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210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Room 417
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
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District 19 Blog
Tag: engineering
Owen Park drainage channel rehab -- public meetings
June 17, 2013 10:46 AM
City Engineering is holding a public meeting to discuss a proposed project to stabilize the stormwater drainage channel in Owen Park.
The project would consist of reshaping and armoring the primary drainage channel (near the Inner Drive park entrance) as well as a secondary channel that … [read more]
Label: Parks
What's happening on N. Gammon Road?
July 21, 2014 3:33 PM
Please use caution on N. Gammon Road over the next few weeks as two construction projects get underway:
Work will begin this week to install pedestrian safety islands on North Gammon Road at the intersections of Colony and Sawmill. These improvements are a direct response to concerns … [read more]
Label: Road Construction
Update: Mineral Point/Yellowstone Traffic Signal
September 25, 2016 9:07 AM
Last week the Board of Public Works (BPW) approved the aessment district and schedule for the proposed traffic signal at the intersection of Mineral Point Road and Yellowstone Drive. Thank you to the neighbors who came to the hearing to testify about the proposal.
BPW's recommendation now goes … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Neighborhood Meeting - Greenway Rehabilitation Project
May 7, 2018 7:01 PM
NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Mendota-Spring Harbor Greenway Repair - Mineral Point Section
Tuesday, May 8th, 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson Middle School (Lecture Hall)
101 S. Gammon Road
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION -- POSTCARDS WERE CONFUSING
City Engineering will be hosting a public meeting to … [read more]
Label: Meetings
Community Bonds Information & Council Briefing on August 20th Storm
October 3, 2018 3:15 PM
This update includes information about last night's presentation to the Common Council from the Engineering Division and details on Community Bonds now available.
Common Council Briefing on August 20, 2018 Storm & High Lake Level Crisis
Last night's presentation focused on the August … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Report Your Storm-Related Problems to City Engineering!
November 27, 2018 4:04 PM
In case you didn't see the Waterways 2018 newsletter produced by the Stormwater Utility and Sewer Utility that was recently mailed out, I wanted to share an article on the historic flooding Madison experienced.
The most important message in the article is you should report all storm-related … [read more]
Label: Flooding
December Office Hours, Winter Related Updates and Flood Mitigation Update
December 1, 2018 11:03 AM
A few updates including my December Open Office Hours, winter-related news and some flood mitigation information.
Office Hours
In December, I will be holding open office hours twice:
Date
Location
Tuesday, December 4th (7:15am - 10am)
Moka - 5227 … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
April Office Hours, Earth Day, Pedestrian Crossing Improvements and Sewer Warranty Update
April 5, 2019 10:26 AM
Details on April's Office Hours, Earth Day, Upcoming Pedestrian Crossing Improvements, and Sewer Warranty Program Partnership Change.
OFFICE HOURS
In April, I will be holding open office hours twice:
Date
Location
Thursday, April 11th (7:15am - … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Watershed and Flood Studies Meetings
April 8, 2019 9:03 AM
Watershed and Flood Studies - Public Informational Meeting
The Engineering Division is providing the following update on the upcoming watershed and flood studies:
The City now has consultants hired to complete 3 watershed studies and the City is working concurrently on a 4th study. … [read more]
Label: Flooding
Watershed and Flood Studies Meetings - Spring Harbor Date Change
April 8, 2019 5:16 PM
A quick update to the previously announced date for the Spring Harbor meeting referenced in my post about the upcoming Watershed and Flood Studies Meetings:
The meeting has been moved from 4/23 to 4/25. Spring Harbor Neighborhood Association has their annual meeting on April 23rd. Thank you … [read more]
Label: Flooding
Reminder: Office Hours and Watershed and Flood Studies Meetings
April 22, 2019 9:42 AM
A quick reminder about Office Hours tomorrow and Public Information Meetings for the City of Madison's Watershed and Flood Studies this week:
Open Office Hours
Reminder: Tomorrow evening (4/23/2019), I will have open office hours from 4:30-7pm at Alicia Ashman Library - Study Room - 733 N … [read more]
Label: Meetings
Strickers / Mendota Watershed Public Information Meeting Presentation
April 23, 2019 7:47 AM
If you didn't have an opportunity to attend last night's Strickers/Mendota Watershed public information meeting the presentation is available online.
You can learn more about the Watershed Public Information Meetings from a previous post.
