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Monona Terrace Community And Convention Center Board
Agenda

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  1. Public Comment
    Public Comment

    3 mins per person.

  2. In Committee
    Miscellaneous

    Madison Lake Way Partners Presentation: Jayme Powers, Chief Executive Officer

  3. In Committee
    Miscellaneous

    Monona Catering Mid-Year Report: Wendy Brown-Haddock, General Manager

  4. In Committee
    Miscellaneous

    Finance Committee Report and Recommendation to the Board: Glenn Krieg, Committee Chair

  5. In Committee
    Miscellaneous

    Booking Pace Update: Steve Dongarra, Associate Director Marketing and Event Services

  6. In Committee
    Miscellaneous

    Finance Report: Jeff Boyd, Business Manager

  7. In Committee
    Miscellaneous

    Director’s Report: Connie Thompson, Director A. Administration B. Operations C. Community Relations D. Gift Shop E. Sales and Marketing F. Event Services G. Business Office/Human Resources H. Catering

Alcohol License Review Committee
Agenda

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  2. Change of Agent
    License

    Change of Agent SBG Apple North VIII LLC • dba Applebee's Grill & Bar • 4710 East Towne Blvd New Agent: Walter Salaverria Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 17)
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  3. Change of Agent
    License

    Change of Agent Blazin Wings Inc • dba Buffalo Wild Wings • 240 East Towne Mall New Agent: Anthony A Gillett Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 17)

  4. Change of Agent
    License

    Change of Agent Kwik Trip Inc • dba Kwik Trip 961 • 3528 E Washington Ave New Agent: Laura L Koltes Class A Beer, Class A Liquor, Class A Cider (District 12)
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  5. Change of Agent
    License

    Change of Agent Kwik Trip Inc • dba Kwik Trip 951 • 6702 Raymond Rd New Agent: Cory A Zeman Class A Beer, Class A Cider (District 20)
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  6. Change of Agent
    License

    Change of Agent AC Madison Hospitality LLC • dba Cambria Hotel • 5045 Eastpark Blvd New Agent: Michelle Santek Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 17)
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  7. Entity Reorganization
    License

    Entity Reorganization SBG Apple North VIII LLC • dba Applebee's Grill & Bar 4710 East Towne Blvd Class B Combination Liquor & Beer (District 17) Add one new officer, remove one officer
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  8. Change of Conditions
    License

    Change of Licensed Conditions RED Sushi 2 LLC • dba RED • Capacity (in/out): 280/92 316 W Washington Ave • Agent: Tatsiana Zhykharevich Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 20% alcohol, 80% food 21+ Entertainment Police Sector 405 (District 4) Request to revise condition two to allow live entertainment or DJ events any night of the week.
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  9. Change of Licensed Premise
    License

    Change of Licensed Premises Wando Ventures Inc • dba Jay's Current Capacity (in/out): 99/18 • Proposed Capacity (in/out): 99/49 602 University Ave • Agent: Jay Wanserski Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 99% alcohol, 1% food Police Sector 403 (District 2) Request to add a fenced 60’4” x 6’6” outdoor seating area along the north side of the building.
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  10. Recessed Public Hearing
    License

    Public Hearing - New License 7-Eleven Inc • dba 7-Eleven #35851J 2216 University Ave • Agent: Christopher Martinez Perez Class A Beer, Class A Liquor Police Sector 206 (District 5)
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  11. Public Hearing
    License

    Public Hearing - License Transfer Cherokee Park Inc • dba TPC Wisconsin Transfer from 5105 N Sherman Ave to 5103 N Sherman Ave Estimated Capacity (in/out): 48/20 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 10% alcohol, 10% food, 80% other Police Sector 510 (District 18)
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  12. Public Hearing
    License

    Public Hearing - New License Pink Heifer LLC • dba Pink Heifer BBQ Saloon 569 State St • Agent: Jorden Fox Estimated Capacity (in/out): 70/0 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 10% alcohol, 85% food, 5% other Police Sector 403 (District 2)
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  14. Public Hearing
    License

    Public Hearing - New License Justveggiez LLC • dba Justveggiez 540 State St • Agent: James Bloodsaw Estimated Capacity (in/out): 99/20 Class B Beer, Class C Wine • 20% alcohol, 80% food Police Sector 403 (District 2)
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  16. Public Hearing
    License

    Public Hearing - New License Union Corners LLC • dba Union Corners Tavern 2438 Winnebago St • Agent: Mark Burish Estimated Capacity (in/out): 111/40 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 30% alcohol, 70% food Police Sector 603 (District 15)
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  19. Public Comment
    License

    Public Comment

  20. Financial Report
    License

    Finance Audit Report Two Pinners LLC • dba Cheba Hut Estimated Capacity (in/out): 75/16 453 W Gilman St • Agent: Heather Huhn Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 18% alcohol, 82% food Police Sector 403 (District 2)
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  21. Financial Report
    License

