Trespassing is illegal without section 6(a)(b), Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of October 2, 2023
postedInfo you can use regarding tonight's discussion and agenda item on trespassing:
- Today, Tuesday, October 3, 2023
- Time, 6:30 pm
- Location, You can attend this meeting virtually or in person.
- Watch and/or register for public comment
- Agenda Item #44, Legistar File #79504:
- Title
SUBSTITUTE: Amending Section 23.07(2), repealing Section 23.07(6) of the Madison General Ordinances related to trespassing and amending Section 23.07(13) and 1.08(3) of the Madison General Ordinances to remove associated references.
- Please read this blog post from Council Vice-President, Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole (District 10) which does a great job explaining that "Trespassing is illegal without section 6(a)(b)"
- This meeting may be viewed LIVE on Charter Spectrum Channel 994, AT&T U-Verse Channel
99 or at www.madisoncitychannel.tv.
- Written Comments
You can send comments on agenda items to allalders@cityofmadison.com
Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of October 2, 2023
Meetings
· Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 in hybrid format at 6:30 PM. Agenda items include the 2024 Executive Capital Budget, creating a Housing Taskforce addressing Madison’s affordable housing shortage and other related housing issues, authorizing new funding for the Madison Public Market, and more!
· Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, October 2, 2023 in virtual format at 5:30 PM. Agenda items include development related requests in District 4, District 12, District 13, District 16, and District 19, and more!
· Homeless Services Consortium Board of Directors: The Homeless Services Consortium Board of Directors meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in virtual format at 1:00 PM. Agenda items include a presentation from the Data Workgroup, a presentation on ending the criminalization of homelessness, and more!
· Board of Public Works: The Board of Public Works meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in virtual format at 4:30 PM. Agenda items include authorizing new funding for the Madison Public Market, the approval of bids opened by City Engineering in District 3, District 5, and District 13, and more!
· Listening Session: West Area Park Development Plans, Wednesday, October 4, 2023: The community is invited to a listening session for the west Madison area park development plans. We are creating a Park Development Plan for each park. The planning process will result in a one-page plan that will guide the improvements to the park for the next 10 to 12 years. The parks involved with this planning process are all fully developed and range in size from 0.1 acres to 15.13 acres. This planning process will provide transparency regarding our future plans for each park and allow park users to weigh in on existing and potential recreation opportunities. As funding is allocated for any individual park improvements, additional public engagement will take place.
· Schmitt Place Reconstruction, Wednesday, October 4, 2023: The City Plans to reconstruction Schmidt Place from University Avenue to Harvey Street and Harvey Street from Ridge Street to Schmitt Place. The project will include new asphalt pavement, curb and gutter, driveway aprons and new sidewalk. The project will also include the replacement of the underground utilities which will replace aging sanitary sewer & water main and make storm sewer improvements. New 5-ft sidewalk is proposed on the north-side of Harvey Street from Ridge Street to N Blackhawk Avenue. New 5-ft sidewalk is proposed to be installed on both sides of the street from Hill Street to N Blackhawk Avenue with varying grass terrace widths between the sidewalk and the street to preserve as many existing terrace trees as possible. A public information meeting has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Oct. 4, 2023, via Zoom. Registration is required prior.
· Public Input Meeting - Sycamore Park, Thursday, October 5, 2023: The community is invited to attend a public input meeting and learn about a natural surface, 1.5-mile bike trail proposed for Sycamore Park. The proposed trail would form a single-lane loop comprised of several different trail surfaces. Portions of the trail would be covered in a natural stone chip seal surface while others would be constructed of native soil, stone, and wood. The project would be built by a professional trail builder with experience in constructing bike-optimized singletrack. A similar project was constructed at Aldo Leopold Park and Cannonball Path in 2021. Trail construction such as this uses techniques such as bermed turns, rollers, and technical trail features to enhance the experience of riding bikes off-road and make riding fun. Trail difficulty is proposed to range from "easy" to "moderate" with a ride around optional lines for technical features.
Events
· Meditation at Monona Terrace, Thursday, September 7, 2023 - 12:00pm to Thursday, December 14, 2023 - 12:00pm: Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace, and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and your overall health. Anyone can practice; it’s simple, inexpensive and doesn’t require any special equipment. Join us virtually every Thursday, September 7 - December 14, for this free 45 minute program welcome to all levels. Advance registration for Zoom webinar is required.
· East Side Farmers' Market, Tuesday, October 3, 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.
· Fall Financial Empowerment Series with ULGM Part 2 of 4 (Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, and Oct. 10), Tuesday, September 26, 2023: Part 1 of 4 in the Fall Financial Empowerment Series. Empower Your Path to Financial Success: Elevate Your Understanding of Key Financial Concepts like budgeting, navigating debt, credit and saving for the future. Sign up HERE!
o Part 1 of 4: Budget Basics with ULGM
o Part 2 of 4: Navigating Debt with Johnson Bank
o Part 3 of 4: Improving and Building Credit with UW Credit Union
o Part 4 of 4: Retirement and Homebuying with Thrivent
· Dane County Farmers' Market - Wednesday Market, Wednesday, October 4, 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.
