COMMON COUNCIL
Regular MeetingMadison, WI · July 21, 2026
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Roll Call
Notified Absences: None
Opening Remarks
Disclosures and Recusals
Members of the body should make any required disclosures or recusals under the City's
Ethics Code.
Presentation of Consent Agenda
1. 89055 Consent Agenda Document (7/21/26)
Legislative History
7/8/25 Council Office RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ACCEPT
- REPORT OF OFFICER
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 Alder(s) have separated
out for discussion/debate purposes.
Public Comment
Public comments will not be taken on items which are listed on the consent agenda for
referral and the Council adopts the referral as part of the consent agenda OR when the
Council has heard public comments on an item at a previous meeting and the item is
on this agenda for discussion and action only. The Council may allow public comments
in either instance by a majority vote.
Presentations
2. 94063 Presentation from the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law
Enforcement
Legislative History
7/15/26 Council Office Refer to the COMMON COUNCIL
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Recessed Public Hearings
Report of Plan Commission
3. 92877 Creating Section 28.022-00753 of the Madison General Ordinances to change
the zoning of property located at 1201 Huxley Street from TR-U1 (Traditional
Residential-Urban 1) District to TR-U2 (Traditional Residential-Urban 2)
District. (District 12)
Sponsors: Planning Division
Attachments: 1201 Huxley Street.pdf
Legislative History
4/27/26 Attorney's Office Referred for Introduction
Plan Commission Public Hearing (6/1/26), Common Council (6/9/26)
5/5/26 COMMON COUNCIL Refer For Public Hearing to the PLAN
COMMISSION
6/1/26 PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO
RE-REFER - PUBLIC HEARING to the
PLAN COMMISSION
On a motion by Wasniewski, seconded by Solheim, the Commission recommended that
the Common Council re-refer the zoning map amendment to the July 13, 2026, Plan
Commission meeting (July 21, 2026 Common Council meeting). The motion passed by
voice vote/other.
6/9/26 COMMON COUNCIL Re-refer for Recessed Public Hearing to the
PLAN COMMISSION
7/13/26 PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT -
RECESSED PUBLIC HEARING
On a motion by Ald. Guequierre, seconded by Ald. Field, the Plan Commission found the
standards met and recommended approval of the zoning map amendment to the Common
Council. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
End of Public Hearings
Business Presented by the Mayor
Confirmation Hearing
4. 93776 Submitting the appointment of Matthew W. Tucker for confirmation of a
five-year term as Building Inspection Division Director.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Attachments: Tucker Contract Draft.pdf
Legislative History
6/30/26 Human Resources Referred for Introduction
Department
Finance Committee (7/13/26), Common Council (7/21/26)
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to the FINANCE COMMITTEE
7/13/26 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT -
REPORT OF OFFICER
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Appointments
5. 93781 Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction
7-7-2026; action 7-21-2026).
Legislative History
7/1/26 Mayor's Office Referred for Introduction
Confirm 7/21/26
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to a future Meeting to Confirm to the
COMMON COUNCIL
6. 94054 Report of the Mayor submitting resident committee appointments (introduction
7-21-2026; action 8-4-2026).
Legislative History
7/15/26 Mayor's Office Referred for Introduction
Confirm 8/4/26
Business Presented by the President of the Common Council
7. 89028 Confirming the Madison Common Council meeting formats through December
8, 2026:
8/4/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
9/8/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
9/22/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
10/6/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
10/20/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
11/10/26 (Budget) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
11/11/26 (Budget, if needed) - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
11/12/16 (Budget, if needed) - Hybrid (Virtual & MMB 215)
11/24/26 - Virtual
12/8/26 - Hybrid (Virtual & CCB 201)
Legislative History
7/8/25 Council Office RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ACCEPT
- REPORT OF OFFICER
Reports of Officers
Report of Board of Public Works
8. 93699 Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works
to advertise and receive bids for Willows Biobasin Repair. (District 9)
Sponsors: Joann Pritchett
Attachments: 15960 BPW Exhibit.pdf
Legislative History
6/23/26 Engineering Division Refer to the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
7/8/26 BOARD OF PUBLIC RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT -
WORKS REPORT OF OFFICER
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9. 93700 Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9588, West Badger Mill Creek Greenway.
