COMMON COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMadison, WI · May 24, 2022
Minutes
City of Madison
City of Madison Madison, WI 53703
www.cityofmadison.com
Proceedings - Approved
COMMON COUNCIL
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Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6:30 PM Via Virtual Meeting
VIRTUAL MEETING
ROLL CALL
At 6:32 PM, Mayor Rhodes-Conway in the chair.
Present: 19 - Satya V. Rhodes-Conway; Barbara Harrington-McKinney; Patrick W. Heck;
Michael E. Verveer; Regina M. Vidaver; Brian Benford; Nasra Wehelie;
Juliana R. Bennett; Nikki Conklin; Yannette Figueroa Cole; Arvina Martin;
Syed Abbas; Tag Evers; Sheri Carter; Grant Foster; Jael Currie; Gary
Halverson; Charles Myadze and Keith Furman
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ROLL CALL
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OPENING REMARKS
HONORING RESOLUTIONS
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1. 71557 Commending and thanking Alder Christian Albouras for his dedicated service
to the constituents of District 20 and to the City of Madison.
Sponsors: Keith Furman, Jael Currie, Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Syed Abbas,
Brian Benford, Juliana R. Bennett, Sheri Carter, Nikki Conklin, Tag
Evers, Yannette Figueroa Cole, Grant Foster, Gary Halverson, Barbara
Harrington-McKinney, Patrick W. Heck, Lindsay Lemmer, Arvina
Martin, Charles Myadze, Michael E. Verveer, Regina M. Vidaver And
Nasra Wehelie
A motion was made by Harrington-McKinney, seconded by Furman, to Adopt.
The motion passed by voice vote/other.
There was one registrant in support
Enactment No: RES-22-00340
2. 71558 Commending and thanking Alder Arvina Martin for her dedicated service to the
constituents in District 11 and to the City of Madison.
Sponsors: Keith Furman, Jael Currie, Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Syed Abbas,
Brian Benford, Juliana R. Bennett, Sheri Carter, Nikki Conklin, Tag
Evers, Yannette Figueroa Cole, Grant Foster, Gary Halverson, Barbara
Harrington-McKinney, Patrick W. Heck, Lindsay Lemmer, Charles
Myadze, Michael E. Verveer, Regina M. Vidaver And Nasra Wehelie
A motion was made by Bennett, seconded by Furman, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
There were two registrants in support.
Enactment No: RES-22-00366
3. 71623 Recognizing and commending Sally Jo Spaeni for her professional and
personal dedication to the City of Madison, and congratulating her on the
occasion of her retirement.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Michael E. Verveer, Syed Abbas, Brian
Benford, Juliana R. Bennett, Sheri Carter, Nikki Conklin, Jael Currie,
Tag Evers, Yannette Figueroa Cole, Grant Foster, Keith Furman, Gary
Halverson, Barbara Harrington-McKinney, Patrick W. Heck, Lindsay
Lemmer, Arvina Martin, Charles Myadze, Regina M. Vidaver And Nasra
Wehelie
A motion was made by Verveer, seconded by Furman, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
There were four registrants in support.
Enactment No: RES-22-00367
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4. 71689 Thanking Toby Emmer, Terry Evanson, Tara Keenan, Sheray Wallace, Jane
Sarafiny, and Mark Fraire for their collective efforts that have made District 20,
the City of Madison, and our region a better place for everyone.
Sponsors: Nasra Wehelie, Barbara Harrington-McKinney And Sheri Carter
A motion was made by Harrington-McKinney, seconded by Wehelie, to Adopt.
The motion passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00368
DISCLOSURES AND RECUSALS
PRESENTATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
5. 70152 Consent Agenda (5/24/22 meeting)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt The motion
passed by voice vote/other on the Consent Agenda.
At this time, a consent agenda will be moved with the recommended action listed for each
item EXCEPT:
1) items which have registrants wishing to speak. 2) items which require an extraordinary
(roll call) vote and are not included on the consent agenda by unanimous consent. 3) items
which alderperson(s) have separated out for discussion/debate purposes.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS AT 6:45 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS - BEGIN AT 6:45 PM
REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
6. 71281 Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Braxton
Place and La Mariposa Lane Assessment District - 2022. (13th AD)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt and Close the
Public Hearing. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00369
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7. 71282 Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Lake
Mendota Drive and Capital Avenue Assessment District - 2022. (19th AD)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt and Close the
Public Hearing. The motion passed by the following vote:
There were 57 registrants opposed.
Ayes: 12 - Patrick W. Heck; Lindsay Lemmer; Michael E. Verveer; Regina M. Vidaver;
Juliana R. Bennett; Nikki Conklin; Yannette Figueroa Cole; Arvina Martin;
Tag Evers; Grant Foster; Jael Currieand Keith Furman
Noes: 7- Barbara Harrington-McKinney; Brian Benford; Nasra Wehelie; Syed Abbas;
Sheri Carter; Gary Halversonand Charles Myadze
Non Voting: 1- Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Enactment No: RES-22-00370
8. 71224 Determining a Public Purpose and Necessity and adopting Transportation
Project Plat Numbers 12777-1 - 4.01 through 12777-1 - 4.11, and also
Numbers 12777-2 - 4.01 through 12777-2 - 4.15, for the required acquisitions
per the Plats of Land Interests for the East-West Bus Rapid Transit project.
