Madison

LANDMARKS COMMISSION

The Madison Landmarks Commission will hold a virtual meeting to review historic preservation requests. Members will consider a certificate of approval for a path replacement at Tenney Park and a demolition review for an institutional building on Cherokee Drive. The agenda also includes a grant survey for mid-century architecture.

• Demolition historic value review for 4301 Cherokee Drive
• Certificate of approval for path replacement at 1440 E Johnson Street
• CLG survey grant for 1960s-1980s public and commercial architecture
• Approval of June 22, 2026 meeting minutes

CITY-COUNTY HOMELESS ISSUES COMMITTEE

The City-County Homeless Issues Committee will hear a presentation on the latest HUD Notice of Funding Opportunity. Members will also review the Dane County budget outlook and discuss recommendations for the upcoming 2027 city and county budget listening session. The agenda includes standard procedural items and public comment.

• HUD NOFO overview presentation
• Dane County budget outlook briefing
• Discussion and recommendations for the 2027 City & County Budget Listening Session
• Approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment registration details

COMMON COUNCIL

The Madison Common Council will review two zoning text amendments recommended by the Plan Commission, which would relax collector street access rules for ten use types and allow taller nonresidential buildings in certain districts via conditional use. The council will also hold public hearings on multiple new liquor and beer license applications across the city. Additionally, staff will present an outlook and guidance request for the 2027 operating budget.

• Zoning text amendment removing vehicular access requirements to collector streets for ten use types
• Zoning text amendment increasing maximum height for nonresidential buildings in certain districts via conditional use
• Public hearings on new Class A and B liquor/beer licenses at State St, Gammon Rd, Main St, Atwood Ave, Cedar St, Pinckney St, Eastpark Blvd, and East Towne Blvd
• Presentation of the 2027 operating budget outlook and request guidance
• Resolution celebrating July 2026 as Disability Pride Month

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Board of Public Works will review and approve several public works contracts, street improvement assessment districts, and a jurisdictional transfer with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The meeting covers infrastructure repairs, park renovations, and stormwater projects across multiple city districts. No public hearings are scheduled, and most items will be processed through a consent agenda.

• $650,000 noncompetitive contract with Aro Eberle Architects for Odana Hills clubhouse and park improvements.
• Jurisdictional transfer with WisDOT for S. Park St, W. Washington Ave, and several other streets.
• Assessment districts for street resurfacing and reconstruction on S. Pinckney, E. Wilson, E. Doty, N. Franklin, and Lynn Terrace.
• $160,000 Willows Biobasin Repair project to reduce residential stormwater flooding.
• $317,050 Glenway Backyard Pipe Repairs to replace a delaminating sanitary sewer main.

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

The Madison Board of Park Commissioners will vote on adopting master plans for Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Odana Hills East Park. The board will also approve a noise and hours extension for the Let’s Glow 5k event at Warner Park and declare July as Park and Recreation Month. Remaining agenda items cover routine reports, minutes approvals, and public comment procedures.

• Adopting the Comprehensive Master Plan for Olbrich Botanical Gardens
• Approving the Conceptual Master Plan for Odana Hills East Park
• Extending noise and park hours for the Let’s Glow 5k event at Warner Park
• Amending reporting requirements for park event permits from quarterly to annual
• Declaring July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month

BOARD OF HEALTH FOR MADISON AND DANE COUNTY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several requests for land use exceptions. These include setbacks for home additions and garages, landscaping variances for a parking lot, and appeals regarding ATM regulations and building plan compliance.

• Landscaping variance for 2402 Darwin Rd and International Ave
• Side yard setback variance for 3524 Gregory St addition
• Rear and side yard setback variances for a garage at 509 Russell St
• Appeal regarding supplemental regulations for ATMs
• Appeal regarding Site and Building Plan Review Compliance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION

POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION

The commission is attending a celebration for special recognition and promotions within the Madison Fire Department. A quorum of the commission may be present at this event.

• Madison Fire Department celebrations and promotions

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)

MADISON GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT PROGRAM ADVISORY TASK FORCE

ETHICS BOARD

ETHICS BOARD

DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE

The committee will meet to consider two specific emergency withdrawal requests. The body may enter a closed session to discuss these items due to the sensitive personal and financial nature of the requests.

• Emergency Withdrawal Request 2026-03
• Emergency Withdrawal Request 2026-04

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMISSION

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE

MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

BOARD OF REVIEW

The Board of Review will meet to discuss and rule on formal objections to the 2025 property assessments. These hearings involve reviewing whether specific property values assigned by the City Assessor are correct.

