Madison, WI

SISTER CITY COLLABORATION COMMITTEE

The City of Madison's Sister City Collaboration Committee meets virtually at 5:30 PM on Monday, October 5, 2026. The agenda includes approval of the July 13, 2026 meeting minutes, public comment, and regular business reports on the Sister City Program for October 2026. Under items for possible action, the committee will take up a PR Work Group Report and International Fest. The agenda is largely procedural and does not specify dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances.

• Approval of the July 13, 2026 Sister Cities Collaboration Committee meeting minutes
• Public comment item 70299
• Sister City Program Reports - October 2026 (item 94940)
• PR Work Group Report (item 94941)
• International Fest (item 95007)

PLAN COMMISSION

The Madison Plan Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 to hold public hearings on development requests and to consider authorizing two area plans. Development items include a drive-through coffee shop, a 187-unit multi-family building, a Williamson Street zoning change, and two demolition permits. The Commission will also vote on starting the Near West and North Area Plans with public participation plans.

• 6401 Cottage Grove Road: conditional use for a drive-through window for a coffee shop
• 9503 Elderberry Road / 354 Bear Claw Way: major alteration to allow a four-story, 187-unit multi-family dwelling
• 1051-1053 Williamson Street: rezoning from PD to Amended PD and a Specific Implementation Plan
• 222 E Olin Avenue and 845 Vilas Avenue: demolition permits for commercial buildings
• Authorizing Planning Division to lead Near West and North Area Plans with public participation plans

LANDMARKS COMMISSION

The Madison Landmarks Commission meets virtually on October 5, 2026, to review historic preservation matters. The agenda includes advisory recommendations on National Register of Historic Places nominations for 680 N Park Street and 4025 Euclid Avenue, and a demolition historic value review for a place of worship at 5501 University Avenue. The meeting also includes routine items: approval of minutes, public comment, and disclosures or recusals. No final decisions on the nominations or demolition are listed as being made at this meeting.

• Demolition permit review for a place of worship at 5501 University Avenue (District 19)
• National Register nomination review for UW Laboratory of Limnology at 680 N Park Street (District 8)
• National Register nomination review for the Harvey and Bernice Bergner House at 4025 Euclid Avenue (District 11)
• Public comment period (item 60576)
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2026

CITY-COUNTY HOMELESS ISSUES COMMITTEE

The City-County Homeless Issues Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and take action on items including hospice services for the unhoused and 2027 city and county budget recommendations. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and staff reports. No final decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Hospice Services for the Unhoused (Action Item)
• 2027 City and County budget recommendations (Action Item)
• Public Comment
• Approval of August 3, 2026 minutes

MADISON LAKEWAY PUBLIC ART SELECTION AD HOC COMMITTEE

FACILITIES PROGRAMS AND FEES SUBCOMMITTEE (Parks)

ERLANGER, JEFFREY CLAY, CIVILITY IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE AWARD COMMITTEE

The Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award Committee meets in person at the Madison Municipal Building on October 6, 2026. The agenda is largely procedural: roll call, approval of the November 14, 2025 minutes, public comment, and disclosures. The one substantive discussion item is the timeline and process for the 2026 award. No awards, recipients, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion item 95049: Timeline/Process for 2026 Award
• Approval of the November 14, 2025 committee meeting minutes
• Public comment item 85230; speakers must register in advance
• Meeting held in person at Madison Municipal Building, Room 206, 215 Martin Luther King Junior Blvd
• Written comments accepted at [email protected]

BOARD OF REVIEW

COMMON COUNCIL

The Madison Common Council meets Oct. 6, 2026 to act on a zoning change at 1051-1053 Williamson Street, several alcohol license applications and changes, and public works contracts. The council will also receive a presentation on a Compensation Study and confirm resident committee appointments. Most items arrive with committee recommendations for approval.

• Zoning change at 1051-1053 Williamson Street from Planned Development to Amended Planned Development with a Specific Implementation Plan (District 6)
• New Class B Combination liquor license for Cielito LLC (dba Cielo), 118 State St, with conditions limiting sound to 75db and entertainment ending by 1:00am
• New license for Journey Buffet Inc (dba The Journey Buffet & Grill), 4325 Lien Rd, Class B Beer/Class C Wine
• Change of licensed conditions for Hotbox LLC (dba Fya Syde Kitchen), 1925 Monroe St, to close by 11pm Sun-Thu and midnight Fri-Sat
• Public works items including storm sewer/sidewalk acceptance at 3802 Kipp Street and awarding Contract No. 9806 for 2026 Playgrounds - Set 2

BOARD OF REVIEW

URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

BOARD OF HEALTH FOR MADISON AND DANE COUNTY

BOARD OF REVIEW

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Community Development Authority Finance Subcommittee will meet virtually on October 8, 2026. The meeting includes a presentation of final audits by SVA for multiple projects, including Allied Drive and Burr Oaks.

