Common Council

District 14 Updates (9/8/17)

Madison College – South Campus on the Road to REALITY
Many individuals, community organization and myself have advocated for the South Campus expansion.  I must say that some folks have been involved in this effort since 1989.  I want to take the time to say well done to all who participated in the effort to keep and expand Madison College South Campus.

On Monday, Dr. Jack Daniels two donations totaling $11.3 million for the purchase of the State of Wisconsin ETF building located on Badger Road in the Burr Oaks neighborhood. The contributions from the Irwin a. and Robert D. Goodman Foundation and the American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation will cover the cost for phase 1 of the project.  This phase includes the purchase of the property and the development of the facility.  The phase 1 facility will be home to learning spaces, student support services, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education that will allow students, specifically students from MMSD to earn college credits in conjunction with earning their high school diploma.

Madison College will continue to fundraise for phase 2 which will involve a second expansion of the facility/complex to include more services, classroom and a community space.

Bravo everyone Bravo!

Tree Removal on Ocean Road
The City of Madison Engineering crews will remove box elder and buckthorn trees in the storm water greenway near Ocean Road.  They will be trimming an overhanging limb from a large cottonwood tree on city property at 1010 Ocean Road.  The map shows the approximate location of the trimming (outlined in red), as well as the area of this mailing (parcels higlighted in orange).  The trees are marked with pink paint.  Due to the height of the cottonwood tree, City Engineering was unable to mark the limb that is going to be trimmed.  All trees will be cut to a low stump and the debris cut up and hauled off site.  This work will occur any time on or after September 18, 2017 as staffing and weather conditions allow.  For more information or questions please contact Dan Badertscher, City Engineering, at 266-4086.

**Job/Career Opportunities**
Kwik Trip is hiring for their Madison stores.  Starting wage is $12.00+ and they are hiring for full-time, part-time, & management positions. You can apply on line as well at www.kwiktrip.jobs

Wednesday, September 20th - 10 am to 4 pm
Courtyard by Marriott Madison West – 2266 Deming Way, Middleton

Monday, September 25th   12 pm to 8 pm
Hampton Inn & Suites – 440 W. Johnson Street, Madison


Reminder: Arbor Hills Park
The Arbor Hills Park basketball court will receive a facelift (new asphalt, new pole, backboard, hoop, court lines & markings).  A new wheelchair accessible path would be installed from the court to the sidewalk on Pelham Rd. Similar to the wheelchair accessible path installed by the playground equipment.  Construction will begin in late August/September. ??

Pick n' Save (formerly Copps)
Many of you are aware that Ohio-based Kroger, Co. purchased Roundy's which operates Copps, Pick n' Save, and Metro Market stores in Wisconsin. Welton Enterprise, Inc. located in Madison owns the 1312 S. Park Street parcel since 2014.  Welton Enterprise has committed to securing a grocery store at the S. Park Street location.  If and/or when Pick n' Save closes.  Please stay tuned!

Kwik Trip - Update
Kwik Trip representatives provided an overview of the company at the Bridge Lake Point Waunona Community Center on August 30th.  Kwik Trip will close on the purchase of PDQ stores on October 9, 2017.  All PDQ stores will be closed on October 9th for PDQ closeout their finances.  Kwik Trip will install their software on the same day.  In addition, Kwik Trip will begin to stock the shelves with their products. All stores will reopen on October 10th.  From October 2017 to April 2018 Kwik Trip begin the process of re-imaging the PDQ stores which includes any upgrading, signage, and security. Kwik Trip will maintain the operation hours currently set for each location.

On September 13th Kwik Trip will appear before the Alcohol License Review Committee (ALRC) seeking a new Class A Beer and Class A Cider license.

• Kwik Trip 531 - 2601 Fish Hatchery (Burr Oaks neighborhood)
• Kwik Trip 952 - 2538 Fish Hatchery (Burr Oaks neighborhood)
• Kwik Trip 965 - 2402 W Broadway (Bridge Lake Point and Waunona neighborhood)

Community Gathering Events
International Night - CMC
Saturday September 9, 2017
CMC Fitchburg -  5256 Verona Rd
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Delicious food, live music, dance performances, art activities, and more
Cost: Donation to CMC
All are welcome!

International Night - CMC
Sábado, 9 de septiembre de 2017
CMC Fitchburg -  5256 Verona Rd
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Comida deliciosa, música en vivo, presentaciones de danza, actividades de arte, y más!
Costo: Donación al CMC
Todos son bienvenidos!

Celebrate South Madison Festival
Saturday, September 23, 2017
12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Madison Labor Temple - 1601 S. Park Street
Music, Food, and Family Friendly

Celebre el Festival del sur de Madison
Sábado, 23 de septiembre de 2017
Madison Labor Temple - 1601 S. Park Street
12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Comida, música en vivo y más

Community Harvest Dinner at the CMC
1862 Beld Street
Thursday, September 21, 2017
5:45 pm - 7:30 pm

Free meal made from locally grown food!
Meal served at 6:00pm
Meet local farmers!

Cena Comunitaria usando la Cosecha en el CMC
1862 Beld Street
Jueves, 21 de septiembre de 2017
5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Cena gratis hecha de la cosecha local
Comida servida a las 6:00pm
Conozca a granjeros locales