Meetings and Updates Week of August 7th
postedMeetings and Updates Week of August 7th
- City Meetings:
- Plan Commission 8/7
- City-County Homelessness Issues Committee 8/7
- Public Safety Review Committee 8/9
- Transportation Commission 8/9
- Northeast Area Plan Public Input Meetings 8/14 and 8/16
- Door Creek Watershed Study Public Information Meeting 8/16
- Events and Announcements
City Meetings
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, August 7, 2023 in virtual format at 5:30 PM. Agenda items include development-related requests in Districts 9, 12, 13, 14, and 19.
City-County Homeless Issues Committee
The City-County Homeless Issues Committee meeting will take place on Monday, August 7, 2023 in virtual format at 5:30 PM. Agenda items include a report of updates on the men’s shelter development, presentations on the plan to prevent and end homelessness and the doubled up housing strategy.
Public Safety Review Committee
The Public Safety Review Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 in virtual format at 5:00 PM. The agenda isn’t posted yet, but soon will be available on this webpage.
Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 8th, 2023 in virtual format at 5:00 PM. Agenda items include an update about Metro Transit’s Development Plan and Public Works Transportation Projects review of two projects: a subdivision on the west side and at South Portage Road on the northeast side.
Northeast Area Plan Public Input Events
Sycamore Park, August 16th at 5:00pm; Reindahl Park, August 14th at 5:00pm
I’ve posted before about the City’s ongoing effort to gather public input that will inform the Northeast Area Plan, including input from residents of the Burke Heights and Mayfair Park neighborhoods in District 3! Here’s the City Planning webpage on the overall Northeast Area Planning process and goals for more information. City Planning staff will host a public engagement event here in the District at Sycamore Park on August 16th, 5:00pm (along with another event that week, Reindahl Park on Monday the 14th at 5:00pm). The goal of this event is to engage area residents about their neighborhoods and the ways the City can plan future infrastructure and services to meet their needs. Check out the flier for event details and a map of the area that will be covered by the NE Area Plan. I hope to see you on the 16th at Sycamore!
Door Creek Watershed Study Public Information Meeting
The City of Madison is completing a watershed study in the Door Creek watershed (as shown on the map). The watershed study will identify causes of existing flooding, in this case unique to Door Creek, and then look at potential solutions to try to reduce flooding. The study will use computer models to assist with the evaluations.
For more information please see the Flash Flooding Story Map. And here's the City's webpage for the project. If you live in the watershed area or are interested, please consider joining the virtual meeting: Wednesday, August 16th at 6:30pm via Zoom. Registration is required at this link: Aug. 16, 2023 Public Information Meeting Registration. I hope to see you online that evening!
Events & Announcements
- East Side Farmers' Market, Tuesday, August 8, 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.
- Parks Alive | Worthington Park, Tuesday, August 8, 2023: Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Worthington Park: June 27, July 11, July 25, and August 8.
- Rooftop Movie Night, Tuesday, August 8, 2023: Come and enjoy a free family-friendly movie night on the beautiful rooftop of Monona Terrace. Chairs and concessions will be made available. Attendees are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair, and food and beverage. No alcohol allowed.
- The Capitol View Farmers’ Market, Wednesday, August 9, 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!
- Conservation Park Tour | Prairie Ridge, Wednesday, August 9, 2023: Broad, sweeping views across this glacial ridge provide a glimpse into the landscape of the past. Come see how we are stewarding it into the future.
- Madison Night Market, Thursday, August 10, 2023: Madison Night Market is a celebration of Madison's unique and inspiring creative culture.
- Acewood Conservation Volunteer Workday, Saturday, August 12, 2023: Madison Parks is seeking volunteers in conservation to assist in removing invasive burdock in Acewood Conservation Park. Participants will learn invasive plant identification and removal methods, as well as park history. Gloves and shovels will be provided, or bring your own. Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. No restrooms onsite.
- August Moving Days: How to Recycle Televisions, Computers, and other Electronics: Electronics must be delivered to the Streets Division’s drop-off sites, or to a reputable private electronics recycler in the area . These steps will protect your data and ensure the hazardous materials inside them are handled and recycled safely.
- City of Madison seeks nominations for the next Poet Laureate: In 1977 Madison proudly became one of the first cities in our nation to have a poet laureate. John Tuschen was appointed by Paul Soglin in 46 years ago.