Located in the City of Madison, and also within part of the Village of
Shorewood. (1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 15th and 17th AD’s)
Sponsors: Keith Furman And Grant Foster
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt and Close the
Public Hearing. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 18 - Patrick W. Heck; Lindsay Lemmer; Michael E. Verveer; Regina M. Vidaver;
Brian Benford; Nasra Wehelie; Juliana R. Bennett; Nikki Conklin; Yannette
Figueroa Cole; Arvina Martin; Syed Abbas; Tag Evers; Sheri Carter; Grant
Foster; Jael Currie; Charles Myadze; Keith Furmanand Barbara
Harrington-McKinney
Noes: 1- Gary Halverson
Non Voting: 1- Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Enactment No: RES-22-00371
AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made at the 5/23/22 meeting of the Plan
Commission. A motion will be made from the floor based on this recommendation.
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
PETITIONS
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9. 71583 Petition received in the Madison City Clerk's Office 9/17/2020 from the S.C.
Swiderski Land Company, LLC regarding attachment from the Town of Burke
to the City of Madison.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to a future
Meeting to Accept to the COMMON COUNCIL. The motion passed by voice
vote/other.
PETITIONS REFERRED TO THIS MEETING
10. 71268 Petition dated May 3, 2022 from Timothy Neitzel, 4005 Marsh Road, LLC
regarding direct attachment from the Town of Blooming Grove to the City of
Madison.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Accept. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
11. 71274 Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments
(introduction 5/10/2022; action 5/24/2022).
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Confirm. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
12. 71619 Report of the Mayor submitting alder committee appointments.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Confirm. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
13. 71625 Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments
(introduction 5/24/2022; action 6/7/2022).
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to a future
Meeting to Confirm to the COMMON COUNCIL. The motion passed by voice
vote/other.
BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
14. 71645 Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through
September 6, 2022:
6/7/22 - Virtual
6/21/22 - Virtual
7/12/22 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
7/19/22 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
8/2/22 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
9/6/22 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Accept. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
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15. 71668 Report of the Common Council President submitting alder committee
appointments to the Ethics Board.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Confirm under MGO
2.055. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
REPORT OF ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE
16. 71128 Temporary Class B Retailer License
Concurrent with Street Use Permit
Jazz on State LLC
Event Location: 100 Block of State St
Event Date: June 8, 15, and 22nd 5:30pm - 8pm
Aldermanic District 4 (Alder Verveer)
Police District: 408
Event: Jazz on State
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Grant. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
17. 71607 Amending Section 15.02 of the Madison General Ordinances to update Ward
Boundaries resulting from State Redistricting and Court Decisions.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway And Arvina Martin
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt under
suspension of MGO 2.055. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: ORD-22-00040
18. 71611 Amending Section 15.03 of the Madison General Ordinances to update Alder
Ward Boundaries resulting from State Redistricting.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway And Arvina Martin
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt under
suspension of MGO 2.055. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: ORD-22-00041
REPORT OF CITY CLERK
19. 68988 Report of Operator License Applications May 24, 2022. See attached report
for list of operators.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Grant. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
20. 70428 Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works
to advertise and receive bids for the Henry Street & West Washington Avenue
traffic signal. (4th AD)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00372
21. 71134 Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
existing Purchase of Service contract between the City of Madison and
Strand Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the Lower Badger Mill
Creek Pond Flood Mitigation Design. (1st AD)
Sponsors: Barbara Harrington-McKinney
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00373
22. 71165 Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works
to advertise and receive bids for 2022 Warner Park Inclusive Playground.
(12th AD)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00374
23. 71216 Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9125, MPD East Fencing. (3rd AD)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00375
24. 71217 Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9178, Solar PV - Fire Station 02. (19AD)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00376
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25. 71218 Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8512, New Sidewalk Installation
Assessment District - 2022. (15th AD)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00377
26. 71219 Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9168, 2022 Parking Garage
Maintenance. (2nd, 4th & 6th ADs)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00378
27. 71254 Authorizing City Engineer or designee to sign the Intel Corporation
Nondisclosure Agreement required to use certain software as part of a flood
alert system. (Citywide)
Sponsors: Keith Furman, Nasra Wehelie, Syed Abbas, Patrick W. Heck And
Michael E. Verveer
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00379
28. 71275 Approving Addendum No. 1 to 226 N Midvale Boulevard, Contract No. 9145
(11th AD)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00380
29. 71276 Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the
project known as 8110 Midtown Road and authorizing construction to be
undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 8983 (1st AD)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00381
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30. 71277 Approving Addendum No. 1 to 2649 East Springs Drive, Contract No. 9153
(17th AD)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00382
31. 71278 Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the
project known as 1118 E Washington Avenue - WYSO and authorizing
construction to be undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9180
(6th AD)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00383
32. 71279 Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the
project known as 3005 University Avenue and authorizing construction to be
undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9187 (5th AD)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00384
33. 71280 Approving plans and specifications for public improvements necessary for the
project known as 750 Regent Street and authorizing construction to be
undertaken by the Developer, Private Contract No. 9182 (4th AD)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00385
34. 71305 Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works
to advertise and receive bids for Safe Streets Madison 2022 - Group 1.
