Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of October 13, 2025

Next Phase of Public Meetings for Southwest Area Plans Scheduled: Residents, community organizations, businesses, and others are invited to join in the second phase of the planning for the Southwest Area Plans with a series of public meetings in the coming weeks.

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 on the Meeting Schedule page.

• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include a briefing on the 2026 Executive Operating Budget, as well as authorizing various applications for grant funding from the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration.
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• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. This is a budget hearing on the 2026 Executive Operating Budget. Public comment will not be taken at this meeting.
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• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building at 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Agenda items include updates on the Curb Management Framework and the Urban Design Commission Code.
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For more information on joining the City's board, commission, or committee, please visit the linked page.

Events

• Volunteer at The Glen - Saturday, October 18, 2025: Volunteering at The Glen offers you a unique opportunity to contribute to your community, learn new skills, grow personally and professionally, and connect with like-minded individuals.
• Rock 'N' The Well Open House - Saturday, October 18, 2025: Rocks! Water! Motion! Welcome to Madison Water Utility's Rock 'N' The Well Open House 2025! This event is FREE to all community members. Show up any time between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• Hayrides & Hikes - Saturday, October 18, 2025: Tour Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - North Unit aboard a tractor-pulled hay wagon, enjoy nature activities, take a self-guided hike, participate in the scavenger hunt, or do it all! Plus, enjoy free hot cider, a campfire, and marshmallows to roast over the fire. 

Announcements

• John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Begins Monday, October 13, 2025: Reconstruction of John Nolen Drive will begin on Monday, October 13, 2025. During construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Lakeside Street and Broom Street.
• Swearing-In Ceremony for Madison’s New Chief of Police John Patterson: The City of Madison and the Madison Police Department invite community members and the media to attend the official swearing-in ceremony for John Patterson as our new Chief of Police.
• Mayor Releases 2026 Executive Operating Budget: The 2026 Executive Operating Budget proposal funds the services, programs, and staff needed for a well-run and thriving city.
• SafeGrowth Initiative Brings New Public Art to Historic Downtown Corridor: West Gilman Street is being transformed by three distinctive public art projects, breathing new creative energy into the historic corridor.
• October is Pedestrian Safety Month: As the days grow shorter and more kids walk to and from school, fall is a great time for everyone in Madison to get outside for some fresh air, exercise, and exploration. It’s also the perfect moment to focus on pedestrian safety.
• Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award: The City of Madison invites you to submit nominations for its annual Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award.
• Common Council Adopts Latest Changes to Encourage More Housing Opportunities: City of Madison Alders unanimously approved the latest set of Housing Forward proposals designed to make it easier to build more housing of all types across Madison.
• Announcement from the Office of the Independent Monitor: Robin Copley has informed the Police Civilian Oversight Board that she is resigning her position as Independent Police Monitor.
• Art Installations Begin at Madison Public Market: Work is now underway to begin installing some of the first pieces of art at Madison Public Market.