Alder Patrick Heck
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Alder Heck’s Updates
Updates & Week of March 28 Meetings of Interest for District 2
District 2 Updates and Meetings of Interest
There are three sections to this week's update:
- COVID-19 Resources & Information
- Other District 2 Updates
- City Meetings of Interest to District 2
1. COVID-19 RESOURCES & INFORMATION
From Public Health Madison & Dane County:
- COVID-19 vaccine webpage
- Learn about the many testing sites in Dane County (in Spanish)
- COVID-19 Data Dashboard
- The latest Data Notes
Alliant Energy Center Testing and Vaccination Clinics to Close - starts on April 3
Masks Still Required on Metro Buses - The federal order remains in effect until April 18, 2022.
From the Mayor: Financial Assistance to Homeowners Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic Now Available via Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program
Dane CORE - for rental and utility assistance. If you are a renter or landlord in need of financial assistance as a result of the pandemic, you can still access financial assistance.
Visit the City's Coronavirus Website for Madison's COVID responses and resources.
Dane County Food Pantry Network from Community Action Coalition.
State of Wisconsin COVID-19 resources and information from state agencies, including the State Dept. Public Health
Info on UW-Madison's response to the pandemic.
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Streets Division Updates
- Big changes for the drop-off sites started March 25. Badger Rd. is shutting down. South Point is opening early, and there will be a new central drop-off site. Details here.
- The dates when you should set out yard waste for spring collection are now available here.
- The dates when you should set out brush for pickup are here.
- The sign-ups for the Master Recycler class with Sustain Dane are now open! Sign up here.
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Madison Public Library Introduces New Video Streaming Service
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LGBTQ+ Inclusive Services at Public Health Madison & Dane County
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An Artful Affair - The Madison Senior Center's annual celebration of local artists age 55+ is back after a two year pandemic hiatus. All artists age 55+, those who like to dabble, those who are quite serious, and everyone in between, are invited to participate.
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2022-23 Thurber Park Artist-in-Residence Call for Applicants
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Make Music Madison June 21st, 2022 - Make Music Madison registration for its tenth annual outdoor, citywide musical celebration held on the summer solstice, June 21, opened Friday March 25. The 2021 event featured 312 concerts at 112 venues with over 1,000 individual musicians. Registration to perform or host a performance opens this month. Learn more here.
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From the Mayor:
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Volunteers Needed: Earth Day Challenge - April 23rd - volunteers needed for James Madison Park and other nearby parks
March 30 Downtown Focused Transit Network Redesign Public Meeting
Please join us, Wednesday March 30th, for a public meeting regarding the Transit Network Redesign. This meeting is one of many occurring throughout neighborhoods & communities and will focus on plans that serve Downtown Area Residents of Alder Districts 2, 4 and 8. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and begins at 6pm. Register for the meeting here.
Also, over the next few months, staff will be analyzing all feedback on Metro's Network Redesign Draft Plan and making adjustments. Survey (online here and in Spanish here) will be available until the end of April. You can also provide feedback by emailing MetroRedesign@cityofmadison.com.
March 28 Meeting of Steering Committee for 400 Block of State Redevelopment Proposal
The steering committee of the Mansion Hill District of Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. (CNI), that is evaluating the redevelopment proposal put forth by JD McCormick Properties for 428 to 444 State Street will meet again virtually on Monday, March 28 at 5:00pm. The Zoom link for the upcoming meeting was unavailable as of publication, but if you'd like to attend, join the steering committee's email list, or give input on the proposal, please email me at district2@cityofmadison.com and I'll forward it on.
The developer proposes to demolish the existing three mixed-use buildings and construct a new six-story, mixed-use building with 26 dwelling units and a first-floor commercial space. The developer will be seeking Demolition Permits and will need formal approvals from the Urban Design Commission and Plan Commission. You can find the project plans and land use application here. Note that the building front facade is expected to change from the image above with a reduction in the number of windows in the middle of the front facade and some color/material changes in the corner sections.
Currently, it is expected that the Urban Design Commission will formally consider the proposal at their April 13 meeting. UDC's purview is limited mostly to the exterior design of the proposed building and its conformity to the Downtown Urban Design Guidelines. Plan Commission's consideration of the Demolition Permit Application and requested Conditional Uses is now expected on April 25.
The Landmarks Commission earlier considered the requested demolitions of the three buildings. The city staff report on these buildings is here. As with all proposed demolitions in the city, Landmarks provided an advisory finding to Plan Commission who makes the decisions on demolitions. For the building at 440-444 State Street Landmarks found that (paraphrased) it has historic value related to the vernacular context of Madison's built environment, but the building itself is not historically, architecturally or culturally significant. For 432-436 and 428-430 State Street (2 buildings) the Commission found that (paraphrased) the buildings have historic value based on architectural significance, cultural significance, historic significance, and/or its status as a contributing structure in a National Register Historic District. For these buildings, it seemed that the Commission's finding was based primarily on the buildings being contributing structures in an eligible, but not approved, State Street National Historic District and perhaps on their architectural significance and cultural significance, as well as being examples of a certain architectural style. Decades ago an effort to designate a State Street National Historic District failed due to many property owners rejecting the concept.
Steering Committee for St. John's Redevelopment Meeting March 30
The James Madison District Steering Committee that is evaluating the proposal to redevelop the St. John's Lutheran Church property at 322 E. Washington Ave. will meet again on Wednesday, March 30 at 6pm. The development team will be presenting revisions to the proposal. All are welcome to attend.
This meeting will be in person at St. John's Gathering Space. Enter the Gathering Space through the East Washington front doors. According to the Steering Committee Chairs, masking is required for all attendees.