(District 7)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Attachments: 9588.pdf
9588 award.pdf
Legislative History
6/23/26 Engineering Division Refer to the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
7/8/26 BOARD OF PUBLIC RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT -
WORKS REPORT OF OFFICER
10. 93778 Declaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers
establishing the Regent Street Assessment District - 2027. (District 5, District
8, District 13)
Sponsors: Tag Evers, Regina M. Vidaver And Ellen Zhang
Attachments: RegistrantsReport 9.pdf
Public comment #9.pdf
Legislative History
7/1/26 Engineering Division Refer to the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
7/8/26 BOARD OF PUBLIC RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT -
WORKS REPORT OF OFFICER
11. 93792 Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works
to advertise and receive bids for for Glenway Backyard Pipe Repairs. (District
5)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Attachments: 15525 BPW Exhibit.pdf
15525 Project Map.pdf
15525 BPW Exhibit_Pipe Photos.pdf
RegistrantsReport 14.pdf
written comment agenda item 14.pdf
Legislative History
7/1/26 Engineering Division Refer to the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
7/8/26 BOARD OF PUBLIC RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL WITH THE
WORKS FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS -
REPORT OF OFFICER
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Lankella, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL
WITH THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS to coordinate with residents to complete
with minimal disruption and also with tree protection - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
12. 93796 Assessing Benefits N Franklin and Lynn Terrace Assessment District - 2025.
(District 5)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Attachments: 15113_NFranklinAve&LynnTerr_FinalAssess.pdf
509 N Franklin Ave - Assessment Waiver_Signed.pdf
302 N Franklin Ave - Assessment Waiver_Signed.pdf
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Legislative History
7/1/26 Engineering Division Refer to the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
7/8/26 BOARD OF PUBLIC RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT -
WORKS REPORT OF OFFICER
13. 93797 Assessing Benefits E. Wilson Street and E. Doty St. Reconstruction
Assessment District - 2023. (District 4)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Attachments: 11543_WilsonDoty_FinalAssess.pdf
Legislative History
7/1/26 Engineering Division Refer to the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
7/8/26 BOARD OF PUBLIC RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT -
WORKS REPORT OF OFFICER
14. 93826 Assessing Benefits South Pinckney Street Resurfacing Assessment District -
2024. (District 4)
Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Attachments: 11543_Pinckney_FinalAssess.pdf
Legislative History
7/2/26 Engineering Division Refer to the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
7/8/26 BOARD OF PUBLIC RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT -
WORKS REPORT OF OFFICER
Report of City Clerk
15. 89091 Report of Operator License Applications July 21, 2026. See attached report for
list of operators.
Attachments: new operators.pdf
Legislative History
7/8/25 Clerk's Office RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT -
REPORT OF OFFICER
16. 93985 Secondhand Article Dealer License
ABC Collective LLC • dba Stratus Estate Buyers
2110 Atwood Ave
Police Sector 410 (District 6)
Legislative History
7/14/26 Clerk's Office RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT -
REPORT OF OFFICER
Report of Common Council Executive Committee
17. 93787 Amending various sections of the Madison General Ordinances to correct
inconsistencies and improper references in the Madison General Ordinances,
constituting a 2026 City Attorney Revisor’s Ordinance.
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Sponsors: CITY ATTORNEY
Attachments: 93787 Body
Legislative History
7/1/26 Attorney's Office Referred for Introduction
Common Council Executive Committee (7/21/26), Common Council (7/21/26)
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to the COMMON COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
AGENDA NOTE: A recommendation will be made from the floor as Common Council
Executive Committee meets 7/21/26.
Report of Finance Committee
18. 93492 Authorizing Madison Water Utility's General Manager to certify municipal
services bills, assessments, and charges to the 2026 tax rolls of other
governmental units for delinquent accounts in those jurisdictions.
Sponsors: Sabrina V. Madison And Regina M. Vidaver
Attachments: Memo- 2026 Certification to the Tax Roll.pdf
Item 2 - Resolution - 2026 Certification to the Tax Roll.pdf
Legislative History
6/4/26 Water Utility Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/13/26), Common Council (7/21/26)
6/24/26 WATER UTILITY BOARD Return to Lead with the Recommendation
for Approval to the FINANCE COMMITTEE
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to the FINANCE COMMITTEE
7/13/26 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT -
REPORT OF OFFICER
19. 93695 Establishing rules and procedures for Common Council deliberations on the
City of Madison's 2027 Capital and Operating Budgets.
