Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 22, 2026

In the D19

• Public Information Meetings: Rezoning Planned Development Zones: The City of Madison is exploring the rezoning of several single- and two-family Planned Development Zones (PDs) into conventional zoning districts. Rezoning PDs into conventional single- and two-family zoning districts will make zoning rules clearer and more consistent for homeowners and ensure that everyone has the same opportunity to make changes to their property, subject to varying neighborhood covenants. In District 19 there are planned developments covering Rough Lee Ct and nearly all of Wexford Village. There will be two virtual Public Information Meetings.
  • Register for Monday, June 22 Meeting: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Register for Thursday, June 25 Meeting: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
• City Budget Engagement | Planning & Transportation, Wednesday, June 24: Learn more about the City of Madison budget process and get your questions answered during budget engagement sessions planned across Madison. This session focuses on Planning & Transportation. From 6-7pm you'll have an opportunity to stop by different tables and chat with representatives from the following City agencies: Building Inspection, Community Development Authority, Community Development Division, Economic Development Division, Metro, Planning, Parking, and Traffic Engineering. After the open house, Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke will do a short presentation about the City of Madison budget process for 2027, followed by a Q&A with alders. The goal of these public meetings is to provide an opportunity for you to speak directly with City staff about your ideas, concerns, and priorities for Madison's future.
• Capital Avenue Reconstruction: The approved 2026 capital budget includes the reconstruction of Capital Avenue between University Avenue and Lake Mendota Drive. Initial planning is underway. Neighborhood meetings will be scheduled to get resident input, which will inform interim and final plans. Eventually, refined plans will be presented to the Board of Public Works and Common Council with further opportunities for resident comment.
• Common Council Agenda Items with District 19 Impact: There are two District 19 items on the June 23 agenda.
  • Item 8 (Legistar 92879) is for adopting the Southwest Area Plan. See my June 15 blog for details on District 19 impacts.
  • Item 25 (Legistar 93395) is for approval of plans and specifications and authorization to solicit bids for the 2026 playground improvement program. The program includes new equipment for Marshall Park.

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, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include adopting the Southeast and Southwest Area Plans.
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• Board of Public Works: The Board of Public Works meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 24, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include approval of change orders for various projects and approval of plans for the South Point Public Works Facility.
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• Housing Policy Committee: The Housing Policy Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, June 25, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include a presentation from the Tenant Resource Center on evictions in Dane County.
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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.

Public Information Meetings (PIMs)

• Madison LakeWay Public Art Project Finalist Meet & Greet, Wednesday, June 24: The LakeWay Partners will host a community meet and greet with the finalists on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Join to hear 5-minute presentations about their artistic practice and learn more about the project site and design process. Read our press release to learn more about this event. 

Announcements and News Releases

• Street Closures for Concerts on the Square Start Next Week: Multiple streets around the Capitol Square will close on Wednesday, June 24 for the start of the annual Concerts on the Square event series. The core streets impacted are Main St, Pinckney St, 100 block of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, and the… [posted June 18, 2026]
• Capitol Square North Parking Garage: Temporary Access Changes in Effect During Maintenance Project: Major construction activity is underway at the Capitol Square North Parking Garage, located at 218 E. Mifflin Street, as part of the City's 2026 parking facility improvement program. Work began this week and includes the demolition and replacement of… [posted June 18, 2026]
• Correction: Statement from Common Council President Sabrina Madison on the Death of Richard Lee Johnson: Yesterday, the greater Madison area received new information regarding the death of Richard Lee Johnson. I intentionally did not respond immediately. [posted June 16, 2026]
• MPD Response to June 15 Report from Interim Independent Police Monitor:Statement from Madison Police Department Chief John Patterson [posted June 15, 2026]
• Press Briefing - OIPM releases findings in the in-custody death of R.L. Johnson - OIPM Case No. OIPM2025-0009 [posted June 15, 2026]

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

• Monday Mornings at The Glen, Monday, June 22 (This Event Occurs on Multiple Dates): Enjoy The Glen for a stroll, nature, workout or leashed dog walk from sunrise to 8:00 am. Tee times resume at hole #1 at 8:00am. Visitors should be alert for golf balls and golfers while exiting the course.
• Parks Alive | Elver Park, Monday, June 22: Parks Alive is back this year with more of what you love! Visit your local park and share in fun, family friendly activities while building connections with neighbors and creating memories with friends. As always, there will be free food, music and the occasional movie. Come out, get active and enjoy your local green space this summer.
• Learn to Kayak, Tuesday, June 23: Learn to Kayak with Madison Boats! Register online for this free class offered at Wingra Park. Beginners will learn basic information about equipment and proper technique. After a few demonstrations, participants practice their new skills in the water! 
• Parks Alive | Aldo Leopold Park, Tuesday, June 23: Parks Alive is back this year with more of what you love! Visit your local park and share in fun, family friendly activities while building connections with neighbors and creating memories with friends. As always, there will be free food, music and the occasional movie. Come out, get active and enjoy your local green space this summer.
• Parks Alive | Hammersley Park, Wednesday, June 24: Parks Alive is back this year with more of what you love! Visit your local park and share in fun, family friendly activities while building connections with neighbors and creating memories with friends. As always, there will be free food, music and the occasional movie. Come out, get active and enjoy your local green space this summer.
• Capitol City Band Concerts - 58th Season, Thursday, June 25 (This Event Occurs on Multiple Dates): The Capitol City Band's 58th season begins June 18 at the Rennebohm Park Shelter. Bring a chair and enjoy live music on Thursdays at 7:00 PM through August 20.
• Concerts on the Rooftop: La Combi (Latin Band), Thursday, June 25: A truly unique Madison experience! Experience the unparalleled magic of sensational bands and breathtaking views at Concerts on the Rooftop! Dance the night away or just relax with family and friends, Concerts on the Rooftop provides a fun and free experience for all! La Combi is an eclectic Latin Band that gets its name from the “Combi'" buses of Peru which are the main public transportation. La Combi has something for every Latin American taste, including Peruvian Salsa, Chicha (Peruvian Cumbia), Merengue, Festejo, Bachata and more! Free ticket required for admission. Secure ticket through Eventbrite.
• Northside Food Cart Fest, Friday, June 26: Join us for Northside Food Cart Fest, in partnership with FEED Kitchen, outside Warner Park Community Recreation Center! We'll have a bounce house, balloon twister, face painters, music and of course, food carts! No registration is required for this family-friendly event. Food tickets will be available for purchase. 
• Live at The Glen | Little Priest Singers, Friday, June 26: Madison Parks Foundation is proud to present Live at The Glen! Enjoy live music on the patio at The Glen Golf Park. The Little Priest Singers are a Southern/Ho-Chunk family drum group based in Wisconsin Dells, WI, specializing in traditional Native American music. Known for performing at cultural events and educational festivals, they promote and preserve Indigenous culture, traditions, and music.
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, June 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. Walks through the Edna Taylor Conservation Park are held on the 4th Saturday, 10:00 - 11:30 AM of each month

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