Weather related updates, September office hour with Alder Madison, Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of August 14, 2023
postedHi there --
Today's update includes the following:
- Northeast Area Connect: Rescheduled
- Canceled: Wild Rumpus at Reindahl Park
- September office hour with Alder Madison
- Madison Fire Department
- Proposal to convert the 135-room Super 8 Hotel
- City Clerk's Office Update
- Madison Metro
- Overall Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of August 14, 2023
The Northeast Area Connect Event has been Rescheduled to Tomorrow Night !
Due to the rain, this event has been rescheduled to tomorrow night. They hope to offer the same activities and connect with residents, business owners, and other stakeholders.
CANCELED DUE TO RAIN: Wild Rumpus: An Anji Play Experience today at Reindahl Park
Connect with me during my upcoming Virtual Open Office Hour
Let's have a conversation about your thoughts, concerns, ideas, and feedback -- or simply join to say hello.
When: September 7th
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Where: Zoom
Register
City of Madison Fire Department Remind Residents to, "Turn Around, Don't Drown"
With area flood watches, City of Madison Fire Department remind residents to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown”.City of Madison link on what to do during a flood; https://www.cityofmadison.com/flooding/during-a-flood/what-to-do
Following the Wiseman Capital Group proposal to convert the 135-room Super 8 Hotel at 4765 Hayes Road to approximately 132 units of multifamily housing?
Here's what's next:
About: Wiseman Capital Group proposes to convert the 135-room Super 8 Hotel at 4765 Hayes Road to approximately 132 units of multifamily housing. No demolition of existing structures would take place. The hotel is currently a commercial use and transitioning it to a multi-family use of this size in the current zoning district will require conditional use approval.
What's next? The application for 4757 Hayes Rd has been accepted and will be on the August 28th Plan Commission agenda. Plan Commission is the approving body for the application so this item does not go to Common Council. The application will now be sent out for review to city agencies. Planning staff will begin working on the staff report which will include a staff recommendation and conditions of approval from city agencies. A hearing notice will be sent out to residents within 200 feet of the property 10 days before the August 28th meeting.
To register in support or opposition to the meeting residents should go to the following link, registration will not be available until 5 p.m.
August 24th https://www.cityofmadison.com/city-hall/committees/meeting-schedule/register
Project plans can be accessed at the following link, the staff report will also be posted here by August 24th https://madison.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6294902&GUID=EDAED9B3-33E3-492D-A626-B28FC877D8E5&Options=ID|Text|&Search=79015
Watch the recording of the Neighborhood meeting held on 6/27/23 for the 4757 Hayes Road Development.
Change to Madison City Clerk’s Office Hours
MADISON, WI – Beginning September 1, the Madison City Clerk’s Office will close from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. for a daily staff meeting. Since 2020, the increasing complexity of election administration and health licensing have made staff communication critical.
The Clerk’s Office will not be staffing its front counter during its daily meeting. Calls will be forwarded to voicemail, and returned afterward.
The Clerk’s Office operates weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contacts
- City Clerk's Office, 608-266-4601, clerk@cityofmadison.com
Metro BRT Updates
Madison East-West BRT Construction Update
Week of August 14, 2023
Work continues along Mineral Point Road, Whitney Way and Sheboygan Avenue, University at Midvale, East Campus Mall, Anderson St, and East Washington Avenue. Highlights for next week include forming and pouring planters along Mineral Point, restoration work at East Campus Mall, sidewalks along Anderson, and pouring concrete for curbs, pavement, and sidewalks, along the eastern end of East Washington.
Anderson Street between Wright and Highway 51 is reopening, and traffic should reopen at Sheboygan east of Eau Claire by the end of this month. Watch for bus detours around these locations to end soon. Work is underway on East Washington at First and Fourth St, and is scheduled to begin at Baldwin, Paterson, and Blair, within the next two to three weeks.
The public's patience and cooperation continues to be appreciated. Each location can take up to 3-4 months to complete, but factors ranging from inclement weather to supply delays can change these timelines. Please also note that completing work and reopening does not mean the station is 100% complete; crews will continue working intermittently on other tasks, some of which may require short-term closures and other temporary safety measures.
Construction crews are working closely with the city to safely manage traffic and travel at each site with as little inconvenience as possible. Please feel free to reach out to BRTconstruction@cityofmadison.com if you have any concerns.
Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of August 14, 2023
Meetings
· Urban Design Commission: The Urban Design Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in Room 206 of the Madison Municipal Building at 4:30 PM. Agenda items include an informational presentation on a new 14-story mixed-use building in District 6, an informational presentation on a new student housing building in District 4, and more!
· Madison Food Policy Council: The Madison Food Policy Council meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in virtual format at 5:30 PM. Agenda items include reports from the Chair of the Madison Food Policy Council, the Farmland Preservation Task Force, Madison Metropolitan School District, Dane Food Access Network, and more!
· Wingra Proper Watershed Study, Tuesday, August 15, 2023: The City of Madison is completing a watershed study in the Wingra Proper watershed (as shown below). The City of Madison contracted with an engineering consulting firm to complete the study. The watershed study will identify causes of existing flooding and then look at potential solutions to try to reduce flooding. The study will use computer models to assist with the evaluations. A public information meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m., Aug. 15, 2023, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.