Sponsors: Sabrina V. Madison And Carmella Glenn
Attachments: 2027 Budget Calendar.pdf
Legislative History
6/23/26 FINANCE COMMITTEE Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/13/26), Common Council (7/21/26)
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to the FINANCE COMMITTEE
7/13/26 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT -
REPORT OF OFFICER
20. 93701 Authorizing a noncompetitive contract with Aro Eberle Architects, Inc. to
provide professional architecture and engineering services for design and
construction of Odana Hills clubhouse and Odana Hills East Park
improvements (District 11)
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway And Bill Tishler
Attachments: Non-Competitive Selection Request - Aro Eberle Architects Inc_.pdf
Legislative History
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6/23/26 Engineering Division Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/13/26), Board of Public Works (7/8/26), Common Council (7/21/26)
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to the FINANCE COMMITTEE
Additional referral to Board of Public Works.
7/7/26 FINANCE COMMITTEE Referred to the BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS
7/8/26 BOARD OF PUBLIC Return to Lead with the Recommendation
WORKS for Approval to the FINANCE COMMITTEE
7/13/26 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT -
REPORT OF OFFICER
21. 93772 Authorizing the execution of a Third Amendment to a Lease with MESC, LLC
for property located at 2713 East Washington Avenue for the continued
operation of storage space. (District 12).
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway And Julia Matthews
Attachments: Exhibit I - 3rd Amendment to Lease.pdf
Legislative History
6/30/26 Economic Development Referred for Introduction
Division
Finance Committee (7/13/26), Common Council (7/21/26)
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to the FINANCE COMMITTEE
7/13/26 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT -
REPORT OF OFFICER
22. 93775 SUBSTITUTE: Amending the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Utility Capital Budget and
awarding Public Works contract 9807 Fordem Avenue- First Street Relief
Sanitary Sewer. (District 12).
Sponsors: John P. Guequierre And Badri Lankella
Attachments: PROJECT MAP.pdf
9807.pdf
9807 award.pdf
93775 version 1.pdf
Legislative History
6/30/26 Engineering Division Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/13/26), Board of Public Works (7/8/26), Common Council (7/21/26)
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to the FINANCE COMMITTEE
Additional referral to Board of Public Works.
7/7/26 FINANCE COMMITTEE Referred to the BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS
7/8/26 BOARD OF PUBLIC Return to Lead with the Recommendation
WORKS for Approval to the FINANCE COMMITTEE
7/13/26 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT
(15 VOTES REQUIRED) - REPORT OF
OFFICER
23. 93777 SUBSTITUTE. Authorizing a jurisdictional transfer agreement between the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Madison for portions
of S. Park Street, W. Washington Avenue, Proudfit Street, North Shore Drive,
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John Nolen Drive, and S. Blair Street; establishing a special revenue fund for
transportation-related revenues and expenditures; and amending the budget
for the North-South Bus Rapid Transit project to appropriate $15 million from
the special revenue fund. (District 4, District 6, District 13, District 14)
Sponsors: Noah L. Lieberman, Davy Mayer, Derek Field, Michael E. Verveer, Sean
O'Brien And Sabrina V. Madison
Attachments: Park Street Jurisdictional Transfer Common Council.pdf
CH330_STHX151_EastWash_Draft.pdf
070726_CC_public_comment.pdf
CH329_STHX151.pdf
RegistrantsReport 7.pdf
Public comment BPW meeting item 7.pdf
93777 v1.pdf
Legislative History
7/1/26 Engineering Division Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/13/26), Transportation Commission (7/15/26), Board of Public
Works (7/8/26), Common Council (7/21/26)
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to the FINANCE COMMITTEE
Additional referrals to Transportation Commission, Board of Public Works.
7/7/26 FINANCE COMMITTEE Referred to the TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
7/7/26 FINANCE COMMITTEE Referred to the BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS
7/8/26 BOARD OF PUBLIC Return to Lead with the Recommendation
WORKS for Approval to the FINANCE COMMITTEE
7/13/26 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT
(15 VOTES REQUIRED) - REPORT OF
OFFICER
7/15/26 TRANSPORTATION Return to Lead with the Recommendation
COMMISSION for Approval to the FINANCE COMMITTEE
Report of Plan Commission
24. 92602 Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by OM Land, LLC located
at 1910 Roth Street and 1201 Huxley Street (District 12).
