Week of February 2, 2026

Dear Neighbors,

As we move through the heart of winter, I want to share important updates, meetings, and events happening this week across the City of Madison and in our District 7 community. There are several opportunities to stay informed, provide feedback, and engage with City initiatives.

❄️ Winter Weather & Safety Reminders

City crews continue snow and ice response operations as winter conditions persist. Major arterials and transit routes remain the highest priority, followed by residential streets. Please continue to allow space for plows and take extra caution when traveling, especially during overnight refreeze conditions.

Thank you to everyone who has been diligent about clearing sidewalks and helping keep our neighborhoods safe and accessible.

🎨 Community Input Requested: Public Art at Reindahl Park

The City of Madison, along with the Madison Arts Commission and The Bubbler at Madison Public Library, is inviting community feedback on design proposals for public art at the Imagination Center in Reindahl Park.

This is a great opportunity to help shape a public space that will serve families and residents for years to come. I encourage you to review the proposed designs and share your thoughts. More information is available in the Announcements and News Releases section below.

🗓️ 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.

• Common Council – Discussion: The Common Council will be having a discussion on Tuesday, February 3, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building. This will be a briefing on violence prevention initiatives.
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• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, February 2, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include approving plans and specifications for the Capital City Path Extension and the Dane County led work on Underdahl Road for the Glacial Drumlin Extension.
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• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, February 2, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include development-related requests in Districts 2, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 18, and 19.
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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.

🚶‍♂️ Public Information Meetings

Madison LakeWay Public Meeting
📆 Monday, February 2 | Virtual
As part of the Madison LakeWay (Lake Monona waterfront) development initiative, Madison Parks is seeking input on the final design considerations of the proposed lakeshore and path improvements along the John Nolen Drive causeway. The area under consideration spans 0.6 miles of public lakeshore and is the first phase of implementation for the Madison LakeWay.

You are invited to attend a public meeting to review the latest design for future waterfront improvements on Monday, February 2 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. You can join the virtual meeting using your computer, smartphone, or tablet, or you can listen in via telephone. You will receive login information after  registering at this link.

During the virtual meeting, Parks and design team representatives will share an update on the project schedule and review design refinements made to align the project scope with available funding. The project is entering the construction documents phase, with construction anticipated to begin in 2027. Madison Parks is working closely with other City agencies to coordinate these improvements with the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project.

For additional information on the project, including how you can stay updated, please visit the  project website and the  Madison LakeWay Partners website.

📰 Announcements & News Releases

• Share your thoughts on Public Art Designs for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park: The City of Madison, the Madison Arts Commission, and the Bubbler at Madison Public Library are seeking community feedback on design proposals for public art at the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park. [posted January 30, 2026]
• Common Council to Discuss Collaborative Approaches to Violence Prevention: The Madison Common Council will hold a discussion on Violence Prevention on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building. This event will feature presentations from several City agencies… [posted January 29, 2026]
• Community Invited to Door Creek Park's Winter Celebration: The community is invited to a ribbon cutting and winter celebration at Door Creek Park on Sunday, February 1. Festivities begin with City leaders, partners and friends joining in a brief program and ribbon cutting at 10:00am. . [posted January 28, 2026]
• The 2026 Neighborhood Grant Program is Accepting Applications: The 2026 Neighborhood Grant Program invites organizations and groups of 5 or more residents that support neighborhoods to apply for its annual grant program.  [posted January 27, 2026]

• Get ready for the February 17 primary: Get ready for the February 17 primary! Here is all you need to know to get involved. [posted January 26, 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 & Activities

• Groove & Glide | Westmorland, Friday, February 6: Experience the fun and beauty of ice skating under the stars and lights with music and games.  All ages and experience levels are welcome. Groove & Glide events are free to attend and no registration is needed.
• Kiddie Basketball Clinic, Saturday, January 31 (This event occurs on multiple dates): This basketball clinic is designed for boys and girls in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Kids will learn the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing and game-play. 
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Tenney Park, Saturday, February 7: Groundhogs in Love ~ Join Naturalist Paul Noeldner on a free fun educational family friendly guided walk to learn about Groundhogs, Muskrats, Chipmunks and other cute critters that sleep through most of Winter but sometimes wake up on warmer days to get a snack - or go Looking for Love!
• Family Winter Prom, Saturday, February 7: Put on your dancing shoes and join us at Monona Terrace for Family Winter Prom 2026! The evening will have fun music, light refreshments, crafts, and a photo station. Family Winter Prom is a dance perfect for children 13 and under with an accompanying adult. 

• Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point, Sunday, February 8: Animal Tracks ~ Explore beautiful trails at Turville Point by Lake Monona on a free guided nature walk with Naturalist Stephanie Briand!  Along the way we will look for and learn to identify animal tracks and other things we see.

   

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

Stay Connected

Thank you for staying engaged and involved in our District 7 community. Your participation and feedback are essential as we continue working together to build a safer, more inclusive, and more sustainable Madison.

Please feel free to reach out with questions or concerns.

Warm regards,
Badri Lankella
Alder – District 7