    Finance Audit Report 508 State Street Golf LLC • dba 7 Iron Social Capacity (in/out): 100/0 508 State St Suite B • Agent: Colin Smith Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 27% alcohol, 29% food, 44% other Police Sector 403 (District 2)
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  23. Miscellaneous
    License

    Municipal Approval of Full Service Retail Alcohol Sales State Line Distillery LLC • dba State Line Distillery Event Location: 2219 Monroe St Event Date: July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; September 7, 14, 21, 28; and October 5, 12, 19, and 26 9am - 2pm Police District: 207 (District 13) Event: Monroe Street Farmers' Market
    Attachments

Madison Public Library Board
Agenda Minutes Video

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  1. Approved
    Miscellaneous

    Director's Report - July, 2025

    A motion was made by Carter, seconded by Garcia, to Approve. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

    Attachments

  3. Approved
    Miscellaneous

    Approval of the July, 2025 Capital Budget Report

    A motion was made by Carter, seconded by DeChant, to Approve. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

    Attachments

  4. In Committee
    Miscellaneous

    Public Comment - Madison Public Library Board, August 7, 2025

  6. Approved
    Miscellaneous

    Approval of the 2026 Intersystem Resource Library Agreement Between Madison Public Library and the Southwest Library System

    A motion was made by Pierson, seconded by Carter, to Approve. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

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Public Safety Review Committee
Agenda Minutes Video

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  2. Held in Committee
    Discussion Item

    Report from the Madison Fire Department including an update on CAREs

    Chief Chris Carbon and AC Chris Hammes

  3. Held in Committee
    Discussion Item

    Report from the Madison Police Department and an update on the strategic plan

    AC Matt Tye

    Attachments

  4. Held in Committee
    Discussion Item

    For Information Only - Chief's Quarterly Report

    This Discussion Item was Discuss and continue

    Attachments

  5. Held in Committee
    Discussion Item

    Report from Alders

    None

  6. Held in Committee
    Discussion Item

    Report from Chair

    None

Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee (Parks)
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  1. In Committee
    Miscellaneous

    Approval of the Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee Meeting
    Attachments

  2. In Committee
    Miscellaneous

    Public Comment

Facilities Programs And Fees Subcommittee (Parks)
Agenda

Rescheduled To 9/15/25

    Madison Food Policy Council
    Agenda

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    1. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Regional Food System Planning

    2. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Regional Agriculture and Food Sovereignty

    3. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Business Development Specialist

    4. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Public Health Madison & Dane County

    5. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Extension Dane County, UW-Madison

    6. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Community Gardens

    7. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Madison Metropolitan School District

    8. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Double Dollars Program

    9. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Madison Food Policy Council Chair

    10. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Farmland Preservation Task Force

    11. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Dane Food Access Network

    12. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Food System Assessment

    13. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Public Comment: MFPC 8/20/25

    14. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Update on Food Recovery Efforts and Healthy Food For All

    Board Of Review
    Agenda Minutes

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    1. Approved
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 259 ~ PARCEL: 0709-214-0214-8 ~ ADDRESS: 2310 ROWLEY AVE ~ OWNER: BARTON, BRUCE HOWARD & KAREN A RATTUNDE ~ ASSESSMENT: $736,300

      A motion was made by Lesi, seconded by Bartell, to Sustain the assessment. The motion passed by the following vote:

    Downtown Coordinating Committee
    Agenda

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    1. Public Comment
      Public Comment

      Public Comment
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    2. Miscellaneous
      Miscellaneous

      Mifflin Plaza
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    3. Miscellaneous
      Miscellaneous

      Curb Management and Delivery/Parking Restrictions

    4. Miscellaneous
      Miscellaneous

      Report of Mall Concourse Maintenance and Special Events 2025

    Board Of Review
    Agenda

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    1. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 1794 ~ PARCEL: 0709-132-1032-7 ~ ADDRESS: 825 E JOHNSON ST ~ OWNER: ENDRES LIVING TRUST ~ ASSESSMENT: $532,400

    2. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 1787 ~ PARCEL: 0709-132-1033-5 ~ ADDRESS: 821 E JOHNSON ST ~ OWNER: ENDRES LIV TR, RUSSELL H ~ ASSESSMENT: $1,119,800

    3. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 1772 ~ PARCEL: 0709-132-1035-1 ~ ADDRESS: 817 E JOHNSON ST ~ OWNER: ENDRES LIV TR, RUSSELL H ~ ASSESSMENT: $544,500

    4. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 1763 ~ PARCEL: 0608-021-1117-4 ~ ADDRESS: 2622 WENTWORTH DR ~ OWNER: PARR, LISA L ~ ASSESSMENT: $429,900

    Landmarks Commission
    Agenda

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    1. Items Referred
      Miscellaneous

      124 E Gorham Street - Land Combination and New Construction in the Mansion Hill Historic District (District 2)
      Attachments