• Presentation of Final Audits for Allied Drive, Burr Oaks, CDA 95-1, Monona Shores, Truax 1, Truax 2, and VOP by SVA

PRESIDENT'S WORKGROUP ON MPD USE OF DEADLY FORCE, DE-ESCALATION & BODY-WORN CAMERAS POLICIES & PROCEDURES

The President's Workgroup on Madison Police Department use of deadly force, de-escalation, and body-worn cameras meets virtually to discuss prior reports and studies on body-worn cameras, review camera policies from other municipalities, and plan a future public listening session. The agenda also includes approval of September 30, 2026 draft minutes, public comment, and future agenda items. No votes on policy changes are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of previous reports and studies on body-worn cameras, including a Madison Police Department Body-Worn Camera Experiment Report and a PERF report titled 'Body-Worn Cameras A Decade Later'
• Review of body-worn camera policies from other municipalities, including Milwaukee Police Department SOPs on cameras and video release
• Planning for a public listening session
• Approval of September 30, 2026 draft minutes
• Public comment period with registration required to speak

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (ended 3/2026)

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMISSION

The City of Madison Affirmative Action Commission holds a virtual meeting at 5:30 PM Thursday, October 1, 2026. The agenda includes welcoming new Commissioners Ald. Devine Nzegwu and Pamela Gu, a debrief of the 2025 50K Hearing, discussion of vacancies and an AAC retreat, and an equity analysis and landmark review. Reports are scheduled from the Common Council, the Director of the Department of Civil Rights, and the Affirmative Action Division Manager. Public comment requires registration in advance.

• Welcoming new Commissioners Ald. Devine Nzegwu and Pamela Gu
• Debrief of the 2025 50K Hearing
• Discussion of Commission vacancies
• Discussion item: Equity Analysis and Landmark Review
• Reports from the Common Council, Director of the Department of Civil Rights, and Affirmative Action Division Manager

MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

The Madison Public Library Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Imagination Center Library, 1814 Parkside Dr. The board is scheduled to vote on approving its Unattended Minor Policy, the August 2026 financial reports, and the Capital Budget Report. It will also hear the Director's Report, a fourth-quarter facilities report, and updates on the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park. Public comment is on the agenda, and speakers must register in advance.

• Vote on approving Madison Public Library's Unattended Minor Policy
• Approval of the August 2026 Financial Reports, including budget transfers and a US Bank statement
• Approval of the Capital Budget Report (dated 2026.09.21)
• Discussion of the Facilities Report for the 4th Quarter, 2026
• Updates on the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park, with monthly updates from September 2025 through August 2026

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE

The City of Madison Community Development Block Grant Committee meets virtually on October 1, 2026. The main business is presentations from four applicants in the 2026 Affordable Housing Fund-Tax Credit RFP process: Revive Community Development, Eminent Development Corporation, Volker Development, Inc., and Stone House Development, Inc. The committee will also take up a conflict-of-interest disclosure involving Porchlight Inc/Tenant Based Rental Assistance, a work plan, and a staff report. No funding decisions or dollar amounts appear in the agenda.

• Presentations from 2026 Affordable Housing Fund-Tax Credit RFP applicants: Revive Community Development (Bashford), Eminent Development (The Jackson), Volker Development (Dryden), Stone House Development (Canvas)
• Conflict of interest disclosure and exception request for Porchlight Inc/Tenant Based Rental Assistance
• Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026 meeting
• Work plan: Year-at-a-Glance CDBG Committee 2026
• Staff report

PRESIDENT'S WORKGROUP ON MPD USE OF DEADLY FORCE, DE-ESCALATION & BODY-WORN CAMERAS POLICIES & PROCEDURES

The President's Workgroup on Madison Police Department Use of Deadly Force, De-Escalation and Body-Worn Cameras Policies and Procedures meets virtually to discuss body-worn camera policy. Agenda items include a draft MPD body-worn camera policy, public records capacity for that footage, prior reports and studies, and policies from other municipalities. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of September 25, 2026 draft minutes, and future agenda items.

