Tomorrow is election day, neighborhood meeting, overall meeting and event highlights for the week of April 1, 2024 and more!
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Hi friends,
Please don't forget to exercise your civic duty in the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 2. Find your sample ballot, check your registration, and locate your polling place to ensure your voice is heard.
- Watch/listen to Dane County Board Candidates.
Polls open at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 pm. Everyone in line at 8:00 pm gets to vote.
Today's update includes the following topics:
- Neighborhood meeting
- Voter info
- Hanson Road Satellite Bus Facility Remodel
- Biltmore Ln road closure
- Metro rider survey
- Men's shelter update
- US 51 (Stoughton Road) North Corridor Study Public Meeting Invite
- Meeting and event highlights for April 1, 2024
Have a great week!
Alder Madison, district17@cityofmadison.com
Please save the date: A virtual neighborhood meeting about two proposals in District 17 is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 6pm-8pm:
· 6pm-7pm: Triple Shift Entertainment, LLC has applied for a Class B Beer & Liquor License for Bowl-A-Vard, 2121 East Springs Drive. Plans for the location include bowling, a pro shop, arcade and gaming machines, laser tag, volleyball leagues, and live music and entertainment. The proposed hours of operation are 9am to 12am, Sunday through Saturday.
· 7pm-8pm: Kraemer Development proposes to construct a multi-tenant commercial center at 4902 Amcenter Drive, which is designed to accommodate two to three businesses. One tenant will be a coffee shop with traditional drive-through that will occupy Suite 1. Tenants for the remaining two suites have not been secured. Suite 3 is designed with a pickup window where a customer would order ahead on a mobile app and pick up their product once they arrive. The hours of operation vary by tenant but generally the property would be open from 5am -10pm.
You can join the virtual meeting using your computer, smartphone, or tablet, or you can listen in via telephone. You will receive login information after registering.
Spring Election – Tuesday, April 2
Find your sample ballot.
Check your registration.
Find your polling place.
New Signs in Polling Places this Tuesday
New signs will greet voters as they enter their polling place on Tuesday. The new signs contain English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Hmong, and an icon to help voters navigate the polling place.
Through a project with the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence, the City Clerk's Office worked with the Center for Civic Design to develop the new signs.
“We want our democracy to be accessible to every eligible voter,” said Mayor Rhodes-Conway. “It’s important that we are providing voting information in a variety of languages. I appreciate the improvements the Clerk’s Office has made.”
For more than 20 years, City of Madison polling places have used signs printed on 8.5x11 sheets of goldenrod paper to direct voters to the room where voting takes place.
The new signs use simpler language and are larger. They are printed on white cardstock.
Poll workers will welcome feedback from voters so the Clerk’s Office can determine which versions of each sign should be printed for the fall elections.
The goal of the City Clerk’s Office is that each eligible voter will be able to cast a ballot and have that ballot counted.
Metro Transit Hanson Road Satellite Bus Facility Remodel
April 1, 2024 Update
Qtr. 2 Update
Remodeling construction is continuing with completion of interior drywall framing in the office areas. Interior block wall construction has been completed for the new spaces in the bus storage areas and the office areas. The new concrete charger islands in the bus storage area are complete. Underground plumbing and underground utilities in the bus wash area is nearing completion. Beginning to install the new concrete floor slabs in the bus storage area that will be ongoing for several weeks. The new inground lifts in the maintenance building have been framed. Steel beam framing for the widened bus lanes in the storage building are complete. Floor slabs are planned for completion by the end of April. Ongoing work includes installation of overhead conduit for the bus charging system, gas piping installation, remaining ductwork for HVAC, electrical rough-ins, and ceiling grid installations in the office areas.
Learn more and follow updates.
Road Closure – N. Biltmore Lane
Starting on Saturday, March 30, Parisi Construction will complete a water main tie-in on N. Biltmore Lane, from Eastpark Blvd. to Buttonwood drive. This section of N. Biltmore Lane will remain closed to thru traffic, with local access for residents maintained during construction.
Sidewalks will remain open.
Work will complete the same day, with traffic reopening in early afternoon, dependent on delays.
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Metro Transit: On-Board Rider Survey Begins April 1
Your Participation is Appreciated!
Starting Monday, April 1, the City of Madison is conducting a Metro rider survey. Surveyors will be out riding fixed-route buses and asking Metro passengers to fill out a survey, which includes questions about themselves and their trip. Look for surveyors wearing yellow safety vests and 'Field Surveyor' ID badges.
