Greater Sandburg Meeting and Officer Elections, Felland Rd Street Closure, Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of March 27, 2023

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Hello there, 

In today's update you'll find: 

  • Greater Sandburg Meeting & Officer Election results 
  • Northeast Area Plan Open House reminder 
  • Sycamore Park master plan meeting reminder 
  • Felland Rd Street Closure reminder
  • Overall meeting & event updates for this week 
  • My contact info 

 

meeting details
I recently attended the Greater Sandburg Meeting and Officer Elections last week Wednesday, March 22nd over at the Hy-vee on East Washington Ave. It was a great meeting overall with attendees from the Sandburg neighborhood, including former District 17 Alders Joe Clausius and Representative Samba Baldeh.  

Congrats to the following community members elected to serve in the following roles: 

President - Kate Pinkston
Vice President - Nick Petrulis
Secretary - Jenna Massey Wuthrich
Treasurer - Liz Braun

I look forward to working with the Greater Sandburg community overall.  

 

MEETING/EVENT REMINDERS TO NOTE: 

Northeast Area Plan Open House on Wednesday, March 29

sycamore Park Master Plan update #3 on Thurs March 30th

  • Northeast Area Plan Open H[Northeast Area Plan Open House flyer] ?ouse, Wednesday, March 29, 2023: City staff are continuing their outreach efforts for the Northeast Area Plan. During the kick-off meetings residents shared questions and comments about a variety of topics outside the purview of our Planning team. Staff are excited to share that an Open House has been scheduled to bring together residents and staff from various City agencies. The Open House will take place on Wednesday, March 29th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Madison College, Truax Main Building, 1701 Wright Street, Room D1630. 

Northeast area open house flyer

 

  • Public Information Meeting - Sycamore Park, Thursday, March 30, 2023: Madison Parks is updating the master plan for Sycamore Park and we want to hear from you! The update process will review existing park uses and amenities as well as identify future improvements. Master plans are dynamic long-term planning documents that provide a framework for future development and improvements. They embody community goals for the planning area and establish the general location of desired amenities. Master plans are conceptual diagrams, and the identified improvements are often implemented in phases, with each phase requiring further design development and public engagement before construction.
 

 

Street Closure--Felland Road

Felland Road Closure Map details
Starting Monday, March 27, Felland Road will be fully closed for reconstruction just north of the roundabout at Tranquility Trail (see attached map).  There will be no thru traffic between Burke Road and Lien Road.  A signed detour will direct thru traffic to use City View Drive. 

This closure is expected to remain until the project completion date of Friday, May 19.

Project details and updates can be found on the project webpage:
https://www.cityofmadison.com/engineering/projects/felland-road-reconstruction

 

 

 

                Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of March 27, 2023

Meetings

  • Water Utility Board: The Water Utility Board will be held in person at 119 E Olin Avenue, Room A & B, Madison, WI 53713, on Tuesday March 28, 2023. Agenda items include commending and expressing appreciation to Kelly Miess (Kelly), Water Utility Engineer, on retirement from Madison Water Utility (MWU) after nearly 13 years of service.

 

  • Madison Public Library Board: The Madison Public Library Board will meet in virtual format on Thursday March 30, 2023. Agenda items include approval to adopt the following policy: All Madison Public Library locations will close when City offices close due to inclement weather.

 

  • Public Information Meeting - Kestrel Park, Monday, March 27, 2023Madison Parks is creating a Park Development Plan for Kestrel Park. Kestrel Park is designated as a mini park acquired by Madison Parks in 2015. A mini park is described as a park with fewer than 5 acres and used to address limited, isolated, or unique recreational needs. This 2.16-acre parcel, located off Mid Town and Pleasant View roads, near Verona, is currently undeveloped. A Park Development Plan will include general locations of future park amenities based on input received from the community. In January 2023, Madison Parks staff held the first public meeting to present an overview of the Park Development Plan process, an inventory and analysis of surrounding parkland and Kestrel Park, and gather input and comments to update the draft plan. 