• Discussion of Madison Police Department Draft Body-Worn Camera Policy (item 95003)
• Discussion of MPD Body-Worn Camera Public Records Capacity (item 95004)
• Review of prior reports and studies on body-worn cameras, including a feasibility report, an MPD experiment report, a pilot report, and PERF's 'Body-Worn Cameras A Decade Later' (item 95005)
• Discussion of body-worn camera policies of other municipalities (item 95006)
• Public comment and future agenda items (items 95002 and 94888)

The President's Workgroup on MPD Use of Deadly Force, De-escalation & Body-Worn Cameras met on September 30, 2026, and discussed a draft Madison Police Department body-worn camera standard operating procedure, public records capacity, prior reports, and policies in other cities. Members asked questions and gave initial feedback, but the minutes record no decisions on the policy itself. The only votes were procedural: approval of the minutes and adjournment, both passed by voice vote.

• Approved the meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:41 PM (voice vote)
• No vote or decision recorded on the draft body-worn camera policy

BOARD OF REVIEW

The City of Madison Board of Review meets September 30, 2026, to discuss objections to 2026 Board of Assessor values for six properties. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from September 29, 2026, disclosures and recusals, and approval of uncontested assessor values from September 9, 2026. The meeting is scheduled for 1:30 PM in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building.

• Objection 1265: 2501 East Springs Dr, owned by DMG Holdings LLC, assessed at $1,680,000
• Objection 1266: 4824 High Crossing Blvd, owned by DMG Holdings LLC, assessed at $1,200,000
• Objection 1270: 4326 Nakoosa Trl, owned by Cal Prop of Sun Prairie LLC, assessed at $1,043,000
• Objection 1271: 4503 Catalina Pkwy, owned by Catalina Crossing LLC, assessed at 13,131,600
• Objection 1272: 4561 Catalina Pkwy, owned by Catalina Crossing LLC, assessed at $14,138,400

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

The Madison Transportation Commission meets virtually on September 30, 2026, to consider renaming the Traffic Engineering Division and its director, and to review and approve Public Works transportation projects for Lake Forest Phase 1 (Dickson Place, Irwin Place, Dodge Street, Carver Street, and Martin Street reconstruction). The agenda also includes updates on the School Street Safety Demonstration Project and the Complete Green Streets Guide, plus public comment and procedural items.

• Agenda item 94844: amend Sections 3.14(2)(q), (3) and (3)(a) to rename the Traffic Engineering Division the Mobility and Infrastructure Division and retitle the Director of Traffic Engineering as Director of Mobility and Infrastructure
• Agenda item 95019: Public Works Transportation Projects Review, Feedback and Approval for Lake Forest Phase 1 (Dickson Place, Irwin Place, Dodge Street, Carver Street, Martin Street Reconstruction)
• Agenda item 95018: update on the School Street Safety Demonstration Project
• Agenda item 95020: update to the Complete Green Streets Guide
• Public comment item 95017 for items not on the agenda; written comments accepted at [email protected]

WATER UTILITY BOARD

The Water Utility Board meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM at 119 E. Olin Ave. The board will consider a two-year competitively selected contract with Business Communication Solutions, LLC for printing and mailing services for Treasury and Water Utility, with up to three optional one-year renewals. It will also take up board membership and elections, and receive monthly reports on water production, finances, capital projects, operations, and public information. The agenda also includes approval of the 8/25/26 minutes, public comment, and a board meeting evaluation.

• Contract with Business Communication Solutions, LLC for printing and mailing services for Treasury and Water Utility, two years with up to three optional one-year renewals (Item 94936)
• Water Utility Board Membership and Elections (Item 94937)
• Water Production Monthly Report for August 2026, including well utilization and status of unit wells offline (Item 94944)
• Financial Conditions Monthly Report as of 8.31.26 (Item 94945)
• Capital Conditions Monthly Report and Operations Monthly Report (Items 94946, 94947)

PLAN COMMISSION

The Madison Plan Commission meets in person on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building for a special meeting. The agenda lists discussion items on a Data Center Moratorium Update, Wisconsin 2025 Act 173, an overview of intergovernmental agreements, and the Neighborhood Indicators Project, plus a public comment period. No votes or decisions on specific development projects are scheduled at this meeting; a list of matters expected at the October 5 and October 19 regular meetings is included for preview. The agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Special items of business: Data Center Moratorium Update (ID 93441)
• Wisconsin 2025 Act 173 (ID 94965)
• Overview to Intergovernmental Agreements (ID 94970)
• Neighborhood Indicators Project (ID 94976)
• Previewed for October 5: 1051-1053 Williamson Street amended PD to convert an existing building into a restaurant and hotel (ID 94590); 9503 Elderberry Road conditional use for a four-story, 187-unit multi-family dwelling (ID 94524)

BOARD OF REVIEW

The City of Madison Board of Review meets Sept. 29, 2026 to discuss objections to 2026 Board of Assessor property values. The agenda lists six specific properties whose owners are contesting their assessments, ranging from $100,500 to $1,367,500. The meeting also includes routine items: call to order, approval of Sept. 23 minutes, and ethics disclosures. No decisions or outcomes are recorded in this agenda.

