Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 1st

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, June 1st, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include an update on the 2027 budget outlook.
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• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, June 1st, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include development-related requests in Districts 12 and 14.
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For more information on joining the City's board, commission, or committee, please visit the linked page.

Public Information Meetings (PIMs)

• City Budget Engagement: Justice & Public Safety - Tuesday, June 2nd: The goal of these public meetings is to provide an opportunity for you to share your ideas for Madison's future. Learn more about the City of Madison budget process and get your questions answered during budget engagement sessions planned across Madison.
• Public Information Meeting: John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Phase 2 - Tuesday, June 2nd: A public information meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 2nd, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format. Registration prior to is required.
• Public Information Meeting: Data Center Moratorium - Wednesday, June 3rd: A public information meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 3rd, at 5:30 p.m in virtual format. This meeting is being held to provide an update on the authority and tools the City has to regulate data centers, the research being done by City staff, the potential impacts of data centers the City is considering in its analysis, and a timeline for a draft policy proposal. Registration prior to is required.

Events

• Madison Bike Week - Monday, June 1st through Friday, June 5th: Bike Week celebrates riding to work, the grocery store, a park, the library, or simply biking to enjoy the warm wind through your hair. Events will take place throughout the week across the city. Bike Week stations will be located at various points along the city's bike paths. For more information, visit the Madison Bikes website.
• Concerts on the Rooftop: Nauti-Nauti (Yacht Rock) - Thursday, June 4th: A truly unique Madison experience! Experience the unparalleled magic of sensational bands and breathtaking views at Concerts on the Rooftop! Dance the night away or just relax with family and friends. Concerts on the Rooftop provide a fun and free experience for all! A free ticket is required for admission.
• Live at The Glen: Sparetime Bluegrass Band - Friday, June 5th: Sparetime Bluegrass Band is a long-standing Madison, Wisconsin-based band formed in 1994, specializing in traditional bluegrass and first-generation style performances. Led by Bob Batyko, this five-member group features strong, traditional instrumentation (guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass) and has been a staple in the Midwest music scene for over 30 years. They will perform at the Glen Golf Park on Friday, June 5th, at 6:00 p.m.
• Wear Orange 2026 - Saturday, June 6th: Join Public Health Madison & Dane County for this year's Wear Orange event honoring violence survivors and building community together. There will be music, food, activities for kids, resources, and speakers. There is no cost to attend. Don't forget to Wear Orange!

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

Announcements

• Help Shape the Future of Transportation in the Greater Madison Area: The Greater Madison MPO is asking people who live and work in the Greater Madison area for input as work begins on Pathways to 2050—a long-range regional transportation plan update.
• Food Scraps Recycling Begins at the Streets Division Drop-off Sites on Monday, June 1st:  Free food scraps recycling drop-off begins at all three Streets Division drop-off sites starting on Monday, June 1st. When at a Streets Division drop-off site, look for the orange food scraps carts.
• New Pilot Study Expands Beach Monitoring Efforts in Dane County: This summer, Public Health Madison & Dane County and Clean Lakes Alliance are teaming up on a new pilot study to better understand what causes E.coli levels to increase across the Yahara chain of lakes.
• Madison Writing Assistance to Celebrate Writing through Storytelling at Madison Public Library: Madison Writing Assistance invites community members to participate in storytelling workshops and a summer story slam as part of their annual Celebration of Writing at Goodman South Madison Library in June.
• Madison Water Utility Releases Latest Annual Drinking Water Quality Report: The report provides an overview of the tens of thousands of drinking water quality tests conducted in 2025.