• Objection for 866 Woodrow St (Assessment: $510,100)
• Objection for 5020 American Pkwy (Assessment: $46,270,000)

URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION

The Urban Design Commission will review several development projects, including signage for Langdon Street and exterior changes to the Alliant Energy Center area. The commission is also considering a residential building complex on Roth and Huxley Streets and facade alterations downtown.

• Signage design review for 128 Langdon Street
• Exterior alterations for 110 E Rusk Avenue/1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
• Residential building complex at 1910 Roth Street & 1201 Huxley Street
• Facade alterations for 430 W Gilman Street

ETHICS BOARD

The Ethics Board will conduct a quasi-judicial hearing regarding an ethics complaint filed by Justin Rundle against Linda Horvath. The board will also review its work plan, discuss the Common Council Code of Conduct, and hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair.

• Ethics Complaint: Justin Rundle vs. Linda Horvath
• Election of Ethics Board Chair
• Election of Ethics Board Vice Chair
• Review of City Attorney training on Ethics Code

HUMANITARIAN AWARD COMMISSION, REVEREND DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

The commission is reviewing the selection criteria and evaluation forms for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award. Members will also approve a draft timeline and meeting schedule for the award cycle. The agenda focuses on administrative planning rather than policy changes or funding allocations.

• Review of MLK Award selection criteria
• Evaluation forms for award categories
• Draft timeline and deadlines for the 2027 award cycle
• Proposed meeting schedule for the commission

PLAN COMMISSION

The commission will review several zoning text amendments regarding building heights and street access. They are also considering conditional uses for a warehouse on West Beltline Highway and outdoor dining at Drake Street.

• Partial release of platted building envelope at 5 Hodgson Court
• Zoning amendment to remove vehicular access requirements for ten use types
• Zoning amendment to increase maximum height for nonresidential buildings
• Conditional use for warehousing and storage at 3517 W Beltline Highway
• Conditional use for outdoor dining at 1336 Drake Street

The Plan Commission approved a conditional use for warehousing and storage at 3517 W Beltline Highway, and approved amplified sound hours at a restaurant on Drake Street with modified conditions. They also recommended two zoning text amendments to the Common Council: one removing collector street access requirements for certain use types, and another allowing taller nonresidential buildings via conditional use approval. A partial release of a building construction envelope was also recommended for approval.

• Approved warehousing conditional use at 3517 W Beltline (voice vote)
• Approved amplified sound for restaurant at 1336 Drake St with specific hours and conditions (voice vote)
• Recommended to Council zoning text amendment removing collector street access requirement for ten use types (voice vote)
• Recommended to Council zoning text amendment increasing max height for nonresidential buildings via conditional use (voice vote)
• Recommended to Council partial release of building envelope at 5 Hodgson Ct (voice vote)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The committee will consider several Tax Incremental District (TID) project plans and amendments. It will also review personnel changes for the CDA, Police Department, and Parking Division, alongside various city contracts and leases.

• Creation of TIDs #56 (Grand Canyon) and #57 (Medical Circle)
• Amendments to TID plans for Royster Clark, Research Park, State and Lake, South Madison, and Pennsylvania Ave
• 10-year lease for City Employee Assistance Program at 122 E Olin Ave
• Engineering services contract amendment with Carollo Engineers for sanitary sewer study
• Metro Transit non-competitive provider authorization for bus parts

The Finance Committee recommended adoption of new Tax Incremental Districts #56 (Grand Canyon) and #57 (Medical Circle), plus amendments to five existing TIDs. They also recommended a 10-year lease for the Employee Assistance Program office and a restructuring of parking enforcement classifications. The committee re-referred a proposal to convert an administrative assistant position to an IT Specialist in the Police Department. All other consent and regular agenda items were approved by voice vote.

• Approved new TID #56 Grand Canyon project plan
• Approved new TID #57 Medical Circle project plan
• Approved amendments to TIDs #44, #46, #50, #51, #54
• Approved 10-year lease for EAP office at 122 E Olin Ave
• Approved parking classification restructuring and four new FTE positions
• Re-referred creation of Police IT Specialist 1 position
• Approved authorization for Metro Transit bus parts non-competitive provider
• Approved Carollo Engineers contract amendment for sanitary sewer study

DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE

This meeting was scheduled to review emergency withdrawal requests from the Human Resources Department. However, the agenda indicates that the meeting has been cancelled.

