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Room 417
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
Fax: (608) 267-8669
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District 19 Blog
Tag: stormwater
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
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
Flooding Updating (8-23-2018 - Yahara River, Lake Flooding, Documentation)
August 23, 2018 1:50 PM
I will continue to send out major relevant updates on the flooding, but I recommend watching https://www.cityofmadison.com/flooding for the most up to date information.
News Release from the Mayor's Office:
Yahara River and Lake Flooding
Additional information on flooding … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Flood Safety Update & Trash Collection Update (8-24-2018)
August 24, 2018 3:25 PM
The City's site at https://www.cityofmadison.com/flooding continues to be the best place for the most up to date information. The City IT Team is updating the site regularly with new features.
Here's some important updates from today.
The Mayor held a press conference at 1pm. Here's the … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Flooding Update (8-26-2018 at 1pm) & Metro Transit Information (Storm Related and Some Planned Changes Now in Effect)
August 26, 2018 1:20 PM
We've luckily had a nice weekend so far, but rain is predicted to start again this afternoon. Here's the latest update from the City:
Current Status: August 26 at 1:00 PM
As of this morning, Lake Mendota has dropped about an inch. The Yahara River at East Main Street fell one and a half … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Large Item Pickup, Electronics Recycling, Sandbagging Tips and Volunteers (8-26-2018)
August 26, 2018 2:06 PM
Some additional information was shared at a press conference held at 1pm:
Large item pick-up and electronics recycling
If setting items out on the curb for refuse pickup, separate your electronics from other items. The City would like to recycle electronics, if possible. All sticker fees … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Flooding Update (8-27-2018)
August 27, 2018 2:20 PM
Yesterday's rain didn't hit Madison as bad as expected and today so far has been nice. Things are looking better, but there is still a threat of rising water levels. The City of Madison held a press conference at 1pm this afternoon. Here's an update:
Current Status, August 27 at 1:00 … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Flooding Alert (8-28-2018 - 6pm)
August 28, 2018 6:23 PM
Based on the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the City just issued the following alert:
City of Madison Flooding Update: Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Issued: 6:00 p.m.
ALERT: Flash Flooding Risks –City-wide. Conditions are favorable for urban flash flooding with 2-3" of … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Mold, City Seeking Info from Flood-Impacted Businesses and Flooding Update (8-29-2018)
August 29, 2018 3:30 PM
I'm crossing my fingers that this is the last flooding update for a while. We're not out of the woods completely yet, but things are getting better for our area.
Here's an update from the Mayor's Press Conference today:
City of Madison Flooding Update - Wednesday, August 29, 2018 – 2:00 … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Flooding Update (9-2-2018 at 1pm)
September 2, 2018 1:07 PM
I haven't sent out a flooding update in a few days, but the weather emergency we've been experiencing since August 20th isn't over. City officials are requesting that residents continue to stay tuned to the City's Flooding website and keep sandbags in place. I'll continue to send out major … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
September Office Hours, Water Utility Update, and Flooding Update
September 6, 2018 2:51 PM
September is a busy month with the introduction of the Mayor's Capital Budget and the Jewish Holidays, but I will be holding open office hours twice during the month:
Date
Location
Wednesday, September 12th (7:30am – 9:30am)
Moka - 5227 … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Flooding Update (9-19-2018)
September 19, 2018 5:39 PM
News release from the City of Madison issued on 9/19/2018 at 4:00 p.m.:
The National Weather Service reports that the area surrounding the City of Madison could receive up to 3.5 inches of rain in the next 24 to 36 hours. It could also be much less, but residents are being advised of potential … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
County Board Eyes Lake Level Policy - Thurs, Sept 20 meeting to address flooding impact and causes
September 20, 2018 10:21 AM
I wanted to share news of a Dane County meeting this evening at 6pm about lake levels and some recent stories in the news regarding the subject that I found interesting:
Richard Lathrop (Honorary Fellow at the UW-Madison Center for Limnology) : Help lakes drain to prevent future … [read more]
Label: Meetings
Mayor Soglin Statement on Recent Rain and Flooding (9-24-2018)
September 25, 2018 11:04 AM
I wanted to share a memo sent to the Madison Common Council yesterday from the Mayor. It's a bit colorful, but does a good job explaining the current situation.
