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Room 417
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
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District 12 Blog
Tag: Sherman NA
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
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
Oscar Mayer, Sherman Yard Art
August 12, 2015 12:37 PM
Oscar Mayer Positions Eliminated
Earlier this morning the City received the legal notification that Kraft Heinz Foods was eliminating 165 positions at the Oscar Mayer corporate offices.
This is a tough day for all us, my thoughts are with the employees of Oscar Mayer. Oscar Mayer is a … [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
Oscar Mayer Closing
November 4, 2015 2:54 PM
It is disappointing that Oscar Mayer has decided to leave Madison instead of investing in and flourishing with our community.
Many District 12 residents and Northsiders have dedicated their lives to Oscar Mayer and will be losing their livelihoods. Oscar Mayer has been part of our … [read more]
Label: Economic Development
Willy Street Co-op to look to replace Pierce's
January 25, 2016 3:20 PM
Below is a press release from Willy Street Co-Op about their negotiations with Pierce's and the Northside TownCenter. I want to thank District 18 Alder Rebecca Kemble, who has extensive experience working with cooperatives, who has been engaging with Willy Street Co-Op and city economic … [read more]
Label: Economic Development
District 12 Happenings
February 2, 2016 7:12 PM
Fordem Avenue Resurfacing Meeting
The City of Madison is proposing to resurface Fordem Avenue from East Johnson Street to Sherman Avenue in 2016. A project location map is enclosed for your reference. City Engineering will host a public informational meeting regarding the project … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
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
Police Community Notification, Brush Collection continues
March 29, 2016 7:35 PM
North District Police Community Notification Meeting
Date of Meeting: Thursday April 7, 2016
Time of Meeting: 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Place of Meeting: Madison Police Department, North District Station Community Room 2033 Londonderry Drive
Meeting Objective: To provide information to the … [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
Willy North opens Monday August 15!
August 12, 2016 9:19 PM
I'm excited to receive word that the Willy Street Co-Op new Northside location will be open for business this coming Monday, August 15 at 7:30am!
Madison, WI (August 12, 2016) - The wait is over! Willy Street Co-op's new Northside location at 2817 N. Sherman Avenue will “softly” … [read more]
Label: Economic Development
District 12 Round Up
August 16, 2016 7:22 PM
2017 City Budget
Not only does the end of August bring students back to school, it begins the Common Council's discussion of the next city budget. For city staff, it really begins back in January so there is an extraordinary amount of work putting together each year's budget.
We're … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
News that Might Interest You
September 6, 2016 7:22 PM
Busse Tavern Liquor License Pluic Hearings
A new proposed owner of Busse Tavern at 2005 N Sherman Ave has requested a liquor license. The city will have two public hearings to allow residents to express support, interest, questions and concerns.
ALRC (Alcohol License Review Committee) … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
The Next Two Weeks
October 30, 2016 6:20 PM
November is a time when city government really kicks into high gear. The 2017 budget is being debated and projects are being discussed for action next year. This November is no different. As I look at my city calendar I see lots going on. I thought it would be interesting to share some of … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Plethora of Updates
December 2, 2016 12:33 PM
City 2017 Budget
The 2017 Capital and Operating Budget have been approved by the Council and signed by the Mayor. Only amendments brought forward by at least two Council members were discussed so a significant part of the budget is very consistent with previous budgets.
I’m pleased … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
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
Chip Sealing - Northside Schools Forum Update
February 6, 2017 11:34 AM
City Streets Chip Sealing
I have been notified that a substantial number of District 12 streets will be “Chip Sealed” this year (see map above).
Chip sealing is an important part of the City of Madison’s Pavement Management Program. The benefits that the City of Madison and its … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
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
Oscar Mayer Committee Members and 2018 Budget
October 3, 2017 7:05 PM
Oscar Mayer Strategic Assessment Committee Members
The Mayor has proposed, and the council has accepted, the following recommendations for mebers to the new Oscar Mayer Stategic Assessment committee.
ALD. STEVE KING, District 7 - appoint to the position of Common Council Member. … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
District 12 Update
October 27, 2017 10:30 AM
Madison Public Market
The Madison Public Market is moving along and picking up steam. The Foundation hosted a successful "Taste of the Market" event and is planning for more.