• Emergency Withdrawal Request 2026-03
• Emergency Withdrawal Request 2026-04

DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION

The Commission will review updates regarding transitional housing supports and a strategic plan for Safe Routes to School. Members will also discuss the draft 2026-2027 workplan and receive reports from various city liaisons.

• Housing Update/Supports for Transitional Housing Populations
• Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan presentation
• DRC 2026-2027 Workplan draft review
• Report from the Department of Civil Rights

JOINT CAMPUS AREA COMMITTEE

This meeting was cancelled because there were no agenda items submitted for consideration.

HOUSING POLICY COMMITTEE

The committee will hear a presentation from the Tenant Resource Center regarding evictions in Dane County. Members will also elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming term.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation on Evictions in Dane County by Tenant Resource Center

The committee elected Paul Aylesworth and Heather Allen as co-chairs. It also voted to combine the November and December 2026 meetings into a single meeting on December 1. A presentation on evictions in Dane County was given by the Tenant Resource Center.

• Elected Paul Aylesworth as co-chair (voice vote)
• Elected Heather Allen as co-chair (voice vote)
• Approved combining November and December meetings into one on December 1, 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of April 23, 2026 meeting (voice vote)

ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE

The committee is meeting to consider a specific operator license application. This application is for Joshua Drabek, who is employed at Festival Foods.

• Operator License Application: Joshua Drabek (Festival Foods)

PERSONNEL BOARD

The board is considering several changes to city job classifications and position counts. Key actions include creating a Social Services Program Supervisor role for CDA Housing, converting an administrative assistant into an IT Specialist for the Police Department, and restructuring parking enforcement roles.

• Create 'Social Services Program Supervisor' (1.0 FTE) in CDA Housing budget
• Convert Administrative Assistant position to IT Specialist 1 within Police Department
• Replace Parking Enforcement/Revenue Leadworker roles with Field Leadworker 1 and 2 series (4 new positions)
• Review of the Compensation Study update
• Review of the Elected and Appointed Official Code of Conduct

COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE

WATER UTILITY BOARD

The Water Utility Board will review monthly operational and financial reports for May 2026. The board will also approve a resolution allowing the general manager to certify delinquent water service charges to municipal tax rolls. Additionally, members will participate in a public comment period and conduct a board evaluation.

• Resolution authorizing certification of delinquent water bills to 2026 tax rolls
• May 2026 water production and well utilization reports
• May 2026 financial conditions and capital projects updates
• Monthly operations and public information reports
• Board evaluation and discussion session

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

The board is considering several major public works projects, including a $51.7 million streets operations facility and water utility upgrades. Items include land easement acquisitions for sewer reconstruction near MacArthur Road and contract amendments for sanitary sewer studies.

• Change order of $271,561.06 for Well 15 PFAS Treatment Facility
• $65,000 land acquisition for utility easements south of MacArthur Road
• Authorization of plans for the $51,681,605 South Point Public Works Facility
• Contract award to Speedway Sand & Gravel for Cannonball Path Phase 6
• Contract award to Parisi Construction for Milwaukee Street & Sprecher Road signal assessment

The Board approved Change Order No. 7 for Well 15 PFAS Treatment Facility, increasing the contract by $271,561.06 and extending the schedule by 213 days. They recommended to the Common Council adoption of a public easement and relocation order for sewer and utility work near MacArthur Road, and an amendment to Carollo Engineers' sanitary sewer study contract. The board also approved several construction contracts, including Cannonball Path Phase 6 and James Madison Park retaining wall repair.

• Approved Change Order No. 7 for Well 15 PFAS Treatment Facility, $271,561.06 over contingency (unanimous)
• Recommended to Council adoption of public easement and relocation order for MacArthur Road utilities (voice vote)
• Recommended to Council approval of Amendment No. 1 to Carollo Engineers sanitary sewer study contract
• Approved Addendum No. 1 to Midpoint Meadows Phase 1 Stormwater Management contract
• Approved Addendum No. 1 to Westwind Phase 1 Stormwater Management contract
• Approved Contract No. 7431 for Cannonball Path Phase 6
• Approved Contract No. 8842 for Southwest Commuter Path & West Washington Ave traffic signal
• Approved Contract No. 9795 for James Madison Park Retaining Wall Repair

COMMON COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee is reviewing upcoming council leadership changes and administrative updates. The agenda also includes progress reports on Goodman Pool staffing and community engagement initiatives.