Sponsors: Planning Division
Attachments: Locator Maps.pdf
CSM Application.pdf
Letter of Intent.pdf
Proposed CSM.pdf
Legislative History
4/2/26 Planning Division Referred for Introduction
Plan Commission (6/1/26), Common Council (6/9/26)
4/21/26 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to the PLAN COMMISSION
6/1/26 PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO
RE-REFER - REPORT OF OFFICER
On a motion by Wasniewski, seconded by Solheim, the Commission recommended that
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the Common Council re-refer the certified survey map to the July 13, 2026, Plan
Commission meeting (July 21, 2026 Common Council meeting). The motion passed by
voice vote/other.
6/9/26 COMMON COUNCIL Re-refer to the PLAN COMMISSION
7/13/26 PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT
WITH CONDITIONS - REPORT OF
OFFICER
On a motion by Ald. Guequierre, seconded by Ald. Field, the Plan Commission found the
standards met and forwarded the Certified Survey Map to the Common Council with a
recommendation to approve subject to the comments and conditions in the Plan
Commission materials. The motion passed by voice vote/ other.
Report of Risk Manager
25. 93539 P. Falk - Property Damage - $500.00
Legislative History
6/23/26 COMMON COUNCIL Referred to the Risk Manager
7/14/26 Risk Manager RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO
DISALLOW - REPORT OF OFFICER
26. 93684 S. Busalacchi - Property Damage - $176.00
Legislative History
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Referred to the Risk Manager
7/14/26 Risk Manager RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO
DISALLOW - REPORT OF OFFICER
27. 93691 A. Alejandre-Lara - Property Damage - $500.00
Legislative History
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Referred to the Risk Manager
7/14/26 Risk Manager RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO
DISALLOW - REPORT OF OFFICER
28. 93698 T. McAloon - Property Damage - $6,696.80
Legislative History
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Referred to the Risk Manager
7/14/26 Risk Manager RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO
DISALLOW - REPORT OF OFFICER
29. 93756 D. Van Natta - Property Damage - $149,910.31
Legislative History
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Referred to the Risk Manager
7/14/26 Risk Manager RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO
DISALLOW - REPORT OF OFFICER
30. 93760 D. Kiefer - Property Damage - $341.55
Legislative History
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Referred to the Risk Manager
7/14/26 Risk Manager RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO
DISALLOW - REPORT OF OFFICER
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31. 93765 S. Slover - Vehicle Damage - $5,000.92
Legislative History
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Referred to the Risk Manager
7/14/26 Risk Manager RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO
DISALLOW - REPORT OF OFFICER
32. 93766 T. Fulmer - Property Damage - $4,000.00
Legislative History
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Referred to the Risk Manager
7/14/26 Risk Manager RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO
DISALLOW - REPORT OF OFFICER
33. 93770 K. Munoz-Dones - Property Damage - $5,000.00
Legislative History
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Referred to the Risk Manager
7/14/26 Risk Manager RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO
DISALLOW - REPORT OF OFFICER
34. 93786 A. Pimentel - Personal Injury - $1,000.00
Legislative History
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Referred to the Risk Manager
7/14/26 Risk Manager RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO
DISALLOW - REPORT OF OFFICER
35. 93878 L. Goodwin - Personal Injury - $10,000.00
Legislative History
7/14/26 Risk Manager RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO
DISALLOW - REPORT OF OFFICER
Items Referred to this Meeting
Resolutions
36. 93733 Calling on UW-Health and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to Resume
Providing Gender-Affirming Health Care to Transgender Youth
Sponsors: Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, Sabrina V. Madison, Sean O'Brien,
Michael E. Verveer And Noah L. Lieberman
Legislative History
6/25/26 Council Office Referred for Introduction
Common Council (7/21/26)
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt to the
COMMON COUNCIL
Adopt (7/21/26)
37. 93763 BY TITLE ONLY: Authorizing the Mayor to sign a Torch Relay Agreement with
the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games 2028.
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Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Legislative History
6/29/26 Mayor's Office Referred for Introduction
Common Council (7/21/26)
7/7/26 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt to the
COMMON COUNCIL
Adopt (7/21/26)
AGENDA NOTE: The recommendation of the lead sponsor is to re-refer to Common
Council (9/8/26). Public comment will be heard when the file returns on 9/8/26.
Introduction of New Business for Referral Without Debate
Ordinances
38. 93984 Creating Section 28.022-00755 of the Madison General Ordinances to change
the zoning of property located at 6145-6301 Mineral Point Road and 510
Genomic Drive from PD (Planned Development) District to Amended PD
(GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and
creating Section 28.022-00756 to approve a Specific Implementation Plan.