· The Capitol View Farmers’ Market, Wednesday, October 4, 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!
· Learn to Fish with WI DNR, Wednesday, October 4, 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. See license options . Wisconsin DNR's Fishmobile will be onsite with all the fishing equipment needed to participate. This event is open to adults and children and is ideal for persons aged 7 years and older. Children must be supervised by a parent or adult guardian. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver for themselves and their children, upon arrival.
· Cyclocross Practice Ride | Sycamore Park, Wednesday, October 4, 2023: We've partnered with Capital Off-Road Pathfinders in offering a free, temporary cyclocross course to practice your biking skills. Each event is open from 5-7pm at the designated location. You will need a bike with knobby tires, such as a mountain bike style and a good-fitting helmet. Some parks do not have restrooms, please plan accordingly. Cyclocross is a form of bicycle racing similar to cross country running but on a bicycle. Courses feature wooded trails, grass, pavement, steep hills, and obstacles.
· Fall Home Maintenance with ULGM, Wednesday, October 4, 2023: Discover Winter Ready Homes: Join Us to Learn How to Prepare Your House for the Season Ahead. For more information or to get help registering contact the Urban League of Greater Madison 608.729.1200 or by email at info@ulgm.org.
· HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education "Your Path to Homeownership" Three Part Hybrid Class) 1 of 3 (Oct. 5, 12, and 19), Thursday, October 5, 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.
· WRIGHT DESIGN SERIES Sustainable Design: What are we Missing in our Efforts to Curb Global Warming?, Thursday, October 5, 2023: Global warming due to human activities has been well established in the scientific and government communities for decades and has been identified as the greatest crisis of our time. Nevertheless, despite the attention and press given to this topic, very little has been done to slow the increase in global warming gases being released worldwide. What are we missing? Presenter Eric Truelove will provide ideas, based on his 40+ years in the energy and construction industries, as to why the current approach in the United States is failing and how an alternate approach can yield results quickly by engaging the market rather than pushing it.
· Co-op Connection, Saturday, October 7, 2023: Free exhibitor fair celebrating local cooperatives, including giveaways and kids' activities.
· Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park, Saturday, October 7, 2023: Art in the Park with Kacy Zander ~ Join Nature Artist Kacy Zander with ReCreate for a free welcoming family friendly nature walk to enjoy the beauty of fall colors and migrating birds along Lake Mendota and the Tenney Park Lagoon. Have fun doing an art activity and create some nature art of your own!
· Dane County Fire Truck Parade, Sunday, October 8, 2023: Join the Madison Fire Department and other Dane County fire departments on State Street and the Capitol Square to help kick off Fire Prevention Week! The parade begins on lower State Street (near Lake Street) and proceeds to the Capitol Square.
· Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point, Sunday, October 8, 2023: Seeds and Leaves with Stephanie Briand ~ Join Master Naturalist Stephanie Briand for a free nature walk or take a walk on your own any day in October. Fall is the season of leaves changing colors and seed dispersal! Enjoy a free, fun and family-friendly fall hike where we will learn about the reasons leaves change color and fall from deciduous trees and the five main modes of seed dispersal.
Announcements
· A New Way to Get Your Collection Schedules from the Streets Division: The City of Madison Streets Division is happy to share we are testing a new map-based lookup for learning your collection schedules.
· Digital Inclusion: To build more connected communities, everyone needs internet. The federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has been a monumental tool offering a $30 monthly discount (among other benefits) to lower-income households. The program has enrolled over 20 million American households, with 16,000 in Madison alone. However, without action to continue funding for the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, experts warn the ACP could be out of money by the spring of 2024. This means thousands of Madisonians may lose this vital benefit that keeps them connected.
In light of National Digital Inclusion Week (Oct. 2-6), we want to affirm that the City of Madison is dedicated to bridging gaps in access to and adoption of digital devices and internet connectivity. The Affordable Connectivity Program is central to this endeavor. We encourage you to reach out to your congressional representative, asking them to support continuing to fund the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. We also encourage you to share this program with others who might be eligible. Together with Madison Public Library and all our community partners, we can help preserve internet access so all residents can live, learn, work, and thrive.
ACP participants receive up to $30/month discount on internet service and a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying tribal lands. Participants can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50).
Participants qualify based on household income; if you, your child, or a dependent participate in certain government assistance* programs; if you, your child, or a dependent already receive a Lifeline benefit; or if you qualify through a participating internet provider’s existing low-income program.
Enroll today at www.affordableconnectivity.gov.
Don’t currently have email, computer or Wi-Fi access to enroll?
You can contact the ACP Support Center by phone at (877) 384-2575.
The Madison Public Library offers free computer and Wi-Fi access. Call (608) 266-6300 for a list of library locations and computer use hours.
Need bilingual support?
You can contact the ACP Support Center at (877) 384-2575.
* If you or someone in your household participates in one of the following programs, you are automatically eligible for ACP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program including at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision schools, or if you received a Federal Pell Grant in the current award year.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is administered by USAC with oversight from the Federal Communications Commission.
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