 

Events

  • Movin' Out Financial Literacy Series (#1 - Financial Goals & Money Mindset), Tuesday, March 28, 2023The City of Madison, in partnership with Movin' Out, invite South Madison residents to participate in Movin' Out's financial wellness series! This six-session financial literacy program covers a range of topics to provide a solid understanding of the fundamentals of personal finance. In between sessions, interested participants can work with Movin' Out's Counseling staff on their own financial goals toward homeownership.
  • Community CPR & AED Training, Wednesday March 29, 2023Interested in learning hands-only CPR and how to use an AED? Join Madison Fire Department EMTs and Paramedics at Fire Station 14 (3201 Dairy Drive) on Wednesday, 3/29, 8:30-10:00 AM.
  • Advanced registration required! Register by emailing Captain AJ Greenlee at agreenlee@cityofmadison.com.
  • Northeast Area Plan Open House, Wednesday, March 29, 2023: City staff are continuing their outreach efforts for the Northeast Area Plan. During the kick-off meetings residents shared questions and comments about a variety of topics outside the purview of our Planning team. Staff are excited to share that an Open House has been scheduled to bring together residents and staff from various City agencies. The Open House will take place on Wednesday, March 29th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Madison College, Truax Main Building, 1701 Wright Street, Room D1630. 
  • Public Information Meeting - Sycamore Park, Thursday, March 30, 2023: Madison Parks is updating the master plan for Sycamore Park and we want to hear from you! The update process will review existing park uses and amenities as well as identify future improvements. Master plans are dynamic long-term planning documents that provide a framework for future development and improvements. They embody community goals for the planning area and establish the general location of desired amenities. Master plans are conceptual diagrams, and the identified improvements are often implemented in phases, with each phase requiring further design development and public engagement before construction.
  • Dog Park Cleanup Day 2023, Saturday, April 1, 2023Do you love your dog park? Help us clean up your favorite city of Madison off-leash dog park. This event is suitable for ages 15 and older. Ages 5-14 may also participate when accompanied by an adult. 
  • Disc Golf Volunteer Day - Elver Park, Saturday, April 1, 2023It's spring cleaning time for the disc golf courses! Join Madison Parks in beautifying Elver and Hiestand disc golf course with trash removal, brush cutting, and other course improvements. We'll be working two Saturdays - April 1 at Elver Park and April 8 at Hiestand Park and both events 9am to 11am. 
  • Bird & Nature Adventures - Tenney Park, Sunday, April 2, 2023Nature-expert guided walks in Tenney Park along Lake Mendota and the Yahara River Parkway bike path through the Madison Isthmus are free, family-friendly and held the first Saturday of each month, from 2:30-4pm. The walk begins at the Tenney Beach parking lot, 1330 Sherman Avenue. No registration is required. No pets are allowed. Co-sponsored by Madison FUN Friends of Urban Nature, Madison Parks, Madison Audubon Society Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Association  and Friends of the Yahara River Parkway .
  • Bird & Nature Adventures - Cherokee Marsh, North, Sunday, April 2, 2023Cherokee Marsh is Madison's largest conservation park with three units - North, South, and Mendota. Each month, year-round we explore the north unit's beautiful trails through the woodlands, wetlands, and restored prairies along the Yahara 'Catfish' River. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks, Friends of Cherokee Marsh , Sierra Club and Madison Audubon Society . Follow North Sherman Ave. to the parking lot at the end of the gravel entrance road. Free, family-friendly guided nature walks at Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park – North are held on the 1st Sunday of each month, year-round 1:30-3pm. No registration is required. No pets are allowed.

Save the Date!

  • Madison Parks Earth Day Challenge, Saturday, April 22, 2023- Register to Volunteer Today!Join Madison Parks for this year's Earth Day Challenge and volunteer to help clean up your neighborhood park on Saturday, April 22! For more than 20 years, Madison Parks has honored Earth Day by recruiting volunteers for the Earth Day Challenge. This year, Madison Parks is seeking more than 900 volunteers at 60+ parks to assist with trash pickup, raking, weeding, removing sticks, and more. All ages are welcome to participate. Advanced registration is required for anyone 10 years and older.

Announcements

Streets Division Updates

 

You're always welcome to reach me directly at: 

Contact Information

Phone: (608) 403-5665 (call/text)
district17@cityofmadison.com

 

In community, 

Alder Sabrina Madison

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