• Objection at 322 S Hamilton St, owner DEVITT, EUGENE S, assessment $858,100
• Objection at 418 West Shore Dr, owner LEEPER, TYLER D, assessment $968,900
• Objection at 1929 Beld St, owner SOSA, YANELA PAULA PUIG, assessment $100,500
• Objection at 5102 Meinders Rd, owner MEINDER PROPERTIES LLC, assessment $1,367,500
• Objections also at 4122 Meyer Ave ($408,400) and 62 S Midvale Blvd ($361,300)

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

The City of Madison's Humanitarian Award Commission, Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. meets virtually on September 28, 2026. The agenda includes approval of February 2026 minutes, public comment, and new business on a nomination open update, a commission discussion and retreat, and vacancies. Discussion items include a draft 2026 award timeline with deadlines for the 2027 award, plus future agenda topics. The agenda is largely procedural and does not list specific award recipients, dollar amounts, or final decisions.

• Nomination Open Update (item 94139)
• MLK Commission Discussion and Retreat (item 94138)
• Vacancies (item 94901)
• 2026 Draft Award Timeline: Draft 2026 MLK Commission Deadlines for 2027 Award (item 93725)
• Public Comment (September 28, 2026) (item 94900)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Madison Finance Committee meets Sept. 28, 2026 in a regular meeting that also serves as a budget hearing, with a quorum of the Common Council possibly present. The committee will deliberate on amendments to the 2027 Executive Capital Budget (Legistar File 94620) and take up several items, including a transit software contract amendment and a police grant. Members of the public must register in advance to speak, and the meeting is held virtually.

• Deliberation on amendments to the 2027 Executive Capital Budget (Legistar File 94620)
• Contract amendment with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. for back-office transit software, not to exceed $303,469 in the Transit Utility 2027 operating budget
• Amendment No. 1 to a Purchase of Services contract with Sasaki Associates, Inc. for Madison LakeWay - Phase 1 traffic management design (Districts 4, 6, 13, 14)
• Acceptance of a FY2026 USDOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant of $100,805 for the Police Department, amending its 2026 Operating Budget
• First Amendment to Option to Purchase with Tri-State Custom Construction, LLC to extend the City's option to repurchase residential lots in Owl's Creek Subdivision (District 16)

The Finance Committee recommended the 2027 Executive Capital Budget to Council as amended by the committee; the individual amendment votes are recorded in an attachment titled "2027 Capital - FC Amendments - Adopted" that is not included in these minutes. The committee also recommended Council adoption of six items, including a Trapeze Software contract amendment not exceeding $303,469 and a $100,805 USDOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the Police Department. One item, renaming the Traffic Engineering Division, was returned to the Transportation Commission with a recommendation for approval. All motions passed by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded.

• Recommended Council adopt 2027 Executive Capital Budget as amended by the Finance Committee (voice vote)
• Recommended Council adopt Trapeze Software contract amendment, cost not to exceed $303,469 in Transit Utility 2027 operating budget (voice vote)
• Recommended Council adopt $100,805 FY2026 USDOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Police Department law enforcement initiatives (voice vote)
• Recommended Council adopt Amendment No. 1 to Sasaki Associates contract for Madison LakeWay Phase 1 traffic management design (voice vote)
• Recommended Council adopt First Amendment to Option to Purchase with Tri-State Custom Construction, LLC for Owl's Creek Subdivision lots (voice vote)
• Recommended Council adopt application to Dane County Board for exemption from Dane County Library Tax (voice vote)
• Returned Traffic Engineering Division renaming to Transportation Commission with recommendation for approval (voice vote)
• Adopted consent agenda items 2-7 (voice vote)

PRESIDENT'S WORKGROUP ON MPD USE OF DEADLY FORCE, DE-ESCALATION & BODY-WORN CAMERAS POLICIES & PROCEDURES

The President's Workgroup on Madison Police Department Use of Deadly Force, De-Escalation and Body-Worn Cameras Policies and Procedures is holding a virtual meeting. The agenda includes public comment, an introductory presentation, and discussion of the meeting schedule, work plan structure, expert testimony invitations, and future agenda items. No specific policy decisions or proposals are listed on this agenda.