• Adopting the 2027 Common Council Meeting Dates
• Progress updates on Goodman Pool process and staffing changes
• Council Leadership Updates for 2026-2027
• Council Office Updates for 2026-2027
• Engagement with Department of Civil Rights Community Connectors

The committee recommended the adoption of the 2027 Common Council meeting dates. Other agenda items consisted of presentations and updates regarding Goodman Pool, the Department of Civil Rights, and council leadership.

• Recommended adoption of 2027 Common Council meeting dates (Voice Vote)
• Approved meeting minutes (Voice Vote)

COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council will vote on adopting new Southeast and Southwest Area Plans. They are also reviewing street assessment districts for Spooner Street and Sugar Maple Lane, and a landmark nomination for Master Hall.

• Spooner Street Assessment District (District 5) plans
• Sugar Maple Lane Reconstruction Assessment District (District 1) plans
• Landmark nomination for 415 W Gilman Street (Master Hall)
• Southeast Area Plan and Comprehensive Plan amendment
• Southwest Area Plan and Comprehensive Plan amendment

The Common Council unanimously adopted the Southeast Area Plan and Southwest Area Plan, amending the Comprehensive Plan. It also approved numerous contracts, grants, alcohol licenses, and budget adjustments, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes. No substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted Southeast Area Plan and Comprehensive Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Southwest Area Plan and Comprehensive Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1151 Jenifer Street from TR-C4 to TR-C3 (unanimous)
• Granted alcohol license revocation action for Cielo with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved $49,992 Drug Trafficking Response grant for Police Department (unanimous)
• Authorized $2M+ in engineering contracts for West Towne Path and Mineral Point Road (unanimous)
• Confirmed hybrid meeting formats through September 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Annual Action Plan for HUD submission (unanimous)

SUSTAINABLE MADISON COMMITTEE

The Sustainable Madison Committee will receive an update on the data center moratorium, review committee procedures and ordinances, discuss the work plan, plan a September field trip, and hear from the ad-hoc zero waste working group.

• Update on Data Center Moratorium
• Presentation on ordinances, procedures, and committee powers
• Discussion of Sustainable Madison Committee Work Plan
• September Field Trip planning
• Ad-hoc Zero Waste Working Group update

LANDMARKS COMMISSION

The Landmarks Commission will elect a chair and vice chair, then consider a signage alteration at 1138 Williamson Street and a survey grant for 1960s-1980s architecture. The main business is reviewing demolition permits for five buildings across the city, including residential, commercial, and institutional structures.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Signage alteration at 1138 Williamson St (Third Lake Ridge Historic District)
• Survey grant for 1960s-1980s public/commercial architecture
• Demolition permit for 3902 Winnemac Ave (residential, District 11)
• Demolition permit for 4635 Odana Rd (commercial, District 11)

The Landmarks Commission elected Katherine Kaliszewski as Chair and Richard Arnesen as Vice Chair. They approved a certificate of approval for signage at 1138 Williamson Street and approved demolition permits for four properties after finding no historic value. The demolition permit for 4301 Cherokee Drive was referred to a future meeting.

• Elected Katherine Kaliszewski as Chair (voice vote)
• Elected Richard Arnesen as Vice Chair (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of June 8, 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved Certificate of Approval for signage at 1138 Williamson Street (voice vote)
• Approved demolition permit for 3902 Winnemac Ave – no historic value finding (voice vote)
• Approved demolition permit for 4635 Odana Road – no historic value finding (voice vote)
• Approved demolition permit for 633 W Main Street – no historic value finding (voice vote)
• Approved demolition permit for 502 Pflaum Road – no historic value finding (voice vote)

BUDGET COMMITTEE - BOARD OF HEALTH FOR MADISON AND DANE COUNTY

The Budget Committee of the Board of Health will receive a presentation on the proposed 2027 budget for Public Health Madison & Dane County. The committee will also consider approval of prior meeting minutes and take public comment.

• Presentation of 2027 Public Health Madison & Dane County budget proposal

The Budget Committee for the Board of Health for Madison and Dane County met to review upcoming financial plans. The committee formally approved the 2027 Public Health budget proposal presentation and approved the minutes from the July 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 10, 2025 meeting (2-0)
• Approved 2027 Public Health Madison & Dane County budget proposal presentation (3-0)

POLICE CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT BOARD

The board will review the three-year work plan and receive updates from various subcommittees. Members will also elect new officers and discuss the Independent Police Monitor's evaluation in a closed session.

