City Meetings and Updates Week of June 23
posted- City Meetings:
- Finance Committee 6/23
- Plan Commission 6/23
- Transportation Commission 6/25
- Housing Policy Committee 6/26
- Reiland Grove Subdivision Proposal Going to Plan Commission 6/23
- Heat Advisory Issued for Dane County Through Monday Evening
- Events & Announcements
City Meetings
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, June 23, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include providing updates on the 2026 Operating Budget Outlook and Process, and an update on Federal Executive Orders and Directives regarding the suspension of Federal Grants and Loans.
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, June 23, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include a subdivision plat for the proposed Reiland Grove neighborhood in District 3 (more information on this below).
Transportation Commission
The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 25, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include a Planning Division staff update on the Southeast Area Plan and an update on Metro Transit Driver Assault Incidents.
Housing Policy Committee
The Housing Policy Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, June 26, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building. Agenda items include reviewing and making an advisory recommendation on the three Housing Forward proposals (more information in my recent blog post, here). Note: the new Housing Policy Committee decided to have this meeting in-person to discuss the Housing Forward proposals, meaning that this meeting will not be available to stream live, but its recording will be available on the Madison City Channel media site afterward.
Reiland Grove Subdivision Proposal Going to Plan Commission 6/23
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Veridian Homes has a proposal in District 3 that goes to the Plan Commission during Monday’s meeting. The approval for Monday is for a “preliminary plat”, which will still need to be adjusted in various ways and go back to the city for “final plat” approval before they can start construction. Veridian’s proposal is for a new neighborhood subdivision called Reiland Grove, to be located on currently undeveloped property between Reiner Road and Felland Road, north of Commercial Ave/Hwy TT. I first shared information about this in my March 22nd blog post ahead of an April 3rd neighborhood meeting on the proposal. Here’s a recording of that neighborhood meeting with lots of information and some Q&A.
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Veridian Homes
Reiland Grove is proposed to include 264 lots for single-family homes, 224 lots for 112 two-family homes (duplexes), 60 lots for townhouse homes, one lot for a new City park, one lot for a private park, four outlots for stormwater management, and six outlots for future development that will require separate approvals. Here is a link to the detailed plans for the proposed neighborhood. Veridian hopes to begin construction of the first phase of the subdivision in 2026, with the work expected to last over 10-15 years based on market conditions.
Written comments to Plan Commission members can be sent to pccomments@cityofmadison.com. Residents who wish to register a position on the proposal (support/oppose) can do so using the City’s registration system (agenda items 14 and 15) and can either register as non-speaking or register to speak to Plan Commissioners by zoom during the meeting before the vote.
Heat Advisory Issued for Dane County Through Monday Evening
Temperatures are predicted to be dangerously hot with heat indices approaching 103°. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 12:00pm Saturday (June 21) through 7:00pm Monday (June 23).
Extremely high temperatures coupled with high humidity can make you sick and cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Over 1,000 deaths from extreme heat events occur each year in the United States. People most at risk from getting sick from the heat are older adults, those who work or exercise outdoors, infants and children, people without housing, and people with a chronic medical condition.
To stay safe during extreme heat, follow these tips:
Stay cool
- Stay in air-conditioned buildings. If you need a cool place to stay, public places such as local senior and community centers, libraries, and malls are good options. Call ahead to confirm their hours.
- Limit outdoor activity, especially midday which is usually the hottest part of the day, and avoid direct sunlight.
- Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
- Never sit in a parked car or leave a person or pet in a parked car.
Stay hydrated
- Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
- Drink from two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside.
- Avoid alcohol and liquids containing high amounts of sugar.
- Make sure your family and pets are drinking enough water.
Stay connected
- Check your local news for extreme heat warnings and safety tips.
- Regularly check on friends, loved-ones, and neighbors. Call, text, visit in person, or do a video call.
Stay aware about your own situation as well as what’s going on around you. If you start feeling overheated, weak, dizzy, nauseated, or have muscle cramps, you could be experiencing heat illness. Move to air conditioning, drink water, get under a fan, and put on cool washcloths. If your symptoms worsen or don’t improve, go to the emergency room. If you see a parked car with a child left alone, call 9-1-1 and stay with the car. If you see a pet left alone, also call 9-1-1 and don’t leave until help arrives.
Anothwer way to stay cool is to visit a beach! On beach Water Quality: The City monitor water quality at beaches from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Check the conditions before going in the water.
Events & Announcements
- 2026 Budget Engagement Meeting - Community & Economic Development, Tuesday, June 24: The meetings will feature an update of the 2026 budget process with Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke and presentations from the Director of Planning, Community & Economic Development, the Community Development Authority, and the Community Development Division. The goal of these public meetings is to provide an opportunity for you to speak directly with City staff about your ideas, concerns, and priorities for Madison’s future.
- Heat Advisory Issued in Dane County(link is external): Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay connected during extreme heat. [posted June 20, 2025]
- Community Invitation to Upcoming Virtual Listening Session: The Office of the Independent Monitor (OIM) will be having a virtual community listening session on Friday, 20 June 2025, at 6pm. The Independent Monitor will be available to answer questions and receive feedback from the community. Members of the… [posted June 18, 2025]
- Parks Alive at Sandburg Park, Tuesday, June 24: Parks Alive is back this year with more of what you love! Visit your local park and share fun, family-friendly activities while building connections with neighbors and creating memories with friends. As always, there will be free food, music and the occasional movie. Come out, get active and enjoy your local green space this summer.
- Open House: Park & Open Space Plan, Thursday, June 26: The City of Madison Parks Division invites the community to view the draft 2025-2030 Park & Open Space Plan. See the draft plan, explore the chapters and meet with staff at Parks Lakeside Offices!
- Parks Alive at Owl Creek Park, Thursday, June 26: Parks Alive is back this year with more of what you love! Visit your local park and share fun, family-friendly activities while building connections with neighbors and creating memories with friends. As always, there will be free food, music and the occasional movie. Come out, get active and enjoy your local green space this summer. June 26 - Self-Care & Wellness.
- National HIV Testing Day, Friday, June 27: Join us for free HIV testing! No appointment is needed-- you can stop by any time between 10-6 pm. Can't make this date? Get tested any time through our sexual health clinic.
- Mobile Vaccination Clinic - Southside Elementary School, Saturday, June 28: FREE VACCINES For children six months and older who: • Do not have insurance • Are under 19 and are Alaskan Native or American Indian • Have BadgerCare • Have most other types of insurance.
- Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, June 28: Join a naturalist for an easy, family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way. Walks through the Edna Taylor Conservation Park are held on the 4th Saturday, 10-11:30am of each month.
- Movie at the Pool | Shark Tale, Saturday, June 28: Enjoy free evening admission and a movie at the Goodman Pool! The Pool will close at 4:30pm and then reopen at 5:15pm with free admission! See the movie starting at 5:30pm.
Please visit the City news webpage to find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted. Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.
