District 20 Information UpDates

Extreme Cold Arrived Last Night

• Dangerously low temperatures are forecasted this week, and Public Health Madison & Dane County and Metro Transit want to remind residents to take steps to be safe and stay warm. Subzero temperatures, wind chills, and winter storms can cause hypothermia, frostbite, and even death. There were 103 cold-related deaths in Wisconsin during the winter months of 2024-25, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. “The health risks in these kinds of conditions are especially high for the elderly, people with disabilities, and people who spend time outdoors or lack consistent access to heat, including people experiencing homelessness,” said Morgan Finke, Communication Coordinator for Public Health Madison & Dane County.
• Call 211 if you have questions about local shelter options. The best way to stay safe is to be prepared, stay indoors.

No Stopping Standing Parking Signs Addressing Safety Concern: Traffic Hazard and Sightline Obstruction - Schroeder Rd & Saybrook Rd.

Addressing safety concerns: traffic hazard and sightline obstruction. A follow up to let you know that we have set up a work order to have No Stopping Standing Parking signs posted on both sides of Saybrook close to the intersection with Schroeder. The signs will only be in effect from 1:00 to 4:00 I believe. 

When the weather warms up we may adjust the sign positions – we cannot install new posts with the frozen ground, so the new signs are going on existing posts. Those locations will work, but they may not be exactly where we would like them.

Please be advised Madison Parks will be burning brush piles today at the following sites: Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

On-site contact: Megan McCrumb 608-438-9665

Common Council Discussion: Violence Prevention Initiatives

Presenters: Public Health/Violence Prevention Unit, MFD/CARES, MPD, Parks, Traffic Engineering, Tuesday, February 3, 6-9 p.m.  For alders, in person in 215 MMB and virtually.

For observers: In person in 215 MMB and streamed on City Channel 

January 26, 2026 Update

Imagination Center at Reindahl Park
Construction activity at the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park continues to advance as the project moves into enclosure and interior build‑out phases. Crews are making progress across the site, with several major components approaching completion.

Site utility installation is nearing its final stages, supporting long‑term infrastructure for stormwater, sewer, and water service. On the building exterior, framing, blocking, and weatherproofing rough‑ins have been completed. Roofing installation is underway, and exterior storefront glazing is being installed, which has defined the building’s appearance.  Estimated Schedule: April 28, 2025-July 31, 2026.

Free zoom put on by The League Of Women Voters.

Tomorrow evening is a free zoom put on by The League Of Women Voters. We might all benefit from a lecture on civics from reputable sources. 

https://isthmus.com/events/media-disinformation-why-it-matters-what-to-do/

Salt Week, January 26-30, 2026

Please join us in sharing these educational opportunities for the community to learn how to minimize salt use ahead of Winter Salt Week next week: The City of Madison Engineering Division is proud to take part in Wisconsin Winter Salt Week, Jan. 26-30, 2026, and invites the community to join in on the community educational opportunities to learn how to responsibly use salt and minimize salt use.  

https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/2026-01-23/dont-miss-2026-wisconsin-salt-week-livestreams-videos-and-more

We will have social media videos all next week on our Engineering channels, release share as they go live!