Common Council Podcast: Recent Episodes
IT Media Team
This is a podcast of Common Council meetings. The Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison, Wisconsin. Meetings generally occur the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Common Council goes into closed session to discuss the hiring process for the Common Council Chief of Staff Position.
The City honors outgoing Alders and swears-in the 163rd Common Council of the City of Madison.
City staff provide an update to the Common Council on the status of the Performance Excellence initiative.
City Forester Marla Eddy updates the Common Council on the City's efforts in combating the Emerald Ash Borer.
City Fleet Superintendent Mahanth Joishy presents information to Common Council members on the the way the city is transforming municipal vehicle acquisitions and operations using state of the art, environmentally sustainable technology.
Representatives of the mayor’s office, Madison Police Department, multiple city and Dane County agencies, the Madison schools, FIC, UW Health and nonprofits are taking a coordinated approach to curbing gun violence in the our area.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
Dawn Berney, Executive Director of Jewish Social Services, leads a discussion on new Americans in Dane County.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Representing the citizens of the City of Madison, the Common Council will promote the safety, health and general well -being of our community within the bounds of fiscal responsibility while preserving and advancing the quality of life resulting in exceptional civic pride.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
City Staff updates the Common Council on the City's Performance Excellence Initiative, its overarching goals and guiding principles, and how the City is implementing them.
City Engineering staff presents information on the City's Transportation Improvement Plan for 2019 - 2024.
Kara Kratowicz, Data Projects Coordinator, will be presenting to the Common Council on the city's Tactical Data Engagement Pilot. Through the What Works Cities initiative, the City of Madison engaged with the Sunlight Foundation as a pilot city to launch a new technique aimed at increasing the impact of open data within the community. This presentation will cover the Tactical Data Engagement efforts to date and next steps for implementation.
City staff present an update to the Common Council on their efforts in combating against Emerald Ash Borer.
Finance Department staff provides an update regarding steps the City has taken to transition to a data driven culture. The presentation includes a discussion surrounding strategic management, including efforts to launch outcome budgeting. The presentation also includes an overview on the city’s involvement in the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ “What Works Cities” program. Launched by Bloomberg Philanthropies in April 2015, What Works Cities is a national initiative to help 100 mid-sized American cities enhance their use of data and evidence to improve services, inform local decision-making and engage residents.
Focused Interruption Coalition presents their work addressing racial disparities, violence prevention, and recidivism in our community.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Members of the Madison Common Council are sworn in for two-year terms and new Council leadership is elected.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Common Council meets as a Committee of the Whole to discuss possible amendments to the 2015 City Budget.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Be sure to watch District Reports before each meeting to get the inside scoop on Council issues.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Be sure to watch District Reports before each meeting to get the inside scoop on Council issues.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Be sure to watch District Reports before each meeting to get the inside scoop on Council issues.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
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The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
For more information, click on the links icon located at the top left corner of the page.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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This program is indexed. Click on the "Chapters" button on the right side of the area below the video for a list of agenda items. Click on an item to jump to that point in the video.
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The Council is holding a special meeting to attempt to ratify all outstanding labor contracts through 2012 ahead of the possible passage and signing of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s “Budget Repair Bill” which would impact employee’s contributions to health insurance and retirement funds.
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This program is indexed. Click on the "Chapters" button on the right side of the area below the video for a list of agenda items. Click on an item to jump to that point in the video.
For more information, click on the links icon located at the top left corner of the page.
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This program is indexed. Click on the "Chapters" button on the right side of the area below the video for a list of agenda items. Click on an item to jump to that point in the video.
The Council discusses the future of the Overture Center for the Arts as it approaches a deadline set by the banks on whether the City or a private entity shall acquire the property. For more information, click on the links icon located at the top left corner of the page.
The Council asks questions of a consultant hired to do a second operations and ownership study of The Overture Center and its possible future. For more information, click on the links icon located at the top left corner of the page.