There are additional upcoming meetings. These … [read more]
Label: Meetings
Assessed Values and Property Taxes, Sandbags, Earth Day Challenge and Prescribed Burn at Owens Park
April 25, 2019 8:11 AM
I have a couple of updates to share about Assessed Values and Property Taxes, Sandbags, Earth Day Challenge and Prescribed Burn happening today at Owens Park .
Explanation of Assessed Values and Property Taxes
The City Assessor and the Finance Director have prepared a document to help … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Spring Harbor Watershed Presentation and Reminder of Neighborhood Meetings This Week
April 30, 2019 11:17 AM
I'm sharing the presentation from last Thursday's Spring Harbor Watershed Public Information Meeting and providing a reminder about neighborhood meetings this week for Oakwood Village University Woods Campus Redevelopment and more Watershed Public Information Meetings.
Spring Harbor Watershed … [read more]
Label: Meetings
Nautilus Point Park Update
May 28, 2019 1:59 PM
I've received a few e-mails about the working going on at Nautilus Point Park (north of Mineral Point Road, between Nautilus and Island Drive).
Sally Swenson, the City of Madison Project Engineer, has provided me with some information on the project to share, including the public presentation … [read more]
Label: Flooding
Public involvement meeting set for major University Ave. Project
June 12, 2019 11:03 AM
This project isn't in District 19, but is a big project that will affect the area in 2021. Information on a meeting taking place tomorrow (Thursday, June 13th):
Public involvement meeting set for major University Ave. Project
The City of Madison Engineering Division and Village of Shorewood … [read more]
Label: Road Construction
Spring Harbor Outfall Repair and Boat Launch Resurfacing Public Information Meeting (7/9/2019)
June 24, 2019 2:53 PM
Here's a copy of a postcard people around the Spring Harbor Boat Launch area will receive soon.
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING: SPRING HARBOR OUTFALL REPAIR & BOAT LAUNCH RESURFACING
July 9th at 6:30 pm
Shorewood Elementary School Library – 1105 Shorewood Blvd
The City of Madison will … [read more]
Label: Meetings
Office Hours Reminder (7/25 Evening) and 2020 Resurfacing
July 24, 2019 12:23 PM
Open Office Hours
Reminder: Tomorrow evening (Thursday, 7/25/2019), I will have open office hours from 4:30-7pm at Alicia Ashman Library - Study Room - 733 N High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53717. Feel free to come by, say hi and pick up a good book to read!
Proposed Resurfacing … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Watershed focus group dates set for residents who experienced flooding
August 16, 2019 10:53 AM
The City of Madison Engineering Division is rolling out its next phase of its Watershed Studies with organized focus group meetings. The meetings were requested by community members, and are open to the public, but the conversation will be tailored to gathering more information on flooding issues … [read more]
Label: Flooding
Office Hours Reminder, Save the Date (5237 University Ave - 10/23), 8/20 Anniversary and Podcasts
August 21, 2019 3:13 PM
A few topics in today's update including a reminder about tomorrow's office hours, a save the date notification for a public meeting about 5237 University Ave (formerly Perkins), 8/20 Flooding Anniversary and info on some City of Madison Podcasts.
Open Office Hours
Reminder: Tomorrow … [read more]
Label: Meetings
December Office Hours and Preview of Stormwater Ordinance Changes
December 4, 2019 2:39 PM
Information on December Office Hours and a preview of stormwater ordinance changes.
Office Hours
In December, I will be holding open office hours twice.
Date
Location
Tuesday, December 10th (7:15am - 9:15am)
Moka - 5227 University Avenue, Madison … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
February Office Hours, Early Voting, Madison Digital Inclusion Summit, Stormwater Ordinance Changes, Report Snow Removal Issues and Bus Rapid Transit Public Meeting
February 4, 2020 12:41 PM
A long update including info on February Office Hours, early voting, an upcoming Digital Inclusion Summit, important stormwater ordinance changes, a link to report snow removal issues and a save the date for a meeting on Bus Rapid Transit.
Office Hours
In February, I will be holding open … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Office Hours Tomorrow Reminder and Stormwater Ordinance Changes Schedule Correction
February 12, 2020 2:57 PM
A quick reminder about office hours tomorrow (Thursday) and a correction about the previously published schedule for stormwater ordinance changes meetings.
