Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of March 25, 2024

posted March 25, 2024 - 12:12pm

Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. I caught a bit of a bug last week. Please keep yourselves well, there's a lot going around.

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.

Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, March 25, in virtual format at 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include submitting the appointment for the new Planning Division Director, setting the 2024 rates for the Sewer Utility and Stormwater Utility, and directing the Finance Department to issue a report analyzing City operating budgets from 2019-2024 and calling on the State Legislature to authorize local sales tax options.
Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, March 25, in virtual format at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include adopting the Lake Monona Waterfront Master Plan, as well as development-related requests in Districts 2, 5, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, and 17.
Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 27, in virtual format at 5:00 p.m. Agenda items include the 2023 Transportation Annual Report, review and feedback of multiple Public Works transportation projects, and a 2025 budget outlook.
Housing Strategy Committee: The Housing Strategy Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, March 28, in virtual format at 5:00 p.m. Agenda items include amending Madison General Ordinances to allow Accessory Dwelling Units for properties with up to eight dwelling units and remove owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs, as well as combining the duties of the Landlord and Tenant Issues Committee and the Housing Strategy Committee into the newly formed Housing Policy Committee.

Announcements & News Releases

Public Test of Election Equipment Saturday: The public is invited to observe the City of Madison public test of election equipment this Saturday. The City of Madison deliberately schedules the public test on the weekend to make it accessible for the community. Before each election, the Clerk’s…
Help Our Community Stay Prepared for Emergencies: Public Health Accepting Applications for Funding Opportunity: Public Health Madison & Dane County is now accepting applications from local organizations interested in helping their community stay prepared for emergencies.
W Johnson St, at N Bassett St, Reduced to One Lane for Crane Removal: Starting at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, West Johnson Street will be reduced to only one travel lane for the dismantling of the tower crane located at W Johnson Street and N Bassett Street. Traffic will be reopened to two lanes over night from…
Tana Elias Selected as Madison Public Library Director : MADISON, WI – Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and the Madison Public Library Board are pleased to announce the selection of Tana Elias as the new Director of Madi
Street Closure - Schmitt Pl and Harvey St Reconstruction: Reconstruction of Schmitt Pl and Harvey St is scheduled to begin on March 27, and is expected to last until late May.Harvey St and Schmitt Pl will remain closed to thru-traffic, with local access for residents maintained during construction.
In-person absentee voting for the April 2 Spring Election begins today.: Absentee voters need to present an acceptable photo ID for voting in Wisconsin. Voters may register or update their registration at absentee voting sites with proof of address.
City-Wide Youth Voices Writing Contest Returns April 1: Families can join programs designed to inspire stories during the week of Spring Break March 25-29 at Madison Public Library.

Hospitalized Voting Begins, Tuesday, March 26, 2024: Beginning today, voters who are hospitalized can appoint an agent to:..
Yoga Core, Tuesday, March 26: Yoga Core is a great class to help build strength and body awareness. This class incorporates a wide variety of seated, standing, balancing, and mat-based yoga poses focusing on strength, stability, and mobility. Core-based practices can help enhance balance and stability and prevent falls and injuries as we age. All levels are welcome. Participants will need to be able to get up and down off the floor. Chairs or walls may be used for balance assistance.
Habitat Homeowner Readiness Part 2, Tuesday, March 26: Join us for this two-part series to learn all about homebuyer education and set your future up for success. The Habitat Homeownership Readiness Class will be covering setting goals, budgeting, debt, credit, types of mortgages, and Habitat homeowner qualifications. This event is in collaboration with UW Extension.
Meditation At Monona Terrace, Thursday, March 28 (VIRTUAL): Life can be stressful, meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace, and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and your overall health. All experience levels and drop-ins welcome.
Yoga Core, Friday, March 29: Yoga Core is a great class to help build strength and body awareness. This class incorporates a wide variety of seated, standing, balancing, and mat-based yoga poses focusing on strength, stability, and mobility. Core-based practices can help enhance balance and stability and prevent falls and injuries as we age. All levels are welcome. Participants will need to be able to get up and down off the floor. Chairs or walls may be used for balance assistance.
Learn to Nordic Walk, Saturday, March 30: What is Nordic walking? Join us at Door Creek Park on Saturday, March 30 and learn what it's all about! We've partnered with Madison Nordic Ski Club (MadNorSki) for this free workshop. Participants of all ages are welcome and will explore Door Creek Park and learn where to hike and snowshoe in this park.