Common Council

District 3 Updates August 16, 2019

I. Tomorrow: Rolling Meadows 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social

Don't miss it! Rolling Meadows Neighborhood Association's 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social. The fire truck will be there from 2-3 pm.

Saturday, August 17, 1:30-4 pm
Kingston-Onyx Park
334 Garnet Lane

II. TUESDAY: Ace Apartments Public Meeting

Please join us for an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 20, where we'll hear updates to the Ace Apartments proposal. The Ace Apartments is a mixed-use development that has been proposed for the Sentry site at 4602 Cottage Grove Road. This development includes 4 stories, 10,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor, and 70 apartment units including 5 townhomes. It includes a mix of affordable housing for people with disabilities, as well as market rate apartments and workforce housing. 

Public Meeting on The Ace Apartments
Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 pm
Door Creek Church, Room 108
6602 Dominion Drive, Madison, WI 53718

III. Get Current Info on Public Beach and Lake Water Quality

Although summer is winding down, many folks want to take a dip in our lakes. Unfortunately, many of our beaches have been closed off and on due the presence of blue-green algae. Be sure to check Public Health Madison & Dane County's page for water quality information and beach closures. Your pets can also be impacted by water quality and algal blooms, so be sure to keep them out of the water as needed.

IV. F35 Aircraft

Below you will find information and important dates related to the review of the F35 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The Executive Summary of the EIS is here and the full report can be accessed here.

You are more than welcome to contact me and other elected officials with your thoughts on the proposed stationing of F35s at Truax Field, but I also encourage you to submit comments via the Air National Guard's official public comment channels as this is a decision being made by the federal government, not the City of Madison. Those comments can be made through September 27 and can be made online or by mail. The link for public comments can be accessed here.

The Air National Guard has scheduled a public open house on September 12, from 5-8pm at the Alliant Energy Center, and comments can also be made in person there. A final decision will be made early next year. 

City staff from various departments are working on a review of the EIS, including impacts of noise, stormwater and other issues. The end result will likely be a response to the EIS from the Mayor's office, but the staff analysis will be shared when complete.

V. City Meetings

City Weekly Meeting Schedule 

County Weekly Meeting Schedule

District Reports

VI. Calendar