the office’s initiatives and participate in a question-andanswer segment with residents.
- Please register in advance at the following link: https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/2026-06- 10/community-clarity-and-collaboration-a-conversation-with-the-independent-police
- Alders have been invited to attend, and a possible quorum of the Common Council may exist at this event.
4:30pm Urban Design Commission Virtual
- 4726 E Broadway – Building Addition in Urban Design District (UDD) 1. (District 16)
- 856 W Lakeside Street (formerly 999 S Park Street) – Major Alteration to an Approved Mixed-Use Building in Urban Design District (UDD) 7. (District 13)
- 301 S Westfield Road – Residential Building Complex. (District 9)
- 122 State Street – New Planned Development (PD). (District 4)
- Urban Design Commission Annual Work Plan
5:00pm Transportation Commission Virtual
- Safe Streets Madison Projects
- Public Works Transportation Projects Review and Feedback – John Nolen Dr Second Phase (Lakeside to Olin)
- Public Works Transportation Projects Review and Feedback – Moorland Rd Path
- Public Works Transportation Projects Review and Feedback – West Towne Path Phase 2B
- Members of the Transportation Commission who are also members of other transportation-related Boards, Committees or Commissions provide relevant updates from those Boards, Committees or Commissions.
5:00pm Business and Economic Resources Committee Virtual
- Mayor’s Office Welcome
- Introduce Madison General Ordinance 33.17
- Overview of Committee Training Materials
- Presentation of the 2026 Economic Development Division Work Plan
- 2026/2027 Business and Economic Resources Committee Work Plan
- Economic Development Division Financial Assistance Dashboard
5:30pm Madison Food Policy Council Virtual
- HRAP Funding Recommendation – Bread & Butter, LLC
- Food Production on City-owned Land – Agroecology Analysis
- Update from the Chair
- Madison Food Policy Council Chair
- Regular Business Reports
- 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
- 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 Application Michael Stresing – Establishment where employed: Bowl-a-Vard Lanes
- Temporary Class B Retailer License
- SASY Neighborhood Association Event Location: 2000 Block Atwood Ave Event Date: 7/25 12pm – 10pm & 7/26 12pm – 8pm Police District 410 (District 6) Event: AtwoodFest
- Schenk’s Corners Art Society Event Location: 1900 Block Atwood Ave Event Date: 8/14 5pm – 10pm & 8/15 2pm – 10pm Police District: 410 (District 6) Event: Schenk’s Corners Block Party
- Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Event Location: Capitol Square between S Carroll and W Main and between E Mifflin and N Pinckney Event Date: June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 4pm – 9pm (Rain dates each following Thursday) Police District: 405 (District 4) Event: Concerts on the Square
- Jazz at Five Inc Event Location: 2 E Main St Event Date: August 5, 12, 19, and 26; and September 2 4pm Police District: 406 (District 4) Event: Jazz at Five Summer Series
- 5 change of agent, 2 business name change, 6 entity reorganization, 1 21+ entertainment license
- Change of Licensed Conditions
- Red Sushi 2 LLC • dba RED • 316 W Washington Ave Request to revise condition five to increase indoor capacity to 275.
- Change of Licensed Premises
- Red Sushi 2 LLC • dba RED 316 W Washington Ave • Request to increase indoor capacity to 275.
- K Street LLC • dba Madison’s 119 King St • Request to add adjacent address 117 King St, a 100 sq ft ice cream shop to the licensed premises.
- Light of the Moon Inc • dba Moon Bar 328 W Gorham St • Request to add a sidewalk cafe on N. Broom St side of the building: roughly 30′ along the building, extending 5′ from the wall.
- Madison Local Motive LLC • dba Local Motive Current Capacity 646 W Washington Ave #5 • Request to expand from train car #5 to include car #4 with same dimensions (approx 900 sq ft) & accessible bathroom. Private outdoor train platform area beside car #4 (approx 400 sq ft), fenced off from adjacent private parking lot.
- State Street Brathaus of Madison Inc • dba State Street Brats 603 State St • Request to add area on 438 N Frances St for outdoor patio, bathrooms, food truck parking/service for customers.
- Municipal Approval of Full Service Retail Alcohol Sales
- Timber Hill Winery • dba Cervato 202 N First St, Space #470 Police Sector 501 (District 12)
- Giant Jones Brewing LLC • dba Giant Jones Brewing Event Location: 200 Block of S. Brearly St. Event Date: July 10 4pm – 10pm, July 11 Noon – 10pm, and July 12 Noon – 8pm Police District: 408 (District 6) Event: Fete de Marquette
- Public Hearings (Recessed) – New Licenses
- Cambria Hotel Madison East 5045 Eastpark Blvd
- Tacos El Arriero Restaurant 4222 East Towne Blvd
- Himali Chulo Nepali Restaurant 318 State St
- X-Golf Madison West 714 S Gammon Rd
- Rokuaji Asian Bistro 7 W Main St
- BarleyPop Tap and Shop 2045 Atwood Ave STE 107
- Maurer’s Urban Market 801 Cedar St
- Juicy Organics LLC 5 N PInckney St
- Summary of Recent Calls for Service
- Summary of Licenses Issued
6:00pm Police Civilian Oversight Board Virtual
- No Agenda
Thursday, June 18, 2026
10:00am Board of Health for Madison and Dane County – Budget Committee Virtual, City-County Building
11:00am Equal Opportunities Commission – Hearing Virtual
- Jesse Lasiter v Epic Systems Corp (Pre-hearing conference)
12:30pm Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission Executive Director Performance Review Subcommittee Virtual
- Discussion on Executive Coaching Engagement
4:00pm Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Board Monona Terrace
- Destination Madison Report: Ellie Westman-Chin, President CEO Destination Madison and Jamie Patrick, Vice President, Madison Area Sports Commission
- Room Tax Commission Meeting Update: Glen Krieg, Commission Chair
- 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 H. Catering
- Announcement from the Chair: Steven Peters, Chair
- A Finance Committee meeting will be held before the August Board Meeting.
- July Meeting Cancelled
5:00pm Zoning Board of Appeals Virtual
- Jeff Manzetti – Architect – Mead & Hunt, representative of the owner of 2402 Darwin Rd, 3118 International Ave, and 3202 International Ave, requests a variance from EV Ready Spaces requirements in an airport surface parking lot.
- Jon Wanta of Aldo Partners, representative of the owner of the property at 2013 Rusk St, requests a side yard setback variance for an addition to a single-family house.