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Room 417
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Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
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District 12 Blog
Tag: Development
District 12 Update
June 2, 2015 8:46 PM
Greetings!
You might see a different format for this email. I have switched to the city's "Blog" format which provides me opportunity to tag and catagorize the emails in case you want to find it on the Distric 12 website. I'll still try to group emails so I don't clutter you inbox.
As … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Sherman-North Sherman - Fordem Development
June 16, 2015 10:51 PM
Sherman-North Sherman-Fordem Ave Development Meeting
Monday June 29 at 6:00pm
Center For Families 2120 Fordem Avenue
Residents are invited to a presentation of a proposed multi-use redevelopment at the triangle at Sherman/North Sherman/Fordem Avenue. This is not the same as … [read more]
Label: Development
D12 Update - Meetings of interest
June 29, 2015 10:12 AM
SHERMAN-NORTH SHERMAN-FORDEM AVE DEVELOPMENT MEETING TonIGHt
Today! Monday June 29 at 6:00pm
Center For Families 2120 Fordem Avenue
Residents are invited to a presentation of a proposed multi-use redevelopment at the triangle at Sherman/North Sherman/Fordem Avenue. This is not the … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Week of August 3
August 4, 2015 8:00 PM
Taste of FEED
Saturday, August 8 from 4:30 to 7:00pm
FEED Kitchens - 1219 North Sherman Avenue
This event has a family focus. Kids activities will include hands-on pottery demonstrations, decorate-your-own-sugar-cookie instruction, scavenger hunts in the Kitchens, a fire engine from … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Week of August 24
August 23, 2015 9:43 PM
Carpenter-Ridgeway Park Improvements
Beginning mid-September Madison Parks construction crew will be out at Carpenter-Ridgeway Park. The improvements include replacement of playground surfacing to wood mulch, adding a slide and border. It is anticipated this project may take up to one month to … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Judge Doyle Square Council Discussion
September 11, 2015 8:47 AM
Over the past several years the City of Madison has been actively working to redevelop the rear property at the Madison Municipal Building – commonly known as Judge Doyle Square “JDS”. I fully support the concept of reuse of the site, a surface parking lot is not the best and ideal use for … [read more]
Label: Economic Development
"McKenzie Place" at UDC
September 11, 2015 12:42 PM
The proposal named "McKenzie Place" at 2107-2249 Sherman Avenue will be discussed at the next UDC (Urban Design Commission) on September 16 at 4:30pm at the City County Building Rm GR-27.
It is item #10 on the UDC Agenda 9/2/15 proposed plan 9/2/15 staff report I understand that there may … [read more]
Label: Development
D12 September 15 Update
September 15, 2015 8:36 PM
2016 Fordem Ave Proposed Street Resurfacing Project
City of Madison Engineering, as part of our annual review of streets, has recommended Fordem Avenue from Sherman Avenue to East Johnson Street for street resurfacing in 2016.
Theses streets we last done in 1970 or 1998 depending on the … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
D12 Update - JDS
September 28, 2015 10:16 AM
Judge Doyle Square
Many of you are aware that the potentially final discussion and vote on the Judge Doyle Square (JDS) proposal will occur this Tuesday September 29. The Council will convene and hear the full presentation and public comment and then meet as a “Committee of the Whole” which … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
The Anatomy of A Decision
September 30, 2015 12:22 AM
It’s now approaching six hours of debate, presentation and questions about the Judge Doyle Square (JDS) proposal. There have been testimonial from the city’s negotiation team, the public, the developer and Exact Science.
While some information is repeated, there is new information or new … [read more]
Label: Development
Three Northside Meetings of Note
February 18, 2016 3:14 PM
Greetings! In the next two weeks there will be three very different meetings on the Northside of items that I believe are important to District 12 residents.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Oscar Mayer Site Public Listening Session
Wednesday February 24 6:30pm
Warner … [read more]
Label: Development
Week of February 28 Meetings
February 28, 2016 6:07 PM
There are three meetings of interest this week that you are invited to participate in. Have a great week!