-Keith F
September 24, 2018
From: Paul R. Soglin
To: Madison Common Council
Re: Aftermath of August 20, 2018 … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
October Office Hours, County Flooding Plans, Council Flooding Briefing and Yard Waste Collection
October 1, 2018 7:35 AM
This is a big update that covers a few different topics including my October office hours, recently announced plans by the County to address flooding, an upcoming briefing to the Madison Common Council by the City staff about the recent flooding and information about fall leaves/yard waste … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
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
Flash Flood Warning (10-5-2018) and Canceling Tomorrow's Office Hours
October 5, 2018 12:33 PM
Due to the predicted forecast and a recently acquired cold, I will unfortunately be canceling tomorrow's office hours.
I was hoping we were done with flash flood warnings, but here's the latest alert from the City of Madison:
City of Madison Flooding Update-Friday October 5
Issued: 11:00 … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
Sandbag Collection
October 24, 2018 11:47 AM
Here's a notice from the Streets Division about sandbags collection for those wishing to dispose of their sandbags. To be clear, if you have sandbags, you are not required to get rid of them at this time. People in flood prone areas are welcome to store them future use. Lake levels are still high … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
FEMA Disaster Designation and Information on FEMA Recovery Office
October 24, 2018 4:22 PM
On October 18th, Dane County was officially designated a FEMA Disaster Area as a result of the flooding we experienced on August 20th. This designation has made the area eligible for federal assistance for both individual and public agencies. Here's a release from the Mayor's Office about next … [read more]
Label: Flooding
Monday Office Hours, Thanksgiving Trash Collection, Alternate Side Parking, Budget & New Midtown Police Blog
November 18, 2018 5:29 PM
I wanted to send out a few updates as we head into the Thanksgiving Holiday week. This update includes information about my open office hours this week, refuse and recycling collection schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday, alternate side parking reminder, the budget and the launch of a new … [read more]
Label: Uncategorized
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
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
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
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
Public Input Meeting 2 - Spring Harbor Watershed Study
February 7, 2020 1:37 PM
Monday, February 24, from 6:30 ? 8:30 pm
Meeting Location: Muir Elementary Gymnasium, 6602 Inner Drive
City of Madison will present the completed, new, drainage model of existing flooding conditions. Spring Harbor Watershed residents are invited to review the model results. Additionally, … [read more]
Label: Flooding
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
Lots of March Meetings (Office Hours, New Meetings and Reminders)
March 3, 2020 7:23 PM
There are a lot of community meetings in March that I'd like to share. I've blogged about some of them previously, but others have just been noticed via postcard to nearby residents.
Office Hours
In March, I will be holding open office hours … [read more]
Label: Meetings
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
June Virtual Office Hours, Assessments, and Stormwater Ordinance News
June 5, 2020 4:35 PM
I will be hosting office hours in June virtually on Wednesday, June 10th in the afternoon and Thursday, June 18th in the morning. I will be using Zoom (with video).
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 … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
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
October Office Hours, Be a Watershed Steward, 6145 Mineral Point Road, Voting, and Public Safety
October 1, 2020 7:20 PM
I will be hosting office hours in October virtually on Wednesday, October 14th (rescheduled from Thursday, October 15th) in the afternoon and Thursday, October 22th in the morning. I will be using Zoom (with video).
I'm introducing a slightly different process this month. Please use the … [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 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
What's going on at the corner of Mineral Point and Whitney Way?
June 17, 2021 9:28 AM
I wanted to alert neighbors about some work that will be starting in the near future on the corner of Mineral Point Rd and South Whitney Way. Commencing after June 21st, University Research Park (URP) will begin doing some selective clearing and preparation of land for construction, construction … [read more]
Label: Development
Highlights for Week of June 21 including ARPA Funds, CARES, Rental Assistance, and Office Hours
June 20, 2021 4:28 PM
Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 21, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
The Finance Committee will be discussing a resolution proposing allocation of ARPA funds at its meeting on Monday at 4:30pm.
Meeting Details
Meeting … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
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
Fall Yard Collection Begins and Other Highlights for the Week of October 11, 2021
October 8, 2021 8:17 PM
2022 Executive Operating Budget
The Finance Committee will be discussing the 2022 Executive Operating Budget at its meetings on Monday and Tuesday.
Monday
Meeting Details
Meeting Agenda
Register for Public Comment
Tuesday
Meeting Details
Meeting Agenda
Register for … [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
Wexford Pond Dredging and Highlights for the Week of August 22, 2022
August 21, 2022 7:58 PM
Wexford Pond Dredging
A public information meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m., Aug. 23, 2022, via Zoom for the Wexford Pond Dredging project. Registration is required.
For information about additional City meetings scheduled for this week, please consult the City Meeting … [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
Office Hours, Budget, More Vision Zero Changes and Other Highlights for the Week of September 12, 2022
September 11, 2022 3:07 PM
September Office Hours
I will be hosting office hours on Wednesday (9/14) 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
