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Keep signs off terrace; 113 Ely Place lot division appeal at Council 8/4; Camp Randall concert 7/19; Lots of events & announcements!

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Hello neighbors,

Reminder that, even though we may be responsible for the upkeep of our property's terrace, that area is city property. No signs are allowed on city property, therefore if you have a sign on your terrace – even a city “20 is plenty" sign - if Building Inspection happens to be in the neighborhood, they will remove those signs. You can place signs just inside the sidewalk, and they will still be visible to passing cars in most cases. 

The appeal of the Landmarks Commission decision on 113 Ely Place will be introduced at the next Common Council meeting on 7/21, and then heard at the following Council meeting on 8/4. At the 7/21 meeting, the item will merely be introduced without debate, and all public comments will be taken at the 8/4 meeting. You may send messages to all alders in advance of the 8/4 meeting, and register to speak for up to 3 minutes. If you want to show slides as you speak to Council, you will have to send those slides to the Clerk's office in advance. 

I want to thank all of the neighbors who came together last week to talk with me about your questions and concerns regarding the potential lot division at this property, and show me the challenges of the site. I learned a lot from all of you, and will be able to have a much deeper conversation with the City Attorney's office and Planning staff as a result. I appreciate you taking the time with me!

Reminder that Camp Randall will host the AC/DC concert on Sunday, July 19. Doors open at 5pm, and the concert will conclude no later than 11pm. Due to the large numbers of pedestrians using Breese Terrace before and after the event, no vehicle traffic will be allowed on Breese Terrace from 90 minutes before until 1 hour after the concert. Please recognize the overall impact this concert will have on the neighborhood, and plan accordingly.

Updates and Notices

  • Madison Parks Invites you to Volunteer for Ride the Drive 2026 on Sunday, August 9: Ride the Drive is a free community event that opens select Madison streets to people for biking, walking, strolling, rolling, and enjoying all-ages activities at three hubs and along the route.
  • As the university prepares for the upcoming demolition of 1800 University Ave., UW-Madison Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is teaming up with the Madison Fire Department (MFD) to use the building to help local firefighters train for real-world non-burn rescue drills, planned for July 13-15. There will be no fire, smoke, or live flames. Training involves interior drills, pulling water hoses, and practicing rescue breaches (such as cutting holes in the roof/façade). Expect an increased presence of fire trucks and personnel. MFD will place "Training in Progress" signs around the property.

Announcements and News Releases

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

  • Monday Mornings at The Glen, Monday, July 13 (This event occurs on multiple dates-  June 1 through August 31): Enjoy The Glen for a stroll, nature, workout, or leashed dog walk from sunrise to 8:00 am. Tee times resume at hole #1 at 8:00 am. Visitors should be alert for golf balls and golfers as they exit the course.
  • Learn to Play Baseball, Monday, July 13: Learn to play baseball with Madison Mallards! This intro class is perfect for adults and kids aged 5 and older. You'll learn basic rules, hitting, pitching. running the bases, scoring, and more. This event is free to attend. Advanced registration is required.
  • Lakeside Kids! Mister Jim, Tuesday, July 14: Join us for another exiting summer season of Lakeside Kids! – a free interactive series featuring science, culture, arts and entertainment. Designed for kids ages 4 and up. Lakeside Kids! provides hands-on fun and learning in an engaging and dynamic setting.
  • District Voices: Meet Your Westside Alders!, Tuesday, July 14: Join us for a casual evening at Vel Phillips Memorial High School, where you can meet the incredible individuals who make up our vibrant community. This event is your chance to connect with local elected officials, neighbors, and fellow residents from the Westside Districts.  Enjoy light refreshments and engaging conversations with your local alders!
  • Live at The Glen | Vets on Frets, Thursday, July 16: Spend an easygoing evening with Vets on Frets, an acoustic guitar group made up of talented military veterans who bring stories, camaraderie, and classic tunes to every performance. 
  • City Budget Engagement | Public Facilities & Services, Thursday, July 16: This session focuses on Public Facilities & Services. From 6-7pm you'll have an opportunity to stop by different tables and chat with representatives from multiple City agencies, and talk with Alders. 
  • Brat Fry Friday, Friday, July 17: Come join us for lunch at the links! The grill will be fired up from 11am-3pm for a delicious afternoon treat.  Brats are $5.00 each or choose to make it a meal and add chips and a soda for $9.00 or chips and a beer for $10.00.  This event is open to all to participate!
  • Goodman Pool 20th Anniversary Celebration, Friday, July 17: Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the Goodman Pool! We'll have music, games, prizes, food carts and fun! The first 500 people will receive a Goodman Pool yellow duck! Free while supplies last. 
  • Prospect Gardens Volunteer Workday, Saturday, July 18: Please meet at 8am at the gardens to beat the heat. Work will be completed by 10am, and snacks will be shared.
  • Friends of Hoyt Park Volunteer Workday, Saturday, July 18: Meet at the historic entrance on Regent Street at 10am to help clean up the historic fireplaces. If you have a trowel, please bring one! Snacks provided after completion of the tasks at noon.
  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Starkweather Creek Area, Saturday, July 18: Creek Monitoring ~ Join Water Quality Monitor Volunteers Noah Edelstein and Elissa Tikalsky for a free educational fun family friendly talk and demonstration of water quality monitoring and look at tiny aquatic creatures that tell us about creek health. Learn how excessive use of salt in winter and PFAS pollution affect wildlife of all kinds and human lives. 
  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park, Sunday, July 19: Warner Tree & Martin Volunteer Projects ~ Join Master Naturalist Tim Nelson for a free educational family friendly walk.  We will look at areas where Wild Warner volunteers are helping Madison Parks with tree plantings, removing invasives, protecting certain trees from beavers, and other nature restoration activities.  

Parks Alive Dates!

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! Events start at 5:00 p.m.

Interested in volunteering for Parks Alive? Volunteers Welcome! Learn more and register online!

Movie in the Park Dates!

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

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.

If you would like more information about becoming a member of the City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Stay cool!

Regina Vidaver

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