Paratransit riders may be asked to complete a survey from their driver. Metro drivers will not have surveys.
Background
This is an on-board rider survey, which means that surveys can only be completed by active Metro riders who receive a printed, paper survey on the bus. Paper surveys can be completed on the bus during the trip, or mailed back to us after they have departed. Completed paper surveys must be given to surveyors, not Metro drivers.
Each survey has a unique ID number and a QR code so that it can be completed online if desired, but it requires that the unique code be entered to connect the responses to the bus route and time that the particular survey was distributed on.
Responses will help us understand how the new redesigned system is being used, as well as identifying routes and areas with higher proportions of protected populations for Title VI and service planning purposes. Data gathered from this survey will also be used by the MPO for long-range planning.
The survey will run through much of April during various days of week, times of the day and areas of the city. We appreciate your participation!
Project Update: Bartillon Shelter
Location: 1904 Bartillon Dr
Estimated Schedule: May 2, 2022 – October 31, 2025
March 29, 2024 Update
The virtual Bid-Talk for Bartillon Shelter was held Thursday afternoon, March 28th. A recording and presentation slides can be viewed at Bid Talk: Bartillon Shelter 3/28/2024 Recording and Bid Talk: Bartillon Shelter 3/28/2024 Presentation Slides .
US 51 (Stoughton Road) North Corridor Study Public Meeting Invite
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites you to a public involvement meeting for the environmental study of the 5.5 miles of US 51 (Stoughton Road) from the WIS 30 interchange in Madison to the I-39/90/94 interchange in the town of Burke.
This meeting will be in an open house format with a prerecorded presentation. You may attend anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. to view the presentation, speak with a study team member and provide feedback. The city of Madison will also have a prerecorded presentation and a representative available to provide updates on the city’s Northeast Area Plan. Materials WisDOT presents at the meeting will be available on the US 51 (Stoughton Road) North Study webpage following the meeting.
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Madison College – Truax Building (Conference Room D1630) 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704
The meeting facility is ADA-compliant and wheelchair accessible. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and require an interpreter may request one by contacting the Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (dial 711) at least seven working days prior to the meeting date. If you require a Spanish- or Hmong-speaking interpreter at this meeting, please contact WisDOT Southwest Region Communication Manager Michael Bie (email Michael.Bie@dot.wi.gov or call 608-246-7928) at least seven working days prior to the meeting.
You can also learn more on our webpage at https://tinyurl.com/US51NorthStudy
Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 1, 2024
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.
- Board of Public Works: The Board of Public Works meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 3, in virtual format at 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for the Warner Park Community Recreation Center Expansion, as well as the acquisition of land interests required for the construction and maintenance of stormwater management facilities required for flood mitigation and restoration within the Old Sauk Trails Business Park Pond and Greenways portion of the Pheasant Branch Greenway.
- Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 3, in person at the Parks Division Lakeside Offices at 330 E Lakeside St at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include adopting the Lake Monona Waterfront Master Plan, the adoption of Park Development Plans in the Northeast and West planning areas, and authorizing the approval of the Carts in Parks program.
Public Information Meetings & Sessions
- Community Meeting - Road Salt/Water Quality, Tuesday, April 2 (IN-PERSON): Please join us for a community meeting hosted by the City of Madison Water Utility and Streets divisions to discuss road salting application, including the impacts on infrastructure and our waterways, particularly our drinking water source.
- Philosopher's Grove Redesign - Initial Public Engagement Meeting, Wednesday, April 3 (IN-PERSON): Please join City Planning and Design Staff OUTSIDE on the plaza site to share your ideas for the future of this important public space. Be sure to dress for the weather!
- Open House: Park & Open Space Plan, Thursday, April 4 (IN-PERSON): The City of Madison Parks Division is updating its Park and Open Space Plan (POSP) and is seeking input from area residents on the plan! The purpose of the POSP is to guide and inform public parks policy and park facility decisions in the City of Madison. Parks, working with a consultant planning team led by MSA Professional Services, Inc., is hosting a series of open houses to introduce the project and gather input from attendees.
