City Council Meeting October 12, 2026

Madison City Council Meeting — October 12, 2026 High-level summary: The Madison City Council recognized Madison Fire and Rescue Captain Dan Pickens as the 2026 Educator of the Year. Council also received a short-term rental enforcement update: 27 permit applications had been received, 11 permits issued, 57 active listings identified, and 42 first violation notices sent. Staff reviewed the complaint process, future enforcement steps, and a possible administrative appeals board for permit denials. Public comment focused on Madison Senior Center fitness fees and affordability for seniors on fixed incomes. Council approved the consent agenda, city rebranding and tourism-marketing agreements, engineering and park projects, IT purchases and subscriptions, a BellaWoods development agreement amendment, and false-alarm management services. A public hearing resulted in approval of an off-premises wine license for the New York Butcher Shoppe. Council entered executive session for a personnel matter and did not reconvene. City Council & Mayor Attendance Roll call at 00:09:59: Mayor Ranae Bartlett — Present Council President Maura Wroblewski — Present Council Member David Bier — Present Council Member Billie Goodson — Present Council Member Michael McKay — Absent Council Member Alice Lessmann — Present Council Member Erica White — Present Council Member Kenneth Jackson — Present Quorum established. YouTube “Jump To” Chapters 00:08:17 — Call to order; Invocation by Pastor Hopkins, Cornerstone Word of Life Church 00:09:59 — Roll call; Michael McKay absent, quorum established 00:10:26 — Approval of September 28 minutes 00:10:53 — Recognition: Captain Dan Pickens, 2026 Educator of the Year 00:14:13 — Short-term rental enforcement update 00:30:01 — Public comments: Senior Center gym fees, fixed-income affordability, access to exercise and socialization 00:33:57 — Consent agenda & finance updates 00:35:55 — Mayor’s report 00:40:58 — Resolutions: 2026-422-R city rebranding; Ramble Type LLC tourism/marketing agreement 00:42:32 — Council reports: cell coverage, parks, community events, road work, Senior Center volunteers, library activities 00:55:24 — Public hearing: 2026-327-R, New York Butcher Shoppe wine license 00:57:18 — Resolutions / Ordinances: 2026-363-R Eastview sidewalk; 2026-402-R Garner Extension wetland credits; 2026-409-R Sunshine Oaks restroom; 2026-415-R neighborhood playgrounds; 2026-392 bailiff pay; 2026-404-R IT hardware; 2026-405-R IT software/support; 2026-418-R network support; 2026-419-R cloud backup; 2026-420-R backup software; 2026-403 easement vacation first reading; 2026-410-R BellaWoods amendment; 2026-411-R false-alarm management 01:12:12 — Adjournment; Council entered executive session and did not reconvene Notable Actions & Takeaways Appropriation/Resolution: Council approved major park investments, including the $249,000 Sunshine Oaks restroom project and playground equipment for seven neighborhood parks. Other approvals covered sidewalks, wetland credits, IT services, development, branding/marketing, and false-alarm administration. Proclamation/Recognition: Captain Dan Pickens was recognized for statewide fire and life-safety education work after being named the 2026 Educator of the Year. Public Hearing Focus: Resolution 2026-327-R approved an off-premises wine license for the New York Butcher Shoppe at 125 Stadium Way, Suite 230. Public Concerns Raised: Resident Cotis Grundy asked Council to reconsider Senior Center fitness fees, citing the impact of $5 and $10 charges on seniors with fixed incomes and concerns that fees could reduce access to exercise and social interaction.