By Paul Snyder [email protected] Madison Common Council members on Thursday added 13 amendments to the city’s capital budget, aimed at decreasing some of the city’s spending next year. Amendments include another attempt to knock out the $16 million in tax ...

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An artist’s rendering of the Edgewater Hotel in Madison. Brookfield-based Hammes Co. will present an informational meeting to the city’s Plan Commission on Monday. (Rendering courtesy of the Hammes Co.) By Paul Snyder [email protected] The Edgewater Hotel developer is kicking ...

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Paul Snyder [email protected] A multimillion-dollar construction spending boost to Madison’s 2010 capital budget is carving a line between an industry that wants work now and those who predict crushing debt. “Frankly, we’ve got so many people not working right now ...

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Paul Snyder [email protected] There are 154 unemployed union electricians waiting for negotiations to end and work to begin on Madison’s Edgewater Hotel redevelopment. “Any delay certainly dims the light at the end of the tunnel,” said Mark Hoffman, business manager ...

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Paul Snyder [email protected] More talk is yielding more disagreement over the proposed redevelopment of Madison’s Edgewater Hotel. But while leaders, planners and residents argue over the big picture, it’s the details that will seal – or break – the deal. ...

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Paul Snyder [email protected] The Hammes Co. likely will spark one of the most contentious approval processes in Madison this year when the developer submits its application to redevelop the Edgewater Hotel. “Lines are being drawn,” said Alderman Michael Schumacher. “In ...

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Paul Snyder [email protected] The Hammes Co.’s proposed $100 million renovation of Madison’s Edgewater Hotel could set a new course for developers frustrated with the city’s project approval process. “We could be looking at a whole different ballgame if this project ...

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By Sean Ryan The Madison Common Council will take a second look at the Edgewater Hotel project beginning at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Alderman Michael Schumacher requested the council take a second look at overturning the city Landmarks Commission decision ...

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