Announcements & News Releases
- MPD reaches goal to make women 30 percent of recruit class: MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department continues to be a national leader when it comes to hiring and retaining women.Three years ago, the department became one of the first agencies to pledge its support to the 30x30 Initiative, which looks…
- Regent Street Closure – Crane Removal: Starting on Friday, April 5th at 6:00 am, J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. will close Regent St. from East Campus Mall to Park St, to remove the tower crane located at 832 Regent St. This section of Regent St. will remain closed to thru traffic until 5…
- Road Closure – N. Biltmore Lane: Starting on Saturday, March 30, Parisi Construction will complete a water main tie-in on N. Biltmore Lane, from Eastpark Blvd. to Buttonwood drive. This section of N. Biltmore Lane will remain closed to thru traffic, with local access for residents…
- Scheduled Brush Collection Begins Soon – Learn the Set Out Dates for Your Home Today: The first scheduled set out dates for this year’s brush collection by the Streets Division is fast approaching. Some neighborhoods’ first set out date is Sunday, March 31, 2024. The first date for your neighborhood may be different. You can get…
- What's Your Vision for Parks and Open Spaces?: The City of Madison Parks Division is updating its Park and Open Space Plan (POSP) and seeking input from area residents. The purpose of the POSP is to guide and inform public park policies and park facility decisions in the city of Madison. Parks…
- RoundTrip’s Spring Roll Challenge to Celebrate Green Trips this Earth Month: RoundTrip, a transportation options program in Dane County, is launching the Spring Roll Challenge to encourage car-free and car-light trips throughout April.
- Accessibility Options for Voting: The City Clerk’s Office want to make sure voters know about accessibility options for the April 2 Election.
- Streets Division Drop-off Sites Hours Expand Starting April 1, 2024: Starting on Monday, April 1, 2024 the Streets Division drop-off sites at 402 South Point Road and 4602 Sycamore Avenue will begin their expanded summer hours.Also on April 1, 2024 the special drop-off site at 121 East Olin Avenue will open at 3:00pm…
- Street Closure For Construction — Hammersley Rd: Starting on Monday, April 1st at 7:00 am, Capitol Underground will begin phase 2 of the Hammersley Rd project, from Gilbert Rd to the W Beltline Frontage Rd, to replace the underground utilities, reconstruct the roadway, and construct a multi-use…
- Hospitalized Absentee Voting Began Tuesday: Today is the first day for hospitalized voters to have an absentee ballot delivered to them in the hospital. This process is available until 5 p.m. on Election Day. Hospitalized voters can initiate the process by appointing an agent and requesting a …
- Road Closure Continues -- Pleasant View Rd: Hoffman Construction will close Pleasant View Road, between Quarry Rd and Pleasant View Golf Course, for another day this week: Thursday, March 28, from 9:00am – 2:00pmThe times above are approximations, as the road will open sooner if work concludes…
- Mail It Back Monday – Make Sure Your Absentee Counts:The City Clerk’s Office has issued 17,499 absentee ballots for the April 2 Spring Election, with 7,660 returned to be counted.The Clerk’s Office strongly encourages absentee voters to mail back their absentee ballots today, if possible. By mailing…
Events
- Spring Election Day and Presidential Preference, Tuesday, April 2: Polling places open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
- Yoga Core, Tuesday, April 2: 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 Fall Safely, Wednesday, April 3: SAFELY Learn to fall safely and to get back up without injury. Falls are a leading cause of death for older adults in Wisconsin. We will use thick “crash mats” for practicing. Classes are progressive. Attending all 4 classes recommended. Scholarships available.
- Meditation At Monona Terrace, Thursday, April 4 (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, April 5: 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.
- Community Meet & Greet at The Heights with Alder Regina Vidaver & Dane County Supervisor Richelle Andrae, Friday, April 5: Join City of Madison Alder Regina Vidaver (District 5) and Dane County Board Supervisor Richelle Andrae (District 11) in the 6th floor Community Room at The Heights, 2206 University Avenue, for a special meet and greet for residents to meet their local elected officials and their neighbors in the surrounding community. This is an open community gathering, please come to socialize with your neighbors, ask questions, and provide feedback on issues important to you. Food and beverages will be provided.
- Dog Park Cleanup Day 2024, Saturday, April 6: Do you love your dog park? Help clean up your favorite city of Madison off-leash dog park. Volunteers are needed to assist with picking up trash and scooping up dog poop. Madison Parks will supply trash bags, gloves, scoopers, and buckets. You may bring your own gloves, scoopers, and additional bags. Volunteers, a mask must worn and please practice social distancing from anyone outside of your household.
- Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park, Saturday, April 6: Nature-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, Badgerland Bird Alliance Madison Audubon Society, Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Association and Friends of the Yahara River Parkway.
- Bird & Nature Adventures | Cherokee Marsh – North Unit, Sunday, April 7: Cherokee 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.
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