Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 22, 2024

posted April 20, 2024 - 11:29am

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.

Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 24, in virtual format at 5:00 p.m. Agenda items include approving certain August Metro Transit bus stop changes, responding to WisDOT’s I-39/90/94 Project Concurrence Point 2, and providing review and feedback on the Bartillon Path project.

Housing Strategy Committee: The Housing Strategy Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, April 25, in virtual format at 5:00 p.m. Agenda items include a presentation on displacement data, a review of a report comparing the approval process durations in the greater-Madison area, and a staff report.

Public Information Meetings

Public Meeting - North-South BRT, Monday, April 22: Planning Continues for North/South BRT. At the next round of meetings, the public can provide feedback and see changes that have been made based on input we received, including updated station locations and routing.
Transportation Options with Metro, Tuesday, April 23: Metro employees will talk about different options for getting around the city, including buses, RoundTrip, BCycle, bikes, and more. They will spend time talking about paratransit, a shared ride service for that uses a variety of companies and vehicles to respond to individual ride requests. Paratransit is an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) service for individuals with disabilities who cannot use Metro’s accessible fixed-route bus service.
Public Meeting - North-South BRT, Tuesday, April 23, 2024: Planning Continues for North/South BRT. At the next round of meetings, the public can provide feedback and see changes that have been made based on input we received, including updated station locations and routing.
John Nolen Drive Watershed Study, Wednesday, April 24: The City of Madison is completing a watershed study in the John Nolen Drive watershed (as shown below). The City of Madison contracted with an engineering consulting firm to complete this 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. Please note, this project is separate from the John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Project. A public information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., April 24, 2024, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.
Public Meeting - North-South BRT, Thursday, April 25: Planning Continues for North/South BRT. At the next round of meetings, the public can provide feedback and see changes that have been made based on input we received, including updated station locations and routing.

Public Input Meeting - Kestrel Park, Thursday, April 25: Madison Parks created a Park Development Plan for Kestrel Park that was approved by the Board of Park Commissioners on June 14, 2023.The community and park neighbors are invited to attend a second public input meeting and provide feedback on Thursday, April 25 at 6:00pm via Zoom, as staff present the revised plans. Please REGISTER IN ADVANCE if you wish to attend.
Prairie Hills Detention Ponds, Thursday, April 25: This project will include removing existing sediment, deepening the pond with forebays that can be accessed by staff and isolate sediment deposition to pipe outfalls and installing screen structures upstream to collect sediment prior to entering the wet retention pond. A public information meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m., April 25, 2024, via Zoom. Registration is required prior.

Announcements and News Releases

Monona Terrace Announces Concerts on the Rooftop Season: Monona Terrace is excited to announce its free summer Concerts on the Rooftop lineup! [posted April 19, 2024 by Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center]
The 2024 Property Tax Base of the City of Madison: The City Assessor is responsible for the assessment process including: (1) Discovering all real and personal property that is subject to tax unless exempted by law; (2) Listing all property characteristics used to determine value; and (3) Valuing… [posted April 19, 2024, by Assessor's Office]
Upcoming Public Meetings - North/South Bus Rapid Transit: Join Metro Transit staff and learn more about continued planning on Metro Transit's proposed North/South BRT line. Metro Rapid Route B will be the second bus rapid transit route in the Madison area. The route will generally follow the current Route B… [posted April 19, 2024, by Metro Transit]
New State Street Night Vending Program hours begin: People visiting downtown Madison during the nighttime hours will have more opportunities to get a bite to eat from local vendors starting this week. [posted April 17, 2024, by Planning & Community & Economic Development]
Common Council votes to approve more housing options for residents: People in the City of Madison will have more access to another housing option after a unanimous vote from the city’s Common Council on Tuesday night. [posted April 17, 2024, by Planning & Community & Economic Development, Building Inspection]
The Madison Common Council Announces New Leadership: The City of Madison Common Council is excited to announce the results of last night’s leadership elections. Please join us in congratulating District 10 Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole, who was selected by her peers to serve as the new president, and... [posted April 17, 2024, by Common Council]
Lane Closure – N Broom Street Reduced to One Travel Lane: Updated - date change due to anticipated weather for original start date. Starting at 8:30 am on Friday, April 19, N Broom Street will be reduced to one traffic lane for asphalt paving between W Dayton Street and W Gorham Street, and will continue… [posted April 17, 2024, by Traffic Engineering, Transportation]
Lake Monona Waterfront Springs Closer to Reality: Madison Parks is pleased to announce Madison Common Council approved the Lake Monona Waterfront Master Plan! The Council's adoption of the plan sets a new community vision for one of the city's foremost public lakefronts. The master plan is the… [posted April 17, 2024, by Parks]
MPD starts body-worn camera pilot program: MADISON, Wis.- The Madison Police Department started its body-worn camera pilot program on Monday. Last summer, the Common Council voted in favor of the 90-day pilot program for officers in Madison’s north district. These officers and their… [posted April 16, 2024 by Madison Police Department]
Community Development Block Grants preserve hundreds of affordable housing units in Madison : Through federal Community Development Block Grant funding, the City of Madison awarded approximately $2 million in 2023 to help rehabilitate and preserve more than 300 affordable housing units. [posted April 16, 2024, by Planning & Community & Economic Development, Community Development]