    2. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Landmarks Commission Public Comment Period
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    Economic Development Committee
    Agenda

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    1. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Announcements and Future EDC Agenda Items

    2. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Discussion Regarding Merger of the Economic Development Committee and Vending Oversight Committee
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    4. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Public Comment - EDC 8/20/25

    6. In Committee
      Discussion Item

      City of Madison Economic Development Plan Update
      Attachments

    Equal Opportunities Commission
    Agenda

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    1. Items Referred
      Resolution

      Adopting the Updated Elected and Appointed Official Code of Ethical Conduct
      Attachments

    2. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Alder Report to the EOC

    3. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Future Topics

    5. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Public Comments (August 14, 2025)

    6. In Committee
      Report

      EOD Manager Report: Technology updates, HUD Project updates, Training and Outreach, Special Projects, Employment/Housing/Public Accommodations Updates

    7. In Committee
      Discussion Item

      EOC 2025 Vacancies

    8. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      EOC Work Plan

    9. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Introduction of the Interim EOD Manager

    Police And Fire Commission
    Agenda Video

    Special Meeting Conduct The Final Interviews For The Position Of Police Chief

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    1. Discussion Items
      Discussion Item

      Public Input on the Police Chief Hiring Process
      Attachments

    2. Filed
      Discussion Item

      Contemplated closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to discuss and take action, if appropriate, regarding employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; specifically: Conduct the final interviews for the position of Police Chief.

      This Discussion Item was Discuss and Finalize

    3. Discussion Items
      Discussion Item

      Reconvene into open session

    Police And Fire Commission
    Agenda

    Special Meeting Commence Deliberations Regarding The Final Candidates For Position Of Police Chief

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    1. Discussion Items
      Discussion Item

      Public Input on the Police Chief Hiring Process
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    2. Filed
      Discussion Item

      Contemplated closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to discuss and take action, if appropriate, regarding employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; specifically: Commence deliberations regarding the final candidates for the position of Police Chief

      Discussion took place in closed session

    3. Discussion Items
      Discussion Item

      Reconvene into open session

    City, County, Schools Collaborative Committee
    Agenda

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    1. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Public Comment

    Community Development Authority
    Agenda

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    1. Items Referred
      Miscellaneous

      Public Comment (August 14, 2025 CDA Board Meeting)

    2. Items Referred
      Miscellaneous

      CDA Resolution No. 4671 - Disallowance of Insurance Claim No. GLCM00004080, made by Marquita Fortune
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    3. Items Referred
      Miscellaneous

      CDA Resolution No. 4672 - Authorizing the execution of a Space Use Agreement with Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, Inc. for the continued operation of a monthly food pantry at The Brittingham Apartments located at 755 Braxton Place
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    4. Items Referred
      Miscellaneous

      CDA Resolution No. 4673 - Authorizing the execution of purchase of services contract with Per Mar Security & Research Corp. to provide remote area of refuge supervisory monitoring services for the Village on Park Parking Structure
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    5. Items Referred
      Miscellaneous

      CDA Resolution No. 4677 - Authorizing the Community Development Authority of the City of Madison to enter into an Agreement with the Dane County Housing Authority to perform NSPIRE-V inspections and rent reasonableness determinations at the Taking Shape B1 development
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    7. Items Referred
      Miscellaneous

      CDA Resolution No. 4675 - Authorizing the execution of a second amendment to a listing agreement between Kent Yan of Plato Commercial Real Estate LLC and the CDA pertaining to the Village on Park
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    8. Items Referred
      Miscellaneous

      CDA Resolution No. 4676 - Authorizing the execution of a fifth addendum to the lease between the CDA and the State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration (d/b/a UW Space Place) to revise the terms in the lease for space in The Village on Park
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    Transportation Commission
    Agenda

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    1. Items Referred
      Miscellaneous

      Members of the Transportation Commission who are also members of other transportation-related Boards, Committees or Commissions provide relevant updates from those Boards, Committees or Commissions.

    2. Items Referred
      Miscellaneous

      Commission member suggestions for items on future agenda (for information only; not for discussion)
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    3. Items Referred
      Miscellaneous

      General announcements by the Chair (for information only; not for discussion)

    4. Items Referred
      Ordinance

      Repealing and Recreating Subsection 12.1335(2) of the Madison General Ordinances to update the Snow Emergency Zone Description.

