Alder Patrick Heck
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Alder Heck’s Updates
Updates & Week of May 4 Meetings of Interest for District 2
District 2 Updates and Meetings of Interest
After being shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact, many city boards, committees, and commissions are meeting again, although some less frequently and some not at all. Meetings are online only with details listed on agendas below; all should have virtual public participation options.
Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. held their first virtual Executive Committee meeting on April 28, a James Madison Park District development steering committee will meet online on May 7 (details below), and Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Association's next virtual meeting is expected on May 14.
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There are three sections to this week's update:
- COVID-19 Updates
- Other District 2 Updates
- City Meetings of Interest to District 2

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The public is invited to attend a virtual public information meeting focusing on sanitary sewer improvements for East Gorham St. The project spans East Gorham between North Butler and North Livingston Streets. The meeting will be held online at 5:30 p.m., May 7. It is being held virtually to support COVID-19 social distancing requirements. You must register in advance for the meeting in order to participate. Registration and more details available here.

On May 2, a temporary 90-day ban on alcohol in Reynolds Park will go into effect. Due to city committee schedules being impacted by COVID-19, the earlier request for a permanent ban won't be enacted until mid-summer. The permanent ban was requested by many nearby neighbors, TLNA Council, and by me after last year's surge in illegal behaviors associated with alcohol consumption in the park. There also have been additional recent reports. These recent reports, combined with the delay in implementing the permanent ban, prompted me to ask for another temporary ban to fill the gap.
The permanent ban is expected to get through the city process within 90 days from May 2. Park rangers have already started the usual "educational period" for the new temporary ban, signs were already up from the previous temporary ban, and full enforcement should start next week. Note that like most other city parks, alcohol permits for special events in Reynolds Park can still be applied for through the Parks Division.


- Wisconsin is ranked #2 with the second-most completed census forms at 63.5% (Minnesota is #1).
- Dane County is ranked #17 of Wisconsin counties at 69.8%.
- Madison is ranked #268 of Wisconsin cities at 66.9%: not good!
- District 2 completion rates are consistently lower than the city average, as low as 36.5% in the Langdon Street area. A map of Madison completion rates is here.
We can do better! Census data determines how more than $675 billion in federal funds are distributed to communities across the country for healthcare, affordable housing, childcare, education, transportation, and more. That's over $2,000 per person for Madison and Dane County every year. The census can be filled out online at my2020census.gov, by phone, or by mail.
City Engineering is estimating an August start for a project to reconstruct the two blocks of E. Dayton Street between N. Blair and N. Livingston Streets. This project includes asphalt pavement resurfacing, spot repairs of curb and gutter, sidewalk, and driveway aprons and utility replacements of storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main facilities.
A virtual public information meeting has yet to be scheduled to discuss the project and the assessments to property owners that come with these reconstructions. Property owners will receive postcard notification of the public information meeting, but the date will also be publicized in my updates. Visit the project's webpage that will be updated throughout the construction, where you can also signup to receive emails about the project.
The City of Madison Planning Division is continuing digital engagement for the Greater East Towne and Odana Area Plan with a series of virtual lunch and learn and evening engagements. This follows up on Mall Madness PDF , a tournament style bracket used to better understand the public's thoughts and preferences PDF about how these areas could transform in the coming years.
The weekly series of virtual brown bags and evening engagements will discuss different aspect of plan development. For this week:
Week 1: Issues facing malls and potential impacts from Covid19
Monday May 4th 12:15-1 pm, and Thursday May 7th 5:15-6 pm
Registration is required: Sign up here to participate. More details for this week and future meetings here.
Reminders:
Extension of Suspension for On-Street Parking Restrictions
Limited Amount of Mulch to be Available in Parks for Residents on Temporary Basis
Streets Division Drop-off Sites Open Again with New Restrictions
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Note: Virtual attendance instructions in the agenda linked above.
PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
NEW BUSINESS
Agenda Item 8
Adopting the Historic Preservation Plan as a supplement to the Comprehensive Plan, directing staff to implement the recommendations contained in the plan, and dissolving the Historic Preservation Plan Advisory Committee.
935 W Johnson Street, 8th Ald. Dist.: Consideration of a demolition permit to demolish a single-family residence to accommodate a future University of Wisconsin-Madison academic building.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Buildings Proposed for Demolition - 2020
-9 N Hancock Street
-408 E Washington Avenue
-410 E Washington Avenue
-414 E Washington Avenue
-8 N Franklin Street
-12 N Franklin Street
-824 E Main Street
-825 E Washington Avenue
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Agenda Item 4
Adopting the Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan as a Supplement to the City of Madison Comprehensive Plan.
