Week of June 12th updates, office hour, congrats grads and more!
postedHello there,
Welcome to this week's blog update! Lots of great updates to share, ranging from metro updates to community events and park development plans. But first, let's start by extending my heartfelt congratulations to all the graduates out there! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and I wish you all the success in your future endeavors.
In the spirit of inclusion and acceptance, I also want to wish everyone a Happy Pride month! Let us celebrate diversity and continue to create a Madison where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Now, let's dive into some local news. Do you know the Alder borders for Reindahl Park? I included an update from a recent meeting with Parks. Additionally, I will share information about recent neighborhood meetings and highlight an upcoming meeting where community members can voice their opinions and concerns.
In the realm of community engagement, I would like to express my gratitude to Lorissa Bañuelos, our dedicated Community Engagement Strategist in the Common Council office. She has been instrumental in organizing the weekly Meeting & Event Highlights for Alders to share in our blog updates. We appreciate her hard work and commitment to fostering a stronger community.
Lastly, I am are thrilled to announce the upcoming Madison Juneteenth Celebration, a commemoration of African American history and culture.
I hope you find this blog update informative and engaging. Don't forget to join my June virtual office hour as it’s a great opportunity for small group and individual discussions.
Sabrina Madison, District 17 Alder
Included in today's update:
- Metro updates
- Reindahl Triangle
- Congrats to the graduates!
- Happy Pride!
- Park Development Plans - Northeast Area
- Recent Neighborhood Meeting + Upcoming Meeting
- Madison Juneteenth Celebration
- June virtual office hour
- Meeting & Event Highlights, much thanks to Community Engagement Strategist Lorissa Bañuelos for organizing these weekly highlights for Alders to share in our blog updates.
Metro Transit: New Routes Now in Effect!
Redesigned Metro service features reduced travel times, less transferring, and schedules that are easier to understand. Find complete details on the transit network design.
Reindahl Park Alder Districts
I've gotten a few questions regarding community members in the park and plans for the proposed library. Did you know that the majority of Reindahl Park is actually in District 12? I wasn't sure about the actual district boarders for the park so I reached out to Parks to schedule a meeting with Adam Kaniewski and Ann Freiwald. We recently met in person along with District 12's Alder Amani Latimer Burris at Reindahl Park. Adam and Ann explained what's planned for the park in the coming years and helped us to understand the district lines.
As shown in the map below, District 17 only has the "Reindahl Triangle" which is directly across the street from the main park.
With many users of the park residing in District 17, it's perfectly okay to reach out to me with concerns, however, I do ask that you also reach out to the alder for District 12 as it's important
they are involved in navigating any concerns with the park.
Contact Information for District 12 Alder:
Phone: (608) 345-8747
district12@cityofmadison.com
Congrats graduates!
I’d like to send my heartfelt congratulations to all the graduates across Madison, from pre-school, high school, GED, and through college. I commend your educational milestones, incredible growth, determination, and resilience. You have laid the foundation for future success, and I applaud your achievements as you move forward to new challenges and opportunities. As you step into the next chapter of your lives, may you continue to embrace opportunities, chase your dreams, and make a difference in the world. Well done, graduates!
Happy Pride Month!
Let us remember that Pride is not limited to just one month—it is a continuous effort to ensure equality and acceptance for all. Together, we can work towards building a society where everyone is free to love and express their authentic selves. Happy Pride Month, Madison! Let the rainbow colors shine bright and remind us of the power of love, unity, and resilience within our remarkable community.
Check out a few photos from Madison’s Pride Flag Rising with Governor Evers to kick-off Pride Month!
Park Development Plans - Northeast Area
"Parks is set to begin a planning process that will result in park development plans for a set of neighborhood and mini parks in the Northeast Area. The area follows the boundary identified for the Planning Division's Northeast Area Plan. A list of the parks involved in the planning process is below. The planning process will result in a one page “park development plan” which will guide the improvements to the park for the next 10 to 12 years. The parks involved with this planning process are all fully developed and range in size from 2.5 acres to 15.5 acres. This planning process will provide transparency regarding our future plans for each park and allow park patrons to weigh in on existing and potential recreation opportunities. Additional public engagement will take place when the actual park improvement has been funded."
Neighborhood Parks:
- Carpenter-Ridgeway Park
- Glacier Hill Park
- Sandburg Park
- Westchester Gardens Park
Mini Parks:
- Brigham Park
- Churchill Heights Park
- Mayfair Park
Wangard’s Pumpkin Hollow Project - Informational Meeting on June 5th
- I'm working to get the video and large PDF files added online so that I can share them in my next update for anyone whose interested in keeping up on this project.
- Wangard Properties, Inc. proposes to construct a multi-building development containing a variety of multi-family, mixed-use commercial/ residential buildings, and freestanding commercial buildings on a 33.5- acre parcel located at 4404 Hoepker Road (northwest corner of Portage Road). A total of 550 dwelling units is proposed.
Save the date: Virtual Neighborhood Meeting on June 27th at 6pm
Wiseman Capital Group proposes to convert the 135 room Super 8 Hotel at 4765 Hayes Road to approximately 132 units of multifamily housing. No demolition of existing structures would take place. The hotel is currently a commercial use and transitioning it to a multi-family use of this size in the current zoning district will require conditional use approval.