Events

Learn to Play Soccer with Forward Madison FC, Tuesday, April 23: Madison Parks and Forward Madison Football Club are partnering to bring you Learn to Play Soccer! This free event is perfect for kids ages 10-12 years old, who will learn basic soccer skills and work through multiple skill stations. Advanced registration is required and may be done online or by calling (608)266-4711.
Financial Wellness Workshop #1 (Movin' Out), Tuesday, April 23: Having financial goals is important. In this session, we will cover your “WHY” for changing your current financial state. We will discuss your goals and your relationship with money and how to shift from a scarcity mindset to a money mindset.
Yoga Core, Tuesday, April 23, 2024: 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 24, 2024: SAFELY Learn to fall safely and to get backup 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.

Free! - Hands Only CPR, AED and First Aid class! Wednesday, April 24 at 8:30 a.m.: This class will teach you Hands-only CPR which focuses on the key element of chest compressions (location, rate, depth & recoil). The class will also cover the placement and operation of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and basic First Aid. This class is a non-certification course and was created for the lay-person in the community to learn the basics of CPR and First Aid. With this goal in mind, you can be a vital link in the chain of survival until further medical help arrives.
Free! - Hands Only CPR, AED and First Aid class! Wednesday, April 24 at 10:45 a.m.: This class will teach you Hands-only CPR which focuses on the key element of chest compressions (location, rate, depth & recoil). The class will also cover the placement and operation of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and basic First Aid. This class is a non-certification course and was created for the lay-person in the community to learn the basics of CPR and First Aid. With this goal in mind, you can be a vital link in the chain of survival until further medical help arrives.
Meditation At Monona Terrace, Thursday, April 25 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Mindfulness Meditation will be led by Sarah Moore M.D., a mind-body practitioner, therapist, and physician. Sarah has been practicing meditation for more than 20+ years and teaching meditation to groups and individuals for the past 15 years. Her personal practice has brought her much peace, joy and stability, and she is excited to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with others.
Open House: Park & Open Space Plan, Thursday, April 25: 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. The open houses will be held at various locations throughout the city in April and May and are considered “drop-in” sessions – feel free to attend for the entire time or just stop in for a short while to share your thoughts & ideas with staff.
Wright Design Series: Wisconsin Women in Real Estate Development, Thursday, April 25: Gain insight into current opportunities and challenges of real estate development from three women developing real estate in Wisconsin. Each will talk about their community-based approach, how they select projects, and highlight recently completed work.
Yoga Core, Friday, April 26, 2024: 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.
Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, April 27: Join a naturalist for an easy family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way. Walk will begin at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Drive. Meet outside at the Children's Shack. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks, Badgerland Bird Alliance, and Aldo Leopold Nature Center . No registration is required. No pets are allowed.
Bird & Nature Festival 2024, Sunday, April 28: The 2024 Bird & Nature Festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating Madison Bird City, Arbor Day and Earth Day. See live birds by Open Door Bird Sanctuary and visit nature displays throughout the day. Plan 30-45 minutes for your visit anytime between 12 and 4 pm, during this ongoing event.