(Citywide)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00386
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35. 71320 Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an Amendment to the
contract between Madison and MSA Professionals, Inc. for additional design
engineering services for the Atwood Avenue Reconstruction Project. (15th
AD)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00387
36. 71349 Declaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers
establishing the Atwood Avenue Assessment District - 2023. (15th AD)
Sponsors: Grant Foster
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00388
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
37. 70800 Submitting the appointment of Karen Kapusta-Pofahl for confirmation of a
five-year term as the Common Council Chief of Staff.
Sponsors: Syed Abbas And Arvina Martin
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00389
AGENDA NOTE: This item will be considered by the Common Council Executive
Committee on 5/24/22. A recommendation will be made from the floor.
38. 70827 Amending the Police Department’s 2022 operating budget, and authorizing
the Mayor and Chief of Police to accept a New Blue Project grant award of
$10,000 for promoting women in policing and advancing transformative
policing
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Patrick W. Heck, Sheri Carter And Barbara
Harrington-McKinney
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt - 15 Votes
Required. The motion passed by the following vote:
There were four registrants in support.
Ayes: 19 - Patrick W. Heck; Lindsay Lemmer; Michael E. Verveer; Regina M. Vidaver;
Brian Benford; Nasra Wehelie; Juliana R. Bennett; Nikki Conklin; Yannette
Figueroa Cole; Arvina Martin; Syed Abbas; Tag Evers; Sheri Carter; Grant
Foster; Jael Currie; Gary Halverson; Charles Myadze; Keith Furmanand
Barbara Harrington-McKinney
Non Voting: 1- Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
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Enactment No: RES-22-00390
39. 70878 Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District
(TID) 36 (Capitol Gateway), City of Madison.
Sponsors: Syed Abbas, Brian Benford And Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00391
40. 70880 Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District
(TID) 39 (Stoughton Road), City of Madison.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Sheri Carter, Tag Evers And Syed Abbas
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
There was one registrant in support.
Enactment No: RES-22-00392
41. 70881 Approving the Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District
(TID) 42 (Wingra), City of Madison.
Sponsors: Tag Evers, Sheri Carter And Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00393
42. 71086 Authorizing the City to execute a noncompetitive selection contract for
one-year term of service, with four (4) one-year renewal options, for services
provided by Bruce Municipal / Macqueen Equipment group, for annual
preventive maintenance of street sweepers and vactor trucks.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00394
43. 71124 Dissolving Tax Incremental District (TID) #25 (Wilson Street Corridor).
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway And Michael E. Verveer
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00395
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44. 71125 Dissolving Tax Incremental District (TID) #35 (West Beltline Highway)
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Sheri Carter And Yannette Figueroa Cole
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00396
45. 71148 SUBSTITUTE BY TITLE ONLY - Seeking Common Council approval of the
2022-2023 Arts Grants awards funding and Artists at Work Grants awards
funding as recommended by the Madison Arts Commission.
Sponsors: Sheri Carter
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00397
ROLL CALL
At 9:50, PM Mayor Rhodes- Conway in the chair.
Present: 18 - Satya V. Rhodes-Conway; Barbara Harrington-McKinney; Patrick W. Heck;
Michael E. Verveer; Regina M. Vidaver; Brian Benford; Juliana R. Bennett;
Nikki Conklin; Yannette Figueroa Cole; Arvina Martin; Syed Abbas; Tag
Evers; Sheri Carter; Grant Foster; Jael Currie; Gary Halverson; Charles
Myadze and Keith Furman
Absent: 1 - Nasra Wehelie
46. 71182 Approving the 2022 Resource Recovery Special Charge
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Keith Furman, Tag Evers, Patrick W. Heck
And Yannette Figueroa Cole
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by the following vote:
There were four registrants opposed.
Absent: 1- Nasra Wehelie
Ayes: 14 - Patrick W. Heck; Lindsay Lemmer; Michael E. Verveer; Regina M. Vidaver;
Brian Benford; Juliana R. Bennett; Nikki Conklin; Yannette Figueroa Cole;
Arvina Martin; Tag Evers; Sheri Carter; Grant Foster; Jael Currieand Keith
Furman
Noes: 3- Syed Abbas; Gary Halversonand Charles Myadze
Abstentions: 1- Barbara Harrington-McKinney
Non Voting: 1- Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Enactment No: RES-22-00398
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47. 71186 Approving the Resource Recovery Special Charge Policy
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Keith Furman, Tag Evers, Patrick W. Heck
And Yannette Figueroa Cole
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by the following vote:
There were four registrants opposed.
Absent: 1- Nasra Wehelie
Ayes: 12 - Michael E. Verveer; Regina M. Vidaver; Brian Benford; Juliana R. Bennett;
Nikki Conklin; Yannette Figueroa Cole; Arvina Martin; Tag Evers; Grant
Foster; Jael Currie; Keith Furmanand Patrick W. Heck
Noes: 4- Syed Abbas; Sheri Carter; Gary Halversonand Charles Myadze
Abstentions: 1- Barbara Harrington-McKinney
Non Voting: 1- Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Enactment No: RES-22-00399
RECESS
A motion was made by Currie, seconded by Evers, to Take A Recess at 9:56
PM. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
RECONVENE
This meeting of the Common Council was Reconvened at 10:06 PM.