A virtual neighborhood meeting to hear more about this proposal is scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 6:00pm. You can join the virtual meeting using your computer, smartphone or tablet, or you can listen in via telephone. Postcards for this meeting and the link to join are being created. Once I have the link I will share it.
Madison Juneteenth Celebration
Historical celebration of African/Black American emancipation, history, accomplishments, and influence on American history and culture.
Date & Time:
Saturday, June 17, 2023 - 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Location(s):
2101 Fisher Street
Madison, WI
Complete details.
June Virtual Office Hour with Alder Madison
Let's have a conversation about your thoughts, concerns, ideas, and feedback -- or simply join to say hello.
When: June 28th
Time: 10am - 11am
Where: Zoom
Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 12, 2023
Starting Saturday, June 10, the Metro Customer Service Center is open extended hours to help early morning and late night commuters with the new service beginning on June 11.
For two weeks, representatives are available from 5:30a to 10p. We can help plan your trip, find your bus stop, see live arrival times and answer any questions you have!
Call 608-266-4466.
Meetings
Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners will take place on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in in-person format at 6:30 PM. Agenda items includes declaring July 2023 as "Parks and Recreation Month" in the City of Madison; adoption of Park Development Plan for Kestrel Park, request from Olbrich Botanical Gardens to Close Bolz Conservatory August 9-11, 2023 for Installation of GLEAM Exhibit; request by Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, Inc. to extend Madison Park hours for Fete de Marquette; Dog Park Designation status update; and more!
Education Committee: The Education Committee will take place on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in virtual format at 5:30 PM. Agenda items includes County Youth in Governance Presentation, discussion on draft policy regarding Driver’s Education and more!
Events
· Become a Homeowner Webinar, Monday, June 12, 2023: Learn about programs available to bring you one step closer to your goal of homeownership! Learn about:
o Down Payment and closing costs assistance
o Financial literacy and homebuyer education
o Other avenues for homeownership
· Artist Austen Brantley Shaved Ice Social, Monday, June 12, 2023: Join Artist Austen Brantley for shaved ice at the Worthington Park, on June 12 (rain date 13th), and learn about his upcoming art project in the Darbo-Worthington Neighborhood.
· Lakeside Kids: James the Magician, Tuesday, June 13, 2023: Since 1986, James Ember has been creating and performing magic. He has performed his award winning, interactive, comedy magic show throughout the world. Performing magic with a wild passion since he won his first talent show at the age of six, his exceptional magical talent has been showcased at school programs, on stages, on the street and everywhere in between. There’s one thing that drives every single one of his performances – he knows joy is contagious!
· East Side Farmers' Market, Tuesday, June 13, 2023: The Eastside Farmers' Market is Madison Wisconsin’s finest weekday farmers' market. Our goal is to bring the freshest Wisconsin grown food direct to the heart of the East side. Our vendor members are agricultural producers and food artisans who make value added products from Wisconsin's agricultural bounty.
· Mobile Madison | Movies with Madison Parks - Minions: The Rise of the Gru, Tuesday, June 13, 2023: The City of Madison Parks Division developed Movies with Madison Parks in harmony with the City's Neighborhood Resource Teams (NRTs). Sina Davis, from the Allied Drive Neighborhood, provided the spark and served as the main community driver behind the creation and development of the program. This popular program was named in her honor, just prior to her passing in July 2019.
· Dane County Farmers' Market - Wednesday Market, Wednesday, June 14, 2023: The Wednesday Dane County Farmers’ Market is located on the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, in between the Madison Municipal Building and the City County Building. While more intimate than the Saturday Market, you will still find many of your favorite Dane County Farmers’ Market members, as well as a full array of fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, bakery items, cut flowers, plants, and many specialty items.
· The Capitol View Farmers’ Market, Wednesday, June 14, 2023: The Capitol View Farmers Market is returning to the North Star Neighborhood! Join us each Wednesday (May 31-October 11, 2023) from 3:00-7:00pm to support local farmers and vendors, enjoy live music and food carts, and make the most of summer in Madison!
· Madison Jazz Fest, Wednesday, June 14, 2023: The Madison Music Collective presents a Madison Jazz Festival concert in Penn Park by Madison’s Rick Flowers and Amalgam X, featuring Kevin Carnes on drums, Chris Moseley on guitar, Adam Czerepinski on bass, and Flowers on keyboards and vocals on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. This concert is part of the Collective’s popular DIG JAZZ concert series. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy live jazz in the park. You can also purchase food from the Sista’s Chicken & Fish food trunk.
· Maintain Homeownership Webinar, Thursday, June 15, 2023: If you are currently a homeowner, come learn about programs to ensure you stay in your home! Learn about:
o Home repair and accessibility modifications
o Post purchase counseling and programs (i.e. foreclosure prevention, tax credits, maintenance)
o Mobile Home Assistance
o Ways to reduce your utility bills
o Property tax assistance for older adults
· Mobile Madison | Movies with Madison Parks – Encanto, Thursday, June 15, 2023: Grab a blanket or bring a lawn chair and enjoy the FREE show! All are welcome!
