Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of December 11, 2023
postedMeeting and Event Highlights for the Week of December 11, 2023
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 here.
· Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, December 11, in virtual format at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include discussion of the West and Northeast Area Plans and development-related requests in Districts 2, 4, 13, and 18.
· Joint Campus Area Committee: The Joint Campus Area Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 12, in virtual format at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include informational presentations on the Camp Randall Sports Center Replacement Project and the UW-Madison Master Plan Amendment, as well as project updates from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, UW Health, City of Madison, and the Vilas Neighborhood Association.
· Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 13, in virtual format at 5:00 p.m. Agenda items include Public Works Transportation Projects review and feedback, updates on Metro Transit accessibility and paratransit, and updates on the Transportation Commission Appeal Subcommittee hearing related to a taxicab license denial.
· City, County Schools Collaborative Committee: The City, County Schools Collaborative Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 13, in virtual format at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include a recap of the City, County, and MMSD 2024 budgets, an update on pedestrian safety for MMSD students, and a discussion of the recently passed State bill regarding drivers education.
· Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 13, in virtual format at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include an informational presentation by the City of Madison Planning Department regarding the West Area planning process and an informational presentation regarding a potential geothermal concept in Brittingham Park as a part of the CDA Triangle Redevelopment.
Public Information Meetings & Sessions
· Public Input - Oak Park Heights Park, Monday, December 11 (VIRTUAL): Playground equipment piece discussion & selection – A meeting with the neighborhood Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00PM - online via Zoom REGISTER. This meeting will not be recorded. The meeting outcome will be posted on Oak Park Heights Playground Improvements.
· Resurfacing Program Public Information Meeting, Tuesday, December 19 (VIRTUAL): The Annual Street Resurfacing Program is designed to improve the quality of your street and delay the need for total reconstruction. The City Engineering Division rates streets and curb & gutter every two years. Streets with a pavement rating of 5 or less on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being a new street) and a curb & gutter rating of 6 or greater are ideal candidates. Streets and curb & gutter with lower ratings require extensive replacement. They are patched until they are candidates for reconstruction.
Announcements & News Releases
· Library Takeover Returns: Get Funding to Plan a Community Event at the Library: Learn to plan a community event through the Library Takeover Program at Madison Public Library. Funding, mentorship, and free library space help bring your ideas to life.
· Alder Nasra Wehelie releases statement regarding Gaza ceasefire resolution: Thank you to the Madison Common Council for coming out as a truly progressive city and unanimously voting for a resolution calling for immediate Ceasefire in Gaza as well as a resolution condemning Islamophobia and Antisemitism.
· 2024/2025 Recycling and Trash Calendars Now Available: Collection schedule calendar for 2024 / 2025 is available from www.cityofmadison.com/CollectionSchedule.
· Streets Division Drop-off Sites Now on Winter Hours: Starting on December 4, 2023, the Streets Division drop-off sites at 4602 Sycamore Avenue and 402 South Point Road are now on winter hours. Winter Drop-off Site Hours for Sycamore and South Point LocationsThe hours for the sites are now as follows:
Events
· Yoga Core, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 and Friday, December 15, 2023, 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm: Want to build your strength and increase body awareness? Yoga Core is great way to do it! 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!
· Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area, Saturday, December 16: Winter Tree ID with Eva Roos ~ Join Master Naturalist Eva Roos for a fun and informal free family friendly guided walk or take a healthy nature hike on your own any day in December. We will follow easy walk and bike paths to Olbrich Gardens and along Starkweather Creek. Enjoy the outdoors and learn about trees when leaves have fallen and you can see the branching structures and bark more easily. Click here for Fun Facts about Winter and Tree ID. Learn to use the Seek app. How many different kinds of trees can you find? Which are native to Wisconsin? Bring binoculars or a camera if you have one. Post your pictures and comments on the Friends of Starkweather Creek Facebook page! Dress warm.
· Run Santa Run, Saturday, December 16: Step into a winter wonderland as downtown Madison, Wisconsin, transforms into a merry playground for the festive Run Santa Run 5K. Lace up your running shoes and join the jolly crowd as hundreds of Santas, elves, and penguins take over the streets, spreading holiday cheer with every step. The festive atmosphere is contagious with a visit from Santa Claus, fun aid stations, and a race to stop the Grinch from stealing Christmas! Whether you're an avid runner or simply looking for a jolly good time, this spirited event promises laughter, holiday spirit, and a dash of competitive fun for all ages.
· Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park, Sunday, December 17: Walks at Warner Park held on the 3rd Sunday of every month are co-sponsored by Madison Bird City FUN partners Wild Warner and Madison Audubon . Meet at the colorful Warner Park shelter by the lagoon. Parking is available nearby. No registration is required. No pets are allowed.
