Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 18th

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.

• Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 19th, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include the approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Madison and Dane County regarding the operations of the men's homeless shelter located at 1904 Bartillon Drive. Additionally, the agenda will cover the Office of the Independent Police Monitor Annual Report for 2025, the Police Civilian Oversight Board Annual Report for 2025-2026, and the Chief of Police's 1st Quarter Report and 2025 Annual Report.
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For more information on joining the City's board, commission, or committee, please visit the linked page.

Events

• Olbrich Gardens Public Workshop - Wednesday, May 20th: Have you heard the news? Olbrich Botanical Gardens is undergoing its first comprehensive master planning process in more than 20 years.  In this public workshop, we'll celebrate the Plans as we present the final comprehensive plan framework. There are two different times to join on Wednesday.
• FOOT Dairyland Cowboys & Cowgirls - Wednesday, May 20th: Change of tune!  Looks like we'll have a little more time to enjoy the wonderful dance floor in historic Normal Hall (the building we've incorrectly been calling the Olin Park Pavilion). Madison's Parks Division has delayed its renovation projects, so we can now host a spring FOOT-Loose Dance Series.
• Junction Ridge Farmers' Market - Friday, May 22nd: Buy fresh, local products at the JRNA Farmers' Market.
• Bird & Nature Adventures: Edna Taylor Conservation Park - Saturday, May 23rd: Join Naturalist Mary Binkley for a free fun fascinating family friendly guided walk on beautiful walking trails at Aldo Leopold Nature Center and Edna Taylor Conservation Park.

Please visit the City events calendar for the complete list of upcoming events.

Announcements

• Register Now for City Budget Engagement Sessions: Madison residents are encouraged to attend three Budget Engagement Sessions this June.
• Draft Safe Routes to School Plan: The City of Madison is developing a Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan in conjunction with the Madison Metropolitan School District and the Wisconsin Bike Fed.
• MPD Welcomes its First-Ever Therapy Dog: The Madison Police Department is excited to introduce its newest family member — a Golden Retriever named Frost. He's the department's first-ever therapy dog. Frost will work alongside our new peer support officer, a position created by MPD earlier this year to improve officer health and wellness.
• Madison Public Library's WE READ Summer Reading Program Begins Monday, June 1st: Pick up the new WE READ Map, get your WE READ bag, and connect to books, literacy tips, prizes, and more this summer at your local library.

Please visit the City's news webpage for additional news and announcements, and subscribe to receive notifications of news releases as they are posted.