Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 29, 2024

posted January 29, 2024 - 3:02pm

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.

Facilities Programs and Fees Subcommittee (Parks): The Facilities Programs and Fees Subcommittee (Parks) meeting will take place on Monday, January 29, at the Parks Division Lakeside Offices at 4:00 p.m. Agenda items include proposing amendments to the 2024 Parks athletic fees, an update on the qualifying discount program, and an informational presentation on community events.

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Meeting Agenda

Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, January 29, in virtual format at 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include authorizing a contract with Sustain Dane to provide energy efficiency upgrades to naturally occurring affordable housing, accepting $400,000 from Dane County to support the Dairy Drive urban campground, and selecting a public art feature for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park.

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Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 31, in virtual format at 5:00 p.m. Agenda items include creating the City of Madison Honorary Street Name program, adopting the Lake Monona Waterfront Master Plan, and the Vision Zero annual report.

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Public Information Meetings & Sessions

I-39/90/94 Corridor Study, Tuesday, January 30 (VIRTUAL): The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites you to a public involvement meeting for the 67 mile I-39/90/94 Study in Dane, Columbia, Sauk and Juneau counties between Madison and Wisconsin Dells.
North Franklin Avenue and Stevens Street Resurfacing, Tuesday, January 30: A public information meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Jan. 30, 2024, via Zoom. Registration prior is required. This project will replace aging and deteriorating utilities in N Franklin Avenue and Stevens Street. In N Franklin Avenue sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main will be replaced. In Stevens Street sanitary main and laterals, and storm sewer main and inlets will be replaced. For both N Franklin Avenue and Stevens Street there will be a replacement of gravel base and asphalt with spot replacement of curb, sidewalk and driveway aprons.

I-39/90/94 Corridor Study, Wednesday, January 31 (In-Person): The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites you to a public involvement meeting for the 67 mile I-39/90/94 Study in Dane, Columbia, Sauk and Juneau counties between Madison and Wisconsin Dells. 5-7 p.m., Jan. 31, 2024, in-person meeting, Wisconsin Dells High School, (Art Gallery), HH Bennett Hall, 1501 Brew Farm Road, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.
West Washington and Henry Street Resurfacing with Utilities, Wednesday, January 31: A public information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Jan. 31, 2024, via Zoom. Registration prior is required. 
Jan. 31, 2024 Public Information Meeting Registration 
Metro Transit - Downtown Construction Related to East-West BRT, Thursday, February 1 (VIRTUAL): Learn more about Metro’s bus rapid transit construction in the downtown area including expected construction timelines and road closures.
Starker Avenue Resurfacing with Utilities, Thursday, February 1 (VIRTUAL): The City is planning to resurface Starker Avenue from Woodvale Drive to Droster Road. The project includes replacing the water main, replacing the sanitary main and laterals, full removal and replacement of the gravel base and asphalt pavement, replacement of the storm sewer main and inlets, spot replacing driveway aprons, spot replacing curb, spot replacing sidewalk, and improving and shortening pedestrian crossings.
I-39/90/94 Corridor Study, Thursday, February 1 (In-Person): The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites you to a public involvement meeting for the 67 mile I-39/90/94 Study in Dane, Columbia, Sauk and Juneau counties between Madison and Wisconsin Dells. 5-7 p.m, Feb. 1, 2024, in-person meeting, Madison College – Truax Building, Conference Room D1630, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704

Announcements & News Releases

Affordable Connectivity Program – ACP Windown: In 2021, Congress established the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, appropriating $14.2 billion. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was tasked to develop and implement the ACP as well as ACP outreach and awareness activities. As of January 2024, over 22 million households are enrolled and receiving the ACP monthly benefit. Without additional funding from Congress, the allotted $14.2 billion to fund the ACP is projected to run out in April 2024 (this date is an estimate and may change). As a result, the FCC has begun taking steps to wind down. This includes:

ACP applications and enrollments will not be processed after February 7, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.
Households who have applied, been approved, and are receiving the monthly internet discount before February 8, 2024, will continue to receive their ACP benefit until ACP funds run out, as long as the household remains enrolled in the program.

After the ACP funds run out (projected in April 2024), households participating in the ACP will no longer receive the ACP discounts.
We’re hearing from community partners that some ISPs are telling customer the program isn’t running anymore; this is inaccurate—if households are enrolled (not just have applied) by February 7, they can still benefit until the funds run out.

Common Wealth Development is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2024 Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship Program!: The 2024 Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship Program is a 8-week internship provides Madison youth with the space to build valuable connections, learn about the City of Madison, and gain crucial professional development skills, all with supportive mentorship. Interns will work, on average, 16 hours per week and wages start at $15.50/hour for this internship opportunity. For more information, please visit Common Wealth’s website. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Sam Heim at samantha@cwd.org or via phone at 608-220-8155. 
Christmas Tree Collection Resumes Monday, January 29, 2024: Streets Division crews will be performing one final round of Christmas tree collection starting Monday, January 29, 2024. If you still need your Christmas tree collected, please have it out on the terrace or right of way area by 6:30am on Monday,…
The Madison Common Council Appoints John Guequierre to Alder District 19 Vacancy: On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Common Council Executive Committee (CCEC) convened to make a recommendation on the appointment of an alder for District 19 according to the procedures outlined in Madison General Ordinances 2.03. After conducting can

MPD job shadow program sends officer to barbershop: MADISON, Wis. -- The second set of participants in the Madison Proximity Project brought an officer to a barbershop on the city’s near east side.Officer Tieranie De la Rosa spent last Wednesday job-shadowing Terry Moss, the owner of Atwood…
All Madison Streets to Be Plowed; Operation Begins at 3:00pm, January 23, 2024: In response to the warm temperatures melting the hardpacked snow in residential areas of Madison, all city streets will be plowed.  The operation will begin at 3:00pm today, January 23, 2024. Plowing operations are expected to last through the…
Make Sure Your Home is Winter Ready!: Protect your homes water pipes from freezing
Crews to Clear Storm Inlets During This Week’s Potential Thaws : The City of Madison Engineering Division will continue removing snow from storm inlets while temperatures fluctuate with snow and mixed rain...

Events

City Clerk's Office begins mailing absentee ballots to voters with requests on file, Tuesday, January 30: Track the status of your absentee at My Vote. Here's how to make sure your absentee ballot will count:…
Last day to register to vote online or via mail, Wednesday, January 31: After today, here are your options for registering to vote:…
Groove & Glide, Friday, February 2: Make the most of winter at a Groove and Glide event! Experience the fun and beauty of ice skating under the lights with fun music and games. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Grab your friends, a date, or the whole family, and come have some fun on the ice.

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Metro Transit Info Sessions: Learn how to get around the city with help from Metro Transit! Whether you're looking to navigate the bus system or find alternative options, these helpful information sessions led by Metro employees will connect you to the services that are right for you. Several sessions are planned in library locations between January and April 2024. Metro employees will be available for one-on-one conversations in English and Spanish. No registration required; all are welcome!