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

Public Information Meetings & Sessions

• Public Input - Oak Park Heights Park, Monday, December 11 (VIRTUAL):  Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00PM - online via Zoom REGISTER.  Background information about the Oak Park Heights Park playground equipment was posted on the District 11 blog on October 21, 2023 after the metal jungle gym was accidentally removed by on October 16, 2023. The meeting on December 11 will focus on selecting a suitable replacement to what was lost.  The outcome of the December 11th meeting will be posted on the Oak Park Heights Playground Improvements website. 
• Proposed "Road Diet" with bike lanes for Mineral Point Road in 2024. Public Information meeting via Zoom on December 19th at 5:00 pm Mineral Point Road from Midvale Blvd to the Speedway/Glenway intersection is on the list to be resurfaced in 2024.  This resurfacing project was put on the agenda at the 11/29/23 Transportation Commission meeting for their input.  The general consensus from the Transportation Commission was for Traffic Engineering staff to look into a “road diet” on this section to reduce the travel lanes and allow for installation of bike lanes. 

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings

• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, December 11, in virtual format at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include discussion of the West and Northeast Area Plans and development-related requests in Districts 2, 4, 13, and 18.
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• Joint Campus Area Committee: The Joint Campus Area Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 12, in virtual format at 5:30 p.m. 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.
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• Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 13, in virtual format at 5:00 p.m. 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. 
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• City, County Schools Collaborative Committee: The City, County Schools Collaborative Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 13, in virtual format at 5:30 p.m. 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.
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• Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 13, in virtual format at 6:30 p.m. 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. 
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Note: This was not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their agendas can be found at the city meeting schedule.

Announcements & News Releases

• Library Takeover Returns: Get Funding to Plan a Community Event at the Library: Learn to plan a community event through the Library Takeover Program at Madison Public Library. Funding, mentorship, and free library space help bring your ideas to life.
• 2024/2025 Recycling and Trash Calendars Now Available: Collection schedule calendar for 2024 / 2025 is available from www.cityofmadison.com/CollectionSchedule.
• Streets Division Drop-off Sites Now on Winter Hours: Starting on December 4, 2023, the Streets Division drop-off sites at 4602 Sycamore Avenue and 402 South Point Road are now on winter hours.  Winter Drop-off Site Hours for Sycamore and South Point LocationsThe hours for the sites are now as follows:

Events

• Yoga Core, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 and Friday, December 15, 2023, 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm: Want to build your strength and increase body awareness? Yoga Core is 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!
• Lunch and Learn with Alder Wehelie & Alder Harrington-McKinney (VIRTUAL), Thursday, December 14: Alder Nasra Wehelie and Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney are excited to host once-again a virtual Lunch and Learn. The Lunch and Learn will take place on Thursday, December 14, from 12-1 p.m. and will focus on City of Madison winter services, specifically snowplowing.  Bryan Johnson, the Public Information Officer of the Streets Division, will provide City of Madison residents with a comprehensive presentation on how the Streets Division responds to winter events, common misconceptions, and answer questions from residents.
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area, Saturday, December 16: Winter Tree ID with Eva Roos ~ Join Master Naturalist Eva Roos for a fun and informal free family friendly guided walk or take a healthy nature hike on your own any day in December.  We will follow easy walk and bike paths to Olbrich Gardens and along Starkweather Creek. Enjoy the outdoors and learn about trees when leaves have fallen and you can see the branching structures and bark more easily. Click here for Fun Facts about Winter and Tree ID. Learn to use the Seek app.  How many different kinds of trees can you find? Which are native to Wisconsin? Bring binoculars or a camera if you have one. Post your pictures and comments on the Friends of Starkweather Creek Facebook page!  Dress warm.
• Run Santa Run, Saturday, December 16: 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.
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park, Sunday, December 17: Walks at Warner Park held on the 3rd Sunday of every month are co-sponsored by Madison Bird City FUN partners Wild Warner and Madison Audubon . Meet at the colorful Warner Park shelter by the lagoon. Parking is available nearby. No registration is required. No pets are allowed.