    5. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Quarterly Traffic Safety Report
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    6. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Traffic Safety Concerns on Williamson St. and Jenifer St.
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    8. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Public Comment for Items not on the Agenda for the August 13, 2025 Meeting
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    Urban Design Commission
    Agenda Video

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    2. Discussion Items
      Miscellaneous

      Urban Design Commission Public Comment
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    3. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      2150 Commercial Avenue + 2231-2235 Myrtle Street - New Mixed-Use Building in Urban Design District (UDD) 4. (District 12)

      The Urban Design Commission Received an Informational Presentation

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    4. Final
      Miscellaneous

      905 Huxley Street - Comprehensive Design Review for Signage (CDR). (District 12)

      A motion was made by Klehr, seconded by Hellrood, to Grant Final Approval. The motion passed by the following vote:

      Attachments

    5. Held in Committee
      Miscellaneous

      3357-3375 E Washington Avenue + 922-930 N Fair Oaks Avenue - New Mixed-Use Building Located in Urban Design District (UDD) 5. (District 12)

      A motion was made by Asad, seconded by Mbilinyi, to Grant Initial Approval. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    6. Final
      Miscellaneous

      4201 Buckeye Road - Comprehensive Design Review for Signage (CDR). (District 15)

      A motion was made by Klehr, seconded by Hellrood, to Grant Final Approval. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    7. Final
      Miscellaneous

      1003 Huxley Street - Comprehensive Design Review for Signage (CDR). (District 12)

      A motion was made by Klehr, seconded by Hellrood, to Grant Final Approval. The motion passed by the following vote:

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    Board Of Park Commissioners
    Agenda Video

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    1. Approved
      Communication

      Approval of the Minutes of the July 9, 2025 Board of Park Commissioners meeting.

      Motion made by Probst, seconded by Field, to Approve the Minutes of the July 9, 2025 Board of Park Commissioners meeting. Motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    2. Public Comment
      Miscellaneous

      Public Comment

      There were no registrants for public comment.

    3. Report of Officer
      Resolution

      Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an Amended View Preservation Easement for Merrill Springs Park (District 19)

      Hughes provided an overview of the proposed amendment and answered questions. Assistant City Attorney Doran Viste provided additional background information was available to answer questions. Registered speaker Faith Fitzpatrick of Friends of Merrill Spring spoke in opposition. Registered speaker Alice Erickson spoke in opposition. Registered speaker Kendall Harrison spoke in support. Registered speaker Jessica Harrison spoke in support. Registrant Heidi Sonnenburg was in opposition. Registrant Kimberly McBride was in opposition. Registrant Leslie Herje was in support. Motion made by Harrington, seconded by Glenn, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. Motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    4. Items Referred
      Resolution

      Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an amendment to the Breese Stevens Stadium Use and Operating Agreement with Big Top Events LLC to update the limitations on alcohol sales at Stadium Events. (District 6)

      Registered speaker Conor Caloia of Big Top Events was in support and available to answer questions. Motion made by Glenn, seconded by Probst, to Approve the Amendment. Motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    5. Items Referred
      Ordinance

      Amending Sections 10.25(4), 23.21(1), 23.22, 23.25 and 23.40(4)(b) of the Madison General Ordinances to reflect changes to tree authority and the requirements of the terrace treatment policy.

      Laschinger provided an overview of the proposed amendments. Motion made by McDonald, seconded by Probst, to RETURN TO LEAD WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. Motion passed by voice vote/other.

    6. Approved
      Communication

      Approving the Madison Parks Division’s 2025-2030 Park & Open Space Plan.

      Laschinger provided an overview and the next steps. Motion made by McDonald, seconded by Probst, to Approve the Plan with suggested revisions. Motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    7. Report of Officer
      Appointment

      Approving Park Commission President Member Appointments to the Subcommittee of the Board of Park Commissioners

      Interim Superintendent Lisa Laschinger proved an overview of the recommended appointments. Motion made by Harrington, seconded by McDonald, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO CONFIRM UNDER SUSPENSION OF MGO 2.055. Motion passed by voice vote/other.

    8. Approved
      Communication

      Report of the Minutes of the July 16, 2025 Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee meeting.

      Motion made by Harrington, seconded by Williams, to Accept the Minutes. Motion passed by voice vote/other.

      Attachments

    9. Approved
      Report

      August 2025 Superintendent's Report

      Planning and Development Manager Adam Kaniewski presented the Planning and Development section report and answered questions. Motion made by Field, seconded by Glenn, to Accept the Report. Motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    10. Approved
      Communication

      Approving Updated Board of Park Commissioners Rules of Procedure and Basic Policies

      Ryan provided an overview. Motion made by Glenn, seconded by Williams, to Approve. Motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    11. Approved
      Communication

      Approving the installation of Wisconsin Landscape Mosaic Mural by Artist Arnold Zweerts in the Madison Parks Division’s Lakeside Offices Boardroom

      Karin Wolfe of Planning and mural conservator Lillian Sizemore provided an overview and answered questions. Harrington asked Sizemore to thank the MacCrimmon family for considering the donation. Motion made by Field, seconded by McDonald, to Approve the Installation. Motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    12. Approved
      Communication

      Approving request to grant access and right of entry to Starkweather, LLC or their contractor for the installation and City of Madison for the maintenance of public storm sewer within Starkweather Park to serve the development located in the Starkweather Plat

      Laschinger provided an overview of the request. Registered speaker Thomas Price of / FOR? Jillian Hayes, Starkweather, LLC provided additional information and was available to answer questions. Motion made by Field, seconded by Probst, to Approve the Request contingent upon review and approval of the project by the DNR and that the developers comply with any and all conditions set forth by the DNR. Motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    13. Approved
      Communication

      Approving Engineering Request for construction improvements in Lake Edge Park.

