Stormwater Resilience, Dudgeon-Monroe Neighbor to Throw Out First Pitch at Tuesday's Brewers Game
postedHi all,
The minor flooding the occurred over the weekend in Madison was a reminder of what took place seven years ago in August 2018. What occurred in 2018 was major flooding resulting in millions in property damage and the loss of one life. That event sparked a review of the city's stormwater management infrastructure with a view towards creating a more resilient system. For more information about what the city has done and where we are in the process, please click here.
On to this week's updates:
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.
- Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, August 11, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include enhancing the City’s street tree protection provisions, which I am co-sponsoring, as well as development-related requests in Districts 2 and 12.
- Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 13, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include approving the Madison Parks Division’s 2025-2030 Park & Open Space Plan.
If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.
Announcements and News Releases
Metro Transit August Service Updates: Starting Sunday, August 17, Metro will implement a number of route, schedule, and stop adjustments, including providing all-day service to Verona, WI. [posted August 8, 2025]
- National Night Out celebrations strengthen ties between Madison police, community: MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department interacted with thousands of community members during this week's National Night Out celebration. National Night Out is held in communities across the country as a way to promote police engagement with…[posted August 8, 2025]
- Leaf Them Alone: Madison Strengthening Tree Protection Ordinances : New and stronger tree protection measures will be introduced at the Common Council's August 5 meeting. [posted August 4, 2025]
- August Student Move Out Days Are Here: Starting today (August 4, 2025) and : lasting until Friday, August 22, 2025, the Streets Division will be performing extra collection duties in the downtown moving days area. Daily Cart Pickups During the Move Out From August 4 to August 22, we…[posted August 42, 2025]
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
Conservation Park Tour at Moraine Woods Conservation Park, Wednesday, August 13: We'll explore the half-mile trail(opens in a new window) and more in Moraine Woods, giving a peek into the work, management and plans for the area.
- Dane Dances: Rebulu Group / LoveMonkeys, Friday, August 15: Dane Dances is a free, family-friendly event held every Friday evening in August on the beautiful Monona Terrace rooftop. The much-anticipated summer music series promotes inclusivity for all ages and is a great way to get down and dance with your friends, family, or coworkers.
- Mobile Vaccination Clinic - Mendota Elementary School, Saturday, August 16: All vaccines are free for eligible individuals. Children six months and older who lack insurance, are under 19, and are either Alaskan Native or American Indian, as well as those with BadgerCare or most other types of insurance, can receive vaccinations at no cost.
- Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area, Saturday, August 16: Eken Parkland. Join Tara Daly and Friends of Starkweather Creek at the Eken Park Festival to learn about Starkweather Creek and the parks and natural areas right in the heart of east side Madison.
- Adapted Open Swim, Saturday, August 16: Join MSCR for Adapted Open Swim, a free and inclusive event at the Goodman Pool! These swim sessions are designed for individuals of all abilities, their caregivers and families to enjoy the water all together in a supportive space.
- Movie in the Park | Twisters, Saturday, August 16: Join Downtown Madison's Business Improvement District (BID) and Madison Parks for a free movie in Peace Park!
- Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park, Sunday, August 17: Nature Journaling ~ Join Master Naturalist Steve Mansorge for a free guided walk and journaling activity or take a walk on your own any day in May to enjoy the natural areas at Warner Park. Pretend you are an explorer making a journal to send back home!
- Movie at The Glen | Kung Fu Panda 4, Sunday, August 17: Enjoy a fun-filled evening at Movies at The Glen. Starting at 5 PM, catch an exciting martial arts demonstration by Blackbelt America and let the kids jump into the fun with a bounce house on site. Then at 6 PM, settle in for an action-packed outdoor screening of Kung Fu Panda 4(link is external), full of laughs, adventure, and kung fu spirit. Free, family-friendly, and full of energy—don’t miss this lively night at The Glen!
Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.
Lastly...
Watching the Brewers win at such a remarkable rate has redeemed this hot, wet and sometimes depressing/distressing summer. I'm going to the game this Tuesday to watch my neighbor and Dudgeon-Monroe resident Emily Balsley throw out the first pitch. Emily submitted a design for Brewers' t-shirt design contest and her design won. Her winning design will be on 10,000 t-shirts given away at Tuesday's game.
Emily's joy in creating community art is well established. Please join me in congratulating Emily!
That's all for now.
Take care and stay dry...and go Brewers!
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