Meetings and Updates Week of April 29
posted- City Meetings: Community Development Block Grant Committee 5/2
- East District MPD Coffee With A Cop 4/30
- Eastside Budget Engagement Event at Kennedy Elementary 5/1
- Open House: Park & Open Space Plan Meeting at Olbrich 5/2
- Volunteers Needed: Garlic Mustard Pull at Heritage Sanctuary Conservation Park 5/11
- Events & Announcements
City Meetings
Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found at the Meeting Schedule page.
Community Development Block Grant Committee
The Community Development Block Grant Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, May 2, in virtual format at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include executing a 2024 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program contract amendment with the Center for Community Stewardship to support the Madison/Dane County Continuum of Care’s Youth Action Board member compensation and authorizing a loan of $170,000 from the Community Facilities Loan Program to Literacy Network, Inc. to support facility improvements.
East District MPD Coffee With A Cop 4/30
From East District Resource Officer Laura Deloach:
“Hello! We will have our monthly 'Coffee with a Cop', at the Pinney Public Library in Community Room B (516 Cottage Grove Rd. Madison, WI 53716). Coffee will be provided for those who join us! For this event and future Coffee with a Cop events we will be continuing our efforts of adjusting when we hold our event to allow for more flexibility across the community. My hope is by adjusting the time for our Coffee with a Cop event we can fit more individual's schedules. Our next coffee day is scheduled on Tuesday, April 30th from 11:00am-12:00pm. Please feel free to stop in at any time to participate. I am excited to speak with everyone and to get to know some community members. Parking is available in the rear of the library. As usual, we are excited about this opportunity and ask that you spread the word to anyone who might be interested in this community event. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at LDeloach@cityofmadison.com.”
Budget Engagement Event – Eastside, Wednesday, May 1
Attention all Eastsiders! The City is facing a significant budget shortfall this year that will impact services. What City services do you value the most? What is your vision for the future of Madison? You are invited to join Eastside alders for an in-person opportunity to discuss the budget, learn more about the services the City provides, and share your thoughts with elected officials. Please register in advance at this event link.
Open House: Park & Open Space Plan, Olbrich Gardens Atrium, Thursday May 2
The City of Madison Parks Division is updating its Park and Open Space Plan (POSP) and is seeking input from area residents on the plan! The purpose of the POSP is to guide and inform public parks policy and park facility decisions in the City of Madison. Parks, working with a consultant planning team led by MSA Professional Services, Inc., is hosting a series of open houses to introduce the project and gather input from attendees. This would be a good time to join and say "I think our parks should have more of xyz." The open houses will be held at various locations throughout the city in April and May and are considered “drop-in” sessions – feel free to attend for the entire time or just stop in for a short while to share your thoughts & ideas with staff.
- When: Thursday, May 2nd from 5:30-7:30
- Where: Olbrich Gardens Atrium, 3330 Atwood Ave
Garlic Mustard Pull at Heritage Sanctuary Conservation Park Saturday May 11th
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Garlic mustard is an aggressive invasive species threatening native plants including the outstanding spring trillium displays in east Madison's Heritage Sanctuary Conservation Park. A Madison Parks staff person will lead this off-trail project. Please bring a dandelion weeder, if possible, and wear garden gloves. Meet by the sanctuary sign at the south entrance (625 Meadowlark Drive) at 8:50 a.m. Email Beth at elsbethrich@gmail.com if you plan to volunteer.
From Madison Parks: At peak trillium bloom in early to mid-May, the 9.3 acre Heritage Sanctuary is unequaled. Under an oak forest canopy lies a wildflower carpet more typical of a maple forest.
More info at https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/events/2024-05-11/conservation-volunteer-day-heritage-sanctuary.
Thank you volunteers!
Events & Announcements
- Public Meeting - North-South BRT, Monday, April 29: Planning Continues for North/South BRT. At the next round of meetings, the public can provide feedback and see changes that have been made based on input we received, including updated station locations and routing.
- Passenger Rail Virtual Neighborhood Information Session, Tuesday, April 30: The City of Madison is conducting a study to identify a future passenger rail station location, which would be served by a planned extension of Amtrak’s Hiawatha Service, linking Madison to Milwaukee and Chicago and, eventually, to Eau Claire and the Twin Cities. Join Alder Mike Verveer (D4), Alder Marsha Rummel (D6), Alder Amani Latimer Burris (D12), and Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford (D15) for a virtual neighborhood information session that will discuss the various station locations under consideration and what the planning team expects regarding other aspects of the project. My thanks to these alders for pulling this together.
- Confirmed Case of Measles in Dane County : Public Health Madison & Dane County reports that there is a confirmed case of measles in Dane County, with travel and employment in Rock County. [posted April 26, 2024, by Public Health Madison & Dane County]
- City of Madison Honored as a Tree City USA for 35 Years: Madison’s first year recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA was 1989. We have received the award again this year, making it our 35th year being Tree City USA, and it is the 19th year we have received the Growth Award. [posted April 26, 2024, by Streets & Recycling]
- City of Madison Reaches Major Solar Milestone: The City of Madison is proud to announce that it has reached the significant milestone of 2 megawatts of installed and commissioned solar on its buildings and facilities. [posted April 25, 2024, by Engineering & Mayor's Office]
- Food Scraps Recycling Returns to Eastside Farmers’ Market Tuesday, April 30, 2024: Food scraps recycling drop-off will return to the Eastside Farmers' Market starting on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.Individuals may drop-off certain allowable food scraps to a designated drop-off booth for free.Eastside Farmers’ Market DetailsThe market… [posted April 25, 2024, by Public Works, Streets & Recycling]
- Business Certification Roundtable Luncheon, Tuesday, April 30: Join Madison Black Chamber of Commerce for an exclusive roundtable session, immediately following the Small Business Academy, where we dive into the crucial significance of certification. Complimentary Session, lunch included.
- HUD Homebuyer Education Workshop, Tuesday, April 30: HUD approved homebuyer certification class in three-parts on April 25, April 30, and May 2nd. Your path to successful homeownership. From mortgages to closin, empower yourself with the knowledge you need to make informed decision and achieve your homeownership dreams. If you have questions, email Kielley (klemkuil@ulgm.org).
- Inspired by Wright: Tour & Art Making Activity, Saturday, May 4: Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and discover how Wright saw geometric shapes in the world around him. You’ll learn how Monona Terrace’s unique landscape influenced his choice of geometry, expressed in nearly every aspect of the building. Then, use this newly gained knowledge to create your own Wright-inspired glass piece of art.
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