• OPIM Hiring Timeline and Position Description
• Equitable Hiring Plan Committee Formation
• National Police Accountability Project Presentation
• Full PCOB 3-Year Work Plan
• Election of PCOB Officers (Chair & Vice Chair)

MONONA TERRACE COMMUNITY AND CONVENTION CENTER BOARD

The Board will receive updates regarding Destination Madison, the Room Tax Commission, and booking pace. The meeting also includes an introduction for new board member Jason Salus.

• Introduction of new board member Jason Salus
• Destination Madison report
• Room Tax Commission update
• Booking pace update
• Finance report

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request for a side yard setback at 2013 Rusk St to allow an addition to a single-family house. Also on the agenda: approval of minutes, public comment, and communications.

• Variance request for side yard setback at 2013 Rusk St (Aldermanic District 6)
• Withdrawn: variance from EV Ready Spaces requirements at 2402 Darwin Rd and International Ave (airport lot)

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES COMMITTEE

This meeting is primarily informational and procedural. Members will elect committee leadership, introduce Madison General Ordinance 33.17, and review the Economic Development Division’s 2026 work plan and financial assistance dashboard. No binding recommendations or specific funding approvals are scheduled.

• Election of committee chair and vice chair
• Introduction of Madison General Ordinance 33.17
• Review of 2026 Economic Development Division work plan
• Review of EDD financial assistance dashboard data

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

The Transportation Commission will discuss and provide feedback on multiple public works transportation projects, including Safe Streets Madison initiatives, the second phase of John Nolen Drive from Lakeside to Olin, the Moorland Road path, and the West Towne Path Phase 2B. They will also elect a chair and vice chair for the commission.

• Safe Streets Madison Projects - review and potential approval
• John Nolen Dr Second Phase (Lakeside to Olin) - project feedback
• Moorland Rd Path - project feedback
• West Towne Path Phase 2B - project feedback
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

PARKS LONG RANGE PLANNING SUBCOMMITTEE

This meeting of the Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee was cancelled and rescheduled to June 3, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive decisions or discussions.

URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION

The Urban Design Commission will consider final approvals for building additions and major alterations. The body will also review informational presentations regarding a residential complex and a new planned development.

• Building addition at 4726 E Broadway
• Major alteration to mixed-use building at 856 W Lakeside Street
• Residential building complex presentation at 301 S Westfield Road
• New Planned Development presentation at 122 State Street
• Urban Design Commission Annual Work Plan

The Urban Design Commission granted final approval for a major alteration to an approved mixed-use building at 856 W Lakeside Street (District 13), with conditions including further study of the arch form and material palette. The vote was 3 ayes, 1 recusal, 2 excused, and 1 non-voting. The commission also approved a building addition at 4726 E Broadway (voice vote) and the 2026 annual work plan.

• Granted final approval for building addition at 4726 E Broadway (voice vote) with conditions on windows and landscape
• Granted final approval for major alteration at 856 W Lakeside Street (3-0, 1 recused) with conditions on corner, arch form, and materials
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved Urban Design Commission 2026 Work Plan (voice vote)

MADISON FOOD POLICY COUNCIL

The Madison Food Policy Council will consider a funding recommendation for Bread & Butter, LLC under the Healthy Retail Access Program (HRAP). They will also hear a presentation on agroecology analysis for food production on city-owned land. Various committee reports on regional food system planning, Double Dollars, community gardens, and food access will be discussed.

• HRAP funding recommendation for Bread & Butter, LLC (dollar amount not specified)
• Agroecology analysis of food production on city-owned land
• Report on Double Dollars Program
• Update on Community Gardens
• Regional food system planning update

The council voted unanimously to approve a funding recommendation for Bread & Butter, LLC through the Healthy Retail Access Program (HRAP). The $120,000 will support shared commercial kitchen infrastructure. Other items included updates on the Regional Food System Plan and the Madison Public Market opening.

• Approved $120k HRAP funding for Bread & Butter LLC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April meeting (unanimous)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)

ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Alcohol License Review Committee will consider 33 items, including license changes, premises expansions, and new alcohol licenses. Key decisions include RED's request to increase indoor capacity from 125 to 275, and State Street Brats' plan to add a large outdoor patio. Several new license applications will have public hearings.