Monday: Warner Park Lagoon Planning Process Public Meeting
Date: Monday February 29, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Location: Warner Park Community Recreation Center
More information … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Food, Food, Food!
April 27, 2016 11:28 AM
Food continues to be a hot topic in District 12. Quite a few developments are happing that revolve around either food production, distribution or consumption.
Public Market
The owners of the Washington Plaza Shopping Center (at the corner of First Street and East Washington Ave) have … [read more]
Label: Economic Development
December 1 Neighborhood Meeting - Development Project at 2507 Winnebago Street
November 21, 2016 9:04 AM
Please join Ald. Marsha Rummel and me for a neighborhood meeting where we will hear about Gorman & Company, Inc.’s proposal for a GrandFamily housing development to be located at 2507 Winnebago Street.
Thursday, December 1, 2016 - 6:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church - 2670 Milwaukee … [read more]
Label: Development
F-35, Parks and Street Safety
December 7, 2016 9:45 PM
Truax Field F-35
You might have heard about the Air Force's decision to include the 115th Fighter Wing at Truax Field as one of the five candidate sites for the next generation F-35 aircraft. The Air Force has slowly been winnowing down its list and I have been informed will now be making a … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Car-X Proposal, Northside Violence Prevention Job Opening
December 20, 2016 1:45 PM
Now that it’s warming up to seasonal averages, it's time to shovel out and look forward to 2017. Below are two recent items of note that I would like to share with you.
Car-X Proposed for East Johnson/East Washington Site
Car-X has proposed replacing the vacant printing shop on North … [read more]
Label: Economic Development
1413 Wyldewood, United We Stand, Schools Q&A
January 28, 2017 6:56 PM
1413 Wyldewood Drive Conditional Use Public Hearing
Felicia Davis is proposing to locate a daycare center for 16 youth in a four bedroom house. This requires a conditional use as the area is zoned residential. The proposal will have a Public Hearing at the Madison Plan Commission on … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
1413 Wyldewood, United We Stand, Schools Q&A
January 28, 2017 6:56 PM
1413 Wyldewood Drive Conditional Use Public Hearing
Felicia Davis is proposing to locate a daycare center for 16 youth in a four bedroom house. This requires a conditional use as the area is zoned residential. The proposal will have a Public Hearing at the Madison Plan Commission on … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Oscar Mayer site
February 23, 2017 2:41 AM
Greetings!
You might have heard the recent news that a potential developer is interested in the Oscar Mayer site. They are still in the review phase and have not made any decisions as to what to develop on the site.
in the past week I have been engaged with Mayor Soglin, Alder … [read more]
Label: Development
City of Madison Oscar Mayer Strategic Assessment Committee
May 17, 2017 10:55 PM
City of Madison Oscar Mayer Strategic Assessment Committee
Last night, Alder Kemble and I introduced a resolution creating the Oscar Mayer Strategic Assessment Committee. The resolution is set to go to the Economic Development Committee, Plan Commission and Finance Committee before returning … [read more]
Label: Development
Foxconn and Oscar Mayer site
August 3, 2017 2:46 PM
Dear Residents-
Foxconn. A company that has been in the news lately for proposing a 20 million square feet factory on about 1.56 square miles, employing from 3,000 to 13,000 employees with a $3,000,000,000 taxpayer subsidy.
More recently, it's apparent that they're interested in a … [read more]
Label: Economic Development
Tennyson Ridge Apartments Open House
August 3, 2017 6:35 PM
Oakbrook Corporation will be at Warner Park Community Center Friday August 4 from 2pm to 6pm accepting housing application for their second building at Tennyson Ridge at 3818 Whitman Lane.