St. John's is working with Urban Land Interests and proposes to demolish their current building; construct worship space and social services on the first floor of a new building with as many as 9 stories of mostly affordable apartments above, and underground parking below. Last month, the development team reported that they do not plan to break ground until 2023, but that they will be seeking city approvals this spring as well as WHEDA tax credits and other affordable housing funds. If you'd like to participate in future steering committee meetings or simply join their email list, please email mariahrenz@gmail.com or bob.klebba@gmail.com.
You can see the proposal materials submitted in 2021 to the Urban Design Commission, staff comments, and other materials from the initial UDC consideration here. You can also watch the UDC meeting recording here. The Commission's consideration of the St. John's agenda item starts at 2:21:30.
Eventually, formal UDC and Plan Commission approval will be required for the proposal. UDC will need to approve the proposal's conformity with Urban Design District No. 4 standards and approve their anticipated request for two additional floors on top of the eight floors allowed in this zoning district. Plan Commission will need to also approve any floors above 8, as well as the required Conditional Uses and the demolition of the current St. John's church and its additions.
District 2 Voting Locations for April 5 Spring Election
On Tuesday, April 5, the Spring Election will be held. Redistricting changed some ward boundaries and many ward numbers. Earlier this month, polling place change postcards were sent to voters in wards where the polling place changed. Every voter is encouraged to double-check their polling place before heading out to vote in April, but you can also see District 2 polling places in the map above. For a higher resolution version of the map above, click here. District 2 voting locations -
- Ward 46 - Gates of Heaven, 302 E Gorham St
- Ward 47 - Bethel Lutheran, 312 Wisconsin Ave
- Ward 48 - Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St
- Ward 49 - Hillel at the University of Wisconsin, 611 Langdon St
- Ward 50 - Chazen Museum of Art, 750 University Ave
You can check your polling place on the MyVote Wisconsin website or at www.cityofmadison.com/WhereDoIVote.
Voting Reminders from the City Clerk
As you prepare for the Spring Election on April 5, the City of Madison Clerk's Office has a few reminders for you:
- Click here to learn about what types of photo ID you can use for voting in Wisconsin.
- A recent court decision has a significant impact on how an absentee voter can return their completed absentee ballot. As a result of the decision, the use of absentee ballot drop boxes is prohibited and no one but the absentee voter is able to return their completed ballot. Find more information here.
- Voters can view a sample ballot for their address on the MyVote Wisconsin website. More details can be found here.
In-Person Absentee Voting
In-person absentee voting for the April 5 Spring Election began on March 22. The locations and schedule are listed on the City Clerk's website.
Voters who need to register for the first time or who need to update their registration because they've moved or changed their name can register at an in-person absentee voting site until Friday, April 1. No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election.
What is on the Ballot?
- Dane County Supervisors (all seats)
- Madison Metropolitan School Board (3 seats)
- Dane County Circuit Court Judges (5 Districts)
- Court of Appeals Judge (1 District)
S. Blair & E. Washington Reconstruction Impacts to Increase on April 1
On Monday, March 21, Integrity Grading & Excavating began work at the John Nolen Drive, S Blair Street, & E Wilson Street intersection. Northbound Blair Street is reduced to one traffic lane, resulting in travel delays during peak travel times.
Starting approximately Friday, April 1, major excavation will begin. During this time, Blair Street will be fully closed to traffic between East Washington Avenue and East Wilson Street. Westbound E Washington Avenue traffic will not be allowed to turn left onto Blair Street and eastbound John Nolen Drive traffic will be forced to turn right onto Williamson Street. However, one southbound traffic lane will be maintained during the morning rush hour each weekday--7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Visit the project page here where you can also sign up for email updates on road construction.
April 7 Capitol Neighborhoods Virtual Conversation with Sheriff Kalvin Barrett
Join your neighbors and Sheriff Kalvin Barrett for a "get-to-know-you" and a conversation about his life journey and rise to the position of Dane County Sheriff. We will also discuss his vision related to 21st century policing, law enforcement and rehabilitation, plus the status of the Dane County Jail Consolidation project.
The event will be held on April 7th, via Zoom. The program will begin at 7:00 PM and conclude at 8:00 PM.
Attendees will be able to submit questions by email at Info@CapitolNeighborhoods.org before the meeting or through the Zoom chat feature during the event. Attendees will also be able to submit questions towards the end of the event.
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3. CITY MEETINGS OF INTEREST TO DISTRICT 2
6:30pm, Tuesday, March 29, 2022
REPORT OF PLAN COMMISSION
3/7/22 PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT WITH CONDITIONS - PUBLIC HEARING
3/1/22 COMMON COUNCIL Refer to a future Meeting to Confirm to the COMMON COUNCIL
JUDY F. KAROFSKY (2nd A.D.) - appoint to the position of Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Board Member.
3/2/22 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER
3/2/22 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 3/2/22 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, & 2.25 - REPORT OF OFFICER
3/2/22 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 3/2/22 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, & 2.25 - REPORT OF OFFICER
3/21/22 FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.24, & 2.25 - (15 VOTES REQUIRED) - REPORT OF OFFICER
3/7/22 LANDMARKS COMMISSION RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER
Agenda Item 116
SECOND SUBSTITUTE - Creating Section 9.135, Sidewalk Cafe and Roadway Cafe Expansion Licenses, to create a new Roadway Cafe Expansion License and make the Streatery program for sidewalk cafes permanent, creating Section 9.136, Street Vending on the State Street Mall/Capitol Concourse, repealing Section 9.13, License for Selling on Public Streets and recreating Section 9.13 as Street Vending Licenses, and amending Sections 9.12, 1.08(3)(a), and 1.08(4), accordingly.
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