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City Council Agenda MEETING DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 5:30 PM MEETING PLACE: City Hall, Council Chambers 101 W. Main Street, Madison, IN 47250 LIVE STREAM LINK: www.youtube.com/@CityofMadisonIndianaGovernment A. Lord’s Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance B. Calling of roll & notice of absentees C. Reading, approving, correcting, or disposing of minutes from prior meeting D. Presentation of petitions, memorials, remonstrances, introduction of motions, and guests E. Resolution or Bills • Resolution 2026-7C: Authorizing the Transfer of Interests in Real Estate to Madison Redevelopment Commission (Transfers city’s interest in the coal lot at fair market value.) (Sponsor – Storm) F. Reports, recommendations, other business from standing/select committees of the city council G. Reports from City Officials • Vintage Lanes Liquor License Renewal – Emily McKinney • PACE Projects Overview – Brenna Haley • Vacant & Abandoned Structures – Duey O’Neal H. Bills on second reading I. Miscellaneous J. Public comments (per sign-up sheet) K. Mayor’s comments L. Next Council Meeting: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall, Council Chambers M. Motion to adjourn City of Madison acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. To assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, etc.) for participation in or access to City sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or meeting. To plan, contact ADA Coordinator at 812-265-8300. Common Council Minutes MEETING DATE: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:30 PM MEETING PLACE: City Hall, 101 W. Main Street, Madison, IN 47250 The Common Council of the City of Madison, Indiana, met in regular session at 5:30 P.M. at City Hall, 101 W. Main Street, Madison, IN 47250. Mayor Bob Courtney opened the meeting with the Lord’s Prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Thevenow, Krebs, Wilber, Schafer, Dattilo, Storm, and Bartlett were present (7-0). Minutes: Krebs moved to approve the minutes from the June 2, 2026, regular meeting, seconded by Dattilo. All in favor, motion carried (7-0). Presentation of petitions, memorials, remonstrances, introduction of motion & guests: None. Resolutions or Bills: Resolution 2026-3C: Electing to Enroll City of Madison Fire Department in the INPRS 77 Fund Amendment (Sp: Bartlett) (Adjusts contribution rate from prior document.) Motion: Bartlett moved to approve Resolution 2026-3C, seconded by Schafer. Roll Call Vote: Thevenow – Y, Krebs – Y, Dattilo – Y, Schafer – Y, Storm – Y, Bartlett – Y, Wilber – Y. All in favor, resolution passes (7-0). Resolution 2026-5C: Transferring Certain Appropriations (Sp: Bartlett) (Transfers appropriations between same categories due to new estimates. No budget increase.) Motion: Bartlett moved to approve Resolution 2026-5C, seconded by Krebs. Roll Call Vote: Thevenow – Y, Krebs – Y, Dattilo – Y, Schafer – Y, Storm – Y, Bartlett – Y, Wilber – Y. All in favor, resolution passes (7-0). Resolution 2026-6C: Confirmatory Resolution for Property Tax Abatement (Sp: Wilber) (Confirms findings regarding a partial real property tax abatement for new hotel.) Motion: Wilber moved to approve Resolution 2026-6C, seconded by Schafer. Roll Call Vote: Thevenow – Y, Krebs – Y, Dattilo – Y, Schafer – Y, Storm – Y, Bartlett – Y, Wilber – Y. All in favor, resolution passes (7-0). Recess Regular Council Meeting Call to Order Public Hearing: Resolution 2026-6C: Confirmatory Resolution for Property Tax Abatement: Economic and Redevelopment Director Tony Steinhardt was present to discuss the project, as well as introduce the City’s new partner, Clifty Madison, LLC. The full presentation can be found on the City of Madison YouTube channel. Adjourn Public Hearing Reconvene Regular Council Meeting Reports, recommendations, and other business from standing/select committees of the city council: None. Reports from city officials: Tax Abatement Renewals – Tony Steinhardt: Pursuant to Indiana Code, all tax abatements must be reviewed annually. The Council members have received the CF-1 forms for each active tax abatement, including those for Grote, Riverside Towers, Trilogy, and the Cotton Mill. After reviewing the submitted CF-1 forms and supporting information, Tony and the Mayor’s Office have determined that each project remains in substantial compliance with the terms and conditions of its original tax abatement agreement. Motion: Thevenow moved to approve the Riverside Towers, Trilogy, and Cotton Mill tax abatement renewals, seconded by Schafer. All in favor, motion carried (7-0). Motion: Thevenow moved to approve the Grote tax abatement renewals, seconded by Krebs. Schafer and Wilber abstained from the vote. All in favor, motion carried (5-0). Vacant & Abandoned Structures Update – Duey O’Neal: Duey gave the Council and the public a detailed presentation regarding vacant and abandoned structures in Madison. This presentation was also presented at the Board of Public Works and Safety. The full presentation is available for review on the City of Madison YouTube channel. Parks Department Update – Tanya Burnette: Tanya gave the Council and the public a detailed presentation regarding Crystal Beach attendance, concessions numbers, and programming stats. The full presentation is available for review on the City of Madison YouTube channel. Bills on Second Reading: None. Public comment (per sign-up sheet): Deanna Shelley, 120 Wall St, voiced concerns regarding the weeds at John Paul Park, riverfront housing, and traffic at Main and Cragmont. Mayor’s comments: The new Clifty Connector Trail ribbon cutting is tomorrow at 5:30 pm. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 5:30 pm. Adjourn: Krebs moved to adjourn, seconded by Schafer. All in favor (7-0). Attested: Mayor President Pro Tempore Shirley Rynearson, Clerk-Treasurer  RESOLUTION NO. 2026-7C A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MADISON, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF INTERESTS IN REAL ESTATE TO THE MADISON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City of Madison, Indiana (the “City”) now owns an interest in the property described in Exhibit A hereto (the “Real Property”); WHEREAS, IC 36-1-11-8 authorizes the transfer of real property from one governmental entity to another, pursuant to the adoption of substantially identical resolutions by each entity; WHEREAS, the Madison Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”) desires to obtain all legal rights, title, and interest in the Real Estate; and WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to transfer all of the City’s legal rights, title, and interest in the Real Estate to the Commission for the sum of $100,000 (One Hundred Thousand dollars). Those funds will be placed in account Fund 2305, Damon L. Welch Park Project Fund, to be used for park and recreation improvements through project #0018, Welch/Kawanis Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Madison, Indiana, that: 1. Pursuant IC 36-1-11-8, the City hereby transfers all of the City’s interest in the Real Estate to the Commission for $100,000, which funds shall be appropriated toward the Welch/Kiwanis Park project. 2. The Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer of the City and other appropriate officers of the City are hereby authorized to take all such actions and execute a deed and all such additional instruments as are necessary or desirable to effectuate the transfer of Real Estate to the Commission. 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption herein and upon passage of a similar resolution by the Madison Redevelopment Commission. DULY PASSED on this _____ day of __________, 2026, by the Common Council of the City of Madison, Indiana. Councilman Bob G. Courtney, Mayor ATTEST: Shirley Rynearson, Clerk-Treasurer  EXHIBIT A Parcel number: 39-13-02-133-015.000-007 2