· 2023-24 Youth Poet Laureate Ceremony, Thursday, June 15, 2023: Applicants for the 2023-2024 Youth Poet Laureate will give a reading at Pinney Library. There will be a ceremony after to announce the 2023-2024 Youth Poet Laureate.
· Concerts on the Rooftop: Sixteen Candles, Thursday, June 15, 2023: Experience the nostalgia and energy of the greatest decade of music – the 1980’s! Entertaining audiences since 2003, Sixteen Candles travels the country to bring 80’s music to life in full force for a memorable and exciting concert experience that you won’t soon forget.
· Community Garden Summit, Friday, June 16, 2023: We foster community, equity, and food production by connecting people in Dane County with the space, education and resources to create and sustain community gardens.
· The Sessions at McPike Park, Friday, June 16, 2023: The Sessions at McPike Park is in its 10th year and will have great music all seven days and dance and comedy interspersed.
This is a free all-volunteer run event that helps raise funds for 6 non-profit partners. Great food and drink for sale.
· WPCRC Family Fun Night – June 16 (Juneteenth Celebration), Friday, June 16, 2023: WPCRC Family Fun Nights are in partnership with Madison School Community Recreation.
· Loop The Lake, Saturday, June 17, 2023: Support clean, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance's 10th Annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride. Join in person on the official Monona Lake Loop by starting and ending at Olbrich Park on Saturday, June 18th, 2022. Or, choose to ride, walk, run, or paddle virtually, from anywhere Saturday, June 11th - Sunday, June 19th.
· Volunteer Day at The Glen, Saturday, June 17, 2023: The Glen Golf Park is establishing an ongoing volunteer program that helps volunteers learn, grow personally and gain professional experience.
· HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education, Saturday, June 17, 2023: Take the first step to owning a home, and join us in this Home Buyer Education Workshop. This FREE HUD-Approved homebuyer educationworkshop takes place in person and lunch is provided.
· Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area, Saturday, June 17, 2023: Edible Plants ~ Outings in the Starkweather Creek area vary each month - be sure to check the starting location. Adventures typically at 10:00am on the 3rd Saturday of the month, year-round, and frequently start at the Goodman Community Center, unless noted otherwise. Outings include nature walks, canoe/kayak adventures, bicycling tours, and more, and are sponsored by the Madison Friends of Urban Nature , Madison Parks, Goodman Community Center , Madison Audubon Society , and Friends of Starkweather Creek . No registration is required. Pets are not allowed.
· Madison Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 17, 2023: Historical celebration of African/Black American emancipation, history, accomplishments and influence on American history and culture.
· The Sessions at McPike Park, Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18: The Sessions at McPike Park is in its 10th year and will have great music all seven days and dance and comedy interspersed.
This is a free all-volunteer run event that helps raise funds for 6 non-profit partners. Great food and drink for sale.
· Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park, Sunday, June 18, 2023: Enjoy an informal family and kid-friendly nature walk around the scenic Warner Pond lagoon and across Castle Creek to discover the wetlands, woods, and prairie in the Wild Side of Warner Park and the birds and other creatures that call it home! Walks at Warner Park held on the 3rd Sunday every month are co-sponsored by Madison Bird City FUN partners Wild Warner and Madison Audubon . Meet at the colorful Warner Park shelter by the lagoon. Parking is available nearby. No registration is required. No pets are allowed.
· Live at The Glen & Movie | WYSO & Vivo, Sunday, June 18, 2023: Grab a blanket or bring a lawn chair and join us at The Glen for a free movie! All are welcome! Starting at 3pm enjoy the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra performing along the trees of The Glen House and 9th hole
Announcements
· Goodman Pool Opens Friday, June 9: Goodman Pool opens for the 2023 season on Friday, June 9 and thanks to the generosity of Goodman's Jewelers, the first 500 kids receive FREE ADMISSION starting at 12pm!
· 2023-24 Youth Poet Laureate to be announced at celebratory reading June 15 at 6:00 pm at Pinney library: The City of Madison, the Madison Arts Commission, and Madison Poet Laureate Angela Trudell Vasquez invite you to a reading of the 2023-24 Madison Youth Poet Laureate applicants.
· Artist Austin Brantley returns to Madison to create a sculpture for Madison’s Darbo-Worthington Neighborhood: Madison, WI - In an exciting collaboration between the Madison Arts Commission and Madison College, artist Austen Brantley has returned to Madison to begin designing a commissioned sculpture.
· Help Your Trees: Urban Forestry Reminds Residents to Water Newly Planted Trees: If a tree has been planted on the terrace in front of your home by Urban Forestry within the last five years, or if you had a tree planted on your private property in that same window of time, residents are reminded to water the tree as needed to increase its chance of survival.
· Metro Transit Redesigned Routes Start Sunday, June 11: Starting Sunday, June 11, Metro is implementing its largest service change in more than 20 years. This complete revamp of service is geared towards addressing a number of long-standing customer concerns including:…
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