Amending the timeline for final Staff Team recommendations on parking policies as adopted by RES-19-00321 (Legistar File ID 54961) on 4/16/2019.
Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into a project agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and other project partners to construct an interchange at USH 12/18 and County AB. (16 AD)
Agenda Item 8
Metro Status and Update on Metro Restructure RFP - Mike Cechvala
Agenda Item 9
COVID-19 Transportation Items - Tom Lynch, Sabrina Tolley
Agenda Item 10
Wilson Street Corridor Plan
Agenda Item 11
Vehicle Miles Traveled and Mobility Initiatives
Vision Zero Advance Projects
Agenda Item 13
Update on Complete Streets RFP
Agenda Item 14
TPPB Role in COVID-19 Recovery Planning (10 minutes)
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Note: Virtual attendance instructions in the agenda linked above.
HONORING RESOLUTIONS
EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS AT 6:45 PM
PRESENTATION OF CONSENT AGENDA
BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
APPOINTMENTS
CONFIRMATION HEARING
BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS
Report of the Common Council President submitting alder committee appointments to the Common Council Executive Committee.
Report of the Common Council President submitting alder committee appointments to the Ad Hoc Landmarks Ordinance Review Committee.
Legislative History
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
Suspending interest and penalties for late property tax installment payments.
REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into a project agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and other project partners to construct an interchange at USH 12/18 and County AB. (16 AD)
Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Gates of Heaven. (2nd AD)
Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for engineering services for the East Isthmus and Yahara River Watershed Study. (2nd,6th and 12th ADs)
Recent Legislative History
4/22/20 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER
Declaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers establishing the E Dayton Street Assessment District - 2020. (2nd AD)
4/22/20 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, & 2.25 - REPORT OF OFFICER
REPORT OF CITY ENGINEER
Declaring the City of Madison's intention to exercise its police powers establishing the E. Gorham Street Assessment District - 2020. (2nd AD)
Legislative History
4/29/20 Engineering Division RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, & 2.25 - MISC. ITEMS
REPORT OF COMMON COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Accepting the Final Report of the President's Work Group to Develop City-wide Surveillance Equipment and Data Management Policies.
4/21/20 COMMON COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER
Creating Section 23.63 of the Madison General Ordinances to establish Surveillance Technology guidelines for Departments
4/21/20 COMMON COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
Amending the 2020 Water Utility Capital Budget to transfer existing budget authority between various major project and program budgets to intended 2020 water main replacement projects.
4/28/20 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT (15 VOTES REQUIRED) - REPORT OF OFFICER
Amending the 2020 Fire Operating Budget to accept $170,211 from the Wisconsin Hazardous Materials Response System Equipment Grant for the purchase of standardized equipment totaling $170,211 for the Madison Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team.
4/28/20 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT (15 VOTES REQUIRED) - REPORT OF OFFICER
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Clerk and Mayor to enter into a competitively selected service contract for a one-year term with four annual renewal options, for a total of five years, with Westside Psychotherapy, LLC for employee mental health and wellness services.
4/28/20 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER
SECOND SUBSTITUTE - Amending the 2020 Economic Development Division Budget by $1,260,000 and authorizing the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Madison and Stopple Revocable Trust for the City's acquisition of the property located at 1810 South Park Street for land banking purposes. (14th A.D.)
4/28/20 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT (15 VOTES REQUIRED) - REPORT OF OFFICER
REPORT OF TRANSPORTATION POLICY AND PLANNING BOARD
Amending the timeline for final Staff Team recommendations on parking policies as adopted by RES-19-00321 (Legistar File ID 54961) on 4/16/2019.
3/31/20 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to the TRANSPORTATION POLICY AND PLANNING BOARD
ITEMS REFERRED TO THIS MEETING
ORDINANCES
Amending Section 33.13(1) of the Madison General Ordinances to change the timing of Common Council Executive Committee appointments and clarify that such appointments are subject to Council confirmation.
4/21/20 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt to the COMMON COUNCIL
RESOLUTIONS
Extending the licensure expiration date to August 31, 2020 of all City licenses issued pursuant to MGO Sec. 9.02
3/31/20 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to a future Meeting to Adopt to the COMMON COUNCIL
The proposed changes to Chapter 37 are not expected to have a direct fiscal impact on the City. Several of the regulatory changes will result in increased compliance costs for private sector entities associated with new development. The proposed regulatory changes may also result in increased staff time for review and approval of the new requirements, but this staff time would be recovered through charges for review to developers. No appropriation is required.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FOR REFERRAL WITHOUT DEBATE
ORDINANCES
Repealing and recreating Chapter 37, The Public Stormwater System Including Erosion Control, of the Madison General Ordinances
Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Dane County to provide Volunteer Driver Escort Services for the City of Madison for the calendar year 2020.
Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Dane County to provide Group Access Service for the City of Madison for the calendar year 2020.
Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Dane County for the purpose of providing Metro Transit with State 85.21 funding given to Dane County for the provision of accessible transportation for eligible persons within Metro Transit's service area in the calendar year 2020.
Amending the 2020 Operating Budgets of the Police Department; and accepting a U.S Department of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant award of $279,128 to fund unbudgeted COVID-19 response supplies and equipment.
Awarding Public Works Contract No. 8885, 2020 Parking Garage Maintenance. (2nd & 4th ADs)
Directing $80,000 of the Municipal Art Fund towards Art in Public Places projects.
Approving the 2020-2021 Arts Grants awards funding as recommended by the Madison Arts Commission.
4/28/20 Department of Planning Community and Economic and Development Referred for Introduction
Finance Committee (5/12/20) Common Council (5/19/20)
Accepting the report titled "Comprehensive Plan - 2020 Progress Update".
Plan Commission (5/18/20) Common Council (5/19/20)
Amending the Public Health Madison Dane County Operating Budget to appropriate $575,000 to Increase Staff Due to the COVID-19 Health Emergency and Add Funding to Assist Persons Who Are Required to Quarantine Due to a Positive COVID-19 Test.
BY TITLE ONLY- Amending the 2020 Adopted Operating Budget to transfer funding from the Contingent Reserve for unanticipated expenditures associated with COVID-19 and the 2020 spring election.
Confirming the reappointment of Janel Heinrich to the position of Director of Public Health Madison-Dane County subject to the execution of an Employment Services Agreement with Dane County.
LICENSES
To grant Class A Liquor, Class A Beer, Class B Beer, Class B Combination Liquor & Beer, Class C Wine, Wholesale Beer 2020-2021 License Renewals with restrictions as previously approved and to include any change of corporate structure and amended conditions as set forth in the report.
Note: Virtual attendance instructions in the agenda linked above.
NEW BUSINESS
Board of Health Resolutions
Agenda Item 5.a.
BOH Resolution #2020-06 in support of the application for the FDA and the Office of Regulatory Affairs Funding Opportunity Announcement FOA RFA-FD-20-012 for Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) conformance with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Standards (Retail Program Standards).
Agenda Item 5.b.
Board of Health-Madison & Dane County Resolution #2020-07 Authorization to Enter into a Contract for Purchase of Services with Creative Marketing Resources
Agenda Item 5.c.
Board of Health-Madison & Dane County Resolution #2020-08 Authorization to Accept Funds from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to Support Outreach for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Agenda Item 5.d.
Board of Health Resolution #2020-09 Authorization to Accept Funds from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to Strengthen Public Health Madison and Dane County's Efforts to Prevent Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Opioid Overdoses
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Note: Virtual attendance instructions in the agenda linked above.
NEW BUSINESS
OPENING COMMENTS
DISCUSSION ON CURRENT STRUCTURE AND CHANGES
Agenda Item 2
Review Current Madison Food Policy Council Structure and Discuss Potential Changes
REGULAR BUSINESS REPORTS
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Note: Virtual attendance instructions in the agenda linked above.
Public Hearing on Amendment to the 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Madison Metropolitan Area & Dane County to Add USH 12/18 (New CTH AB Interchange) Project
Resolution TPB No. 172 Approving Amendment #5 to the 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Program for the Madison Metropolitan Area & Dane County
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USH 12/18 (New CTH AB Interchange w/ frontage road connecting Millpond Rd.) [NEW, Const. in 2022-
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'23]
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Reallocation of $450,000 in surplus federal STBG Urban funding from the Cottage Grove Road (I-39/90 to
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Sprecher Rd.) reconstruction project and $40,500 in surplus funds from the 2019-'20 Madison
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Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Education Program to the McKee Road (Commerce Park Dr. to Seminole Hwy.)
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and Gammon Road (Beltline to Mineral Point Rd.) reconstruction projects [Const. in 2020]
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STH 19 (Division St. to River Rd.), Resurfacing [NEW, Const. in 2026]
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STH 19 (Wood Violet Ln. in Sun Prairie to V. Marshall), Resurfacing [NEW, Const. in 2026]
Agenda Item 8
Approval of Scoring and Proposed Funding of STBG Transportation Alternatives Set Aside Program Project Applications for the 2020-2024 Program Cycle
Update on MPO and Rideshare Etc. Program Rebranding Project, Approval of MPO and Rideshare Etc. Program Name Changes, and Discussion, Possible Approval of Agency and Program Mission and Vision Statements
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