Vendors have now been selected for the MarketReady program – designed to support a diverse group of people to be … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Police, Polling and Radon
January 9, 2018 6:38 PM
Madison Police Department Public Information Session
Join Dane County Supervisor Michelle Ritt, Madison Alders Rebecca Kemble and Larry Palm and members of the Madison Police Department for a discussion on recent gun violence. Police respond to far too many "shots fired" calls throughout the … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Election Tuesday, F-35A Community Meeting
February 19, 2018 2:47 PM
Election - Tuesday, February 20
There is a state-wide primary election on the Spring ballot. More specifically, there is a primary for the Wisconsin Supreme Court - which all voters are eligible for vote in. Residents in District 12 do not have a local election on the ballot.
For more … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Metro Route Changes/F-35 City Resolution
April 4, 2018 3:57 PM
Metro Route 21 Proposed Changes
Metro Transit is proposing a few changes to Route 21 which provides service on the Northside. It removes the southbound right turn onto Londonderry Drive and therefore reduces the number of stops to one above Londonderry Drive and one at Manley … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
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
E Johnson St Closure - Water Levels
August 22, 2018 6:49 PM
Due to rising lake levels, City Traffic Engineering staff are closing a portion of East Johnson Street this evening. It will be closed from 1st Street to Baldwin. Detours have been established, 1st Street to East Washington Avenue to North Baldwin.
We are continuing to prepare for … [read more]
Label: Public Safety
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
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
Hello and updates from Alderman Syed Abbas
May 12, 2019 10:04 PM
Hi everyone,
This is my first blog post as District 12 Alder. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent you. I look forward to working with you all.
I'm including several neighborhood updates below:
Sherman Plaza Inc.
Knothe & Bruce Architects are working with the Bruns … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
2830 Dryden Drive, Sherman Plaza Multi Family Apartment Building
May 28, 2019 1:12 PM
Dear Neighbors,
Please join me today for a neighborhood meeting where we will hear about a redevelopment proposal for 2830 Dryden Drive. Sherman Plaza, Inc. This project proposes to demolish the existing one-story office building on the site and construct a four-story, 27-unit multi-family … [read more]
Label: Economic Development
District 12 July Update
July 22, 2019 5:34 PM
Greetings to all residents:
After three months on the City Council the experience has so far been incredibly rewarding. I am very grateful to be in the position as I continue to advocate for my constituents. Thank you for your support.
During my election campaign I discussed various topics. … [read more]
Label: Economic Development
F-35 - Madison Public Market - Affordable Housing and General Update.
September 4, 2019 4:33 PM
Dear Constituents,
Thank you everyone for your well wishes for our newborn baby. Mama and baby are doing great. Although I was attending many meetings each week while on paternity leave, I am now 100% back at it as there is much work to be done. With that being said, I am sharing some time … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
F-35A Community Meeting
September 8, 2019 8:11 PM
Dear Neighbors,
If you live in an area that would be impacted if Truax Field is selected for F35A aircraft, then you should receive a community meeting card in the mail. Myself, Alder Grant Foster and Alder Marsha Rummel and the city staff invite you to come together with other neighbors for a … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
F-35
September 11, 2019 11:18 AM
Hi Neighbors,
Please review the latest analysis done by City of Madison on F-35 impact. You can find the report at https://www.cityofmadison.com/mayor/documents/F35%20EIS%20staff%20analysis%209-10-19.pdf.
The Air National Guard will be holding an open house to discuss the EIS tomorrow, … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Street Closure--1300 Block North Sherman Avenue
September 17, 2019 2:11 PM
On Thursday, September 19 and on Friday, September 20 at 9:00 a.m., the 1300 block of North Sherman Avenue will be closed to through-traffic between Aberg Avenue and Boyd Avenue. The roadway will be re-opened to through-traffic by 3:00 p.m. each day. Access to all driveways on this block will … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Capital Budget Amendment 9 - Purchasing HartMeyer 30 Acres Land
November 11, 2019 11:23 AM
Hi Neighbors,
I was traveling out of state and returned yesterday evening.
Here’s an update on the capital budget amendment. In this amendment, I am proposing the city of Madison buys the 30 acres of HartMeyer land next to the Oscar Mayer site.
What is the HartMeyer land? Per the Friends … [read more]
Label: City Budget
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
An Update on the Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan: Public Meetings
January 8, 2020 5:31 PM
Next week, I have organized a public meeting to hear about two important topics affecting our community regarding the Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan.
In the Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan the city has proposed to open Coolidge Street to Packers Avenue. Many of you have reached out to me and … [read more]
Label: Public Meetings
Election Update and District 12 Polling Place Change
April 2, 2020 9:45 PM
Hello friends and neighbors,
A federal judge today refused to delay Wisconsin's April 7 election, but he pushed back to April 13 the deadline for absentee ballots to be received so they can be counted in the spring races, which include the presidential primaries.
