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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: Parks
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
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
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
2017 City Budget Amendments and Demetral Park Adult Fitness Equipment
November 11, 2016 3:24 PM
2017 City Budget Council Amendments out
The Operating and Capital Budget amendments that will be discussed by the Council next Monday, November 14 are now public.
Operating Budget Amendments
Capital Budget Amendments
I will provide shortly my usual District 12 analysis, but I … [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
Oscar Mayer/Mallards Stadium
January 3, 2017 6:17 PM
Oscar Mayer Special Area Committee
The 2017 City of Madison budget allocates $100,000 for a Special Area Plan for the Oscar Mayer (and adjacent) sites. City staff, District 18 Alder Kemble and myself are just beginning to have discussion about the scope of the planning process, the use of … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Beaver Trapping in Warner Park
April 3, 2017 3:15 PM
This is an update to a previous blog post about the city trapping beavers in Warner Park. Thank you to all who have written emails to city staff, the city council and myself.
Effective April 1, all beaver traps have been removed from Warner Park. Over the previous 24-hours, two active … [read more]
Label: Parks
Public Market and Emerson School Playground
July 7, 2017 5:44 PM
Public Market
The City of Madison Public Market Development Committee voted to approve a site plan, allowing the Madison Public Foundation to begin the process of fundraising. While there continues to be a discussion about the visual look of the Public Market, the current plan strongly … [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
Washington Manor Playground and Pennsylvania Park Public Art Meetings
November 28, 2017 7:52 PM
There are two upcoming neighborhood meetings that are for parks within District 12. Please plan to attend these meetings if you are intersted.
Washington Manor Park Playground Improvement Meeting
Wednesday, November 29
The City of Madison Parks Division will hold a workshop to … [read more]
Label: Public Meetings
Pennsylvania Park Artist Selected
March 5, 2018 4:08 PM
On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, the City of Madison Common Council approved the Madison Arts Commission’s recommendation of Wisconsin artist Ray Chi for a site-specific public art opportunity in Pennsylvania Park, located at 1915 E. Johnson Street.
The genesis of the project started with the … [read more]
Label: Parks
Prescribed Burns and Street Use Listening Session
March 20, 2018 7:11 PM
City Prescribed Burns
This year, the City of Madison Parks Division and Engineering Division will be conducting prescribed burns on areas of existing native vegetation. Prescribed burns are an important management tool for Wisconsin’s native plant communities.
Prescribed burns that will … [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
D12 Update - Public Market, Oscar Mayer, trash collection
July 2, 2018 6:39 PM
Madison Public Market Update
While it may appear to be a quiet 2018 for the Madison Public Market, lots of work has been going on through the city, the property owner and the Madison Public Market Foundation. Two clear actions have recently taken place: selection of the Foundation as the … [read more]
Label: D12 General Update
Police Incident at Upham/7th Street
September 1, 2018 6:02 PM
An officer-involved shooting occurred today in the Emerson East Neigborhood at approximately 4:30pm. At this point the situation is stable and I extend my sympathies and support to all those, including neigbors, who have been affected by this incident.
From the MPD incident report:
At … [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
Burr Jones Park Meeting still On Tonight!
January 23, 2019 2:59 PM
Public Input Meeting - Burr Jones Park
FYI: Tonight's meeting will take place as previously planned.
We're making improvements to Burr Jones Park and welcome your input! Potential changes include revisions to the parking lot, improved athletic fields, additional bicycle parking, … [read more]
Label: Parks
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
Virtual Neighborhood Meeting on Demetral Park
August 15, 2022 11:34 AM
Hi Neighbors,
There were several public safety events that happened over the last few months at Demetral Park. I know many of you have concerns. I am hosting a virtual public meeting to bring MPD and the Parks Department to you to address your concerns and collect feedback to strategize next … [read more]
Label: Public Safety
In-person meeting Aug 30th re Reindahl Park Master Plan at East Madison Community Center
August 22, 2022 9:22 PM
Hi Neighbors,
The City of Madison Parks Division is updating the Master Plan for Reindahl Park. The update process will review existing park uses and amenities as well as identify future improvements. The master plan update will also take into consideration the location of Madison Public … [read more]
Label: Parks
