Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 27, 2024

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Memorial Day Veterans Concert and Ceremony: May 27, 9:15 am at Forest Hill Cemetery, 1 Speedway Road. The Madison Veterans Council’s (MVC) annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Monday at Union Rest in Forest Hills Cemetery, 1 Speedway Road, Madison WI to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military and this year's Honor Roll of 264 Madison and Dane County Veterans who have passed since last Memorial Day.

Starting at 9:15 AM, Professor James Latimer will conduct the VFW 1318 Volunteer Band in a lively patriotic music concert as a prelude to the formal Ceremony that will start at 10:00 AM.  Bring a chair and a friend, free

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 at the Meeting Schedule page.

• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 28, in virtual format at 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include authorizing a contract with YWCA Madison Inc for tenant resource services to support tenant capacity building, authorizing a contract with LanguageLine Solutions for interpretation and translation services to support Public Health Madison & Dane County, and authorizing officials to sign an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Milwaukee to provide support to City of Milwaukee law enforcement from July 13, 2024 through July 20, 2024.
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• Board of Health for Madison and Dane County: The Board of Health for Madison and Dane County meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 28, in hybrid format at 5:00 p.m. Agenda items include accepting grant funding for new positions, authorizing a contract with YWCA Madison Inc for tenant resource services to support tenant capacity building, and authorizing a contract with LanguageLine Solutions for interpretation and translation services to support Public Health Madison & Dane County.
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Public Information Meetings

• Draft West Area Plan - Virtual Public Meeting-Land Use, Housing, Zoning, Tuesday, May 28: City staff will join Common Council members representing the West Area to host a series of five additional public meetings where people can further review and discuss the Draft West Area Plan. The second meeting will be virtual and will cover land use, housing, and zoning. It is scheduled for May 28th, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Please register here and you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the meeting. Registration is required to participate.
• Draft West Area Plan - Virtual Public Meeting-Transportation, Thursday, May 30: City staff have announced highlights of proposed changes to the Draft West Area Plan. For more details, check the project webpage. There will be additional changes released by May 10. City staff will join Common Council members representing the West Area to host a series of five additional public meetings where people can further review and discuss the Draft West Area Plan. The third meeting will be held virtually and will cover transportation, including the Sauk Creek Greenway. It is scheduled for May 30th, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

News Releases & Announcements

• Free Mulch Now Available in Select City of Madison Parks: Wood mulch is now available for free within four City of Madison parks. The mulch is available at the following locations: Garner Park South side of parking lot, to your right when you enter off N. Rosa Rd. Demetral Park Near N. 6th Street… [posted May 24, 2024, by Parks]
• MPD mentors work with next generation of female law enforcement officers:  MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin college students had a chance to learn from police mentors during an interactive training session. The event was part of the University of Wisconsin Women in Criminal Justice Mentoring Program, which seeks to empower women… [posted May 23, 2024, by Police]
• Metro Transit and the Greater Madison MPO Seek Input from Local Community Members: Metro Transit and the Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) are asking community members to complete a 12-question survey regarding their experience using the current bus system. [posted May 23, 2024, by Metro Transit]
• Lane Closures, University Ave-Mendota-Grassman Greenway Flood Mitigation and Restoration Design: Starting on Tuesday, May 28th, University Avenue, from Capital Avenue to Heim Ave, will see several traffic pattern changes occurring throughout the duration of the project, with most stages reducing both directions to one lane on University Ave.… [posted May 22, 2024, by Traffic Engineering]
• Here's how you can watch the 2024 MPD Awards Ceremony: MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is hosting its annual Awards Ceremony this week. The event is a way to honor officers, professional staff and community members for their bravery and commitment to public safety. The event takes place… [posted May 22, 2024 by Police]
• MPD officers spend time with community members at Tito Fest:  MADISON, Wis. – Officers with the Madison Police Department enjoyed interacting with hundreds of families who attended the 2024 Leopold Tito Fest. [posted May 21, 2024, by Police]
• Madison Fire Awarded National Honor for Exceptional Work in Cardiac Arrest Survival, Education: Madison is named a 'Heart Safe Community' by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). [posted May 21, 2024, by Fire]
• Recycling Cart Inspections Coming Soon, Contaminated Carts Will Not Be Collected Until They Are Fixed: Streets Division crews will soon begin checking recycling carts at the curb for things that do not belong in them. What exactly will the Streets Division be doing? Staff will be working ahead of collection crews on the recycling collection week in… [posted May 21, 2024, by Streets & Recycling]
• No Streets Division Collections on Monday, May 27, 2024 in Observance of Memorial Day:  There will be no recycling, trash, brush, or large item collections performed by the City of Madison Streets Division on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The Streets Division drop-off sites will also be closed. Trash… [posted May 20, 2024, by Public Works]
• Resources for Homebuyers and Property Owners: Are you a current homeowner or looking to own your first home? The City of Madison’s Community Development Division (CDD) is excited to share with you upcoming homeownership related events hosted by our community partners! When you go to www.cityofmadison.com/homeloans you will be able to find the homeownership event’s calendar and other CDD resources available to homeowners and homebuyers to achieve and maintain homeownership.
  
  You will be able to find events related to homebuyer education and homeowner maintenance. Other resources include down payment assistance for first time homebuyers, property tax assistance for seniors (65+), and information about major and minor rehabilitation programs.
  
  If you have any questions, please contact the City of Madison at email: homeloans@cityofmadison.com or call 608-266-6520.

Events

• Live at The Glen, Friday, May 31: Noah Hittner performs live on The Glen Golf Park patio from 5-8pm! Influenced by everything from folk-rock & blues to hip-hop, Noah has recorded and released several albums that blend the singer-songwriter, acoustic, rock, urban, and electronic styles into a singular Acoustic-Tronic genre.
• Free Fun Weekend in Madison Parks, Saturday, June 1 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Enjoy permit-free days in City of Madison and Dane County parks, on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, 2024. No permit is required to try out a disc golf course, bring your dog to a park or access the lakes.
• Nature Everywhere Day, Saturday, June 1: Stop by the Nature Everywhere Day activity hub at Olin Terrace (in front of Monona Terrace) to take the Vitamin N Challenge, enjoy arts and crafts, and learn more about nature-based activities happening across Madison.
• Free Fun Weekend in Madison Parks, Sunday, June 2 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Enjoy permit-free days in City of Madison and Dane County parks, on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, 2024. No permit is required to try out a disc golf course, bring your dog to a park or access the lakes.
• District 11 Book Club Discussion on Jens Jensen, Parks and Wilderness Areas, Wednesday, June 26th 7:00 pm-8:15 pm at the Sequoya Library.  Join me and my father at the Sequoya Library for another District 11 Book Club discussion to learn more about Jens Jensen and the importance of parks and wilderness areas.