• RED (316 W Washington Ave) seeks to raise indoor capacity to 275 and revise conditions
• Madison's (119 King St) expands to include adjacent ice cream shop, capacity to 240
• Moon Bar (328 W Gorham St) requests sidewalk cafe on N. Broom St
• Local Motive (646 W Washington Ave) expands from train car #5 to include car #4
• State Street Brats (603 State St) adds 250-seat outdoor patio on N Frances St

BUILDING CODE, FIRE CODE, CONVEYANCE CODE AND LICENSING APPEALS BOARD

This Building Code, Fire Code, Conveyance Code and Licensing Appeals Board will discuss amending Section 29.21 of city ordinances to update the board's composition. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Amend Section 29.21 (Madison General Ordinances) to update board composition

ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Alcohol License Review Committee will hold a disciplinary hearing to consider revoking the alcohol license of Cielo, at 118 State St. The meeting includes a possible closed session for deliberation. The licensee is McKlo LLC, with agent Sean Ortega McKinney.

• Revocation hearing for Cielo (McKlo LLC) at 118 State St – 85% alcohol, 15% food sales

MADISON ARTS COMMISSION

The Madison Arts Commission will discuss and vote on several public art proposals, including Phase 1.B of the City-County Building Art Plan, the Parks Alive Public Art Plan, a new sculpture for Newville Park, and a deaccession proposal. They will also review a utility box art proposal and receive administrative updates.

• Vote on City-County Building Art Plan Phase 1.B proposal
• Vote on Parks Alive Public Art Plan 2026
• Vote on Newville Park public sculpture proposal
• Review and vote on Deaccession proposal
• Review Charlotte Easterling utility box art proposal

PLAN COMMISSION

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on adopting the Southeast and Southwest Area Plans as amendments to the city's Comprehensive Plan. They will also consider amendments to several Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) districts and creation of two new TIDs, as well as various development requests including a conditional use for a food truck, a subdivision plat, and a zoning change.

• Southeast Area Plan adoption (Districts 3, 15, 16)
• Southwest Area Plan adoption (Districts 1, 7, 10, 19, 20)
• Amendment to TID #44 (Royster Clark), #46 (Research Park), #50 (State and Lake), #51 (South Madison), #54 (Pennsylvania Ave)
• Creation of TID #56 (Grand Canyon) and #57 (Medical Circle)
• Conditional use for food truck at 4633 Verona Road

The Plan Commission recommended approval of the Southeast and Southwest Area Plans and related Comprehensive Plan amendments to the Common Council, with a revision for the Wingra quarry area in the Southeast plan. It also approved a zoning change at 1151 Jenifer Street, a food truck conditional use at 4633 Verona Road, and referred a pool conditional use at 2010-2030 Pennsylvania Avenue to a future meeting. Multiple Tax Incremental District amendments and creations were recommended for approval.

• Recommended Southeast Area Plan to Council with revision (voice vote)
• Recommended Southwest Area Plan to Council (voice vote)
• Approved zoning map amendment at 1151 Jenifer St (TR-C4 to TR-C3) (voice vote)
• Approved conditional use for food truck at 4633 Verona Rd (voice vote)
• Referred conditional use for pool at 2010-2030 Pennsylvania Ave to future meeting (voice vote)
• Recommended TID #44, #46, #50, #51, #54 amendments to Council (voice votes)
• Recommended creation of TID #56 (Grand Canyon) and TID #57 (Medical Circle) (voice votes)
• Approved preliminary plat of Herrling Property Subdivision (voice vote)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The committee adopted the consent agenda containing 15 items and individually approved each one. All items were either recommended to the City Council or returned to lead boards with approval. Notable actions include authorizing a $49,992 police drug trafficking grant and creating two new positions (Data Analyst 3 and Legislative Analyst-LTE).

• Adopted consent agenda (items 2-12, 14-16) unanimously
• Recommended creating 1.0 FTE Data Analyst 3 in Housing budget
• Recommended lowering alternate member terms from 5 to 1 year
• Authorized Volunteer Driver Escort Services agreement with Dane County
• Approved $49,992 police drug trafficking grant for training and supplies
• Created Legislative Analyst-LTE position funded by Harvard grant
• Authorized land purchase from Madison Crushing for future park land
• Recommended approval of Odana Hills golf course improvement agreement

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION

The commission will elect officers, adopt the 2026-2027 work plan, and discuss the 2026 Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award. No major policy changes or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of commission officers
• 2026-2027 work plan
• 2026 Rev. James C. Wright Human Rights Award
• Future topics discussion
• EOD Manager report

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Community Development Authority board will vote on amendments to the Section 8 Administrative Plan and Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan. They will also consider extending a $584,591 Allied Drive redevelopment loan and awarding a $181,206 contract for reconstruction of a vehicle-damaged unit. The meeting includes election of officers and a closed session to discuss a lease with Luna's Market at Village on Park.

