Bike Week, Start of Budget Engagement, Neighborhood Meetings, Week of June 1

Alder Updates:

• This week is Madison Bike Week: Madison Bike Week, Monday, June 1 Through Friday, June 5 (This Event Occurs on Multiple Dates): 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.
• The first Budget Engagement Session is this Tuesday: City Budget Engagement | Justice & Public Safety, Tuesday, June 2, 2026: The goal of these public meetings is to provide an opportunity for 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. This session focuses on Justice & Public Safety.

Upcoming Neighborhood Association Meetings:

• North Street Neighborhood Association (Serving Eken Park and Emerson East)  Meets 1st Thursday
  • June Neighborhood Association Meeting - 6:30pm, Thursday June 4th at Hawthorne Public Library
• North Street Neighborhood Commuter 
• Hawthorne Neighborhood Association
  • June Neighborhood Association Meeting - 6pm, Monday June 1st at Hawthorne Elementary School Library Media Center
• Note: If your Neighborhood Association is not listed, please reach out and I will add it to the next list!

District Specific Highlights:

• D12 related items (9-11) on the agenda for Plan Commission on Monday June 1st are recommended to be referred to the July 13th meeting. This development project will be back at Urban Design Commission 
• Community Conversation - North District, Wednesday, June 3, 2026: The officers serving the North District are hoping to connect with neighbors during a town hall discussion on June 3. Madison Police Chief John Patterson will be available to directly answer questions from community members.

• City of Madison Commissions Artist Nate Page to Create Public Art for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park: The Wisconsin-born-and-raised artist will create a two-sided interactive sculpture that represents the connection between recreation and learning. [posted May 26, 2026]

   

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 Monday, June 1, 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 1, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include development-related requests in Districts 12 and 14. District 12 items are recommended to be referred to the July 13th meeting.
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If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Public Information Meetings (PIMs)

• Community Conversation - Midtown District, Monday, June 1, 2026: The officers serving the Midtown District are hoping to connect with neighbors during a town hall discussion on June 1. Madison Police Chief John Patterson will be available to directly answer questions from community members.
• City Budget Engagement | Justice & Public Safety, Tuesday, June 2, 2026: The goal of these public meetings is to provide an opportunity for 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. This session focuses on Justice & Public Safety.
• Public Information Meeting: John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Phase 2 (Olin to Lakeside), Tuesday, June 2, 2026: A public information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., June 2, 2026, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.
• Public Information Meeting: Data Center Moratorium, Wednesday, June 3, 2026: The City of Madison is holding a virtual public information meeting on its data center moratorium at 5:30pm on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. 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. City officials will take questions and seek input from the public after an informational presentation. Registration is required for this free virtual meeting.
• Community Conversation - North District, Wednesday, June 3, 2026: The officers serving the North District are hoping to connect with neighbors during a town hall discussion on June 3. Madison Police Chief John Patterson will be available to directly answer questions from community members.
• Open House - Cypress Spray Park, Thursday, June 4, 2026: Madison Parks is holding a second public input meeting for the Cypress Spray Park Redesign. They will share proposed designs including specific features, park elements and theming. Stop by the park and share your thoughts. Kids are encouraged to attend with an adult; we want to hear what they think sounds fun.

Announcements and News Releases

• 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. [posted May 28, 2026]
• Food Scraps Recycling Begins at the Streets Division Drop-off Sites on June 1, 2026:  Free food scraps recycling drop-off begins at all three Streets Division drop-off sites starting on June 1, 2026.When at a Streets Division drop-off site, look for the orange food scraps carts. Place your coffee grounds, eggshells, and appropriate… [posted May 28, 2026]
• John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Traffic Closure Update: South Broom Street is scheduled to reopen by 4:00pm on Tuesday, June 2. Following the reopening, North Shore Drive will close beginning at 5:00am on Wednesday, June 3. [posted May 28, 2026]
• 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. [posted May 27, 2026]
• City of Madison Commissions Artist Nate Page to Create Public Art for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park: The Wisconsin-born-and-raised artist will create a two-sided interactive sculpture that represents the connection between recreation and learning. [posted May 26, 2026]
• Madison Writing Assistance to Celebrate Writing through Storytelling at Madison Public Library: MADISON, WI –  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 writers write… [posted May 26, 2026]
• Goodman Pool Introduces New Pool Waiver Process Ahead of 2026 Season: The City of Madison Parks Division is introducing a new Pool Waiver process for the 2026 Goodman Pool season. All guests and visitors – including lap swimmers and tot time users, must complete the Pool Waiver before entering the Goodman Pool gates.… [posted May 26, 2026]
• Tribute Event Scheduled at Oak Park Heights Parks: The City of Madison, Madison Parks, and the Midvale Heights Community Association (MHCA) will present a special honor this spring to longtime MHCA neighborhood baseball commissioner Michael Pressman. Pressman is being honored for his 30 years… [posted May 26, 2026]
• 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. [posted May 26, 2026]
• Food Scraps Recycling Drop-off Begins at Capitol View Market on Wednesday, May 27, 2026: Free food scraps recycling drop-off begins at the Capitol View Farmers' Market on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.Look for the free food scraps drop-off tent to compost your coffee grounds, eggshells, and appropriate vegetable and fruit scraps. At… [posted May 26, 2026]

Please visit the City news webpage to find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted.

Events

• Madison Bike Week, Monday, June 1 Through Friday, June 5 (This Event Occurs on Multiple Dates): 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.
• RoundTrip Commuter Station — Bikes, Buses, and Treats! Thursday, June 4, 2026: Celebrate Madison Bike Week with an afternoon stop along the Cap City Trail! Join RoundTrip Greater Madison, the Greater Madison MPO, Metro Transit, City of Madison Traffic Engineering, Wisconsin Bike Fed, and Madison BCycle for a free commuter station filled with bike and bus resources, giveaways, treats, and hands-on activities.
• Concerts on the Rooftop: Nauti-Nauti (Yacht Rock), Thursday, June 4, 2026: 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 provides a fun and free experience for all! A free ticket is required for admission.
• Live at The Glen | Sparetime Bluegrass Band, Friday, June 5, 2026: 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 5 at 6:00 PM.
• Wear Orange 2026, Saturday, June 6, 2026: 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!
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park, Saturday, June 6, 2026: Join Naturalist Robin Kling for a free welcoming family-friendly guided walk to look for and learn about native trees and plants at Tenney Park. The Tenney Lagoon borders and other areas are being restored with more native plants for pollinators, birds and wildlife. 
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point, Sunday, June 7, 2026: Join Naturalist David Wood for a free fun welcoming outing for all ages to explore the beautiful woodland nature trails, the restored prairie, old pine groves, and shoreline views of Lake Monona. See areas cleared of invasive brush by Madison Parks and volunteers with the help of a managed herd of goats.
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, Sunday, June 7, 2026: Marsh Canoe Tour ~ Take a free family friendly paddle with Naturalists Lynn Persson, Linda Malkin and Sheila Leary to find out what's happening in the marsh as Spring turns to Summer! Some canoes provided first come first served, bring your own canoe or kayak if you have one. The marsh, wetlands and Yahara River are alive with new growth, fish, dragonflies, turtles, and birds.

Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.