(District 19)
Sponsors: Planning Division
Attachments: 6145-6301 Mineral Point Rd (2026).pdf
Legislative History
7/14/26 Attorney's Office Referred for Introduction
Plan Commission Public Hearing (8/10/26), Common Council (9/8/26)
Resolutions
39. 93831 Approving the preliminary plat and final plat of Hawks Nest on land generally
addressed as 8302 McDowell Drive and located at the northeastern corner of
Mid Town Road and S Pleasant View Road (District 1).
Sponsors: Planning Division
Attachments: Subdivision Application.pdf
Letter of Intent.pdf
Proposed Zoning Map.pdf
Preliminary Plat.pdf
Final Plat.pdf
Legislative History
7/3/26 Planning Division Referred for Introduction
Plan Commission (8/31/26), Common Council (9/8/26)
40. 93832 Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Joe Daniels
Construction Co., Inc. located at 979 Jonathon Drive (District 14).
Sponsors: Planning Division
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Attachments: Application.pdf
Letter of Intent.pdf
Proposed CSM.pdf
Legislative History
7/3/26 Planning Division Referred for Introduction
Common Council (9/8/26)
41. 93842 Authorizing the City of Madison to accept, if awarded, a private grant of up to
$10,000 from the Alliant Energy Foundation, and authorizing the Water Utility
General Manager to enter into a grant agreement and sign related
document(s) authorizing acceptance of the grant and the transfer of funds.
Sponsors: Regina M. Vidaver
Attachments: Memo - Authorizing the City of Madison Water Utility to accept a grant if awarded of up
Resolution No. 93842 Authorizing the City of Madison Water Utility to accept a grant fro
Legislative History
7/6/26 Water Utility Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/27/26), Water Utility Board (7/28/26), Common Council (8/4/26)
42. 93894 Approving a landmark nomination of the property located at 222 E Olin Avenue
as the Wonder Bar (District 14).
Sponsors: Planning Division
Legislative History
7/7/26 Planning Division Referred for Introduction
Landmarks Commission (8/3/26), Common Council (9/8/26)
43. 93925 Submitting the appointment of Charles J. Romines for confirmation of a
five-year term as Director of Public Works.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Attachments: Romines Draft Contract.pdf
Legislative History
7/8/26 Human Resources Referred for Introduction
Department
Finance Committee (7/27/26), Common Council (8/4/26)
44. 93940 Authorizing the acceptance of a grant for $250,000 from the Wisconsin
Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Community Development
Investment Grant program, and authorizing contracts with WEDC and the MTZ
Charitable Organization, Inc. for the use of the funds and amending the 2026
Adopted Operating Budget for Economic Development Division-Office of
Business Resources’ purchased services. (District 14)
Sponsors: Noah L. Lieberman
Legislative History
7/10/26 Economic Development Referred for Introduction
Division
Finance Committee (7/27/26), Common Council (8/4/26)
45. 93941 Approving a Revised Rate for the 2026 Resource Recovery Special Charge
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and Amending the 2026 Streets Division Operating Budget
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, John P. Guequierre, Sabrina V. Madison And
Badri Lankella
Legislative History
7/10/26 Streets Division Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/27/26), Common Council (8/4/26)
46. 93979 Granting additional Special Vending Approvals under MGO 9.136(1)(k) for
additional 2026 Special Events as detailed on the accompanying special event
resolution table.
Sponsors: Michael E. Verveer
Attachments: 2026 SE Resolution - table - additional events.pdf
Legislative History
7/14/26 Parks Division Referred for Introduction
Common Council (8/4/26)
47. 93980 BY TITLE ONLY: Authorizing the City to purchase a Taxable General
Obligation Promissory note issued by the Community Development Authority of
the City of Madison.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Legislative History
7/13/26 Finance Department Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/27/26), Common Council (8/4/26)
48. 93981 BY TITLE ONLY: Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing the Parameters
for the Sale of Not to Exceed $[____] General Obligation Promissory Notes, of
the City of Madison, Wisconsin, and Directing the Final Approval of the Terms
Thereof.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Legislative History
7/13/26 Attorney's Office Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/27/26), Common Council (8/4/26)
49. 93982 Authorizing a noncompetitive contract with Strand Associates, Inc., for
professional engineering services for the Reservoirs 126 and 225 Recoating
and Maintenance project (Districts 1 and District 3).
