Common Council

Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of December 12, 2022 Meetings

Police and Fire Commission: The Police and Fire Commission meets virtually on Monday, December 12 at 5:30 PM. Items on the agenda include the introduction of Robert Copley, the Independent Police Monitor, and status updates regarding hiring/recruitment from MFD and MPD.

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Humanitarian Award Commission, Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, JR.: The Humanitarian Award Commission meets virtually on Monday, December 12 at 6:00. An item on the agenda is finalizing and selecting the winners of the 2023 MLK Humanitarian Award Winners.

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Common Council Executive Committee: The Common Council Executive Committee meets virtually on Tuesday, December 13 at 5:30 PM. An item of the agenda is authorizing a binding referendum question on the 2023 Spring Election ballot related to staggering terms for alders beginning with the 2025 Spring Election.

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Public Safety Review Committee: The Public Safety Review Committee meets virtually on Wednesday, December 14 at 5:00 PM. Items on the agenda include a quarterly update from Chief Barnes, the Madison Fire Department/CAREs unit update, and a report from the Madison Police Department including information on recent gun violence and an update on strategic planning.

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Education Committee: The Education Committee meets virtually on Wednesday, December 14 at 5:30 PM. Items on the agenda include an update on the MMSD Budget Amendment and continued discussion about the Driver's Ed program, and a discussion regarding feedback following communication of Education Committee priorities to MMSD, City and County elected bodies.

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Events

• East Badger Mill Creek Watershed Study
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area 12/17/2022
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park 12/18/2022
• 2023 Resurfacing Projects
• Public Input Meeting: Fraust | Harvey Schmidt | Heifetz Parks

Announcements 

• Truth and Reconciliation Working Group: City of Madison's Equal Opportunities Commission is looking for individuals or stakeholders that serve Madison's Black community to volunteer for an Implementation Group to conduct a Truth and Reconciliation Process for the City of Madison. The responsibilities and duties of Working Group members are further detailed in the invitation. Inquires may be sent to eoc@cityofmadison.com or district6@cityofmadison.com.
• Streets Division Drop-off Sites Now on Winter Hours
• Mayor Rhodes-Conway on the Unanimous Passage of Metro Network Redesign and Transportation Demand Management 
• Tips for Safe Use of Your Electric Bikes, Scooters, and Skateboards
• Common Council to Vote on Key Affordable Housing Initiatives 
• $1,750,000 in Grants Allocated to 21 Non-Profits Delivering Employment Services
• The application for a BYFY (By Youth For Youth) grant is open
• $4 Million Awarded to Nonprofits to Support Homeownership
• Have a Voice in City Government
• Tips for Safe Use of Your Electric Bikes, Scooters, and Skateboards 
• Membership and leadership changes at the Police Civilian Oversight Board

• All Madison Streets to be Plowed; Snow Emergency Parking Rules in Effect Starting Evening of December 10, 2022 
• Snowfall is a Good Reminder to Make Sure Your Home is Winter Ready! 

• Late fees for Municipal Services Bills waived through 12/31/22!