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37 13 2026-07-13 Madison Finance Committee backs two new TIF districts; Board of Review upholds $46.27M commercial assessment <p>The Madison Finance Committee recommended creating two new Tax Incremental Districts and amending five existing ones on June 29, while the Board of Review sustained a $46,270,000 commercial property assessment and a $510,100 residential assessment in separate 4-0 votes on July 1.</p> <h2>Finance Committee: New TIDs, lease, parking restructuring</h2> <p>The Finance Committee recommended adoption of new TID #56 (Grand Canyon) and TID #57 (Medical Circle) project plans, along with amendments to TIDs #44, #46, #50, #51, and #54. The committee also approved a 10-year lease for the Employee Assistance Program office at 122 E Olin Ave and a parking classification restructuring that includes four new full-time-equivalent positions. A proposal to convert an administrative assistant position to a Police IT Specialist 1 was re-referred rather than acted on. The committee approved a non-competitive provider authorization for Metro Transit bus parts and a contract amendment with Carollo Engineers for a sanitary sewer study. All approvals were by voice vote.</p> <h2>Plan Commission: Warehousing approved, zoning changes recommended</h2> <p>The Plan Commission approved a conditional use for warehousing and storage at 3517 W Beltline Highway by voice vote. It also approved amplified sound for a restaurant at 1336 Drake St with specific hours and conditions, by voice vote. The commission recommended two zoning text amendments to the Common Council: one removing collector street access requirements for ten use types, and another allowing taller nonresidential buildings via conditional use approval. A partial release of a building construction envelope at 5 Hodgson Ct was also recommended for approval. All items passed by voice vote.</p> <h2>Board of Review: Assessments sustained, deadline waivers mixed</h2> <p>The Board of Review sustained the assessment at 5020 American Pkwy at $46,270,000 by a 4-0 vote, and the assessment at 866 Woodrow St at $510,100 by a 4-0 vote. The board approved three of five deadline-waiver requests for property tax appeals — for 3122 Dorchester Way #6, 18 N Kenosha Dr, and 3922 Jenna Dr — and denied waivers for 605 Tabby Turn Dr and 1015 N Sunnyvale Ln #G. Minutes from May 18, 2026 were approved.</p> <h2>Urban Design Commission and Affirmative Action Commission</h2> <p>The Urban Design Commission granted final approval for signage at 128 Langdon Street and facade alterations at 430 W Gilman Street, both by voice vote. It issued a conditional advisory recommendation to approve a residential building complex at 1910 Roth Street and 1201 Huxley Street by a 3-1-1 vote. A major exterior alteration project at 110 E Rusk Avenue was referred to the July 15 meeting.</p> <p>The Affirmative Action Commission recommended adopting an amendment to Madison General Ordinances Section 39.02(9)(a)2.i to clarify exemptions for self-governed nations, tribes, and communities of Indigenous peoples, by voice vote.</p> <h2>Meetings with agendas but no published minutes</h2> <p>Several bodies met or are scheduled to meet with agendas available but minutes not yet published. The Ethics Board agenda for June 30 included a hearing on a complaint filed by Justin Rundle against Linda Horvath and elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The Common Council's July 7 agenda listed the two Plan Commission zoning amendments for review, public hearings on liquor and beer licenses at multiple locations, and a 2027 operating budget outlook presentation. The Community Development Authority's July 9 agenda included a resolution to accept up to a $4,840,040 city loan for capital improvements at Revival Ridge Apartments, plus $1,000,000 and $300,000 Affordable Housing Fund loans for energy efficiency at Monona Shores and the Reservoir, respectively.</p> <h2>Coming up</h2> <ul> <li>**Plan Commission (July 13):** Public hearing on a 163-unit residential complex at 1201 Huxley Street and 1910 Roth Street; also a proposed 1,200-person capacity stadium at Goodman Athletic Complex, 2219 Monroe Street.</li> <li>**Finance Committee (July 13):** Appointment of Matthew W. Tucker as Building Inspection Division Director; $15 million appropriation for North-South Bus Rapid Transit; noncompetitive contract with Aro Eberle Architects for Odana Hills clubhouse.</li> <li>**Transportation Commission (July 15):** $15 million budget amendment for North-South Bus Rapid Transit; jurisdictional transfer agreement with WisDOT for multiple streets; discussion of "No Right on Red" policies.</li> <li>**Urban Design Commission (July 15):** Design reviews for MMSD Sennett Middle School at 502 Pflaum Road and Cherokee Middle School at 4301 Cherokee Drive.