• Approve changes to Section 8 Administrative Plan and ACOP
• Extend Allied Drive Redevelopment loan from Johnson Bank, $584,591.61
• Award unit 131 Romnes reconstruction contract to D&H Royale LLC, $181,206.63
• Enter into contract with Tenant Resource Center for Housing Mobility and Locator Services
• Closed session: CDA Lease with Luna's Market LLC at Village on Park

PLAN COMMISSION

This special meeting of the Plan Commission was cancelled. No votes or discussions took place. The agenda lists future items including the Madison Metropolitan School District's Building for the Future project and a Data Center Moratorium Update.

• Madison Metropolitan School District - Building for the Future
• Data Center Moratorium Update
• Adoption of Southeast Area Plan and Southwest Area Plan (future)
• 1151 Jenifer St rezoning and certified survey map (future)
• 2010-2030 Pennsylvania Ave conditional use for 493-unit dwelling (future)

PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEE

This meeting of the Public Safety Review Committee has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place. The agenda included a proposal to amend the 2026 Police Department operating budget and authorize use of a $49,992 state grant for the Dane County Narcotics Task Force, as well as routine reports from police and fire departments.

The Public Safety Review Committee meeting scheduled for June 10, 2026, was cancelled and no substantive decisions were made.

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Park Commissioners will consider adopting the Conceptual Master Plan for Odana Hills Golf Course and authorizing a donation and improvement agreement with the Madison Parks Foundation and private donors. Other major items include extending an alcohol ban at Elver Park, approving extended hours for Fete de Marquette at McPike Park, and clarifying burial rules at Forest Hill Cemetery. The board will also vote on a new Parks Division surveillance policy.

• Adopt Conceptual Master Plan for Odana Hills Golf Course
• Authorize donation and improvement agreement with Madison Parks Foundation and Keisers for Odana Hills
• Extend alcohol ban at Elver Park on July 3 and 5, 2026
• Extend McPike Park hours to 11 PM for Fete de Marquette on July 10-11
• Authorize purchase and sale agreement for land at Nelson Rd with Madison Crushing & Excavating Inc.

The Board adopted the Odana Hills Golf Course Conceptual Master Plan, recommended ordinance amendments for cemetery burials and operations, and approved several event-related requests. A land purchase agreement for future park land was also authorized.

• Adopted Odana Hills Golf Course Conceptual Master Plan (voice vote)
• Recommended to Council adoption of ordinance amending cemetery subsections (voice vote)
• Approved extended alcohol ban at Elver Park on July 3 & 5 (voice vote)
• Approved Fete de Marquette extended hours to 11 PM at McPike Park (voice vote)
• Authorized donation and improvement agreements for Odana Hills Golf Course (voice vote)
• Adopted Parks Division Surveillance Policy (voice vote)
• Authorized land purchase agreement for future park land (returned to Finance Committee with approval recommendation)
• Approved Board of Park Commissioners 2026-2028 Work Plan (voice vote)

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Board will hold public hearings on assessment districts for Spooner Street and Sugar Maple Lane. They will consider change orders, including a $0 change for the East-West BRT contract and $85,084.50 for Pheasant Branch Greenway. A $291,020 contract with KL Engineering for West Towne Path design and a $58,000 amendment for Mineral Point Rd pavement replacement are up for approval. Also, playground replacements at five parks for an estimated $420,000 will be authorized.

• Spooner Street assessment district (District 5)
• Sugar Maple Lane reconstruction assessment district (District 1)
• Change order No. 20 for East-West BRT contract ($0)
• Contract with KL Engineering for West Towne Path Phase 2B design ($291,020)
• Amendment to Mead & Hunt contract for Mineral Point Rd redesign ($58,000)

The board recommended delaying the Spooner Street assessment district project to study adding speed bumps, and approved a consent agenda covering most other items including multiple change orders, contract awards, and developer agreements. All votes were unanimous by voice vote except one recusal.

• Adopted consent agenda covering 20+ items (voice vote)
• Recommended to council to delay Spooner Street project for speed bump review (voice vote)
• Approved Sugar Maple Lane reconstruction assessments (voice vote)
• Approved $85,084 change order for Pheasant Branch Greenway (voice vote)
• Approved $137,601 change order for State Street Garage (voice vote)
• Recommended council adopt KL Engineering contract for West Towne Path design (voice vote)
• Recommended council adopt maintenance agreement for UW Grainger Hall right-of-way (voice vote)
• Recommended council adopt Acacia Ridge Phase 15 public improvements (voice vote)

COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council will hold public hearings on 14 new alcohol license applications for businesses including restaurants, a bookstore, and hotels across Madison. The council will also vote on annual license renewals for all existing Class A and B alcohol permit holders. Two honoring resolutions recognize Juneteenth and Pride Month, and a presentation on Make Music Madison is scheduled.