      Planning and Development Manager Adam Kaniewski introduced the project. Jose Navarro of Engineering provided an overview. Motion made by Glenn, seconded by Williams, to Approve the Request. Motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    14. Approved
      Communication

      Approving request from Olbrich Botanical Society to install temporary trail cameras for security of GLEAM art installations.

      Tanya Zastrow of the Olbrich Botanical Society provided an overview of the request and answered questions. Motion made by Glenn, seconded by Field, to Approve. Motion passed by voice vote/other.

      Attachments

    Board Of Review
    Agenda

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    1. Approved
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 1350 ~ PARCEL: 0709-303-0110-9 ~ ADDRESS: 1 KESSEL CT ~ OWNER: NORTHLAND PRESERVE LLC ~ ASSESSMENT: $8,151,000

      A motion was made by Lesi, seconded by Kaiser, to Sustain the assessment. The motion passed by the following vote:

    2. Approved
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 1349 ~ PARCEL: 0709-303-0114-1 ~ ADDRESS: 88 KESSEL CT ~ OWNER: NORTHLAND PRESERVE LLC ~ ASSESSMENT: $9,170,000

      A motion was made by Lesi, seconded by Kaiser, to Sustain the assessment. The motion passed by the following vote:

    3. Approved
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 1351 ~ PARCEL: 0709-303-0115-9 ~ ADDRESS: 84 KESSEL CT ~ OWNER: NORTHLAND PRESERVE LLC ~ ASSESSMENT: 8,151,000

      A motion was made by Lesi, seconded by Kaiser, to Sustain the assessment. The motion passed by the following vote:

    4. Approved
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 1352 ~ PARCEL: 0709-303-0116-7 ~ ADDRESS: 48 KESSEL CT ~ OWNER: NORTHLAND PRESERVE LLC ~ ASSESSMENT: 12,226,000

      A motion was made by Lesi, seconded by Kaiser, to Sustain the assessment. The motion passed by the following vote:

    5. Approved
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 1353 ~ PARCEL: 0709-303-0117-5 ~ ADDRESS: 5952 SCHROEDER RD ~ OWNER: NORTHLAND PRESERVE LLC ~ ASSESSMENT: $16,302,000

      A motion was made by Lesi, seconded by Kaiser, to Sustain the assessment. The motion passed by the following vote:

    6. Approved
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 2050 ~ PARCEL: 0709-222-2512-7 ~ ADDRESS: 1808 VAN HISE AVE

      A motion was made by Lesi, seconded by Ray, to Approve a request to waive the deadline to file an appeal. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

    Police And Fire Commission
    Agenda

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    1. Discussion Items
      Discussion Item

      Public Input on the Police Chief Hiring Process
      Attachments

    2. Filed
      Discussion Item

      Public Comment for the Police and Fire Commission meeting of August 11, 2025

      There was no public comment.

    3. Filed
      Discussion Item

      Consideration and potential action regarding the final recommendation of the Fire Chief for promotion of the following candidate after successful completion of the probationary period: Firefighter Elizabeth Healy, effective August 29, 2025

      A motion was made by Vukelich-Austin, seconded by Gundlach, to approve the final recommendation of the Fire Chief to promote Elizabeth Healey to the rank of Firefighter after successful completion of the probationary period, effective August 29, 2025 The motion passed by voice vote/other.

      Attachments

    4. Filed
      Discussion Item

      Status update on 2026 Fire Department hiring process

      Chief Bavery reported that 93 candidates were invited to take the Physical Ability Test on August 7.

    5. Filed
      Discussion Item

      General status report on Fire Department retirements and resignations

      There were no retirements or resignations to report.

    6. Filed
      Discussion Item

      General status report on Fire Department disciplinary matters

      Chief Bavery noted two ongoing investigations.

    7. Filed
      Discussion Item

      Consideration and potential action regarding the final recommendation of the Acting Police Chief for promotion of the following candidate after successful completion of the probationary period: Officer Bailey Heimsoth, effective August 7, 2025

      A motion was made by Schauf, seconded by Gundlach, to accept the final recommendation of the Acting Police Chief to promote Bailey Heimsoth to the rank of Police Officer upon successful completion of the probationary period, effective August 7, 2025. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

      Attachments

    8. Filed
      Discussion Item

      Consideration and potential action to approve candidates for Police Department eligibility list

      There were no additions to the eligibility list.