· Northeast Area Connect at Sycamore Park, Wednesday, August 16, 2023: The Northeast Area Planning team invites all Northeast community to the provide input about potential upcoming physical improvement projects. The Greater Sandburg and Burke Heights neighborhoods will be able to utilize $200,000 in federal funding for near-term physical improvement projects.
· Door Creek Watershed Study, Wednesday, August 16, 2023: The City of Madison is completing a watershed study in the Door Creek watershed (as shown below). The City of Madison contracted with an engineering consulting firm to complete the study. The watershed study will identify causes of existing flooding and then look at potential solutions to try to reduce flooding. The study will use computer models to assist with the evaluations. A public information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Aug. 16, 2023, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.
· Bikeways 2023, Thursday, August 17, 2023: Our Bikeways contract is meant to cover small improvements and repairs to the city bike network. The four projects below have been identified by planners and residents as crucial missing links for bike accessibility, safety, and comfort. A public information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Aug. 17, 2023, via Zoom. Registration is required prior.
Events
· Parks Alive | Elver Park | Movie: Wakanda Forever, Monday, August 14, 2023: Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Elver Park: July 17, July 31, and August 14.
· East Side Farmers' Market, Tuesday, August 15, 2023: The Eastside Farmers' Market is Madison Wisconsin’s finest weekday farmers' market. Our goal is to bring the freshest Wisconsin grown food direct to the heart of the East side. Our vendor members are agricultural producers and food artisans who make value added products from Wisconsin's agricultural bounty.
· Parks Alive | Aldo Leopold Park, Tuesday, August 15, 2023: Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Parks Alive in Aldo Leopold Park: June 20, July 18, August 1, and August 15.
· Dane County Farmers' Market - Wednesday Market, Wednesday, August 16, 2023: The Wednesday Dane County Farmers’ Market is located on the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, in between the Madison Municipal Building and the City County Building. While more intimate than the Saturday Market, you will still find many of your favorite Dane County Farmers’ Market members, as well as a full array of fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, bakery items, cut flowers, plants, and many specialty items.
· Frautschi Family Accessible Playground at Warner Park Ribbon Cutting, Wednesday, August 16, 2023: Madison Parks Foundation and Madison Parks invite the community to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Frautschi Family Accessible Playground at Warner Park. Deeply rooted in Madison since 1867 when the Frautschi family emigrated from Switzerland. Their extraordinary philanthropy is felt across our community with their gifts of the Overture Center, Concerts on the Square, Frautschi Point on Lake Mendota and many others. Their generosity continues with the gift of an accessible playground at Warner Park, allowing people of all abilities to enjoy Madison's parks.
· The Capitol View Farmers’ Market, Wednesday, August 16, 2023: The Capitol View Farmers Market is returning to the North Star Neighborhood! Join us each Wednesday (May 31-October 11, 2023) from 3:00-7:00pm to support local farmers and vendors, enjoy live music and food carts, and make the most of summer in Madison!
· Jazz at Five, Wednesday, August 16, 2023: The Jazz at Five Entrepreneurial events are on hold until fall as we get ready to dive into the Performance Series. Enjoy the Jazz at Five performance series at one of our sponsored tables, bring a chair of your own or rent one from the Jazz at Five info tent. Audience members of the free to the public series are also welcome to picnic on the capitol grounds. This year’s Performance Series dates are August 7, 14, 21, 28 and September 4.
· Gardens & Cocktails, Wednesday, August 16, 2023: With more than 4,000 plants on display, our William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens cover over 68,000 square feet and include plantings of both native and non-native grasses and perennials selected for their beauty, resilience, and ecological function. Following Frank Lloyd Wright’s inspiration, we’ll discuss his prioritization of native flora, using plants for their texture and form, and cultivating vistas in the landscape, particularly by water. Bring a friend, enjoy a refreshing beverage, and learn about our garden’s history and exciting plans for the future. Planted in drifts with showcased art sculptures, come see why our urban gardens and sprawling lake views make Monona Terrace a prime destination in downtown Madison.
· Parks Alive | Hammersley Park, Wednesday, August 16, 2023: Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Hammersley Park: July 5, July 19, August 2, and August 16.
· The Sessions at McPike Park, Wednesday, August 16, 2023: The Sessions at McPike Park is in its 10th year and will have great music all seven days and dance and comedy interspersed. This is a free all-volunteer run event that helps raise funds for 6 non-profit partners. Great food and drink for sale.
· Learn to Fish with WI DNR, Wednesday, August 16, 2023: Learn to Fish with Madison Parks and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources! There is no cost to attend (advanced registration is required), however, anglers ages 16 and older will need a Wisconsin fishing license, which can be purchased online at Go Wild . For first-time license buyers, the cost is just $5 for an annual permit.
· Parks Alive | Owl Creek Park, Thursday, August 17, 2023: Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Owl Creek Park: July 6, July 20, August 3, and August 17.