• Public comment on agenda items
• Introductory presentation to the workgroup
• Meeting schedule for 2026
• Work plan structure and unit breakdowns
• Expert testimony invitations

The President's Workgroup on Madison Police Department use of deadly force, de-escalation, and body-worn cameras held a virtual meeting on September 25, 2026. Members approved the 2026 meeting schedule and the work plan, and amended an introductory presentation to replace the word "binding" with "advisory" on slide 11. Members also discussed which experts to invite for testimony, naming Bill Lueders, former Police Chief David Couper, and members of the Milwaukee Police Department. No decisions were made on the substance of police policies themselves.

• Amended presentation: replaced "binding" with "advisory" on slide 11 (voice vote)
• Approved 2026 workgroup meeting schedule (voice vote)
• Approved work plan structure (voice vote)
• Adjourned at 6:18 PM (voice vote)

HOUSING POLICY COMMITTEE

The Housing Policy Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss its work plan for upcoming meetings. The agenda includes no specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances, only procedural items and a general work plan discussion.

• Public comment period for agenda items
• Discussion of Housing Policy Committee work plan
• Approval of July 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Business by members for upcoming meetings

The Housing Policy Committee met on September 24, 2026, and approved its July 23, 2026 minutes by voice vote. Staff member Heather Stouder presented a proposed work plan for the coming year and answered committee members' questions; the minutes do not record any vote or decision on the plan. No public comment was offered, no new business was suggested, and the meeting adjourned at 5:14pm.

• Approved July 23, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Heard presentation on proposed Housing Policy Committee work plan; no vote recorded
• No new business suggested for upcoming meetings
• Adjourned at 5:14pm

DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION

The Disability Rights Commission is meeting virtually to discuss accessibility-related topics, including a Parking Division update, inclusive meeting practices, and a Metro Transit/Paratransit discussion. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, public comment, and liaison reports. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Parking Division Update
• DRC Inclusive Meeting Practices Updates
• Metro Transit/Paratransit Discussion
• Report from the Common Council
• Report from the Department of Civil Rights

JOINT CAMPUS AREA COMMITTEE

The Joint Campus Area Committee will discuss and vote on its 2026-2027 work plan and the 2027 meeting schedule, as required by a city initiative. It will also receive informational updates on the Near West Area Plan and on numerous UW-Madison, UW Health, and City of Madison projects. Public comment is available, and the meeting is held in person.

• Discussion and vote on 2026-2027 work plan
• Discussion and vote on 2027 meeting schedule (4th Thursday, combined Nov-Dec)
• Informational update on Near West Area Plan
• UW-Madison project updates (e.g., Camp Randall Sports Center replacement, Science Hall renovation)
• City project updates: Regent Street reconstruction, Southwest Path lighting

The Joint Campus Area Committee met on September 24, 2026, but quorum was not present, so under committee rules the meeting could proceed only if no action items were considered. No action was taken on the minutes, the 2026-2027 work plan, or the 2027 committee schedule. The committee received updates on the Near West Area Plan, UW-Madison projects, UW Health projects, and City of Madison projects including Regent Street reconstruction and Southwest Path lighting. The meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m. after a unanimous voice vote.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:51 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)
• No action taken on approval of minutes
• No action taken on 2026-2027 Joint Campus Area Committee Work Plan
• No action taken on 2027 Committee Schedule

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Community Development Authority Board is holding a special virtual meeting. The main item is a resolution relating to a proposed housing project, including its financing and other details. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and disclosures.

• CDA Resolution No. 4738: Resolution relating to a proposed housing project, financing, and other details
• Public comment period (register to speak or submit written comments)
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2026 meeting

URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION

The Urban Design Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider final approvals for a signage variance at 2025 Zeier Road and public school buildings at 5606 Russett Road, plus an informational presentation on a new mixed-use development at 5501 University Avenue. The agenda also includes public comment, minutes approval, and routine business items.

• 2025 Zeier Road signage variance (District 17), final approval requested
• 5606 Russett Road public building for MMSD Toki Elementary and Orchard Ridge Middle Schools (District 10), final approval requested
• 5501 University Avenue new mixed-use development in Urban Design District 6 (District 19), informational presentation
• Public comment period and registration for speaking
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2026

The Urban Design Commission granted final approval for a signage variance at 2025 Zeier Road and a new public building for MMSD Toki Elementary and Orchard Ridge Middle Schools at 5606 Russett Road. Additionally, the commission received an informational presentation regarding a proposed mixed-use development at 5501 University Avenue.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Granted final approval for signage variance at 2025 Zeier Road
• Granted final approval for public building at 5606 Russett Road
• Received informational presentation for 5501 University Avenue

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Board of Public Works will hold public hearings and consider consent agenda items including change orders to public works contracts, acceptance of private-built improvements, and approval of plans for new developments. Notable items include a tree removal permit for Castle Creek channel improvements at Warner Park, several contract change orders with dollar amounts, and approval of public improvements for the 802 W Badger Road mixed-use project with 221 residential units.