Office Hours
A reminder that I will be holding office hours tomorrow (Thursday) evening at Alicia Ashman Library from 4:30 to … [read more]
Label: Meetings
Watershed PIMs - Engineers to Share Data Collected
February 14, 2020 1:26 PM
Engineering has announced some upcoming meetings to discuss data from the watershed studies. I previously announced the Spring Harbor meeting. Here's more details:
Closer to Possible Flooding Solutions: Engineers to Share Data Collected
(Interactive map avaialble at Watershed Studies … [read more]
Label: Flooding
S. Gammon Road Street Reconstruction and West Towne Path Construction Project & Public Informational Meeting
February 19, 2020 8:48 AM
The City of Madison and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are planning to begin the reconstruction of South Gammon Road from US HWY 12 & 14 (West Beltline HWY) to Mineral Point Road during the week of March 2, 2020. WisDOT has awarded the contract to Edgerton Contractors, Inc. … [read more]
Label: Road Construction
Important COVID-19 Update - Order of Public Health - Mass Gatherings
March 13, 2020 5:00 PM
Public Health Madison & Dane County has just issued the following order effective as of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, and continuing until further notice:
ORDER OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER OF MADISON AND DANE COUNTY IMPOSING A COUNTYWIDE MORATORIUM ON MASS GATHERINGS OF 250 OR MORE … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Final Stormwater Ordinance Changes Meeting to be Offered Virtually
April 16, 2020 9:58 AM
Some information from the Engineering Division about previously discussed stormwater ordinance changes. I'm glad to see the department moving forward with this proposal.
The Engineering Division will be hosting a final public information meeting about changes to the City’s stormwater … [read more]
Label: Flooding
Office Hours Reminder, Upcoming Watershed Focus Groups and Voter Registration
July 21, 2020 8:39 AM
A reminder that I will be hosting virtual office hours on Thursday morning from 7:30 am to 9:30 am.
Learn more about my July office hours here.
If you have a question, concern, or topic of interest that you would like to discuss, but my scheduled open office hours don't work for you, you … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
National Voter Education Week, Public Safety Items on Tonight's Agenda, Prescribed Burns, Task Force on Government Structure
October 6, 2020 8:59 AM
Celebrate National Voter Education Week
The Madison City Clerk's Office encourages voters to celebrate National Voter Education Week, October 5-9.
Monday – Be #VoteReady
Verify your voter registration at https://MyVote.wi.gov . If you have moved since you last registered, even if it is to … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Upcoming Meetings: Metro Network Design, Odana Area Plan and University Ave
February 22, 2021 11:50 AM
I wanted to share some upcoming meetings that may interest residents in District 19:
Metro Transit Network Redesign
Public Information Meeting
Phase One Community Meeting: Wednesday, March 3 @ 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Zoom Link
Meeting Details
Please attend a virtual community … [read more]
Label: Meetings
March Office Hours, Housing-Related Ordinances Proposal and 2021 Crack Sealing
March 6, 2021 8:41 AM
I will be hosting office hours in twice in March virtually. I will be using Zoom (with video).
Please use the registration links below to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on the day of Office Hours. You can register in advance or the day of.
Note: I … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Tomorrow Office Hours Reminder, New Schedule for Large Item Collection, Flood Mitigation Survey and Grow Your Green Thumb
May 13, 2021 1:46 PM
A reminder that I will be hosting office hours tomorrow (Friday, May 14th) AM via Zoom:
Please use the registration links below to get the Zoom link.
Note: I have set it up so I can only meet one person at a time. If I'm meeting with someone else, there will be a small waiting period in a … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Upcoming Meetings: Odana Area Plan & Watershed, New Large Item System Available on May 28 and On-Street Parking Restrictions Resume
May 20, 2021 1:00 PM
Odana Area Plan: Upcoming Public Meetings
Draft land use, transportation, parks and open space, and maximum height maps for the Odana Area Plan were shared in late January. Project staff have made some edits since that time, and are looking forward to sharing updated concepts at two … [read more]
Label: Meetings
Office Hours Tomorrow and Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 24
May 24, 2021 8:55 AM
A reminder that I will be hosting office hours tomorrow (Tuesday, May 25th) AM via Zoom:
Please use the registration links below to get the Zoom link.
