A motion was made by Peguero, seconded by Schmiedicke, to address this agenda item. No action required. MissionSquare staff presented the plan review.
Funding for food plan activity has been restored by USDA. Because of the uncertainty, efforts are being made to shorten the timeline into this year. Individuals can get involved through Dane County Food Coalition committees. Reach out to Noah Bloedorn if interested. May first follow-up to public launch event will be held at Pasture and Plenty. Decentralized community engagement process has set aside $40,000 in the budget for community partners to work with their own partners in collecting data for hosting individual engagement sessions.
Meetings to be held first Wednesdays at 3PM.
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Double Dollars season set for June 1 to October 31.
Welcoming Logan Morrow to MFPC. Offering gratitude for Alder Regina Vidaver’s term Council. She will be replaced by Alder Bill Tischler.
The March/April schedule proposed for approving revisions to the City’s leases on agricultural lands was put on hold after farmers who rented these lands last year expressed concern about some of the updated provisions related to tillage methods and chemical usage. According to Matt Mikolajewski, Director of the Economic Development Division, Staff is “exploring adjustments to the language that may address both the goals of the MFPC and the needs of needs of current and likely future farm tenants.” The approval process will resume when these adjustments have been made.
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Morales presented from the attached information. Bloedorn: have you added farmers markets? A: Yes, this will be included Q: What does it take for a community to work with the project? A: There will be a fee for service arrangement with different partners. Meeting with USDA and City of New York later this spring. Bloedorn: Would be great to have a county instance as well as City of Madison. Leeper: Are we able to add data about food storage? A: Yes, where the data is available, it can be added to the model Leete: How could this be used for HRAP and other city programs? Reistad: This data would provide much more interactive and focus to help inform decision-making. Would also offer insight into ways to approach and target potential HRAP areas of focus.
Motion made by Miller Fienen,seconded by Frautschi, to Approve the Minutes of the March 19, 2025 Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee. Motion passed by voice vote/other.
There were no registrants for Public Comment.
Assistant Parks Superintendent Lisa Laschinger led the discussion on the overall review of the Parks and Open Space Plan. The Plan will be further discussed at the next meeting.
Assistant Parks Superintendent Lisa Laschinger proposed dates for additional meetings of the Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee. Motion made by Frautschi, seconded by Miller Fienen, to Approve the following dates: May 7, 2025 and June 4, 2025. Motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Morrison, seconded by Arnesen, to Approve. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
General Manager Kumar and Secretary Abrahamian presented the background of the Waterworks Excellence Project.
Joe Grande, Water Supply Manager, presented the Water Quality Report, including test results from over 31,000 tests run in 2024.
Motion by Alder Vidaver, seconded by Vice President Simon, to approve the Water Production Monthly Report as presented. Motion carried by voice vote/other.
Motion by Alder Vidaver, seconded by Vice President Simon, to approve the Financial Condtions Monthly Report as presented. Motion carried by voice vote/other.
Motion by Alder Vidaver, seconded by Vice President Simon, to approve the Capital Projects Monthly Report as presented. Motion carried by voice vote/other.
Motion by Alder Vidaver, seconded by Vice President Simon, to approve the Operations Monthly Report as presented. Motion carried by voice vote/other.
Motion by Alder Vidaver, seconded by Vice President Simon, to approve the Public Information Monthly Report as presented. Motion carried by voice vote/other.
There were no registrants.
Meeting Evaluation and Discussion led by President Delmore. All criteria were met.
Marcus Pearson, Public Information Officer, presented draft sections of the 2024 Madison Water Utility Annual Report. Any changes are due to Marcus by May 16, 2025, so that the final report can be presented to the Common Council in May.
A motion was made by George C. Hank lll to recommend approval of the item to council, seconded by Richard A Riphon. motion was approved, with Louis J. Olson abstaining, all others voting for approval.
There were not public comments.
James I. Glueck asks if wording on "Area Exceptions" should be removed from the agenda, Kyle Bunnow will investigate. Louis J. Olson asks if the board has acquired any new members, Kyle Bunnow replies there has been a new applicant with more information to come in future meetings.
A motion was made by Richard A. Riphon to approve the minutes with the fire departments recommendations, seconded by Darrel D. Feucht. The motion passed on a unanimous vote.
A motion was made by Figueroa Cole, seconded by Verveer, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other. One registration in support.
A motion was made by Figueroa Cole, seconded by Verveer, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other. One registration in support.
A motion was made by Figueroa Cole, seconded by Verveer, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other. One registration in support.
A motion was made by Figueroa Cole, seconded by Verveer, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other. One registration in support.