    9. Filed
      Discussion Item

      Consideration and potential action to approve candidates for Police Department hiring list

      A motion was made by Vukelich-Austin, seconded by Gundlach, to add three names to the hiring list as presented. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

    10. Filed
      Discussion Item

      2025 Pre-Service Academy Update

      Captain Drescher reported that all 32 recruits have passed phase 1 of state testing.

    11. Filed
      Discussion Item

      General status report on Police Department retirements and resignations

      Captain Drescher noted one resignation.

    12. Filed
      Discussion Item

      General status report on Police Department disciplinary matters

      Captain Drescher noted three ongoing investigations, one of which is new.

    13. Filed
      Discussion Item

      Contemplated closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to discuss and take action, if appropriate, regarding employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, and Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e), regarding conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session; specifically: a. Consider the preliminary recommendation of the Acting Police Chief for the promotion of the following candidate and report on personnel file review: i. Tanner Sandmire, Officer to Investigator, effective August 10, 2025 b. Consider the preliminary recommendation of the Fire Chief for the promotion of the following candidates and report on personnel file reviews: i. Firefighter Jeret Jenkins to Apparatus Engineer, effective August 17, 2025 ii. Firefighter Richard Miyagawa to Apparatus Engineer, effective August 17, 2025 iii. Firefighter Eric Popovich to Apparatus Engineer, effective August 17, 2025 iv. Firefighter/Paramedic Nickolas George to Apparatus Engineer, effective August 17, 2025 v. Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Kampmeier to Apparatus Engineer, effective August 17, 2025 vi. Firefighter Aaron Zurbuchen to Apparatus Engineer, effective August 17, 2025 c. Discuss confidential interview questions for Police Chief finalists.

      These items were discussed in closed session. Votes were taken in open session.

    14. Filed
      Discussion Item

      Reconvene into open session to consider any remaining agenda items and to take action, if appropriate, regarding the items discussed in closed session

      A motion was made by Fudge Hart, seconded by Gundlach, to reconvene into open session. The motion passed by voice vote/other. The Commission reconvened into open session at 7:04pm.

    15. Filed
      Discussion Item

      Consideration and potential action to approve candidates for Fire Department eligibility list

      A motion was made by Fudge Hart, seconded by Vukelich-Austin, to approve candidates to the Fire Department eligibility list as presented. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

    Plan Commission
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    1. Items Referred
      Ordinance

      Creating Section 28.022-00723 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 3357 and 3359 East Washington Avenue from TR-V1 (Traditional Residential-Varied 1) District to CC-T (Commercial Corridor-Transitional) District. (District 12)

      A motion was made by Guequierre, seconded by Heck, to Refer to the PLAN COMMISSION and should be returned by 8/25/2025. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    2. Public Hearing
      Conditional Use

      922-930 N Fair Oaks Avenue & 3357-3375 E Washington Avenue (District 12): Consideration of a conditional use in the [Proposed] Commercial Corridor-Transitional (CC-T) District and Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District for dwelling units in a mixed-use building with more than 100 units, and consideration of a conditional use in the CC-T District for single-family dwelling, all to allow construction of a five-story, mixed-use building with 3,300 square feet of commercial space and 171 dwelling units and a two-story, six-unit townhouse building.

      A motion was made by Guequierre, seconded by Heck, to Refer to the PLAN COMMISSION and should be returned by 8/25/2025. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    3. Approved
      Conditional Use

      117-125 N Butler Street (District 2): Consideration of a conditional use in the Downtown Residential 2 (DR2) District for a multi-family dwelling with greater than eight (8) units to allow construction of a five-story, 73-unit apartment building.

      A motion was made by Field, seconded by Guequierre, to Approve. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    4. Miscellaneous
      Miscellaneous

      Plan Commission Public Comment Period
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    5. Unfinished Business
      Ordinance

      Amending Sections 4.095, 10.05, 10.055, 10.08, 10.101, 23.24 and 1.08(3)(a) and Creating Section 10.105 of the Madison General Ordinances to enhance the City’s street tree protection provisions and to establish a Street Tree Replacement Fund.

      A motion was made by Field, seconded by Solheim, to Re-refer to the PLAN COMMISSION and should be returned by 8/25/2025. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    6. Report of Officer
      Resolution

      Authorizing the Planning Division to lead the preparation of the Downtown Area Plan and Adopting a Public Participation Plan

      A motion was made by Guequierre, seconded by Field, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    7. Miscellaneous
      Miscellaneous

      Registrants for 2025 Plan Commission Meetings
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    Deferred Compensation Committee
    Agenda

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    1. Public Comment
      Public Comment

      Public Comment (8/11/25 Meeting of the Deferred Compensation Committee)

    2. Items Referred
      Miscellaneous

      Request for Emergency Withdrawal 2025-02 - Second Attempt

    Board Of Public Works
    Agenda

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    1. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Consider a Report of the City Engineer regarding the results of a review of water resource impacts and the necessity of permits for public works construction projects on this agenda.
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    2. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Public Comments for Items Not on the Agenda

    3. Council New Business
      Resolution

      Approving Plans, Specifications, And Schedule Of Assessments For Davidson St, Park Ct, Maher Ave, and Gary St Reconstruction Assessment District - 2025. (District 15)
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    4. Items Referred
      Resolution

      Amending the 2025 Adopted Engineering-Bicycle & Pedestrian Capital Budget and awarding Public Works Contract 8739, Tancho Dr Bike Path & Northeast Pond Repair. (District 17)

      A motion was made by Ald.Guequierre, seconded by Ald. Lankella, to Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval to the FINANCE COMMITTEE and should be returned by 8/25/2025. The motion passed by voice vote/other.

