University Ave and Meadow Ln development to Plan Commission this week; MPD traffic enforcement efforts; Announcements & Events

Hello neighbors,

There’s a multi-unit housing complex with first floor retail planned for University Ave and Meadow Ln that will be coming before Plan Commission this week. Of note, the staff report includes a requirement that the developers pay into a $10,000 fund for future traffic calming on Meadow Ln. If you would like to send in comments to the plan commission or testify, the instructions for both are at the top of the agenda page.

Boards, Commissions, and Committee 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.

• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, June 9, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include authorizing a loan to aid in the financing of the new Eastmorland Community Center.
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• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include development-related requests in Districts 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 17, and 19.
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• Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include an informational presentation from staff regarding planning for the future of Olbrich Botanical Gardens with the completion of a comprehensive master plan.
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If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Announcements and News Releases

• Road Closures for Wilson Street Final Paving and Marking Work: Starting at 7:00 am on Friday, June 13th, R.G Huston’s paving contractor will begin final surface paving operations with a full closure on Wilson Street, from S. Franklin Street to S. Pinckney Street.
• MPD increasing enforcement to address traffic safety concerns: The Madison Police Department is launching a new data-driven traffic safety plan to help reduce dangerous driving. The proactive safety program runs now through September 1, 2025. Check out the Mid-Town Blog for more on what will happen in our neighborhood.
• Madison Fire Announces Free 'AED Library' Program: AEDs save lives! That's why the Madison Fire Department is making them easier to access through their AED Library checkout program.
• Madison Public Library Announces 2025 Naturalist-in-Residence; Programs Begin June 16
• Madison Arts Commission Seeks Applicants for Teejop Community History Public Art Project: The Madison Arts Commission (MAC) is seeking artists to create temporary outdoor public art installations for the Teejop Community History Public Art Project (TCHPAP) during the Summer and Fall of 2026.

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.

Events

• Parks Alive – Worthington Park, Tuesday, June 10, 5-7pm: 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.
• Southwest Area Plan – Neighborhood Walk: Join City staff from Planning, Transportation, Community Development, Parks, Police, and more on a neighborhood walk in the Southwest Area. Share your ideas, concerns, and vision for your community to help shape the future of the Southwest Area. Meet at Allied Park, Tuesday, June 10, 5:30 p.m. The walk will be about 1.25 miles long, with free ice cream at the end of the walk.
• Parks Alive – Meadowood Park, Wednesday, June 11, 5-7pm: 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.
• Conservation Park Tour – Owen Conservation Park, Wednesday, June 11, 6-7:30pm: Conservation Park Tours are educational staff-guided walks held at various conservation parks on the 2nd Wednesday, May - October. Topics vary and include highlights of the past, present and future of the land.
• 2026 Budget Engagement Meeting - City Administration & Facilities, Wednesday, June 11, 6-8pm, Warner Park Community Recreation Center: The meeting will feature an update of the 2026 budget process with Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke and presentations from the Clerk's Office, Information Technology, and the Madison Public Library. The goal of this public meeting is to provide an opportunity for residents to speak directly with City staff about your ideas, concerns, and priorities for Madison’s future.
• Parks Alive – Penn Park, Thursday, June 12, 5-7pm: 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.
• Concerts on the Rooftop: Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press (Dance/Rock n Roll Covers) , Thursday, June 12, 7-9pm: Enjoy the unparalleled experience of sensational bands and breathtaking views at Concerts on the Rooftop! Dance the night away or just relax with family and friends, A truly unique Madison event. Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press is a peak experience band from Chicago, IL. With a focus on bone-crushing three-part harmonies and laser-sharp musicianship, this band is a live performance powerhouse! The band carefully curates each show from a truly eclectic and massive repertoire to cultivate an unclassifiable experience of joy and entertainment for everyone in attendance.
• Safety Saturday on the Square, Saturday, June 14, 8am-1pm: Join the Madison Fire Department, Madison Police Department, Madison Metro, and other community partners for Safety Saturday on the Square! Enjoy hands-on activities, demos, and fun for all ages at this free event.
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park, Sunday, June 15, 1:30-3pm: Imagine June 2054. Join Naturalist Kathlean Wolf for a talk a talk and walk on climate change. As summers heat up with climate change what will Warner Park look and feel like in 2054?  What can we individually and collectively support and do to help mitigate those impacts?
• All are invited to the Nourishing Minds, Sustaining Futures Summit on Wednesday, June 18 at Madison East High School. The Summit will feature 19 workshops and sessions on a variety of topics including biking, climate justice, hydroponics, school gardens and more. Keynote speakers include 40 Acres & A Mule Project founder and chef Adrian Lipscombe and Madison Public Library’s 2024 Naturalist-in-Residence and farmer Alex Booker. A group of students from Madison East High and Capital High will be working with Chef Yusuf Bin-Rella and Madison East Culinary Arts Teacher Emily Sonnemann to craft the morning snack and beverage. And for lunch, pick up a slice of pizza from Mentoring Positives and a tamale from Tortillas Los Angeles.
• Willy St. Art Center Open House, 1020 Williamson St, Friday June 27, 5-9pm and Saturday June 28, 1-5pm.

Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar.

Be well,

Regina Vidaver