Highlights for the Week of June 13, 2022

Due to a conflict, I've rescheduled my office hours from June 16th to Thursday, June 23 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. I will be using Zoom (with video): REGISTER

Please use the registration above to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on the day of Office Hours. You can register in advance or the day of.

Note: I have set it up so I can only meet one person at a time. If I'm meeting with someone else, there will be a small waiting period in a meeting lobby. If you don't want to use Zoom, I will be answering calls (608-912-0000) during this time as long as I'm not speaking with someone else. 

If you have a question, concern, or topic of interest that you would like to discuss, but the date above doesn't work for you, you can e-mail me.

Due to a recent incident in the neighborhood, I did want to remind everyone of some fire safety tips. Please make sure your smoke alarms are operational and it's a very good idea to have functional fire extinguishers. More safety information is available on the Fire Department's safety website.

• The City of Madison Engineering Division will hold an online public information meeting to provide information on proposed dredging at the public Spring Harbor Park Boat launch on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 6:00 pm. [More details] 

• The Plan Commission will discuss items related to the Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan, 222-232 E. Olin Avenue, and 3900-3920 Monona Drive/109 Cottage Grove Road at its virtual meeting on Monday, June 13, at 5:30pm.
  • Meeting details
  • Meeting agenda
  • Watch online

For information about additional City meetings scheduled for this week, please consult the City Meeting schedule.

• Fresh water is Earth's most precious resource. We all use it every day, and we can all have an impact on the ability to provide reliable supplies of clean water now and for future generations. On June 14 and June 21, participate in a two-session course to become a steward of our local waters. Learn more and register for the course here.

• Food Scraps Recycling Begins on June 14, 2022 at Two Neighborhood Farmers' Markets - includes Tuesday Eastside Market at McPike Park. Also, consider composting your food scraps in your own backyard. More information can be found in the news release.

• Common Council Approves Metro Transit Network Redesign Plan with Amendments

• Changes to Common Council Meetings. Alder Figueroa Cole has a good blog post that goes into detail.

• The Bubbler at Madison Public Library Installs Artists at All Nine Library Locations for Summer

• Dismazed and Driven: Book Reading with Diane Nilan - Join Diane on June 13 at the Central Library for a discussion of her book on family homelessness

• The Kujichagulia Madison Center for Self-Determination's 33rd Annual Outdoor Celebration of Juneteenth Celebration will be held both virtually and in person Tuesday, June 14, through Saturday, June 19. This year's theme is "Black Resilience: Embracing Our Past to Define Our Future." Learn more here. Juneteenth Parade and Celebration will be June 18. Parade begins at 11am at Fountain of Life Church, and ends at Penn Park.

• Make Music Madison, an event about bringing our community together to celebrate the power of live music, happens on June 21.

• Fire and Police Departments Bridge Gap with Elementary Children

• Know Before You Go: Check Water Conditions Before Swimming

• The Neighborhood Resource Trailer is available to Madison community organizations, such as neighborhood groups, for neighborhood events. Events should focus on creating community connections, educational opportunities, healthy lifestyles and socialization. This is the community's trailer to enjoy! The trailer includes a grill, microphone & speaker, table & chairs, serving platform, storage, generator, and dry erase board.

• The Goodman Community Pool opened at noon on Friday, June 10. Read the news release here, and learn about pool hours and prices and pool rules.

• The Resource Recovery Special Charge will begin showing up on your Municipal Services Bill starting in August. Everyone who receives City of Madison recycling collection will receive this bill. To learn how much it will cost and the reason why it was created in the budget that was passed last year, visit the FAQ page on the Streets Division website.

• Parks Alive is a collaborative effort across multiple City departments and involves many community-based stakeholders and mobile resources. This is a great opportunity to come out to local parks, build community, strengthen relationships, and have fun! Click on the following parks to see dates, times and activities for:
  • Meadowood Park (June 22)
  • Owl Creek Park (June 23)
  • Allied Park (June 27)
  • Darbo/Worthington Park (June 28)
  • Penn Park (July 14)
  • Aldo Leopold Park (July 19)
  • Warner Park (July 27)
  • Elver Park (August 15)

If you have questions, comments, suggestions, etc., feel free to reach out: district19@cityofmadison.com

-Keith F