</li> <li>**Board of Health (July 17):** 2027 Public Health Madison and Dane County budget proposal; grant fund acceptance resolutions.</li> </ul> The Madison Finance Committee recommended creating two new Tax Incremental Districts and amending five existing ones on June 29, while the Board of Review sustained a $46,270,000 commercial property assessment and a $510,100 residential assessment in separate 4-0 votes on July 1. ## Finance Committee: New TIDs, lease, parking restructuring The Finance Committee recommended adoption of new TID #56 (Grand Canyon) and TID #57 (Medical Circle) project plans, along with amendments to TIDs #44, #46, #50, #51, and #54. The committee also approved a 10-year lease for the Employee Assistance Program office at 122 E Olin Ave and a parking classification restructuring that includes four new full-time-equivalent positions. A proposal to convert an administrative assistant position to a Police IT Specialist 1 was re-referred rather than acted on. The committee approved a non-competitive provider authorization for Metro Transit bus parts and a contract amendment with Carollo Engineers for a sanitary sewer study. All approvals were by voice vote. ## Plan Commission: Warehousing approved, zoning changes recommended The Plan Commission approved a conditional use for warehousing and storage at 3517 W Beltline Highway by voice vote. It also approved amplified sound for a restaurant at 1336 Drake St with specific hours and conditions, by voice vote. The commission recommended two zoning text amendments to the Common Council: one removing collector street access requirements for ten use types, and another allowing taller nonresidential buildings via conditional use approval. A partial release of a building construction envelope at 5 Hodgson Ct was also recommended for approval. All items passed by voice vote. ## Board of Review: Assessments sustained, deadline waivers mixed The Board of Review sustained the assessment at 5020 American Pkwy at $46,270,000 by a 4-0 vote, and the assessment at 866 Woodrow St at $510,100 by a 4-0 vote. The board approved three of five deadline-waiver requests for property tax appeals — for 3122 Dorchester Way #6, 18 N Kenosha Dr, and 3922 Jenna Dr — and denied waivers for 605 Tabby Turn Dr and 1015 N Sunnyvale Ln #G. Minutes from May 18, 2026 were approved. ## Urban Design Commission and Affirmative Action Commission The Urban Design Commission granted final approval for signage at 128 Langdon Street and facade alterations at 430 W Gilman Street, both by voice vote. It issued a conditional advisory recommendation to approve a residential building complex at 1910 Roth Street and 1201 Huxley Street by a 3-1-1 vote. A major exterior alteration project at 110 E Rusk Avenue was referred to the July 15 meeting. The Affirmative Action Commission recommended adopting an amendment to Madison General Ordinances Section 39.02(9)(a)2.i to clarify exemptions for self-governed nations, tribes, and communities of Indigenous peoples, by voice vote. ## Meetings with agendas but no published minutes Several bodies met or are scheduled to meet with agendas available but minutes not yet published. The Ethics Board agenda for June 30 included a hearing on a complaint filed by Justin Rundle against Linda Horvath and elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The Common Council's July 7 agenda listed the two Plan Commission zoning amendments for review, public hearings on liquor and beer licenses at multiple locations, and a 2027 operating budget outlook presentation. The Community Development Authority's July 9 agenda included a resolution to accept up to a $4,840,040 city loan for capital improvements at Revival Ridge Apartments, plus $1,000,000 and $300,000 Affordable Housing Fund loans for energy efficiency at Monona Shores and the Reservoir, respectively. ## Coming up - **Plan Commission (July 13):** Public hearing on a 163-unit residential complex at 1201 Huxley Street and 1910 Roth Street; also a proposed 1,200-person capacity stadium at Goodman Athletic Complex, 2219 Monroe Street. - **Finance Committee (July 13):** Appointment of Matthew W. Tucker as Building Inspection Division Director; $15 million appropriation for North-South Bus Rapid Transit; noncompetitive contract with Aro Eberle Architects for Odana Hills clubhouse. - **Transportation Commission (July 15):** $15 million budget amendment for North-South Bus Rapid Transit; jurisdictional transfer agreement with WisDOT for multiple streets; discussion of "No Right on Red" policies. - **Urban Design Commission (July 15):** Design reviews for MMSD Sennett Middle School at 502 Pflaum Road and Cherokee Middle School at 4301 Cherokee Drive. - **Board of Health (July 17):** 2027 Public Health Madison and Dane County budget proposal; grant fund acceptance resolutions. 2026-07-13 12:05:15