Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of July 15, 2024, Including D19 Matters of Interest

Matters of Particular Interest to District 19

• The Tuesday, July 16 Common Council meeting includes a consideration of an appeal to overturn the Plan Commission's approval of a conditional use permit for the proposed Stone House Development apartment project at 6610-6706 Old Sauk Road.
• The Common Council agenda includes introduction of the West Area Plan which includes all of District 19 except the portion south of the Beltline.
• The Urban Design Commission meeting of Wednesday, July 17 will include a discussion of the West Area Plan.
• Note the announcement of street construction on Old Sauk Road between the West Beltline and Excelsior Drive.

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.

• Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 16, in hybrid format at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include an appeal of the Plan Commission action on the conditional use request for 6610-6706 Old Sauk Road in District 19 and approving the Large Item Collection and Electronic Waste Recycling Policy.
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• Personnel Board: The Personnel Board meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 17, in virtual format at 1:30 p.m. Agenda items include an update on the Compensation Study.
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• Urban Design Commission: The Urban Design Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 17, in virtual format at 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include an informational presentation on an application for a new multi-family building in District 12.
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• Economic Development Committee: The Economic Development Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 17, in virtual format at 5:00 p.m. Agenda items include adopting the Sustainability Plan update, adopting the Northeast Area Plan, and adopting the West Area Plan.
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If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

News & Announcements

• Saturday craft vendors moving to East Campus Mall due to Art Fair on the Square: Due to Art Fair on the Square on Saturday, July 13, 2024, arts and craft vendors who are usually near the top of State Street on Saturdays will instead be located on the 700 block of State Street (East Campus Mall). [posted July 12]
• Last day to establish residency for Fall Partisan Primary is Tuesday, July 16:  Voters who move after today will not be eligible to vote from their new address in August because it takes 28 days to establish residency for voting purposes. They can remain registered at their previous address until after the Primary Election, and then should update their voter registration for the November General Election.
• Lane Closures -- Old Sauk Road: Payne and Dolan will begin resurfacing of Old Sauk Road near the Beltline beginning on Wednesday, July 17, and continue through August 5.  This work will be performed in two phases. During the entire project contractors will keep one lane of… [posted July 12]
• West and Northeast Area Plans submitted for approval: The City of Madison’s Planning Division has submitted both the West Area Plan and Northeast Area Plan for approval, with both plans scheduled to be introduced at the Common Council’s meeting on July 16, 2024. [posted July 12]
• Marcus Allen, Sr. Awarded Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award: The Annual Reverend Wright Human Rights Award goes this year to Reverend Dr. Marcus Allen, Sr. The award will be presented at the Common Council meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:30 pm. Reverend Allen's tireless efforts have had a profound… [posted July 12]
• Update: Lane and Street Closures – East Doty Street and Wilson Street: Starting 7am on Monday, July 15th, RG Huston will begin work on E. Wilson St between S. Pinckney St and Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.  While contractors will keep one lane of traffic open at all times, the designated lane may shift depending on… [posted July 12]
• Updates from the Office of the Independent Monitor and Police Civilian Oversight Board: PCOB is seeking nominations to fill multiple vacancies on the Board; is accepting applications for attorneys in the Madison area to represent aggrieved individuals in front of the City of Madison Police and Fire Commission (“PFC”). OIM staff update. [posted July 11]
• Volunteer reviewers wanted for Madison food carts: If you want to have a say in which food carts line Madison’s streets, the City’s Economic Development Division is looking for volunteers to help review food vending candidates for next year’s vending season. [posted July 10]
• MPD Chief Barnes inducted into national policing hall of fame: MADISON, Wis. – Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes has been nationally recognized for his efforts in using research and data in policing. He was formally inducted into the Evidence-Based Policing Hall of Fame this summer. The Hall honors innovative law… [posted July 9]
• Overdose Spike Alert: Risk of Drug Overdose Increased in Dane County: Public Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community. [posted July 9]
• Food Scraps Recycling Drop-off at the West Community Market Begins on July 20, 2024 : Food scraps recycling drop-off begins at the West Community Market on Saturday, July 20, 2024.Individuals may drop-off certain allowable food scraps to a designated drop-off booth for free. This is the third farmers market drop-off location residents… [posted July 8]
• Construction partner awarded bid for Madison's first purpose-built men’s shelter: Miron Construction will build what will become the first-ever purpose-built men’s shelter in Madison. [posted July 8]

Please visit the City news webpage to find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted.

Events

BINGO at the Madison Senior Center on Thursday, July 18: It is free to play BINGO. Small prizes are awarded to BINGO winners. An optional round of Blackout takes place at the end. Each BINGO card costs 50 cents. The first person(s) to get a “black out” wins the kitty. Event starts at 10:15 a.m.

Please find additional upcoming Madison Senior Center events listed on the Madison Senior Center event calendar.

Parks Alive!

Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Events start at 5:00 p.m.

• Parks Alive at Elver Park on Monday, July 15

6:30 p.m. movie: Migration (2023, PG, 1h 23m)

• Parks Alive at Worthington Park on Tuesday, July 16

6:30 p.m. movie: The Marvels (2023, PG-13, 1h 45m).

• Parks Alive at Warner Park on Wednesday, July 17
• Parks Alive at Owl Creek Park on Thursday, July 18

Sina Davis Movies in the Park

The City of Madison Parks Division developed Movies with Madison Parks in harmony with the City's Neighborhood Resource Teams (NRTs). Sina Davis, from the Allied Drive Neighborhood, provided the spark and served as the main community driver behind the creation and development of the program. This popular program was named in her honor, just before her passing in July 2019.

• Movie in the Park at Rennebohm Park on Wednesday, July 17

The Wizard of Oz (1939), G 1h 42m

• Movie in the Park at Galaxy Park on Friday, July 19

5pm - 6:30 p.m. DJ, field games, bouncy castle, food carts

6:30pm - 8:15 p.m. Movie: The Croods (2013), PG 1h 38m

• Movie in the Park at The Glen Golf Park on Sunday, July 21

Trolls Band Together (2023), PG 1h 31m

Live at The Glen: Vince Sweeney on Friday, July 19: Madison Parks Foundation is proud to present Live at The Glen! Enjoy live music on the patio at The Glen Golf Park.

130 Years of Madison Parks Celebration at The Glen Golf Park on Sunday, July 21: Join us at The Glen Golf Park on July 21 from 2-4pm for the Madison Parks Foundation & Madison Parks 130 Years of Madison Parks Celebration. Reserve your free tickets online.

Please find additional upcoming City of Madison Parks events listed on the City parks event calendar.

Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.