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Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 266-4071
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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: Lake Mendota Drive
November Office Hours and Other Highlights for the Week of November 1, 2021
October 31, 2021 2:43 PM
November Office Hours
I will be hosting office hours this week on Thursday (November 4) 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 … [read more]
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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]
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Lake Mendota Drive and Other Highlights for the Week of January 10, 2022
January 10, 2022 9:04 AM
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]
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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]
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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
Office Hours and Other Highlights for the Week of February 14, 2022
February 13, 2022 3:39 PM
Office Hours on Tuesday
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 … [read more]
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Mask Order to Expire 3/1, Transit Network Redesign Meeting and LMD PIM Registration
February 14, 2022 4:49 PM
Sharing some news from today:
Dane County Face Covering Order to Expire March 1
Effective at 12:00am on March 1, 2022, Public Health Madison & Dane County will no longer require face coverings in public indoor spaces in light of steadily decreasing COVID-19 case rates and … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
Metro Redesign, LMD and Other Highlights for the Week of February 21, 2022
February 21, 2022 9:58 AM
Transit Network Redesign Community Meeting
On Thursday, Metro Transit will host a community meeting on at 6pm via Zoom, to discuss the recently released Metro Transit Network Redesign draft.
This draft plan was designed to achieve the Transportation Policy and Planning Board's objective of … [read more]
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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
Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of March 7, 2022
March 6, 2022 3:47 PM
Lake Mendota Drive Reconstruction at Transportation Commission
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 … [read more]
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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]
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Highlights for the Week of March 28, 2022
March 27, 2022 3:00 PM
Events
The City of Madison along with The Bubbler at Madison Public Library offer an exciting opportunity for an artist(s) to have an 11-month residency in a dedicated art studio at Thurber Park. The Artist-in-Residence has access to a rent-free studio space (including heat, electricity, … [read more]
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An update on the Lake Mendota Drive Road Reconstruction Project
March 28, 2022 11:09 AM
As most people in the Spring Harbor neighborhood know by now, 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 … [read more]
Label: Road Construction
Office Hours, LMD, Streets Division Updates and Other Highlights for the Week of April 4, 2022
April 3, 2022 4:01 PM
Office Hours on Tuesday
I will be hosting office hours on Thursday (April 7) 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]
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Update - 4/6/2022 Board of Public Works Meeting (LMD)
April 5, 2022 1:21 PM
I wanted to share a quick note about tomorrow (Wednesday's) Board of Public Works (BPW) meeting which has the Lake Mendota Drive project on its agenda:
Although tomorrow's BPW meeting starts at 4:30pm, staff has informed me the Lake Mendota Drive item will not be taken up by BPW until 6pm at … [read more]
Label: Road Construction
Metro Transit Redesign, MPD, LMD, Westside Market, and Other Highlights for the Week of April 11, 2022
April 10, 2022 3:28 PM
Metro Transit Redesign
Metro has released a draft Transit Network Redesign Plan, which is a proposed complete restructuring of service in 2023. This draft plan is designed toward a ridership goal. The plan focuses on fewer routes that are more direct and frequent, while providing coverage … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
LMD, Resource Recovery Special Charge and Other Highlights for the Week of April 18, 2022
April 17, 2022 5:57 PM
Tuesday's council meeting has a lot on the agenda. The good news for residents is that as of February, the council adopted a new format where public comment is taken together at the start of the meeting. Public comment will take place after 8 scheduled honoring resolutions and an annual … [read more]
Label: WeeklyUpdate
Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 25, 2022
April 25, 2022 8:07 AM
Lake Mendota Drive
At the Common Council meeting last week, the Council approved the Lake Mendota Drive Reconstruction project's roadway geometry resolution.
Thank you to all those who sent in feedback. The City held three public information meetings, multiple committee meetings and … [read more]
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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
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Lake Mendota Drive 2022 Project
After approving the geometry for the entire Lake Mendota Drive project, the … [read more]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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.
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Mendota-Grassman Greenway Flood Mitigation and … [read more]
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Highlights for the Week of October 10, 2022
October 7, 2022 4:16 PM
The Common Council will meet in hybrid format at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 11.
Meeting details
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Many other committees meet the week of October 10, including the Landmarks Commission, Urban Design Commission, Board of Public Works, Public Safety Review … [read more]
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Well 14 Update and Salt Route Changes in Lake Mendota Drive Area
October 24, 2022 2:22 PM
City of Madison Water Utility Well 14, which supplies water to the University Ave corridor and Spring Harbor neighborhood, continues to show a dramatic rise in sodium and chloride levels. Nearly tripling over the last twenty years, concentrations of both ions have steadily increased, and it is … [read more]
Label: Basic Services
West Area Plan, Energy Benchmarking and Highlights for the Week of March 6, 2023
March 6, 2023 9:14 AM
Common Council
The Common Council will meet in hybrid format on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Agenda items a proposed Building Energy Savings ordinance. [More details on energy program]
Meeting agenda
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West Area Plan - Rescheduled In-Person … [read more]
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