· The Sessions at McPike Park, Thursday, August 17, 2023: The Sessions at McPike Park is in its 10th year and will have great music all seven days and dance and comedy interspersed. This is a free all-volunteer run event that helps raise funds for 6 non-profit partners. Great food and drink for sale.
· Capitol City Band Concerts in the Park, Thursday, August 17, 2023: Old fashioned band concerts in the park, "as American as apple pie." Familiar toe-tapping tunes, songs, polkas, broadway tunes and the marches of John Philip SoUSA. Music for all ages and all cultures. Relax, enjoy the music. Bring a friend. Bring a chair for listening comfort.
· Adaptive Family Swim Night | Goodman Pool, Friday, August 18, 2023: Join MSCR and Madison Parks as we host a FREE Adapted Family Swim Night! We welcome all individuals with disabilities and their caregivers and families for an evening of water fun at Goodman Pool. Zero-depth entry, aquatic lift, and water wheelchairs are available.
· Dane Dances: BBI/VO5, Friday, August 18, 2023: Join us for a free, family-friendly event held on the beautiful Monona Terrace rooftop. The much-anticipated summer music series every Friday in August is a great way to get down and dance with your friends, family, or coworkers! Dane Dances promotes inclusivity with a fun night of music and dancing for all ages. No ticket needed.
· Volunteer Day at The Glen, Saturday, August 19, 2023: The Glen Golf Park is establishing an ongoing volunteer program that helps volunteers learn, grow personally and gain professional experience.
· HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education, Saturday, August 19, 2023: Take the first step to owning a home, and join us in this Home Buyer Education Workshop. This FREE HUD-Approved homebuyer educationworkshop takes place in person and lunch is provided. For more details and to register, follow link.
· Snapshot Day at Warner Park, Saturday, August 19, 2023: Snapshot Day is a statewide, one-day event connecting volunteers, water lovers, and local groups in a search for aquatic invasive species (AIS). You can help protect Wisconsin’s rivers, lakes, and wetlands from these invasive plants and animals that negatively impact habitat, wildlife, recreation and health. This event is coordinated in partnership with UW-Madison Division of Extension, River Alliance of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, local partners, and YOU!
· HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education "Your Path to Homeownership" (Two Part Hybrid Class) 1 of 2 (August 19 & 26), Saturday, August 19, 2023: Your Path to Homeownership is provided by La Casa de Esperanza, a Non-Profit HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency dedicated to assisting individuals and families to increase income, build savings and gain assets. Our focus on financial wellness is supported by the Center’s programs and services which include; home buyer education and counseling, free tax services, employment coaching, financial coaching and access to financial workshops. Our people-centered approach supports our belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to work on their financial wellness.
· Africa Fest, Saturday, August 19, 2023: Africa Fest, in its 23rd year, shares African traditions and cultural heritages with residents of greater Madison and Dane County. This exciting event includes stage performances, arts & crafts and food vendors all day long. Africa Fest is a free, family oriented festival that has something for everyone. It is a wonderful opportunity for attendees to learn about the rich cultures of Africa from African immigrants. Africa Fest is a Madison summer celebration.
· 2023 Eken Park Festival, Saturday, August 19, 2023: This family-friendly festival features incredible local musical talent from a wide range of genres and delicious local cuisine and beer.
· Friends of Ukraine, Saturday, August 19, 2023: This event serves as a platform for Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine to come together, strengthen bonds, and celebrate the nation's journey to independence. It's a chance to share stories, forge new friendships, and build a sense of community that resonates with the spirit of unity.
· Movies with Madison Parks – Selena, Saturday, August 19, 2023: Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy this FREE movie night in Lisa Link Peace Park! Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with Madison Parks, proudly presents a free movie in the heart of Downtown Madison!
· Magic Pride Festival, Sunday, August 20, 2023: The 2023 Magic Pride Festival included a stage show with local LGBTQ+ identified performers, large vendor area, games and activities for youth and families, food and beverages, and more!
· Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park, Sunday, August 20, 2023: Nature Journaling with Steven Ansorge ~ 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! Bring pen and paper and take time to stop along the way to contemplate things. Write down a few notes about what you see, how you feel, and the beauty around you.
· Live at The Glen & Movie | Vibe Adaptive Dance & Happy Feet, Sunday, August 20, 2023: Lace-up your sneakers and grab a blanket or bring a lawn chair and join us at The Glen for a free movement class and movie! All are welcome!
Announcements
· Change to Madison City Clerk’s Office Hours: MADISON, WI – Beginning September 1, the Madison City Clerk’s Office will close from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
· Street Closures--Madison Mini Marathon, Saturday, Aug. 12: Several streets will be closed Saturday morning, August 12, for the Madison Mini Marathon. The race starts at 7:00 a.m.
Streets Division Updates:
August Moving Days: How to Recycle Televisions, Computers, and other Electronics: Electronics must be delivered to the Streets Division’s drop-off sites, or to a reputable private electronics recycler in the area . These steps will protect your data and ensure the hazardous materials inside them are handled and recycled safely.
In community,
Sabrina Madison, District 17 Alder
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