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Votes at a glance: key Common Council actions on Feb. 25, 2025
Summary
The Common Council adopted multiple agenda items including an assessment district plan, zoning changes for housing and the demolition ordinance substitute. The council also authorized a contract for government affairs and a brownfields cleanup loan application; staff will implement and report on follow‑up items.
At its Feb. 25 meeting the Common Council recorded several affirmative votes on a range of items. This roundup lists each item, the motion recorded on the docket and the council’s recorded outcome.
Meyer Avenue Assessment District (Agenda item 4, Legistar 87,074) Moved and seconded to adopt the plans, specifications and schedule of assessments for the Meyer Avenue Assessment District of 2025. The council recorded no objection and adopted the item (vote recorded as unanimous in favor).
Demolition ordinance substitute (Agenda item 5, Legistar 86,649) Council adopted the substitute ordinance amending demolition procedures and codifying Landmarks Commission recommendations; motion was adopted after amendments (see separate story). The council recorded a roll call on a key amendment (the Duncan amendment) that passed 16–2; the amended substitute was then adopted.
Zoning changes for single‑family homes, ADUs and small residential infill (Agenda item 6, Legistar 86,650) Moved and seconded to adopt the six‑part zoning package recommended by Plan Commission with a council amendment to retain a 25‑foot ADU height limit (council had considered Plan Commission’s suggested 30‑foot limit). Council recorded the vote as unanimous in favor after the amendment.
Welch Group contract for government affairs (Agenda item 35, Legistar 86,954) Council authorized a non‑competitive purchase of services contract with the Welch Group for government affairs and strategic advocacy services for one year (with option for two one‑year renewals). The substitute motion was adopted; staff said the contract includes quarterly reporting and renewal decisions will return to council.
Ready for Reuse Brownfields Cleanup Loan application (Agenda item 42, Legistar 87,067) Council authorized the city to apply for a Wisconsin DNR Ready for Reuse Brownfields Cleanup program loan not to exceed $329,000 for soil remediation at Huxley Yards (2007 Roth St.). The item was adopted unanimously; a council sponsor noted staff will continue community engagement on site remediation and financing details.
Ending: Council members and staff said follow‑up reporting and implementation steps will be published for each item; several items on housing and demolition will be tracked and reported in coming quarters.
