Weekly Update, 1/31-2/6

Highlights for the Week of January 31, 2022

Apologies for the double posting today, I was alerted to the fact that the links were not working in my previous post. This version should work better!

Draft Metro Transit Network Redesign

The Transportation Policy and Planning Board is discussing the draft Metro Transit Network Redesign Plan at its meeting today, Monday, January 31, at 5pm

• Meeting Details
• Meeting Agenda
• Register for Public Comment

Fire Chief Hiring Process

The Police and Fire Commission will be discussing the fire chief hiring process at its meeting on Tuesday, February 1st.

• Meeting Details
• Meeting Agenda

For additional information about additional meetings scheduled for this week, please consult the City Meeting Schedule online here.

Announcements

• Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing Face Covering Emergency Order #7, effective at 12:01am on February 1, 2022, immediately after the current order expires. Order #7 mirrors the requirements in Order #6. The Dane County Order requires face coverings among people ages two and older when in most enclosed spaces open to the public where other people are present. The order will expire on March 1, 2022. Please see the news release and Emergency Order #7 for details.
• The City of Madison Food Policy Council announces the 2022 SEED Grants cycle to address food access issues in our community. SEED Grants are small grants designed to support new and recently emerging projects or programs that support access to healthy food in our community. Learn more here.
• The City of Madison Traffic Engineering Division is again looking to hire a number of qualified candidates to work part-time as a School Crossing Guard for the remainder of the school year. The position is an integral part of safe walking and biking to school. Crossing Guards help children safely cross the street and serve as a visual reminder to drivers to slow down and follow traffic laws. Learn more and find out how to apply here.
• 2022 is off to a frigid start. It is important for home and business owners to protect their water pipes from freezing or bursting during our coldest time of year. Read more here.
• The City of Madison Landmarks Ordinance Review Committee (LORC), on which I serve, has proposed revisions to Madison's Historic Preservation Ordinance for local historic districts. These ordinance changes will apply to all properties in the Mansion Hill, Third Lake Ridge, Marquette Bungalows, University Heights, and First Settlement local historic districts. The Common Council-appointed Committee is now seeking additional public input before finalizing the draft ordinance. Three public meetings have been scheduled to provide an overview of the proposed changes and an opportunity to comment on the draft ordinance. The scheduled public meetings and their respective topics are as follows:  All Districts / General Public Meeting: Thursday, February 3 - 6:30 pm; Development Professionals + Contractors Meeting: Monday, February 7 - noon; New Construction Meeting: Thursday, February 10 - 6:30 pm. These will be virtual meetings and the public is invited to attend any of them. Participants will need to register in advance using instructions posted on the project website. 
• Dairy Drive Temporary Encampment Reports Early Success
• Near West Side Snow Sculpture Competition
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