• New Class B liquor & beer license for Steenbock's on Orchard, 330 N Orchard St (capacity 1,230)
• New Class B license for North Italia, 670 N Midvale Blvd (capacity 280)
• New Class B license for La Taguara Bar & Grill, 3010 Crossroads Dr, with conditional use permit requirement
• New Class B license for Mi Barrio, 824 E Johnson St, with condition that alcohol sales cease by 10pm daily
• Annual renewal of all Class A and B alcohol licenses for 2026-2027 with existing restrictions

The Common Council adopted resolutions recognizing Juneteenth and Pride Month. It accepted the consent agenda and granted multiple new alcohol licenses and renewals with conditions, including for La Quinta, Steenbock's, and Bloom Bake Shop. A zoning change for 1201 Huxley Street was re-referred for a future public hearing.

• Adopted Juneteenth resolution unanimously
• Adopted Pride Month resolution unanimously
• Accepted consent agenda
• Granted new Class B license for La Quinta Inns and Suites
• Granted new Class B license for Steenbock's on Orchard (capacity 1200)
• Granted new Class B license for Bloom Bake Shop/Waltzing Matilda's
• Granted new Class B license for Lake City Books
• Re-referred zoning change for 1201 Huxley Street to July 21

MADISON LAKEWAY PUBLIC ART SELECTION AD HOC COMMITTEE

The committee will hear presentations from four finalist artists for the Madison LakeWay public art project and discuss the next steps including orientation and timeline.

• Presentations by artists Choi+Shine, Jill Anholt Studio, SpY Studio, and This is Loop
• Discussion of finalist orientation and timeline for public art plan

POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION

The Commission will consider and potentially approve the final recommendations for hiring 25 firefighters who completed probation, as well as promotions for police officers to lieutenant, sergeant, detective, and investigator. Status updates on retirements, resignations, and disciplinary matters for both departments are also on the agenda. A closed session will discuss additional promotions and personnel file reviews.

• Approve hiring of 25 firefighters effective July 6, 2026 (Battaglia, Blackwood, et al.)
• Approve promotion of Ryan Gibson to Lieutenant, Jack Graziano & Brittney Lathrop to Sergeants, Grace Favor to Detective, Tanner Sandmire to Investigator
• Closed session to discuss promotions of Apparatus Engineers Hartman & Roland, and several police promotions to Detective and Sergeant
• General status updates on Fire and Police Department retirements, resignations, and disciplinary matters
• Election of Commission President and Secretary

LANDMARKS COMMISSION

The Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on nominating 415 W Gilman Street (Master Hall) as a landmark. The commission will also review three certificate-of-approval requests involving land division, demolition, and an addition within historic districts. Additionally, commissioners will vote on adopting the Southeast and Southwest Area Plans and their Comprehensive Plan amendments.

• Public hearing: landmark nomination of 415 W Gilman Street as Master Hall (District 2)
• Certificate of approval request: land division at 113 Ely Place in University Heights Historic District
• Certificate of approval request: demolition at 110 S Hancock Street in First Settlement Historic District
• Certificate of approval request: addition at 1717 Chadbourne Avenue in University Heights Historic District
• Adoption of Southeast Area Plan and Southwest Area Plan with Comprehensive Plan amendments

The commission voted 4-1 to recommend the Common Council place the landmark nomination for 415 W Gilman Street (Master Hall) on file, as the city had already approved demolition after the public process. The commission noted the property otherwise meets landmark criteria. Other actions included approving certificates of approval for several historic district projects.

• Recommended to file landmark nomination for 415 W Gilman St (4-1)
• Approved Certificate of Approval for 113 Ely Place land division (4-1)
• Approved Certificate of Approval for 110 S Hancock Street demolition (voice vote)
• Approved Certificate of Approval for 1717 Chadbourne Avenue addition with conditions (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Southeast Area Plan with amendment to add 'or a historic district' (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Southwest Area Plan with amendment to add 'or a historic district' (voice vote)
• Approved 2026 annual work plan (voice vote)

POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION

This is a ceremonial event for the Madison Fire Department Recruit Academy Class 63 graduation. The Police and Fire Commission may be present to swear in recruits. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Graduation of Recruit Academy Class 63
• Swearing-in of new firefighters