Under current law, today … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
OSCAR MAYER - NEW COUNCIL LEADERSHIP - WHEDA AWARDED PROJECTS - COMMERCIAL AND MCCORMICK PROPOSED PROJECT
April 30, 2020 9:31 AM
Good morning Neighbors,
The Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan is going through the public input process. The list of committees and dates is below. Sharing your feedback on the topics that matter to you during this process is very important. The committees and commissions collect public input … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Occupy Madison Proposed Project Meeting on Oct 28
October 13, 2020 12:59 PM
Dear Neighbor,
Occupy Madison proposes two uses for the 1901 Aberg Avenue site (Wiggie's). The first is a temporary use for the winter to allow 25-30 people to live in conestoga style huts on the property. The building will provide a kitchen, bathrooms, showers, laundry, Internet, common … [read more]
Label: Development
1802-1818 Packers Avenue Affordable Housing - New Men's Shelter Neighborhood Meeting
December 4, 2020 8:17 AM
Dear Neighbor,
Liberty Mortgage & Development Company has proposed to build an affordable workforce housing development at 1802-1818 Packers Avenue. The project would be located at the corner of Packers Avenue and Schlimgen Avenue (vacant former Hertz Rent-A-Car lot). Proposed is a 68-unit … [read more]
Label: Public Meetings
Public Meetings for Proposed Multi-Family Building on First Street / East Washington and Northside Town Center
February 23, 2021 12:20 PM
Public Meeting: Seven Story Multi-Family Redevelopment project at First Street and East Washington.
Galway Companies is proposing a multi-family/commercial mixed-use project located at the corner of First Street and E. Washington Avenue where Washington Plaza shopping center is currently … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Housing ordinance to increase allowable densities and decrease conditional use thresholds in certain multi-family residential, mixed-use, and commercial districts.
February 26, 2021 10:38 AM
Hi neighbors,
On Monday, March 1, from 5:30pm-7:30pm, there will be a Zoom-based Community questions and answers session regarding the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments related to allowing greater residential densities and adjusting conditional use thresholds. This ordinance will impact … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Occupy Madison Phase 2 Tiny Homes Project at 1901 Aberg Avenue
April 19, 2021 12:31 PM
Dear Neighbor,
Occupy Madison is moving forward with Phase 2 of the Tiny Homes project which will allow them to have permanent use of a tiny house village similar to the one at 304 N. 3rd Street. The project will go through a full Planned Development process at 1901 Aberg Avenue (formerly … [read more]
Label: Development
OM Village Public Hearing at Today's Plan Commission
April 26, 2021 11:45 AM
Hi Neighbors,
After the last week neighborhood meeting Occupy Madison Inc is moving forward to Plan Commission to amend zoning map / subdivisions to build OM Village at 1901 Aberg Avenue.
Please review the agenda item, OM Village project which will be presented today at the Plan … [read more]
Label: Development
July 14th - Virtual Neighborhood Meeting about Proposed 521 N. Sherman Ave Restaurant
July 11, 2021 7:53 PM
Dear Neighbor,
Chris Guglielmo and Alessandro Monachello, owners of "It's Good For You," a mobile catering business that serves pizza prepared in wood fired ovens to private parties, festivals, and neighborhood events, propose to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant/pizzeria, Mio Fratello, at … [read more]
Label: Economic Development
Inviting you to Important Upcoming Neighborhood Virtual Meetings
January 5, 2022 11:24 AM
Good morning neighbors,
Below are two virtual neighborhood meetings which I am organzing to engage residents and to collect your feedback.
1. Traffic Safety and Issues within the Emerson East Neighborhood
Many of you have reached out to me with your concerns about the recent accidents … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
255 N Sherman Avenue virtual meeting recordings
February 13, 2022 7:33 PM
Hi Neighbors,
As promised I am sharing a video recording of The International Lounge and Cafe neighborhood meeting I organized. Please review and let me know if you have questions or concerns. … [read more]
Label: Economic Development
Metro Transit Network Redesign Final Public Meeting and Busses Tavern at 2005 N Sherman Virtual Neighborhood Meeting
May 2, 2022 12:11 AM
Metro Transit Network Redesign
Metro is holding a final public meeting on its network redesign on Thursday, May 19, at 6pm. The meeting will be held in person in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building (215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.), and it will also be streamed live. People watching … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
