D6 Items of Interest Week of May 27, 2024
postedWith the Monday holiday, Finance meets on Tuesday and takes up two resolutions related to the Lake Monona Waterfront project, accepts/authorizes other grant applications, and authorizes an intergovernmental agreement to help Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention.
The Wilson + Blair proposal is at Urban Design Commission on Wednesday. Landmarks saw the S Blair residential component last week and gave conditional approval. UDC will be reviewing the E Wilson hotel component. Plans and more details below.
Also Wednesday is the Transportation Commission meeting where Parking Utility staff are proposing rate increases for all garages including differential rates for two premium garages including the one at S Livingston. In addition, Traffic Engineering will be making a presentation about our crossing guard policy since last falls drama after city middle schools changed their start and stop time. TE is also proposing a series of exciting improvements for Eastside bikeways including bike boulevards for E Mifflin and E Main, wider sidewalks along E Washington from Burr Jones to First St, and more.
Please join me and Traffic Engineering staff at a virtual meeting on June 3 to review potential improvements to the E Mifflin St bike boulevard, offer input into what would help improve the corridor and ask questions. Virtual Meeting: Mon, June 3 at 6:30pm Register for the Zoom meeting
Tuesday May 28 – Finance Committee – 4:30p FC Agenda 05.28.24
4. 83413 Authorizing the Mayor, Police Chief and City Clerk to sign an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Milwaukee to provide support to City of Milwaukee law enforcement from July 13, 2024 through July 20, 2024; and amending the Police Department’s operating budget to receive reimbursement for said expenses
7. 83458 Authorizing a non-competitive service contract with YWCA Madison Inc for tenant resource services to support tenant capacity building
Fiscal Note: The proposed resolution authorizes a non-competitive service contract with YWCA Madison Inc for tenant resource services to support tenant capacity building in Dane County. The 2024 adopted budget increased the Public Health Madison Dane County expenditures budget offset by County funding by $68,000 to support amended contracts in 2024 of current Violence Prevention Unit 2023 grantees for tenant capacity building. Although this is County funding, MGO 4.26 requires the Common Council to approve service contracts of $50,000 or more if the contractor was not selected through a competitive selection process. The reasons for selecting this contractor in the attached Noncompetitive Selection Request Form. No appropriation is required.
10. 83285 Amending the Police Department’s operating budget, and authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police (or designee) to accept a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant award of $12,888 and a Byrne Justice assistance grant of $40,000 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice for overtime for patrol-level problem-oriented policing initiatives and National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) firearm ballistic casings investigative cases
Fiscal Note: The proposed resolution amends the Police Department’s 2024 operating budget and authorizes the acceptance of a Project Safe Neighborhoods grant award of $12,888 and a Byrne Justice assistance grant of $40,000 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice. Grant funds will be used for overtime for patrol-level problem-oriented policing initiatives and National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) firearm ballistic casings investigative cases. The Police Department will absorb the retirement portion of overtime benefits in its operating budget since the funder will not reimburse this expense ($5,583).
11. 83301 Amending the Parks Division 2024 Capital Budget to receive $10,000 in private funding support and transferring $50,000 in existing GO authority from Madison Senior Center Courtyard project to the Lake Monona Waterfront project; and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract for Purchase of Services with Sasaki Associates, Inc., to provide professional design consultant services for the first phase of implementation for the Lake Monona Waterfront (District 4, District 13, and District 14).
Fiscal Note: The proposed resolution amends the Parks Division’s 2024 Capital Budget and transfers $50,000 in existing GO authority from the Madison Senior Center Courtyard project (MUNIS# 12728) to the Lake Monona Waterfront (MUNIS# 17362). The Senior Center Courtyard project was substantially complete on April 24, 2024, and the proposed transfer leaves sufficient funding for project close out. Additionally, the proposed resolution authorizes the acceptance of $10,000 in private funding support from the Friends of Nolen Waterfront to the Lake Monona Waterfront project. The proposed budget amendments align sufficient resources for design development and staff support for the first phase of master plan implementation in 2024.
The proposed resolution also authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract for Purchase of Services with Sasaki Associates, Inc., for professional consultant services for the first phase of implementation of the Lake Monona Waterfront to include the Community Causeway improvements as identified in the adopted master plan. The Purchase of Services contract amount is $600,000. If approved, funding will be available in Munis #17362.
12. 83449 Authorizing the Parks Division to submit, and if awarded, to accept a grant of $12,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration for the Lake Monona Waterfront Project and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration to accept the grant award. (District 13 and District 14)
Fiscal Note: The proposed resolution authorizes the Parks Division to apply for and accept if awarded, grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP). The grant will fund a portion of the costs of improvements of the Lake Monona Waterfront Project. The City must demonstrate that it has $3,600,000, or at least 20 percent of the proposed project costs in match funding for this project. The Parks Division’s 2024 Adopted Capital Improvement Plan authorizes $6,000,000 for Lake Monona Waterfront Improvements during the 2026 budget year. The Parks Division’s published Agency Request for 2025 is consistent with the 2024 Adopted Capital Improvement Plan. If the grant is awarded, the Parks Division’s Capital Improvement Plan will be amended to reflect a total project cost of up to $18,000,000 and appropriate the grant funding of up to $12,000,000 within Munis #17362.