Present: 18 - Satya V. Rhodes-Conway; Barbara Harrington-McKinney; Patrick W. Heck;
Michael E. Verveer; Regina M. Vidaver; Brian Benford; Juliana R. Bennett;
Nikki Conklin; Yannette Figueroa Cole; Arvina Martin; Syed Abbas; Tag
Evers; Sheri Carter; Grant Foster; Jael Currie; Gary Halverson; Charles
Myadze and Keith Furman
Absent: 1 - Nasra Wehelie
48. 71220 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a parking lease agreement
with MM East Washington, LLC, for 60 parking stalls at the South Livingston
Street parking garage
Sponsors: Brian Benford
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00400
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49. 71236 Recreate the 0.75 FTE Sales Clerk position, #3993 in CG20-06, as a 0.5 FTE
position, and create a new 0.5 FTE Sales Clerk position, in CG20-06, within
the Monona Terrace budget.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00401
50. 71238 Providing Urban Community Arts Network, Ltd. (UCAN) a $25,000 grant for a
“MadLit” program on the 100 Block of State Street using Small Business
Equity and Recovery Program (SBER) funds and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign an agreement with UCAN for that purpose. (4th AD)
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Michael E. Verveer And Nasra Wehelie
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00402
AGENDA NOTE: Legislative File 71238 was referred to Economic Development
Committee (5/18/2022) No recommendation made due to cancellation of meeting.
51. 71256 Authorizing the Execution of an Amended and Restated Operating Easement
at the Village on Park for the Goodman South Madison Library. (14th AD)
Sponsors: Sheri Carter And Tag Evers
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00403
52. 71269 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend the 2021-2022 Dane CORE
2.0 Emergency Rental Assistance Program contract with Meadowood
Neighborhood Association/Meadowood Health Partnership to add up to
$48,456 of Program administrative funds to support continuation of Program
outreach and application assistance until December 31, 2022.
Sponsors: Nikki Conklin, Barbara Harrington-McKinney, Yannette Figueroa Cole
And Nasra Wehelie
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00404
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53. 71270 Authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Madison, to execute a Section
106 Programmatic Agreement with the Wisconsin Historical Society's State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to provide HUD-mandated environmental
review-related services, in compliance with federal regulations at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Sponsors: Nikki Conklin And Barbara Harrington-McKinney
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00405
54. 71313 Recreate the Administrative Support Clerk 2 position, #788, currently vacant,
in CG20-09, as an Administrative Analyst 4, in CG18-12, within the Finance
department budget.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Place On File Without
Prejudice. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
There were 12 registrants opposed.
REPORT OF LANDMARKS COMMISSION
55. 70641 Amending Sections 41.02, 41.03(5), 41.05, 41.11, 41.14(2)(b) and (c),
41.14(3), 41.15(1), 41.18(3); and Repealing and Recreating Subchapter 41G
of the Madison General Ordinances.
Sponsors: Patrick W. Heck, Tag Evers, Keith Furman, Arvina Martin And Regina
M. Vidaver
A motion was made by Abbas, seconded by Carter, to Refer to a future Meeting
to Adopt to the COMMON COUNCIL,. The motion failed by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Nasra Wehelie
Ayes: 4- Syed Abbas; Sheri Carter; Gary Halversonand Barbara
Harrington-McKinney
Noes: 13 - Michael E. Verveer; Regina M. Vidaver; Brian Benford; Juliana R. Bennett;
Nikki Conklin; Yannette Figueroa Cole; Arvina Martin; Tag Evers; Grant
Foster; Jael Currie; Charles Myadze; Keith Furmanand Patrick W. Heck
Non Voting: 1- Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by the following vote:
There were two registrants neither in support nor opposed.
Absent: 1- Nasra Wehelie
Ayes: 15 - Regina M. Vidaver; Brian Benford; Juliana R. Bennett; Nikki Conklin;
Yannette Figueroa Cole; Arvina Martin; Tag Evers; Grant Foster; Jael
Currie; Gary Halverson; Charles Myadze; Keith Furman; Barbara
Harrington-McKinney; Patrick W. Heckand Michael E. Verveer
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Abstentions: 2- Syed Abbasand Sheri Carter
Non Voting: 1- Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Enactment No: ORD-22-00042
REPORT OF MADISON ARTS COMMISSION
56. 71298 Percent for Art Ordinance Annual Report 2021
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Accept. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
REPORT OF RISK MANAGER
57. 71199 S. Agnew - vehicle damage - $20,000.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Disallow. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
58. 71215 A. Cherukuri - vehicle damage - $650.00.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Disallow. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
REPORT OF TRANSPORTATION POLICY AND PLANNING BOARD
59. 71174 Amending RES-22-00065 supporting an application to WisDOT for Federal
funding under the 2022-2026 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
(Citywide)
Sponsors: Grant Foster, Keith Furman And Nasra Wehelie
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00406
60. 71175 Authorizing the Negotiation and Execution of a Contract with HNTB for
Passenger Rail Study Services.