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    5. Council New Business
      Resolution

      Accepting sanitary sewer, street, and terrace improvements constructed by Private Contract for 339 W Gorham Street, Private Contract No. 9140. (District 4)
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    6. Council New Business
      Resolution

      Accepting bituminous surface pavement constructed by Private Contract in Grandview Commons North - Phase 9, Private Contract No. 8973 (District 3)
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    8. Council New Business
      Resolution

      Assessing Benefits for Stevens Street Assessment District - 2024. (District 5)
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    9. Council New Business
      Resolution

      Assessing Benefits for Hammersley Road Resurfacing Assessment District - 2022. (District 10, District 20)
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    10. Council New Business
      Resolution

      Assessing Benefits for Lake Mendota Drive Assessment District - 2023. (District 19)
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    11. Council New Business
      Resolution

      Declaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers establishing the MacArthur Road, MacArthur Court, Larson Court, and Sycamore Avenue Assessment District - 2026. (District 3)

    13. Council New Business
      Resolution

      Assessing Benefits Hudson Avenue, Miller Avenue, Willard Avenue, Center Avenue, and Sommers Avenue Assessment District - 2023. (District 15)
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    15. ATS Review
      Resolution

      Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Campus Drive at Babcock Drive Railroad Crossing Improvements. (District 5, District 8)
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    16. ATS Review
      Resolution

      Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Metro Transit Kennedy Road On-Route Bus Charger. (District 18)
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    17. Council New Business
      Resolution

      Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Olin Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement. (District 13, District 14)
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    18. Council New Business
      Resolution

      Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Dairy Dr Temporary Campground Demo and Site Restoration. (District 16)
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    19. Council New Business
      Resolution

      Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Breese Stevens Field - Athletic Field Replacement. (District 6)
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    20. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Change Order No.3 to Contract 8317, Blue Harvest Lane, Feather Edge Drive, & Soaring Sky Run Assessment District - 2023, to Speedway Sand & Gravel Inc., for $2,479.67 (over project contingency) (District 1).
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    21. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Change Order No.1 to Contract 8800, 2025 Safe Streets, to Parisi Construction, LLC, for 93,742.00 (District 2, District 3, District 5, District 10, District 11, District 13, District 14, District 15, District 16, District 18).
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    22. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Change Order No. 2 to Contract 9342, Well 15 PFAS Treatment Facility, to Joe Daniels Construction Co Inc, for an additional 61 days for a completion date of 10/31/2025. (District 12).
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    23. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Change order No. 17 to Contract 8716, East-West Bus Rapid Transit Main Body, to Zenith Tech Inc, balancing quantities for a total net change of $0. (District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 8, District 9, District 11, District 12, and District 19)
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    24. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Change order No. 5 to Contract 8717, Mineral Point Road Widen Sidewalk (for East-West Bus Rapid Transit), to Parisi Construction,balancing quantities for a total net change of $0. (District 9, District 11, and District 19).
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    25. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Change Order No. 2 to Contract 9486, Commercial Avenue Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction, to R. G. Huston Co., Inc., for $71,538.25. (District 12, District 15).
      Attachments

    27. In Committee
      Resolution

      Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9638, Country Grove Singletrack Trail Improvements 2025. (District 7)
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    28. Items Referred
      Resolution

      Approving Plans and Specifications for the Site Restoration of 114 E Wilson St (Former Government East Ramp). (District 4)
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    29. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Subcontractor list for Contract 9655, Fire Station 8 Lighting Retrofit, to Danton Construction Services for 80.15% (District 13)
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    Community Development Block Grant Committee
    Agenda

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    1. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Public Comment

    2. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Staff Report

    3. Items Referred
      Resolution

      Accepting the Economic Development Division’s “2025 Small Business Assistance Policy Paper” as the basis for structuring and conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) process and authorizing the Community and Economic Development Divisions to undertake this process and recommend, for approval by the Common Council, a funding allocation plan regarding awards and contracts that will take effect on or after January 1, 2026 (Citywide).
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    4. Items Referred
      Resolution

      Authorizing a loan of up to $43,000 to Solace Friends, Inc. from the Community Facilities Loan Program to help finance exterior improvements to its facility located at 4142 Monona Drive, Madison WI, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement for that purpose (District 15).
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    5. Items Referred
      Resolution

