Meetings and Updates Week of June 12th

Meetings and Updates Week of June 12th

• Metro Transit Offering Extended Customer Service Hours
• Meetings:
  • Plan Commission: Reiner Neighborhood Development Plan, development-related proposals
  • Board of Parks Commissioners: Parks events, Dogs in Parks Policy update and information
• Reminder to Water Newly Planted Trees
• Sign Up for Emergency RAVE Alerts from Dane County
• WisDOT Writing an Active Transportation Plan (plans and policies for bicycle and pedestrian transportation)
• Events

Metro Transit Offering Extended Customer Service Hours

Metro’s complete route redesign takes effect today, Sunday, June 11, 2023. The Madison Metro Customer Service Center is now open with extended hours to help early morning and late night commuters with the new service beginning on June 11.

For two weeks, representatives are available from 5:30a to 10p. Metro can help plan your trip, find your bus stop, see live arrival times and answer any questions you have! Call 608-266-4466.

Meetings

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission meets on Monday, June 12th, 2023 in virtual format at 5:30 PM. Agenda items include recommending adoption of the Reiner Neighborhood Development Plan, development-related proposals on the west side and downtown, a demolition permit for the old movie theater site off High Crossing Boulevard, and a discussion about changes to ordinances and regulations related to the development of subdivisions.

• Meeting Details
• Meeting Agenda
• Share public comments on an item
• Watch Online

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will take place on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in in-person format at 6:30 PM. Agenda items includes a request from Olbrich Botanical Gardens to Close Bolz Conservatory August 9-11, 2023 for Installation of GLEAM Exhibit; a request by Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, Inc. to extend Madison Park hours for Fete de Marquette; and a Dog Park Designation status update.

• Meeting Details
• Meeting Agenda
• Written Comments
• Dog Park Designation Status Memo

Urban Forestry Reminds Residents to Water Newly Planted Trees

Despite today’s light rain, this has been a dry spring and early summer season. Your new trees need help! If a tree has been planted on the terrace in front of your home by Urban Forestry within the last five years, or if you had a tree planted on your private property in that same window of time, residents are reminded to water the tree as needed to increase its chance of survival.

Sign Up for Emergency RAVE Alerts from Dane County

I attended a discussion of the County’s RAVE alert system at the East District Coffee with a Cop on May 30th. You can sign up to receive emergency notification by text, Email or both. Signing up will enable county and local safety officials to alert you about public safety emergencies in your community such as active shooter alerts, gas leaks, or evacuation/shelter-in-place orders. Sign up using the link on the County’s RAVE webpage. You can contact Dane County Emergency Management (emergencymanagement@countyofdane.com) if you have questions.

WisDOT Writing an Active Transportation Plan

Attention bicyclers and pedestrians! Over the course of the next year, WisDOT will create its first Active Transportation Plan (ATP), which will combine and update the WisDOT Pedestrian and Bicycle Plans. The ATP will outline statewide policies, practices, recommendations, and resources to guide local communities' active transportation efforts. Their project webpage includes a link to a survey where you can weigh in on your bike/pedestrian transportation uses and needs. That page also includes more information about the project’s upcoming public involvement plans.

Events

• Become a Homeowner Webinar, Monday, June 12, 2023: Learn about programs available to bring you one step closer to your goal of homeownership! Learn about:

  • Down Payment and closing costs assistance
  • Financial literacy and homebuyer education
  • Other avenues for homeownership

• East Side Farmers' Market, Tuesday, June 13, 2023: The Eastside Farmers' Market is Madison Wisconsin’s finest weekday farmers' market. Our goal is to bring the freshest Wisconsin grown food direct to the heart of the East side. Our vendor members are agricultural producers and food artisans who make value added products from Wisconsin's agricultural bounty.
• The Capitol View Farmers’ Market, Wednesday, June 14, 2023: The Capitol View Farmers Market is returning to the North Star Neighborhood! Join us each Wednesday (May 31-October 11, 2023) from 3:00-7:00pm to support local farmers and vendors, enjoy live music and food carts, and make the most of summer in Madison!
• Maintain Homeownership Webinar, Thursday, June 15, 2023: If you are currently a homeowner, come learn about programs to ensure you stay in your home! Learn about:
  • Home repair and accessibility modifications
  • Post purchase counseling and programs (i.e. foreclosure prevention, tax credits, maintenance)
  • Mobile Home Assistance
  • Ways to reduce your utility bills
  • Property tax assistance for older adults
• 2023-24 Youth Poet Laureate Ceremony, Thursday, June 15, 2023: Applicants for the 2023-2024 Youth Poet Laureate will give a reading at Pinney Library. There will be a ceremony after to announce the 2023-2024 Youth Poet Laureate.
• Madison Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 17, 2023: Historical celebration of African/Black American emancipation, history, accomplishments and influence on American history and culture.
• Loop The Lake, Saturday, June 17, 2023: Support clean, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance's 10th Annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride. Join in person on the official Monona Lake Loop by starting and ending at Olbrich Park on Saturday, June 18th, 2022. Or, choose to ride, walk, run, or paddle virtually, from anywhere Saturday, June 11th - Sunday, June 19th.
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area, Saturday, June 17, 2023: Edible Plants ~ Outings in the Starkweather Creek area vary each month - be sure to check the starting location. Adventures typically at 10:00am on the 3rd Saturday of the month, year-round, and frequently start at the Goodman Community Center, unless noted otherwise. Outings include nature walks, canoe/kayak adventures, bicycling tours, and more, and are sponsored by the Madison Friends of Urban Nature , Madison Parks, Goodman Community Center , Madison Audubon Society , and Friends of Starkweather Creek . No registration is required. Pets are not allowed.