Sponsors: Grant Foster, Keith Furman, Barbara Harrington-McKinney, Charles
Myadze, Patrick W. Heck And Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00407
REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
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61. 70728 Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Isthmus Montessori
Academy located at 1802-1902 Pankratz Street; 12th Ald. Dist.
Sponsors: Planning Division
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt under
suspension of MGO 2.055. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00408
62. 70729 Approving a Certified Survey Map owned by the Board of Regents of the
University of Wisconsin System located at 915-935 W Johnson Street; 8th
Ald. Dist.
Sponsors: Planning Division
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt under
suspension of MGO 2.055. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00409
REPORT OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEE
63. 70882 Supporting the reasonable regulation of firearms to assist in helping to
remedy public health concerns stemming from firearms violence in the City of
Madison, and authorizing the City Attorney, in consultation with the Mayor, to
join the City as amicus in cases related to firearm regulation which promote
or impact Madison’s policies and programs to help combat firearms violence.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Yannette Figueroa Cole, Lindsay Lemmer
And Regina M. Vidaver
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00410
ITEMS REFERRED TO THIS MEETING
ORDINANCES
64. 71149 SUBSTITUTE - Amending Section 15.01(598) of the Madison General
Ordinances entitled "City Boundaries" and being part of the chapter entitled
"Aldermanic Districts and Wards" attaching property addressed as 60 White
Oaks Lane to the 20th Aldermanic District; creating Section 15.02( 146136) of
the Madison General Ordinances entitled "Aldermanic Districts and Wards" to
attach the property to Ward 146136; and amending Section 15.03(20) to add
Ward 146136 to Aldermanic District 20.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: ORD-22-00043
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65. 71289 Amending Section 2.03(3) and 2.03(4) to Revise the Process for Filling
Common Council Vacancies.
Sponsors: Gary Halverson
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Place On File Without
Prejudice. The motion passed by the following vote:
There were three registrants in support.
Absent: 1- Nasra Wehelie
Ayes: 12 - Regina M. Vidaver; Brian Benford; Juliana R. Bennett; Nikki Conklin;
Yannette Figueroa Cole; Arvina Martin; Tag Evers; Grant Foster; Jael
Currie; Keith Furman; Patrick W. Heckand Michael E. Verveer
Noes: 5- Syed Abbas; Sheri Carter; Gary Halverson; Charles Myadzeand Barbara
Harrington-McKinney
Non Voting: 1- Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
AGENDA NOTE: This item will be considered by the Common Council Executive
Committee on 5/24/22. A recommendation will be made from the floor.
66. 71315 Amending Section 2.04(1)(d) of the Madison General Ordinances to Remove
Reference to Public Comments and Hearings as Special Order of Business.
Sponsors: Grant Foster
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: ORD-22-00044
AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made at the 5/24/22 meeting of the
Common Council Executive Committee. A motion will be made from the floor based
on their recommendation.
67. 71317 Amending Section 2.029(5) of the Madison General Ordinances Regarding
Public Comments at Common Council Meetings.
Sponsors: Grant Foster
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt Substitute. The
motion passed by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Nasra Wehelie
Ayes: 15 - Regina M. Vidaver; Brian Benford; Juliana R. Bennett; Nikki Conklin;
Yannette Figueroa Cole; Arvina Martin; Syed Abbas; Tag Evers; Grant
Foster; Jael Currie; Charles Myadze; Keith Furman; Patrick W. Heck;
Michael E. Verveerand Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Noes: 2- Gary Halversonand Barbara Harrington-McKinney
Abstentions: 1- Sheri Carter
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Enactment No: ORD-22-00045
AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made by the Common Council Executive
Committee at their 5/24/22 meeting. A motion will be made from the floor based on
their recommendation.
68. 71318 Amending Section 2.055(3) of the Madison General Ordinances to Exclude
Referrals Without Consent of the Lead Sponsor From Consent Agenda.
Sponsors: Grant Foster
A motion was made by Harrington-McKinney, seconded by Carter, to Place On
File Without Prejudice. The motion failed by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Nasra Wehelie
Ayes: 2- Sheri Carterand Barbara Harrington-McKinney
Noes: 15 - Brian Benford; Juliana R. Bennett; Nikki Conklin; Yannette Figueroa Cole;
Arvina Martin; Syed Abbas; Tag Evers; Grant Foster; Jael Currie; Gary
Halverson; Charles Myadze; Keith Furman; Patrick W. Heck; Michael E.
Verveerand Regina M. Vidaver
Non Voting: 1- Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Nasra Wehelie
Ayes: 15 - Juliana R. Bennett; Nikki Conklin; Yannette Figueroa Cole; Arvina Martin;
Syed Abbas; Tag Evers; Grant Foster; Jael Currie; Gary Halverson; Charles
Myadze; Keith Furman; Patrick W. Heck; Michael E. Verveer; Regina M.
Vidaverand Brian Benford
Noes: 1- Barbara Harrington-McKinney
Abstentions: 1- Sheri Carter
Non Voting: 1- Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Enactment No: ORD-22-00046
AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made by the Common Council Executive
Committee at their 5/24/22 meeting. A motion will be made from the floor based on
their recommendation.