• Public hearing: Stormwater Utility tree removal permit for Castle Creek Channel Improvements at Warner Park
• Change Order No. 1 to Contract 7431, Cannonball Path Phase 6, for $32,343.35
• Change Order No. 6 to Contract 9517, Pheasant Branch Greenway Enhancement, for $79,711.76
• Approving plans for 802 W Badger Road mixed-use development (221 units, clinic, fire station)
• Awarding Contract No. 9806, 2026 Playgrounds - Set 2, to Madison Commercial Landscapes Inc.

The Board of Public Works approved several change orders to public works contracts, including $32,343.35 for Cannonball Path Phase 6, $16,639.55 for Meyer Avenue Assessment District, $79,711.76 for Pheasant Branch Greenway Enhancement, and a $0 change order with a time extension for Warner Park Pickleball Courts and Worthington Park Futsal Court. The board also approved a stormwater tree removal permit at Warner Park and authorized up to $75,000 for Bartillon Shelter work. Multiple items were recommended to the Common Council for adoption, including private contracts and public works contracts. All motions passed by voice vote, and the meeting adjourned at 6:05 pm.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 to Contract 7431, Cannonball Path Phase 6, for $32,343.35
• Approved Change Order No. 1 to Contract 8785, Meyer Avenue Assessment District - 2025, for $16,639.55
• Approved Change Order No. 6 to Contract 9517, Pheasant Branch Greenway Enhancement, for $79,711.76
• Approved Change Order No. 4 to Contract 9694, Warner Park Pickleball Courts and Worthington Park Futsal Court, for $0 and time extension to 10/18/26
• Approved Stormwater Utility Request for Tree Removal Permit for Castle Creek Channel Improvements at Warner Park
• Recommended to Council adoption of multiple private and public contract items (items 10-15, 17-19)
• Approved Change Order Authorization for Bartillon Shelter work for up to $75,000.00
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2026 meeting

BOARD OF REVIEW

The Board of Review will consider objections to the 2026 assessments of four commercial properties, ranging from $3.6 million to $25.2 million. The board will also vote on approving uncontested assessor values from September 2, 2026, and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Objection to 3001 W Beltline Hwy, owned by 3001 WBH LLC, assessment $4,240,000
• Objection to 202 S Gammon Rd, owned by West Place Three LLC, assessment $3,629,500
• Objection to 502 Plaza Dr, owned by Cortland Pond Apts LLP, assessment $25,161,000
• Objection to 27 N Webster St, owned by Capitol's Edge LLC, assessment $11,390,000
• Approval of uncontested assessor values from September 2, 2026

COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE

The Community Resources Committee is meeting virtually to hear applicant presentations for the 2026 Employment and Career Development RFP. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 26 meeting, public comment, and disclosures/recusals. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Applicant presentations for the 2026 Employment and Career Development RFP
• Approval of minutes from 8/26/26 meeting
• Public comment period
• Disclosures and recusals under City's Ethics Code

BOARD OF REVIEW

The Madison Board of Review will hear four objections to the 2026 Board of Assessor values for commercial and residential properties. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values for each property. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 17, 2026 meeting and any required disclosures or recusals.

• Objection 1246: 725 University Row, University Row Apts LLC, assessment $23,185,000
• Objection 1247: 727 University Row, University Crossing LLC, assessment $6,240,000
• Objection 1248: 142 N Franklin St, Lofgren Properties 3 LLC, assessment $699,700
• Objection 1249: 616 S Mills St, Sponem Properties LLC, assessment $725,300

The Board of Review approved its September 17, 2026 minutes and took up four objections to 2026 Board of Assessor values. In each case, the board voted 3-0 to sustain the assessment as filed. One member, Pamela J. Hennessey, was excused, and no disclosures or recusals were recorded. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from September 17, 2026 (voice vote)
• Sustained $23,185,000 assessment at 725 University Row, owner University Row Apts LLC (3-0)
• Sustained $6,240,000 assessment at 727 University Row, owner University Crossing LLC (3-0)
• Sustained $699,700 assessment at 142 N Franklin St, owner Lofgren Properties 3 LLC (3-0)
• Sustained $725,300 assessment at 616 S Mills St, owner Sponem Properties LLC (3-0)
• Adjourned (voice vote)

POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION

The Police and Fire Commission is holding a special virtual meeting for an initial hearing in the matter of BPSADC, Inc. v. Officer Baitinger-Peterson. Public comment will not be taken at this meeting. The agenda includes only this hearing and standard procedural items.

