Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of December 11, 2023

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Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found here.

  • Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, December 11, 2023, in virtual format at 5:30 PM. Agenda items include a discussion of the West and Northeast Area Plans and development-related requests in Districts 2, 4, 13, and 18.
  • Joint Campus Area Committee: The Joint Campus Area Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, in virtual format at 5:30 PM. Agenda items include informational presentations on the Camp Randall Sports Center Replacement Project and the UW-Madison Master Plan Amendment, as well as project updates from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, UW Health, City of Madison, and the Vilas Neighborhood Association.
  • Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in virtual format at 5:00 PM. Agenda items include Public Works Transportation Projects review and feedback, updates on Metro Transit accessibility and paratransit, and updates on the Transportation Commission Appeal Subcommittee hearing related to a taxicab license denial. 
  • City, County Schools Collaborative Committee: The City, County Schools Collaborative Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in virtual format at 5:30 PM. Agenda items include a recap of the City, County, and MMSD 2024 budgets, an update on pedestrian safety for MMSD students, and a discussion of the recently passed State bill regarding drivers education.
  • Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in virtual format at 6:30 PM. Agenda items include an informational presentation by the City of Madison Planning Department regarding the West Area planning process and an informational presentation regarding a potential geothermal concept in Brittingham Park as a part of the CDA Triangle Redevelopment. 

Public Information Meetings & Sessions

  • Resurfacing Program Public Information Meeting, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 (VIRTUAL): The Annual Street Resurfacing Program is designed to improve the quality of your street and delay the need for total reconstruction. The City Engineering Division rates streets and curb & gutter every two years. Streets with a pavement rating of 5 or less on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being a new street) and a curb & gutter rating of 6 or greater are ideal candidates. Streets and curb & gutter with lower ratings require extensive replacement. They are patched until they are candidates for reconstruction.

Events

  • Yoga Core - Tuesday, December 12, 2023, and Friday, December 15, 2023Want to build your strength and increase body awareness? Yoga Core is a great way to do it! This class incorporates a wide variety of seated, standing, balancing, and mat-based yoga poses focusing on strength, stability, and mobility. Core-based practices can help enhance balance and stability and prevent falls and injuries as we age. All levels are welcome!
  • Run Santa Run - Saturday, December 16, 2023: Step into a winter wonderland as downtown Madison, Wisconsin, transforms into a merry playground for the festive Run Santa Run 5K. Lace up your running shoes and join the jolly crowd as hundreds of Santas, elves, and penguins take over the streets, spreading holiday cheer with every step. The festive atmosphere is contagious with a visit from Santa Claus, fun aid stations, and a race to stop the Grinch from stealing Christmas! Whether you're an avid runner or simply looking for a jolly good time, this spirited event promises laughter, holiday spirit, and a dash of competitive fun for all ages.

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Alder John W. Duncan

Alder John W. Duncan

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