RESOLUTIONS
69. 71036 Accepting the Final Report of the President's Work Group on Racial Justice,
Antiracism and Equity
Sponsors: Nasra Wehelie, Charles Myadze, Brian Benford, Sheri Carter, Nikki
Conklin And Barbara Harrington-McKinney
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
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Enactment No: RES-22-00411
AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made by the Common Council Executive
Committee at their 5/24/22 meeting. A motion will be made from the floor based on
their recommendation.
70. 71226 Recognizing the second annual Civic Season from June 12 to July 4, 2022,
inclusive of Juneteenth, Independence Day, and forthcoming Fall Civic
Holidays.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Keith Furman, Patrick W. Heck, Yannette
Figueroa Cole, Michael E. Verveer, Tag Evers, Lindsay Lemmer, Sheri
Carter, Barbara Harrington-McKinney And Regina M. Vidaver
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: RES-22-00412
71. 71355 Amending the Title of Section 33.13, Amending Section 33.13(1) and
Repealing Section 33.13(2) Related to the Common Council Executive
Committee.
Sponsors: Grant Foster
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Nasra Wehelie
Ayes: 16 - Juliana R. Bennett; Nikki Conklin; Yannette Figueroa Cole; Arvina Martin;
Syed Abbas; Tag Evers; Sheri Carter; Grant Foster; Jael Currie; Gary
Halverson; Charles Myadze; Keith Furman; Patrick W. Heck; Michael E.
Verveer; Regina M. Vidaverand Brian Benford
Abstentions: 1- Barbara Harrington-McKinney
Non Voting: 1- Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Enactment No: ORD-22-00047
AGENDA NOTE: This item will be considered by the Common Council Executive
Committee on 5/24/22. A recommendation will be made from the floor.
72. 71357 SUBSTITUTE - Creating Section 3.035 related to the Common Council
Office and Chief of Staff.
Sponsors: Grant Foster, Sheri Carter And Nasra Wehelie
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by the following vote:
Absent: 1- Nasra Wehelie
Ayes: 16 - Juliana R. Bennett; Nikki Conklin; Yannette Figueroa Cole; Arvina Martin;
Syed Abbas; Tag Evers; Sheri Carter; Grant Foster; Jael Currie; Gary
Halverson; Charles Myadze; Keith Furman; Patrick W. Heck; Michael E.
Verveer; Regina M. Vidaverand Brian Benford
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Abstentions: 1- Barbara Harrington-McKinney
Non Voting: 1- Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Enactment No: ORD-22-00048
AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made by the Common Council Executive
Committee at their 5/24/2022 meeting. A motion will be made from the floor based on
this recommendation.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FOR REFERRAL WITHOUT DEBATE
ORDINANCES
73. 71549 Repealing MGO Sec. 28.105 Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts.
Sponsors: Patrick W. Heck, Grant Foster And Brian Benford
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the PLAN
COMMISSION. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
There was 1 registrant opposed.
74. 71592 Creating Section 15.01(567) of the Madison General Ordinances entitled “City
Boundaries" and being part of the chapter entitled “Alder Districts and Wards"
attaching to the 16th Alder District the property located at 4005 Marsh Road in
the Town of Blooming Grove, amending Section 15.02(2) of the Madison
General Ordinances to attach the property to Ward 2, and assigning a
temporary zoning classification of Temporary A (Agricultural) District.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to a future
Meeting to Adopt to the COMMON COUNCIL. The motion passed by voice
vote/other.
75. 71617 Amending various sections of the Madison General Ordinances to correct
inconsistencies and improper references in the Madison General Ordinances,
constituting the 2022 City Attorney Reviser’s Ordinance.
Sponsors: CITY ATTORNEY
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the COMMON
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
76. 71646 Repealing Section 10.085 Entitled “Outdoor Lighting” and Creating Section
29.36 Entitled “Outdoor Lighting” of the Madison General Ordinances.
Sponsors: Tag Evers And Grant Foster
Additional Referral to Building Code, Fire Code, Conveyance Code and Licensing Board (6/21/2022)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the
SUSTAINABLE MADISON COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
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RESOLUTIONS
77. 70637 City of Madison Commits to the Five Principles of Responsible Outdoor
Lighting
Sponsors: Grant Foster And Tag Evers
Additional Referrals to Building Code, Fire Code, Conveyance Code and Licensing Appeals Board
(6/21/22)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the
SUSTAINABLE MADISON COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
78. 71350 A resolution authorizing a noncompetitive purchase of goods from Elections
Systems & Software, LLC ("ES&S") as a sole source provider of voting
equipment for the City of Madison Clerk.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Keith Furman, Brian Benford, Tag Evers,
Yannette Figueroa Cole, Lindsay Lemmer, Arvina Martin, Regina M.
Vidaver, Nasra Wehelie And Michael E. Verveer
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
79. 71381 Proclaiming opposition to the loss of local control, additional costs, and
continuing damage to the interests of the residents of Madison and the State
of Wisconsin as caused by the 2011 changes to Wisconsin's redistricting
statutes and the State’s 2022 Legislative districts.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Keith Furman, Patrick W. Heck, Tag Evers,
Lindsay Lemmer, Syed Abbas, Arvina Martin, Brian Benford, Regina M.