      Amending the capital improvement projects identified in the Hawthorne-Truax Neighborhood Plan, previously approved by Common Council via RES-24-00690 (Legistar #85812), to redirect Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from lighting improvements to the creation of an art mural at Hawthorne Elementary School (District 12).
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    6. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Update on Homeless Services and Housing Resources Request for Proposals (RFP)

    7. Items Referred
      Resolution

      Authorizing the allocation of up to $2,000,000 of City Affordable Housing Funds to help the Madison Revitalization and Community Development Corporation (MRCDC) finance the rehabilitation and preservation of seven (7) units of rental housing and common area improvements at separate scattered site properties, and the Community Development Authority (CDA) finance the rehabilitation and preservation of eleven (11) units of rental housing at Monona Shores Apartments, and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into Loan Agreements. (District 5, District 10, District 11, District 14, District 16)
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    1. Filed
      Discussion Item

      Contemplated closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to discuss and take action, if appropriate, regarding employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; specifically: Commence deliberations regarding the final candidates for the position of Police Chief

    3. Public Comment
      Public Comment

      3 mins per person.

    4. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Madison Lake Way Partners Presentation: Jayme Powers, Chief Executive Officer

    5. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Monona Catering Mid-Year Report: Wendy Brown-Haddock, General Manager

    6. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Finance Committee Report and Recommendation to the Board: Glenn Krieg, Committee Chair

    7. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Booking Pace Update: Steve Dongarra, Associate Director Marketing and Event Services

    8. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Finance Report: Jeff Boyd, Business Manager

    9. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Director’s Report: Connie Thompson, Director A. Administration B. Operations C. Community Relations D. Gift Shop E. Sales and Marketing F. Event Services G. Business Office/Human Resources H. Catering

    11. Public Comment
      License

      Public Comment

    14. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Introduction to New Employee: Steve Dongarra, Associate Director Marketing and Event Services

    16. Council New Business
      Resolution

      Recognizing the Lake Wingra Loop Community Bike Ride occurring on September 28, 2025, celebrating the special sites surrounding Lake Wingra, and urging city staff to identify and promote policies and practices that promote the health of Lake Wingra.

    17. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Approval of the Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee Meeting

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    18. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Update on Food Recovery Efforts and Healthy Food For All

    19. Approved
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 2050 ~ PARCEL: 0709-222-2512-7 ~ ADDRESS: 1808 VAN HISE AVE

    21. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Public Comment

    23. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Public Comment: MFPC 8/20/25

    24. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 1763 ~ PARCEL: 0608-021-1117-4 ~ ADDRESS: 2622 WENTWORTH DR ~ OWNER: PARR, LISA L ~ ASSESSMENT: $429,900

    25. Risk Business
      Claim

      C. Ducommun - Property Damage - $746.59

    27. Miscellaneous
      Miscellaneous

      Curb Management and Delivery/Parking Restrictions

    28. Items Referred
      Discussion Item

      Public Comment - EDC 8/20/25

    29. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 1772 ~ PARCEL: 0709-132-1035-1 ~ ADDRESS: 817 E JOHNSON ST ~ OWNER: ENDRES LIV TR, RUSSELL H ~ ASSESSMENT: $544,500

    30. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 1787 ~ PARCEL: 0709-132-1033-5 ~ ADDRESS: 821 E JOHNSON ST ~ OWNER: ENDRES LIV TR, RUSSELL H ~ ASSESSMENT: $1,119,800

    31. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      OBJ: 1794 ~ PARCEL: 0709-132-1032-7 ~ ADDRESS: 825 E JOHNSON ST ~ OWNER: ENDRES LIVING TRUST ~ ASSESSMENT: $532,400

    32. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Introduction of the Interim EOD Manager

    33. Discussion Items
      Discussion Item

      Reconvene into open session

    34. Items Referred
      Resolution

      Accepting sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and sidewalk improvements constructed by Private Contract In 3030 Ohmeda Drive CSM, Private Contract No. 9082 (District 16).

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    35. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Subcontractor list for Contract 8763, Badger Rusk Shared-Use Path & N. Rusk Avenue Assessment District - 2025, to S&L Underground, Inc., for 49.00%. (District 14)

      Attachments

    36. Filed
      Discussion Item

      Contemplated closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to discuss and take action, if appropriate, regarding employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; specifically: Conduct the final interviews for the position of Police Chief.

    37. Risk Business
      Claim

      T. Schad - Vehicle Damage - $500.00

    38. Risk Business
      Claim

      Y. Yousfan - Property Damage - $650.00

    39. Risk Business
      Claim

      J. Kambs - Property Damage - $314.98

    40. Risk Business
      Claim

      Grange Insurance - Vehicle Damage - $1,541.94

    41. Risk Business
      Claim

      D. Smith - Personal and Bodily Injury, Lost Wages - $5,000.00

    42. In Committee
      Miscellaneous

      Public Comment