One, two and three bedrooms will be available for move in November 30. Every apartment will include … [read more]
Label: Development
Assessments, Historic Districts, "The Avenue"
April 17, 2018 10:55 PM
2018 City of Madison PropertY Assessment
The 2018 City of Madison property assessments have been posed on the city's website. City-wide property values increased 6.7% overall from the 2017 assessments. Notices were mailed to all property owners, including those whose assessment did not … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Oscar Mayer Public Meeting - Thursday August 2
July 24, 2018 6:51 PM
The city's Oscar Mayer Strategic Assessment Committee invites you to a public Open House to discuss and provide your input in the plans for Oscar Mayer and surrounding area.
Please join us next Thursday, August 2 from 6-8pm at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center.
The committee … [read more]
Label: Oscar Mayer
Development and Other Updates
October 30, 2018 7:42 PM
First Street Well Demolition
There is currently fencing around the former Well 3 in front of the Fleet Services building at the corner of First Street and East Johnson Street. In anticipation of the reconstruction of East Johnson Street, a demolition permit was requested and approved by the … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Run For Alder! (And attend some meetings...)
December 3, 2018 6:12 PM
Run For Alder!
Nomination papers are now able to be circulated by candidates and must be submitted by January 2, 2019.
I do encourage anyone who is interested in being Alder in District 12 and would like more information about the role to contact me at lpalm@cityofmadison.com. The Council … [read more]
Label: Election
Development-Oscar Mayer-Recyclopedia
February 26, 2019 9:42 PM
Speed Hump Survey for Browning Road
This past week, city Traffic Engineering has mailed a survey for the construction of speed humps on Browning Road between N Sherman Ave and Dryden Rd to eligible owners and residents.
I encourage residents on Browning Road to respond to the survey to … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
The Avenue - Plan Commission Meeting Monday
March 5, 2019 6:48 PM
The MDC proposal (UDC documents) for The Avenue at 1954 E Washington Avenue will be before the Madison Plan Commision this coming Monday.
Madison Plan Commission
Monday, March 11, 2019
Starts at 5:30pm
City-County Building Rm 201, 210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
The Planning … [read more]
Label: Development
Wetlands - Senior Affordable Housing - Playground Replacement - Public Market and more
November 24, 2019 7:42 AM
Hi Neighbors,
Thank you very much for reaching out to me with your feedback and comments before and during the city council budget session.
Many of you came to me and expressed your concerns regarding protecting our 31 acres of wetlands at the HartMeyer site next to the Oscar Mayer … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Affordable Housing Project, Neighborhood Meetings and Body Worn Camera
January 17, 2022 4:22 PM
Dear neighbors,
I want to let you know about two virtual neighborhood meetings I am organizing to collect your feedback and engage residents.
557 North Street - Neighborhood Meeting
?Developer Travis Dettinger proposes a major renovation of the interior and exterior of the 3200 … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Affordable Housing Project, Neighborhood Meetings and Body Worn Camera
January 17, 2022 4:22 PM
Dear neighbors,
I want to let you know about two virtual neighborhood meetings I am organizing to collect your feedback and engage residents.
557 North Street - Neighborhood Meeting
?Developer Travis Dettinger proposes a major renovation of the interior and exterior of the 3200 … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
557 North Street and Bimbo Bakery sites virtual meeting recordings
February 6, 2022 8:42 PM
Hi Neighbors,
As promised I am sharing video recordings of two neighborhood meetings I organized. Please review and let me know if you have questions or concerns.
557 North Street Meeting … [read more]
Label: Development
Coming up: The International at 255 N. Sherman Avenue Virtual Meeting - Feb 10th
February 6, 2022 8:53 PM
Dear Neighbor,
Apollo Márquez proposes to open The International, a café/lounge, at 255 N. Sherman Avenue. The establishment would have a capacity of approximately 50 indoors and approximately 32 outdoors.
Proposed hours of operation are 6am-10pm Sunday through Thursday, and 6am-12am Friday … [read more]
Label: Development