Wednesday May 29 – Urban Design Commission – 4:30p UDC Agenda 05.29.24
You can send comments on agenda items to urbandesigncomments@cityofmadison.com.
6. 79707 134, 140, 148, 150 S Blair Street/506, 508, 510, 514, 516, 518, 522 E Wilson Street - New Residential Building and Hotel in UMX Zoning. (District 6) Owner: JDJ Import Company, LLC Applicant: Brian Munson, Vandewalle & Associates Initial/Final Approval is Requested UDC is an Advisory Body
Staff Report The proposed development consists of an eight-story, 178-unit multi-family residential building on S Blair Street and a six-story, 100-key hotel building on E Wilson Street. The existing Hotel Ruby Marie will remain intact with limited site changes occurring, and for which separate review and approval will be required. Staff notes that the project site is currently zoned Urban Mixed Use (UMX) and Planned Development, as part of the development proposal, the applicant team is proposing to rezone the site, in its entirety, to the UMX zoning district.
• The Landmark Commission received an Informational Presentation at their September 18, 2023, meeting.
• The UDC received an Informational Presentation at its September 20, 2023, meeting.
• The Landmarks Commission reviewed this item at their May 20, 2024, meeting, and granted a conditional approval. Please refer to Legistar ID #79566 for more information, including the Historic Preservation Planner’s staff report
• The Plan Commission is scheduled to review this item at their June 10, 2024, meeting.
• The Common Council is scheduled to review the land division and rezoning portion of this development request at its June 18, 2024, meeting.
Staff notes that there is a provision in the Zoning Code that allows for the maximum number of stories to be exceeded in cases where applicants voluntarily enter into a contractual agreement to provide affordable housing, and provided the building remains at or below the maximum height (88 feet along Wilson and Blair and 46 feet internal to the site, as noted above). As noted in the Letter of Intent, the applicant is pursuing this option. As proposed, the proposed development appears to be consistent with the maximum height limitations.
Wednesday May 29 – Transportation Commission – 5p TC Agenda 05.29.24
You can send comments on agenda items to: TransportationCommission@cityofmadison.com
4. 83626 Approval of Parking Special Event Rates
Special Events Parking Rate Increase From Stefanie Cox to downtown/isthmus alders: “Considering the high demand, use, and competitor rates during events, we propose a flat rate of $15 for event parking at the State Street Campus and South Livingston Street garages [from $8].
All remaining garages will move to a $10 rate [from $8] during events. We believe this approach is fair and balanced, as it considers the varying demand for parking at different locations. Additionally, we propose reducing the amount of time that event-paid parking is valid. The current structure provides parking until 7 am the following day. We believe reducing that to a total of 8 hours provides a more reasonable timeframe and will help ensure the availability of parking spaces for other users. The changes would take effect on July 1st, 2024. “
The rate for “premium garages” would apply for sell-out or near-sell-out events or multiple events at nearby venues.
5. 83627 Crossing Guard Policy and Modifications
The presentation is very detailed. A staff team provides a program and policy review and next steps after Madison middle schools changed their start/end times and middle school students were no longer covered by the crossing guard program established for elementary school children.
6. 83628 East Madison Bikeways Project Update
1. E Washington Sidewalk Widening Near Burr Jones Park
2. Proposed connection from E Main to Union Corners Path
3. Hoard Street Bike Boulevard Improvements
4. Connection from East Washington to Hoard St
5. E Mifflin Bike Boulevard improvements > Virtual public meeting scheduled for Mon, June 3 at 6:30p
6. E Main St Bike Boulevard > Draft Wayfinding Concept • Working on 1st/E Main Design Options
Check out the map in the link.
7. 83629 Position Letter on Stoughton Rd
Thursday May 30 – Downtown/Isthmus Hybrid Budget Session – 6p Room 215 MMB & virtual
The City is facing a significant budget shortfall that will impact services. Connect with downtown/campus/isthmus alders for an opportunity to discuss the budget, learn more about the services the City provides, and share your thoughts with elected officials.
The Central (Downtown/Campus/Isthmus) Budget Engagement Event will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 6:00 pm in hybrid format. The in-person portion will take place in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building at 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Alders involved include Alder Juliana Bennett (District 2), Alder Michael Verveer (District 4), Alder Marsha Rummel (District 6), and Alder MGR Govindarajan (District 8). A possible quorum of the Common Council may exist at this event.
You can register to attend the Central (Downtown/Campus/Isthmus) Budget Engagement Event at the link here.
Alder Marsha A. Rummel
District 6
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