• Initial hearing in BPSADC, Inc. v. Officer Baitinger-Peterson
• Virtual meeting via Zoom; no public comment taken
• Written comments accepted via [email protected]

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

The Building Code, Fire Code, Conveyance Code and Licensing Appeals Board will hold a virtual meeting to consider a variance request for a property at 724 Heartland Trail. The applicant seeks a variance from the automatic sprinkler system requirements of the 2021 IBC and SPS, proposing an alternative design and installation standard. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and communications.

• Variance request BLDVAR-2026-22002 for 724 Heartland Trail from 2021 IBC 903.3.1.1 and SPS 362.0903(14) requiring automatic sprinkler system
• Applicant proposes alternative sprinkler system design and installation standard
• Public comment period open; registration required to speak
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2026 meeting

The Building Code, Fire Code, Conveyance Code and Licensing Appeals Board approved previous meeting minutes and granted a variance for an alternative sprinkler system design at 724 Heartland Trail. Members also heard an announcement regarding future board composition.

• Approved previous meeting's minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 724 Heartland Trail (BLDVAR-2026-22002) to use an alternative sprinkler system design (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

MONONA TERRACE BOOKING EVENT ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Monona Terrace Booking Event Assistance Advisory Committee is meeting to review fund activity and consider ten funding requests for future events, plus one rollover request. The agenda is routine and does not include final decisions, only discussion and recommendations.

• National Alliance Sickle Cell Centers 2027 Members Meeting and Consensus
• GLACUHO & UMR-ACUHO 2030 Joint Conference
• Solution Tree 2028 PLC at Work Institute
• Maize Genetics 2029 Annual Meeting
• Tau Beta Pi 124th Annual Conv 2030

FACILITIES PROGRAMS AND FEES SUBCOMMITTEE (Parks)

The Facilities, Programs and Fees Subcommittee will review and vote on 2027 fee structures for Warner Park Community Recreation Center, Park Event permits, Golf Madison Parks, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and Forest Hill Cemetery, with recommendations to be referred to the Board of Park Commissioners. The agenda also includes informational presentations on aquatics and Parks Alive 2026, plus approval of prior meeting minutes.

• 2027 Warner Park Community Recreation Center Fee Structure
• 2027 Park Event permit fee structure
• 2027 Golf Madison Parks fee structure
• 2027 Olbrich Botanical Gardens fee structure
• 2027 Forest Hill Cemetery fee structure

The Facilities, Programs and Fees Subcommittee met on September 22, 2026 and voted to refer five separate fee structures to the October 14, 2026 Board of Park Commissioners meeting, each with a recommendation for approval. The items covered the 2027 Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 2027 park event permits, 2027 Golf Madison Parks, 2028 Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and 2027 Forest Hill Cemetery. All referral motions passed by voice vote. The subcommittee also received informational presentations on Aquatics and the Parks Alive 2026 update, and approved the August 17, 2026 minutes.

• Referred 2027 Warner Park Community Recreation Center fee structure to Oct 14, 2026 Park Commission with recommendation for approval (voice vote)
• Referred 2027 park event permit fee structure to Oct 14, 2026 Park Commission with recommendation for approval (voice vote)
• Referred 2027 Golf Madison Parks fee structure to Oct 14, 2026 Park Commission with recommendation for approval (voice vote)
• Referred 2028 Olbrich Botanical Gardens fee structure to Oct 14, 2026 Park Commission with recommendation for approval (voice vote)
• Referred 2027 Forest Hill Cemetery fee structure to Oct 14, 2026 Park Commission with recommendation for approval (voice vote)
• Accepted minutes of the August 17, 2026 meeting (voice vote)
• Adjourned at 6:05 PM (voice vote)

COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on the 2027 Executive Capital Budget and consider several assessment districts for street and sewer projects. The agenda also includes confirmation of a Civil Rights Director appointment, a presentation on the 2026 Human Rights Award, and various public works contracts and easements.

• Public hearing on 2027 Executive Capital Budget
• Assessment districts for Parman Terrace, Milwaukee Street, Sherman Avenue, and McGuire Street
• Confirmation of Gregory McClain as Civil Rights Director for five-year term
• Acceptance of permanent easement for Ice Age National Scenic Trail at 3105 Woods Road
• Award of Public Works Contract No. 8708 for Hermina and Union Street reconstruction

The Common Council approved a long list of items on a mostly unanimous consent agenda, including the 2027 Executive Capital Budget, the City of Madison Pedestrian Plan, and the Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan. It confirmed Gregory McClain as Civil Rights Director for a five-year term and accepted several federal and state grants, including $500,000 for a police crime response specialist and $250,000 for police wellness services. It disallowed eight damage claims and referred numerous zoning and planning items to the Plan Commission. One item, recreating the Parking Division Director classification, was re-referred to the Personnel Board.