Sponsors: Derek Field And Regina M. Vidaver
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Memo.pdf
Attachment 2 - Non-Competitive Selection Request - Strand Associates, Inc..pdf
Legislative History
7/14/26 Water Utility Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/27/26), Water Utility Board (7/28/26), Common Council (8/4/26)
50. 93983 Authorizing the Parks Division to submit, and if awarded, accept a grant of up
to $1,505,000 from Dane County Conservation Fund Grant Program for
acquisition of park land acquired from Madison Crushing & Excavating, Inc.
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with Dane
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County to accept the grant award.
Sponsors: Sabrina V. Madison, Derek Field And Noah L. Lieberman
Legislative History
7/14/26 Parks Division Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/27/26), Common Council (8/4/26)
51. 94044 Approving the design of a site-specific public artwork for the South Point Public
Works Facility (402 S Point Road) and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
enter into a competitively selected agreement with The Milligan Studio, LLC.
for fabrication, delivery, and installation. (District 1)
Sponsors: Ellen Zhang And John W. Duncan
Attachments: The Miligan Studio Sky Plow - South Point Public Works Facility.pdf
Legislative History
7/14/26 Planning Division Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/27/26), Common Council (8/4/26)
52. 94045 BY TITLE ONLY: Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of up to $10,369,862
Subordinate Water Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2026; and Providing for
Other Details and Covenants with Respect Thereto and Authorizing an
Amendment to the 2026 Water Utility Capital Budget.
Sponsors: Regina M. Vidaver
Legislative History
7/14/26 Attorney's Office Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/2726), Common Council (8/4/26)
53. 94047 Approving the design for the State Street Campus Garage/Hawthorne Court
Percent for Art Project, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
agreement with StudioKCA, LLC for design, fabrication, delivery and
installation of a site-specific public art feature, and dissolving the State Street
Campus Garage/Hawthorne Court Public Art Ad-Hoc Committee. (District 2)
Sponsors: Ellen Zhang, Will Ochowicz And Michael E. Verveer
Attachments: StudioKCA_Cheerio_State Street Campus Garage.pdf
Legislative History
7/14/26 Planning Division Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/27/26), Common Council (8/4/26)
54. 94051 Submitting the appointment of David Schmiedicke for confirmation of a
five-year term as Finance Director.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Attachments: Schmiedicke Final Contract.pdf
Legislative History
7/14/26 Human Resources Referred for Introduction
Department
Finance Committee (7/27/26), Common Council (8/4/26)
55. 94052 Authorizing a noncompetitive contract with Arch Solar C&I to remove hail
damaged solar modules and install new modules at the Madison Public Market
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(District 12)
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway And Julia Matthews
Legislative History
7/15/26 Engineering Division Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/27/26), Common Council (8/4/26)
56. 94053 Submitting the appointment of Christine Knapp for confirmation of a five-year
term as Water Utility General Manager.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Attachments: Knapp Final Contract Draft.pdf
Legislative History
7/15/26 Human Resources Referred for Introduction
Department
Finance Committee (7/27/26), Common Council (8/4/26)
57. 94055 BY TITLE ONLY. Mid-Year Appropriation Resolution amending the 2026
Adopted Operating Budget by taking the following actions: ____; and
amending the 2026 Adopted Capital Budget by taking the following actions:
____.
Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway
Legislative History
7/15/26 Finance Department Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (7/27/26), Common Council (8/4/26)
Appeals
58. 93802 Appeal of the Landmarks Commission's approval of a land division at 113 Ely
Place in the University Heights Historic District, Legislative File ID 93071.
Attachments: Appeal_06-22-26.pdf
Landmarks Comm File ID 93071
Public Comment 6-26-26.pdf
Legislative History
7/2/26 Clerk's Office Referred for Introduction
Common Council Public Hearing 8/4/26
Presentation of Claims Against the City
Claims - Refer to the Risk Manager
59. 93801 L. Berry - Property Damage - $175.00
60. 93806 QPS Employment - Property Damage - $16,608.00
61. 93875 K. Converse - Vehicle Damage - $4,632.80
62. 93881 A. Huerta - Vehicle Damage - $3,349.95
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63. 93884 G. Haarklau - Property Damage - $1,000.00
64. 93905 M. Randolph - Vehicle Damage - $707.00
65. 93914 B. Lopez - Vehicle Damage - $50.00
Announcements & Introductions of Items from the Floor
Adjournment
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