Note: I have set it up so I can only meet one person at a time. If I'm meeting with someone else, there will be a small waiting period in a … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Office Hours on Saturday and New Backwater Valve Program Provides Financial Incentive, Homeowner Protection
June 10, 2021 9:56 AM
Update on office hours: I'll be returning to the Westside Community Market this Saturday (June 12) from 7:30 - 9:30am. Since we're returning to a new normal and I'm fully vaccinated, I'm excited to be hosting my first in-person office hours since last March 2020!
I'll also be hosting virtual … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
ARPA Update, University Research Park Development, Metro Redesign and Highlights for the Week of July 19, 2021
July 19, 2021 9:37 AM
Preview of Metro Transit Redesign of Coverage and Ridership
The Transportation Commission and the Transportation Policy and Planning Board will be discussing a preview of proposed Metro Transit Redesign maps at their joint meeting on Monday.
Meeting details
Meeting agenda
Register … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
September Office Hours, Capital Budget and Other Highlights for the Week of August 30
August 29, 2021 4:48 PM
September Office Hours
I will be hosting office hours on Wednesday, September 22nd (virtually) from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. I will be using Zoom (with video): REGISTER
Please use the registration above to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on the day of … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Redistricting, Budget, Lake Mendota Discovery, and Highlights for the Week of November 8
November 8, 2021 10:40 AM
Redistricting
The Madison Common Council last week approved new district and ward maps based on the 2020 Census. The approved version was concept 7a with some slight modifications. The new maps take effect on January 1st. The configuration of District 19 only changed slightly with addition of … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Craig Ave, Thanksgiving Impact on Services and Other Highlights for the Week of November 22
November 21, 2021 1:50 PM
Craig Ave. Resurfacing Public Information Meeting on Tuesday
Engineering will hold a public information meeting to share information about the Craig Avenue Resurfacing project on Tuesday at 6pm via Zoom:
Registration is required: Nov. 23, 2021 Public Information Meeting … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Lake Mendota Drive, Salt Route Changes and Highlights for the Week of December 20
December 19, 2021 5:14 PM
Lake Mendota Drive
The City of Madison is planning to reconstruct Lake Mendota Dr. Due to the size/scope of the work, this work will be completed over several years, with work being completed on several blocks each year. In 2022, work is planned for the western most blocks, in 2023, the … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
MLK Day, LMD, Canoe, and Highlights for the Week of January 17, 2022
January 16, 2022 4:19 PM
Lake Mendota Drive Reconstruction
Last week, the Engineering department held a public information meeting to discuss the upcoming Lake Mendota Drive reconstruction project. As a reminder, this work will be completed over several years, with work being completed on several blocks each year. In … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Feb Office Hours, Spring Election, Watershed Studies and Highlights for the Week of January 31, 2022
January 30, 2022 1:50 PM
February Office Hours
I will be hosting office hours on Tuesday, February 15, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. I will be using Zoom (with video): REGISTER
Please use the registration above to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on the day of Office Hours. You can … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Save the Date: 2/24 - Public Information Meeting for Lake Mendota Drive
February 10, 2022 9:43 AM
Since there is a lot of interest in the area about the upcoming Lake Mendota Drive street reconstruction, I just wanted to share a save the date for the next public information meeting: Thursday, Feb 24th.
Postcards will be sent out to residents in the Lake Mendota Drive area and registration … [read more]
Label: Road Construction
Lake Mendota Drive 2/24/2022 Meeting Material
February 24, 2022 1:06 PM
Ahead of tonight's second public information meeting (6 p.m., Feb. 24, 2022, via Zoom: Feb. 24, 2022 Public Information Meeting Registration), Engineering has posted new material to the project page.
Lake Mendota Drive Survey No. 2 (A new survey is now open until March 9, 2022.)
2-24-22 … [read more]
Label: Road Construction
Drop Off-Site, Brush and Yard Waste Schedule, April Election and Other Highlights for the Week of March 21, 2022
March 21, 2022 4:12 PM
Announcements
Streets Division News
The Streets Division's drop-off site located at 1501 W. Badger Road will be closing on March 25, 2022 for a construction project. Residents will not be able to use the Badger Road drop-off site while it is closed for construction. The site will … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Metro Network Redesign and Highlights for the Week of May 23, 2022
May 22, 2022 3:06 PM
Common Council Meeting: Tuesday, May 24th
The Common Council will meet virtually at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 24.
