Highlights for the Week of October 31, 2022

Alder Tishler and I will be hosting an informal open house at CUNA Mutual Group - 5810 Mineral Point Road on Wednesday (November 2, 2022) from 5pm-6:30pm. CUNA Mutual Group will share plans for the next steps related to their corporate headquarters. They recently completed construction of a four-story building and have applied for a permit to demolish an existing building on the east side of campus to transform the area into green space. There will be a brief presentation and opportunities to ask questions and tour the new building. We hope to see you there.

Finance Committee to Consider 2023 Operating Budget Amendments on Monday, Oct. 31

The city's budget for 2023 will be debated and adopted by the Common Council in November. An important step in the budget process will occur on Monday, Oct. 31, at the Finance Committee meeting when committee members will consider amendments to the 2023 Executive Operating Budget that have been put forth by alders. You can find all of the 23 proposed amendments here. As you'll see they range from minor to substantial changes.

If you can't make it, you can also watch the recorded meeting later on City Channel at your convenience. This week, I expect to post my annual summary of the process with detailed information on the budget and links to previous and upcoming steps. 

On Nov. 15, 16, and possibly Nov. 17, the Common Council will consider the 2023 Executive Operating Budget and Capital Budget, as amended by the Finance Committee. Alders will also have the opportunity to submit amendments to both budgets, so there will likely be additional amendments coming beyond those that the Finance Committee considers.

The Common Council will meet in hybrid format at 6:30pm on Tuesday, November 1.

• Meeting details
• Meeting agenda 
• Watch online

To see the full list of City meetings scheduled for the week, please consult the City meeting schedule.

• In-Person Absentee Voting Started Tuesday in Madison

• Acceptable Photo ID to Vote - As you prepare for the General Election on Nov. 8, the City of Madison Clerk's Office wants to remind you what types of photo ID you can use for voting in Wisconsin.

• City of Madison Polling Place Listing - Voters encouraged to confirm their polling place before Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 8).

• Info, Resources, and a Calendar of Important Dates for Those Considering Running in the Spring 2023 Common Council Elections.

• Project Updates
  • University Avenue

• City of Madison Police Civilian Oversight Board Announces Robert Copley as Independent Police Monitor

• Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award - nominations are encouraged

• From Madison Fire Department: *NEW* Virtual Recruitment Open House Announced - Monday, November 7 from 6-8 PM.

• Fall leaf collection is underway! Learn when to put out your leaves for pickup here.

• Public Service Commission Of Wisconsin Provides Decisions On Madison Water Utility's Rate Case, Including State's First Customer Assistance Program For The Water Sector

• From Public Health: How Fentanyl Test Strips Help Save Lives

• Community and MPD benefit from federal grant funding

• From Madison Parks: Upcoming Dogs in Parks Status Review - At the Board of Parks Commissioners meeting on Nov. 9. - Spring Harbor's Merrill Springs Park is being considered as a park to allow dogs in

• Madison Public Library's Popular Program Celebrating Native Nations Returns October-December 2022?

• From the Mayor: City Honors Outstanding Youth Workers for 2022 Lights On Afterschool Day

• The Village on Park Parking Ramp Includes Percent for Art Public Art Initiative - Seeking local input on Michael Ford's public art and design concepts

• Welcome Town of Madison residents to the City of Madison: On Oct. 31, the City of Madison will start providing services to approximately 5,000 additional residents, 2,407 housing units and 835 parcels. All City agencies are getting ready for final attachment. Find more information here.

• E. Washington Avenue at Blair Street Reopens - "The entire project is slated to be completed by the fall of 2023."

Several D19 Projects at Monday, November 7 Plan Commission Meeting

On Monday, November 7th at 5:30pm, the following projects will be at the Plan Commission Meeting:

• 5122 Spring Court - Conditional Use: Construct addition to single-family residence on lakefront parcel
• 5706 Lake Mendota Drive - Conditional Use: Construct accessory building on lakefront parcel
• 5710 Mineral Point Road - CUNA Mutual Group - Demolition Permit: Demolish office building
• 6706-6714 Odana Road (Demo Permit | New Building Application) - Demolition Permit, Conditional Use & Certified Survey Map Referral: Demolish two commercial buildings to construct four-story mixed-use building with approx. 4,800 sq. ft. of commercial space and 124 apartments on one lot

Metro Transit Public Hearing Scheduled

On Wednesday, November 9, Metro Transit and the City of Madison Transportation Commission will hold a VIRTUAL public hearing at 6 PM to approve several items related to Metro's redesigned service in 2023 including:

• Title VI Report/Equity Analysis

• Bus Stop Placements: New Stops & Stops to Close

• Route Start/End Times

• Submit Feedback Ahead of Time:

  • mymetrobus.com/feedback
  • 608-266-4466
  • mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com

Written comments can also be sent to: Metro Transit, Attn: Public Hearing Comments, 1245 E. Washington Ave., Suite 201, Madison WI 53703. All feedback submitted prior to the hearing will be considered by commission members in the same manner as verbal testimony. Complete Public Hearing information here where you can register to attend and/or speak.

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

-Keith F