The Council discusses various operating models for future operations of The Overture Center. This includes options weighing private and public ownership models. For more information, click on the links icon located at the top left corner of the page.
The Common Council worked on the 2010 Budget in this meeting.
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The Common Council worked on the 2010 Budget in this meeting.
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The Council discusses numerous resolutions relating to possible takeover of the facility by the City as well as passage of a new senior housing development near Cherokee Marsh.
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The Council discusses two resolutions calling for further studies on the current and future operations of The Overture Center for the Arts. Also, testimony begins at the Council on the 2011 Executive Operating Budget. For more information, click on the links icon located at the top left corner of the page.
The Council hears testimony on labor negotiations between Overture Center employees and the City and discusses updates to judicial review on discrimination cases brought before the Equal Opportunities Commission.
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The Council discusses expanding TID #32 to include the Edgewater Hotel development as well as an ordinance pushing back the date at which landlords may begin showing and leasing apartments to other tenants.
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The Council discusses an ordinance allowing taxi drivers to charge estimated fares prior to the actual trip as well as whether to pay McDonald’s $312,000 for alleged negative impacts to their business due to the new pedestrian bridge erected in front of their restaurant.
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The Council discusses whether to grant various Walgreens stores a liquor license to sell beer and/or wine and various agenda items relating to the Overture Center’s possible purchase by the City.
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The Council discusses an ordinance to allow the ISO to sell literature on State Street and discusses various items related to hiring firms to assist in the rebuilding of the Central Library.
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Items discussed at this meeting included an ordinance requiring Class A liquor license holders to ban habitual drunks from purchasing alcohol as well as several road improvement projects.
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Items discussed at this meeting included the removal of a pre-leasing requirement for TIF funding for the Bio-Ag Gateway project and possible punishments to several downtown bars for liquor license violations.
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Items discussed at this meeting included the renewal of several liquor licenses and a resolution opposing any immigration policy that promotes discrimination based on race or ethnicity.
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The Edgewater Hotel redevelopment finally came to a close tonight after a marathon meeting debating five Edgewater related items. All eventually passed.
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The Edgewater Hotel redevelopment finally came to a close tonight after a marathon meeting debating five Edgewater related items. All eventually passed.
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The Edgewater Hotel redevelopment finally came to a close tonight after a marathon meeting debating five Edgewater related items. All eventually passed.
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Items discussed at this meeting included a proposal supporting “rebuilding” the Central Library and a report about racial disparities in the Dane County criminal justice system.
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Items discussed at this meeting included a resolution honoring the life of Robert Goodman and a resolution urging the State not to place a rail station at the Dane County Airport.
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Items discussed at this meeting included a resolution honoring the life of Dr. Anthony Brown and the establishment of numerous assessment districts.
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Items discussed included approving a plan to widen Monona Dr. to include bike lanes, and a resolution allowing AA, EOC, and CPD to draft their own legislation without a mayoral or council sponsor.
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Items discussed at this meeting included making members of the band Wilco honorary citizens of Madison and final approval of a new Target at Hilldale Shopping Center.
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Items discussed at this meeting included confirmation of Ron Phillips as City Engineer and changing the lakefront setback calculation ordinance.
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Items discussed at this meeting included building a 8 story apartment complex on Mendota Court and the filling of a mayoral aide position due to Mr. Mendoza taking a leave of absence. For more information, click on the links icon located at the top left corner of the page.
Items discussed at this meeting included redevelopment of Femrite Dr. and Old Middleton Rd. and the confirmation of the City’s new IT director.
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Items discussed at this meeting included a reconsideration of Hammes Comapany’s appeal of the Landmarks Commission’s denial of the Edgewater redevlopment, and honoring Jim Flemming upon his retirement from public radio.
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The Madison Common Council is the policy-making body of the City of Madison. Meetings are live the first and third Tuesday of each month.