Meeting details
Meeting agenda
Watch online
Lake Mendota Drive 2022 Project
After approving the geometry for the entire Lake Mendota Drive project, the … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Highlights for the Week of May 30, 2022
May 29, 2022 10:35 AM
Memorial Day Service Impacts
No Streets Division Collections on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022 - Drop-off sites will also be closed. Madison residents who normally have their trash and recycling collected on Mondays by the Streets Division should instead place their scheduled cart(s) to the … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Early Voting, New Trash Schedule, and Other Highlights for Week of August 1, 2022
July 31, 2022 7:58 PM
The Common Council will meet in hybrid format at 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 2nd.
Meeting Details
Agenda Watch Online
For information about additional City meetings scheduled for this week, please consult the City meeting schedule.
Early Voting Information
In-person absentee … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Speed Reduction on Mineral Point and Other Highlights for the Week of August 29, 2022
August 29, 2022 9:27 AM
Vision Zero Continues Speed Reductions on a Section of Mineral Point Rd
Starting today (8/29), the next 2022 roadway improvement scheduled through the Vision Zero initiative takes place to a section of Mineral Point Rd, from S Whitney Way to the Beltline. This key roadway is home to commercial … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Two Neighborhood Meetings and Other Highlights for the Week of September 5, 2022
September 5, 2022 9:33 AM
City offices are closed on Today (Monday, September 5)
Administrative offices are closed on Monday, September 5, for Labor Day. Emergency services will be open; please call 911. You may use Report a Problem for non-emergencies.
Emergency water issue: Call Madison Water Utility, … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
New Old Canoe and Highlights for the Week of September 26, 2022
September 25, 2022 1:45 PM
3000 Year Old Canoe Recovered in Lake Mendota
Last week, a 3000-year-old canoe was recovered from Lake Mendota and extracted via Spring Harbor Beach. The Wisconsin State Journal has all the amazing details.
For information about additional City meetings scheduled for this week, … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Highlights for the Week of October 3, 2022
October 2, 2022 1:40 PM
5602 & 5606 Schroeder Road at Plan Commission on Monday
The proposed project at 5602 & 5606 Schroeder Road will be on the agenda at the October 3rd Plan Commission meeting.
Meeting details
Meeting agenda
Watch online
Mendota-Grassman Greenway Flood Mitigation and … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
October Office Hours, Budget, and Other Highlights for the Week of October 17, 2022
October 17, 2022 9:41 AM
October Office Hours
I will be hosting office hours on Thursday (10/20) from 7:30am to 9:30am. I will be using Zoom (with video): REGISTER
Please use the registration above to get the Zoom link. When you register, you'll also get an e-mail reminder on the day of Office Hours. You can … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Voting Info, Office Hours and Highlights for the Week of November 7, 2022
November 6, 2022 4:42 PM
Vote!
If you haven't done so already, please remember to vote in the General Election on Tuesday!!!
Polls are open from 7am until 8pm.
As a reminder: Due to redistricting, ward numbers changed in early 2022.
Here are the voting locations for Tuesday:
Ward
Voting … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Final Budget Vote This Week and Other Highlights for the Week of November 14, 2022
November 13, 2022 5:28 PM
The Common Council will meet this week in hybrid format for 2023 Capital and Operating Budget deliberations. The Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Both Wednesday and Thursday will only happen if necessary. The Council will only take public comment on … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
No Monday Trash Pickup and Other Highlights for the Week of January 16, 2023
January 15, 2023 8:25 PM
Holiday Hours and Office Closures
City administrative offices, including the Common Council Office, will be closed on Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All emergency services will be open; please call 911. Use Report-a-Problem for non-emergencies that can wait … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
West Area Plan, Odana Area Plan, Kettle Pond and Other Highlights for the Week of February 6, 2023
February 5, 2023 3:33 PM
Common Council Meeting
The Common Council will meet in hybrid format, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:30 PM.
Meeting details
Meeting agenda
Written Comments
Watch online
West Area Plan: Help shape the future of your neighborhood - Starting This Week
The City of Madison … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Highlights for the Week of March 13, 2023
March 12, 2023 5:43 PM
Bus Rapid Transit Construction Information Meeting
Metro Transit will hold a public information meeting on Tuesday, March 14 at 6:00 pm to talk about construction related to its Bus Rapid Transit project. Attend this information meeting to learn more about road work, construction timelines, … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
