Common Council

Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 23, 2023

Hey Everybody,

Hope all is well and the new year is off to a good start. Below is the meetings and events for the week of January 23rd, 2023. If you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to reach out.

Thanks,

Alder Conklin

262-693-2058

district9@cityofmadison.com

Meetings

Madison Forward Fund Planning Work Group: The Madison Forward Fund Planning Work Group meets virtually on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM. An agenda item is a discussion regarding recommendations for next iterations/continuation of the Madison Forward Fund Program.

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Sustainable Madison Committee: The Sustainable Madison Committee meets virtually on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 4:30 PM. An item on the agenda is a presentation on Complete Green Streets.

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Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission meets virtually on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM. Agenda items include establishing a grant program to support accessible taxi cabs in Madison and a Public Works transportation projects review and feedback.

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Announcements

• Winter Fun in Madison Parks This Weekend 
• A New Model for City Planning – Madison Kicks off West and Northeast Area Plans
• Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge Presentations hosted by Madison Parks 
• Request Absentee Ballots for 2023 Elections 
• Plow Naming Suggestions Opportunity Has Ended; Election Begins January 23, 2023
• Your 2023 trash and recycling calendar is available
• Arts Grants Applications Open in February! The Madison Arts Commission's annual grant program provides funding to support the arts across our community. Applications will be due March 15, 2023 and will be posted to our website in February. A virtual grant writing workshop will be held in mid-February and will be recorded and made available on our website.
• Holiday Tree Collection: The final round of holiday collection begins after the Martin Luther King Jr, holiday. If you have yet to place your tree out for pickup, now is your last chance.
• The 2023 Neighborhood Grant Program is Open! Applications are due February 20 by 4:30 p.m.
• A New Model for City Planning – Madison Kicks off West and Northeast Area Plans
• Public Hearing for Substantial Amendment to 2021 Action Plan
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Events

• Design Challenge Master Plan Presentations: Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 5:30pm.
  Madison Central Library, Rooms 301-302, 201 W Mifflin Street
• Winter Prom 2023: Register today for Winter Prom 2023 and join us on Saturday, January28! This event is perfect for kids aged 13 & younger.  Advanced registration is required.  
• Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge: Public Event Series: Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the Madison Public Library - Central Library, 201 W Mifflin St.