Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of July 20th

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, July 21st, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include authorizing a jurisdictional transfer agreement between the City of Madison and the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation to allow the City of Madison to assume full responsibility for sections of US Highway 151 from the Beltline to Blair/East Washington.
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• Board of Public Works: The Board of Public Works meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 22nd, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include considering a report of the City Engineer regarding the results of a review of water resource impacts and the necessity of permits for public works construction projects.
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• Housing Policy Committee: The Housing Policy Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, July 23rd, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include a presentation from Building Inspection regarding minimum housing and property maintenance services.
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Events

• Concerts on the Rooftop: Gold Dust Women (Fleetwood Mac/Heart Tribute) - Thursday, July 23rd: Gold Dust Women isn't just a tribute band—it's a powerhouse of top-tier musicians, each a standout performer in their own right. When these dynamic personalities come together on stage, they create pure magic, bringing the music of Fleetwood Mac, Heart, and a few unexpected surprises to life with electrifying energy.
• Live at The Glen: Louka & Co. - Friday, July 24th: Get ready for an unforgettable evening on the Glen Patio with Louka & Co., a dynamic group known for their eclectic blend of bluegrass and beyond. Rooted in tradition yet never confined by it, Louka & Co. weave together high-energy picking, rich harmonies, and unexpected musical twists that keep audiences engaged from the first note to the last.
• Volunteer at The Glen - Saturday, July 25th: We seek passionate individuals and groups committed to giving back to the community and connecting with the City of Madison golf courses. Gain experience, foster personal growth, and build relationships within the community.  
• Bird & Nature Adventures - Saturday, July 25th: Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way. Walks through the Edna Taylor Conservation Park are held on the 4th Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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

Announcements

• Alder John W. Duncan Announces Resignation from Madison Common Council: Alder John W. Duncan, District 1, is resigning from the Madison Common Council, effective July 31st.
• Help Your Trees: Urban Forestry Reminds Residents to Water Newly Planted Trees: If a tree has been planted on the terrace in front of your home by Urban Forestry within the last five years, or if you had a tree planted on your private property in that same window of time, please water the tree as needed to increase its chance of survival.
• Lane Closures for Midvale Boulevard Resurfacing: Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 20th, Payne and Dolan will begin resurfacing Midvale Boulevard from Mineral Point Road to University Avenue.

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