Vidaver, Michael E. Verveer, Yannette Figueroa Cole, Sheri Carter And
Nasra Wehelie
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to a future
Meeting to Adopt to the COMMON COUNCIL. The motion passed by voice
vote/other.
80. 71419 To authorize a license grant to SA International, Inc and to authorize IT
Director to enter into an agreement with SA International, Inc. to purchase the
Flexi software for Traffic Engineering sign printing.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Additional Referrals to Transportation Commission (5/25/22)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
81. 71489 Petition to the Commissioner of Railroads for BRT improvements (5th, 6th,
8th, and 12th ADs)
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Keith Furman And Grant Foster
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the BOARD OF
PUBLIC WORKS. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
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82. 71552 Recreate the 1.0 FTE position #3297 of Administrative Clerk 1 (CG20, R9) as
an Administrative Assistant (CG20, R14), in the Monona Terrace Operating
Budget; and reallocate the incumbent, S. Carrizal, to the new position.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Additional Referral to Personnel Board (5/25/22)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
83. 71581 Accepting Gender-Inclusive language in adopted City Plans
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway And Regina M. Vidaver
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the PLAN
COMMISSION. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
84. 71582 Extending the life of Tax Increment District (TID) #29 for twelve (12) months
for the purposes of the creation of affordable housing and improving City
housing stock in the City of Madison.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
85. 71584 Extending the life of Tax Increment District (TID) #47 for twelve (12) months
for the purposes of the creation of affordable housing and improving City
housing stock in the City of Madison.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
86. 71585 Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding between City of Madison,
Journey Mental Health Center and Public Health Madison & Dane County
Inc. to support the Crisis Response Team.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Regina M. Vidaver And Nasra Wehelie
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
87. 71612 Establishing in-person absentee voting locations for the 2022 Partisan
Primary and General Election.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Keith Furman, Patrick W. Heck, Michael E.
Verveer, Arvina Martin, Regina M. Vidaver, Nasra Wehelie, Sheri Carter
And Barbara Harrington-McKinney
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to a future
Meeting to Adopt to the COMMON COUNCIL. The motion passed by voice
vote/other.
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88. 71613 Establishing a Truth and Reconciliation Process for the City of Madison.
Sponsors: Brian Benford And Nasra Wehelie
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to a future
Meeting to Adopt to the COMMON COUNCIL. The motion passed by voice
vote/other.
89. 71614 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a parking lease agreement
with Bakers Place Project LLC, for 20 parking stalls at the South Livingston
Street parking garage
Sponsors: Brian Benford
Additional Referral to Transportation Commission (5/25/22)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
90. 71616 Approving the use of Safe Routes Grants funding for the installation of new
sidewalk on project #14056: New Sidewalk Installation Assessment District -
2022. (15th AD)
Sponsors: Grant Foster
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the BOARD OF
PUBLIC WORKS. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
91. 71618 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a lease for farming purposes
with Guy J. and Laura S. Dreger for approximately 13 acres of land located at
10202 Mid Town Road. (1st AD)
Sponsors: Barbara Harrington-McKinney
Additional Referrals to Board of Public Works (5/25/22); Finance Committee (6/6/22)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the PLAN
COMMISSION. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
92. 71622 Approving the Madison Arts Commission’s selection of Ash Armenta as the
next Thurber Park Artist-in-Residence.
Sponsors: Sheri Carter And Nasra Wehelie
Additional Referral to Madison Arts Commission (6/6/22)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
93. 71624 Accepting the Engineering Division’s 2021 Compliance Maintenance Annual
Report (CMAR) for Operation and Maintenance of the Madison Sewer Utility.
(City Wide)
Sponsors: Grant Foster, Gary Halverson And Nasra Wehelie
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the BOARD OF
PUBLIC WORKS. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
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94. 71626 Recreate position #4075 of Data Analyst 2 as a Data Analyst 3 in CG 18,
Range 10 and reallocate the employee, D. Coy, to the new position.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Additional Referral to Personnel Board (5/25/22)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
95. 71627 Delete the classification of “Police Administrative Services Manager” in CG18,
R14 and recreate the classification in CG18, R15. Recreate the 1.0 FTE
position #2576 in the new CG and Range (CG 18, R15) and reallocate the
employee, T. Mawer, to the new position, within the Police Department
operating budget.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Additional Referral to Personnel Board (5/25/22)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
96. 71628 Recreate the classification of “Public Works Foreperson” (CG18, R05) as
“Public Works Foreperson 1” and create the classification of “Public Works
Foreperson 2” in CG18, R06. Recreate the 1.0 FTE positions #1664 and
#1725 as “Public Works Foreperson 1” and reallocate the employees, R.
Grieshammer and P. Roh to the new positions; and recreate the 1.0 FTE
positions #1665 and #1765 as “Public Works Foreperson 2” and reallocate
the employees, M. Scamardo and D. Kelley, to the new positions, within the
Streets Division operating budget.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Additional Referral to Personnel Board (5/25/22)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
97. 71630 BY TITLE ONLY - Appointing XXXXX as Alderperson for District 11 to serve
until the Spring 2023 election.