• Confirmed Gregory McClain as Civil Rights Director for a five-year term (unanimous)
• Adopted the City of Madison Pedestrian Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted the City of Madison Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted 2027 Executive Capital Budget report of Board of Public Works (public hearing closed)
• Authorized accepting up to $2,300,000 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant for James Madison Park Master Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized accepting $500,000 USDOJ grant to embed a crime response specialist in Police Investigative Services (unanimous)
• Authorized accepting $250,000 USDOJ grant for police wellness and Peer Support Team training (unanimous)
• Disallowed eight claims against the City, including $250,000 personal injury claim (Hupy and Abraham for J. Stieren) and $30,000 personal injury/property claim (S. Flom)

COMMON COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Common Council Executive Committee is meeting to consider several items, including accepting the 2026 annual surveillance technology reports for 2025, a city attorney's revisor's ordinance to correct inconsistencies in the Madison General Ordinances, and receiving updates from the council office and future agenda items. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Accepting 2026 Agency Annual Surveillance Technology Reports for 2025
• 2026 City Attorney Revisor's Ordinance amending various ordinance sections
• Council Office Updates (2026-2027)
• Future Agenda Items (2026-2027)

The Common Council Executive Committee recommended that the full Council adopt a 2026 City Attorney Revisor's Ordinance correcting inconsistencies and improper references in the Madison General Ordinances. It also recommended adoption of the 2026 Agency Annual Surveillance Technology Reports covering calendar year 2025. Both recommendations passed by voice vote. The committee received a Council Office update and noted a request from Alder Lieberman to be kept informed of future Council retreats; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Recommended Council adopt 2026 City Attorney Revisor's Ordinance fixing inconsistencies and improper references in Madison General Ordinances (voice vote)
• Recommended Council accept 2026 Agency Annual Surveillance Technology Reports for 2025 calendar year (voice vote)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned (voice vote)

BOARD OF REVIEW

The Board of Review will hear six objections to the 2026 Board of Assessor values, including several large commercial properties. It will also consider approving uncontested values from August 26, 2026, and approve the minutes from the September 16, 2026 meeting.

• Objection 1217: 9910 Watts Rd, Latitude 43 LLC, assessed at $24,378,500
• Objection 1218: 605 South Point Rd, Edison LLC, assessed at $25,782,500
• Objection 1219: 9506 Watts Rd, Edison II LLC, assessed at $37,366,800
• Objection 1220: 604 Feather Sound Dr, Edison II LLC, assessed at $11,045,200
• Objection 1226: 1013 Chieftain Lookout, Frost & Larson, assessed at $474,100

The Board of Review sustained all six property assessments that were objected to, voting unanimously (3-0) on each. It also approved the uncontested Board of Assessor values from August 26, 2026, and approved the minutes from September 16, 2026. No assessments were reduced or changed.

• Sustained $24,378,500 assessment for 9910 Watts Rd (Latitude 43 LLC) (3-0)
• Sustained $25,782,500 assessment for 605 South Point Rd (Edison LLC) (3-0)
• Sustained $37,366,800 assessment for 9506 Watts Rd (Edison II LLC) (3-0)
• Sustained $11,045,200 assessment for 604 Feather Sound Dr (Edison II LLC) (3-0)
• Sustained $474,100 assessment for 1013 Chieftain Lookout (Frost & Larson) (3-0)
• Sustained $460,000 assessment for 583 Fargo Trl (Krueger Emily C) (3-0)
• Approved uncontested Board of Assessor values from August 26, 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from September 16, 2026 (voice vote)

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The agenda for the Madison, WI Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for 2026-09-17 is marked "Cancelled." The supplied document contains no items, votes, or decisions — only the cancellation notice and a print date of 9/30/2026. No further details about why it was cancelled or what was to be discussed are provided in the source.

MONONA TERRACE COMMUNITY AND CONVENTION CENTER BOARD

The Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Board is holding a routine business meeting. They will approve the August minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on the room tax commission, booking pace, and the finance report. The board will also consider an appointment to the Finance Subcommittee.

• Approval of August 20, 2026 minutes
• Public comment period (3 mins per person)
• Room Tax Commission update by Glenn Krieg
• Booking pace update by Steve Dongarra
• Finance report by Jeff Boyd