A motion was made by Figueroa Cole, seconded by Verveer, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT WITH CONDITIONS - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other. The conditions are: 1. Sales of alcohol outside of Breese Stevens Field walls only allowed if all city approvals are completed and approved, including Street Use Permit. 2. Sales of alcohol outside of Breese Stevens Field walls are allowed for concerts, only. 3. Sales of alcohol outside of Breese Stevens Field walls can begin two hours prior to the gates opening for a concert and cease once the concert begins. One registration in support. Nine registrations in opposition.
A motion was made by Figueroa Cole, seconded by Glenn, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other. Two registrations in support.
A motion was made by Verveer, seconded by Glenn, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO PLACE ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE -REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other. One registration in support.
A motion was made by Verveer, seconded by Figueroa Cole, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT WITH CONDITIONS - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other. The condition is: 1. Entertainment shall cease by 11pm, nightly, with the exception of New Years Eve. Two registrations in support.
A motion was made by Glenn, seconded by Verveer, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other. Two registrations in support.
A motion was made by Glenn, seconded by Figueroa Cole, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other. Three registrations in support.
A motion was made by Verveer, seconded by Glenn, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other. Approval condition on the completion of the application and all board members passing background check by MPD. One registration in support.
A motion was made by Figueroa Cole, seconded by Verveer, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Verveer, seconded by Glenn, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice vote/other. Approval condition on the completion of the application and all board members passing background check by MPD. One registration in support.
A motion was made by Figueroa Cole, seconded by Verveer, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO RE-REFER - PUBLIC HEARING to the ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
MPD submitted the attached report.
Clerk's Office submitted the attached report.
A motion was made by Glenn, seconded by Figueroa Cole, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice vote/other. One registration in support.
A motion was made by Verveer, seconded by Figueroa Cole, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice vote/other. The conditions are: 1. Establishment shall meet the definition of a restaurant at defined by Madison General Ordinance 38.02, at all times. 2. Establishment shall have food available during operating hours. One registration in support.
A motion was made by Figueroa Cole, seconded by Glenn, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice vote/other. Two registrations in support. One registration neither in support nor opposition.
A motion was made by Verveer, seconded by Glenn, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice vote/other. One registration in support.
A motion was made by Glenn, seconded by Farley, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice vote/other. One registration in support, two registrations in opposition.
A motion was made by Figueroa Cole, seconded by Verveer, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Figueroa Cole, seconded by Glenn, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO GRANT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice vote/other. One registration in support.
A motion was made by Figueroa Cole, seconded by Verveer, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO PLACE ON FILE WITHOUT PREJUDICE -REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other. One registration in support.
Due to technical issues, Rearick made a motion to recess for 10 minutes before the training began, seconded by Calmese. The motion passed unanimously and the board recessed at 6:32. The board reconvened at 6:42 pm.
Saunders Jr. moved a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Statam and passed unanimously
No Public Comment.
Saunders Jr. made a motion to take this item out of order, before items 4 and 5. This motion was seconded by Miller and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice vote/other. Note Harald Kliems voted no on this item.
The board received the report.
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A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to Approve. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Williams, seconded by Stern, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
This Resolution was RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER
This running file will contain all public submissions regarding the Police Chief hiring process.
Three people were registered to speak. Two people from the public and one person who spoke during item 3 in representation of the Midtown Community Policing Advisory Board. The registration report for public comment is attached. Written comments are attached to item 2.
Liz Merfeld introduced the Madison Community Police Advisory Boards. Each District had a representative share their input with Commissioners.
Commissioners set special meeting dates for April and May. A motion was made Schauf, seconded by Vukelich-Austin, to table the discussion of other special meeting dates until after closed session. The motion was passed by voice vote/other.
A motion was made by Gundlach, seconded by Fudge Hart, to approve the Fire Chief's final recommendation to promote Paul Poker to Lieutenant following successful completion of the probationary period, effective April 14, 2025. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
Chief Bavery updated Commissioners on the current course work of the 2025 Fire Department Recruit Academy.
Chief Bavery reported on two open investigations.
Commissioner Figueroa Velez will review this file. New Commissioners were invited to sit in on this review.
Captain Drescher reported on resignations and noted the retirement of Police Investigator Jill Urso after 25 years of service.
Captain Drescher provided an update on one open investigation. There are no suspensions requiring notification to the PFC.
This item was discussed in closed session and voted on in open session.
A motion was made by Vukelich-Austin, seconded by Fudge Hart, to reconvene into open session. The motion passed by voice vote/other. The Commission reconvened into open session at 8:16pm. A motion was made by Fudge Hart, seconded by Figueroa Velez, to approve the preliminary recommendation of the Police Chief to promote Police Officer Korrie Rondorf to Detective, effective 3/2/25. Commissioners brought the discussion back to the table for special meeting dates regarding the hiring process of the Police Chief. Special meeting dates were set for June and the final interview date for August. Commissioners will discuss July meeting dates at the next regular business meeting.