Sponsors: Keith Furman
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the COMMON
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
98. 71632 Appointing Matt Phair as Alderperson for District 20 to serve until the Spring
2023 election.
Sponsors: Keith Furman, Syed Abbas, Juliana R. Bennett, Nikki Conklin,
Yannette Figueroa Cole, Grant Foster And Patrick W. Heck
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the COMMON
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
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99. 71638 Accepting the Community Development Division’s (CDD) Youth, Young Adult,
and Adult Employment policy paper and directing CDD to conduct a Request
for Proposals (RFP) process, and formulate funding allocation
recommendations for consideration by the Mayor and Common Council, for
use of funds beginning on January 1, 2023.
Sponsors: Brian Benford And Arvina Martin
Additional Referral to Community Services Committee (5/25/22)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
102. 71649 Addition of 1.0 FTE in the classification of Account Technican 3 in CG 20,
Range 16 in the Finance Department's operating budget.
Sponsors: Michael E. Verveer And Keith Furman
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
100. 71640 Amending the Community Development Division's 2022 Operating Budget
and authorizing the Division to accept grant funds ($150,000) from the
National League of Cities (NLC) to support creating equitable outcomes for
marginalized youth, particularly in high-demand science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) work force industries.
Sponsors: Arvina Martin, Brian Benford, Regina M. Vidaver And Nasra Wehelie
Additional Referral to Community Services Committee(5/25/22)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
101. 71642 Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend an existing contract with
Focus Counseling by extending its term through June 30, 2023 to enable the
continued provision of housing support services to participants in the City’s
unsheltered response hotel shelter program.
Sponsors: Barbara Harrington-McKinney, Nikki Conklin, Regina M. Vidaver And
Nasra Wehelie
Additional Referral to CDBG Committee (6/2/22)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
103. 71650 Delete the classification of Housing Operations Analyst in CG 18, Range 8
and recreate the classification in CG 18, Range 12. Recreate position number
#1027 to the Housing Operations Analyst (CG18, R12), and reallocate
employee, L. Daniels, into the new CG and Range.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Additional Referral to Personnel Board (5/25/22)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
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104. 71651 Recreate position #783 of Accountant 3 as an Accountant 4 in CG 18, Range
10 and reallocate the employee, J. Horan, to the new position.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Additional Referral to Personnel Board (5/25/22)
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the FINANCE
COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
105. 71714 Approving an extension of a provisional appointment for Joanne Austin from
June 13, 2022 until such time as the position of Parks Recreation Services
Coordinator is filled on a permanent basis or until December 13, 2022,
whichever is earlier.
Sponsors: Syed Abbas, Yannette Figueroa Cole And Nasra Wehelie
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to a future
Meeting to Adopt to the COMMON COUNCIL. The motion passed by voice
vote/other.
PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF MADISON
CLAIMS - REFER TO RISK MANAGER
106. 71374 N. Brasser of Acuity Insurance for Monarch Addiction Recovery - property
damage - $4,780.71.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the Risk
Manager. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
107. 71380 Madison Gas and Electric Company - property damage - $1,499.55.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the Risk
Manager. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
108. 71467 L. He - vehicle damage - $3,000.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the Risk
Manager. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
109. 71474 D. Vitale - property damage - $50,000.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the Risk
Manager. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
110. 71481 K. Rossi for M. Rossi - personal injury - $1,300.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the Risk
Manager. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
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111. 71487 M. Waelchli, American Family Insurance for D. Vitale - property damage -
$25,000.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the Risk
Manager. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
112. 71496 S. Wallace - property damage - $30.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the Risk
Manager. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
113. 71564 J. Schwab - property damage - $800.00.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the Risk
Manager. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
114. 71591 C. Steeves - vehicle damage - $2,766.38.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the Risk
Manager. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
115. 71599 P. Frisch - vehicle damage - $320.10.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the Risk
Manager. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
116. 71605 J. Hird - property damage - $20.64.
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Refer to the Risk
Manager. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
APPOINTING RESOLUTION
117. 71395 Appointing Erik Paulson as Alderperson for District 3 to serve until the Spring
2023 election.
Sponsors: Keith Furman, Juliana R. Bennett, Nikki Conklin, Jael Currie, Yannette
Figueroa Cole, Grant Foster And Patrick W. Heck
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
There was one registrant in support.
Enactment No: RES-22-00413
SWEARING IN OF NEWLY APPOINTED ALDERPERSON
ADDENDUM
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REPORT OF LANDLORD AND TENANT ISSUES COMMITTEE
118. 70762 Creating Section 32.11(10) of the Madison General Ordinances relating to
prohibiting a rental agreement from requiring that a cat be declawed in order
to be permitted as a pet in a rental property.
Sponsors: Lindsay Lemmer And Patrick W. Heck
A motion was made by Furman, seconded by Currie, to Adopt. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Enactment No: ORD-22-00049
ANNOUNCEMENTS & INTRODUCTION OF ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Abbas, seconded by Furman, to Adjourn at 11:14 PM.
The motion passed by voice vote/other.
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