Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of February 9, 2026

In the D19

As of 1:40 pm on Sunday, February 8, links to specific Legistar files return an error message that there are server problems. Hopefully, IT will have it fixed soon.

• Demolition Permit Applications: On Monday, February 10, the Landmarks Commission will consider applications to demolish two buildings in District 19. Both demolitions are precedent to a two-building apartment project by Bear Development.
  • Item 5 (Legistar 91456) is for the building at 5555 Odana Rd.
  • Item 6 (Legistar 91459) is for the building at 5534 Medical Circle.
• Board of Public Works D19 Projects: On Wednesday, February 11, the Board of Public Works will consider two projects with District 19 impacts.
  • Item 10 (Legistar 91576): is for authorizing the City Engineer to apply for a grant to fund the West Towne Pond stormwater project.
  • Item 26 (Legistar 91856): is for authorizing the Board to advertise and receive bids for multiple Safe Streets projects throughout Madison, including bike lane striping on W Platte and Grand Canyon and a bump-out at the intersection of Old Sauk Rd and Sauk Ridge Trail.
• Ken Burns Films at Alicia Ashman Library: Save the date for a series of film screenings at Alicia Ashman Library every Friday afternoon from Feb 20 - Mar 20 for evocative, stunning, and in-depth films by legendary documentarian and filmmaker, Ken Burns. February titles were chosen for Black History Month, including an episode from Burns' documentary on Jazz that will take place on Fri, Feb 20 and a screening of The Central Park Five documentary on Fri, Feb 27. No registration is required for these events; snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Join us from 1-3:30pm and see the full lineup at madpl.org/kenburns

Updates and Notices

• Neighborhood Grants – Due February 10: The Planning Division is accepting grant applications from organizations that serve neighborhoods and groups of 5 or more residents for community enhancement or leadership and capacity building projects. 

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.

• Landmarks Commission: The Landmarks Commission will take place on Monday, February 9, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include demolition permit applications.
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• Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include celebrating Black History Month.
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• Board of Public Works: The Board of Public Works meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 11, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include approval of various assessments, public works change orders, and bid specifications.
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• Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 11, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include an informational presentation on art proposals for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park.
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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 (PIMs)

• E. Rusk Ave Shared-Use Path, Monday, February 9: The E. Rusk Ave Shared-Use Path project will create a 10-ft wide and approximately 2,500-ft long, shared-use path along the northwest side of E. Rusk Ave between N. Rusk Ave and Rimrock Rd. 
• Madison-McFarland Intergovernmental Agreement Meeting (McFarland residents), Monday, February 9: The City of Madison and the Village of McFarland are considering whether to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to address issues of mutual concern surrounding our shared border and to plan for how growth may occur in the future. The City and Village previously had an agreement in place that expired in 2018.

Announcements and News Releases

• Madison Public Market Achieves LEED Gold Certification: The City of Madison Engineering Division is proud to announce the Madison Public Market Facility has achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The Madison Public Market, which will be located at 202 N. First Street… [posted February 5, 2026]
• Madison Arts Commission and Monona Terrace Announce Call for Art for Rooftop and Olin Terrace: The Madison Arts Commission invites artists to apply to the 2026 Art on the Rooftop exhibition at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. Art on the Rooftop is a free sculpture exhibition that showcases the rooftop gardens and the facility as another “must see” Madison destination. [posted February 4, 2026]
• Metro Transit Celebrates Transit Equity Day: On Wednesday, February 4, Metro Transit joins organizations around the country to celebrate Transit Equity Day. A national day that commemorates the birthday of the iconic civil rights leader, Rosa Parks, by declaring public transit a civil right. [posted February 4, 2026]
• Additional Community Exposure Locations Identified for Measles Case (link is external): Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. The investigation has identified two additional community exposure locations where people have been exposed to measles. [posted February 3, 2026]
• Community Exposure Locations for Confirmed Case of Measles in Dane County(link is external): Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. So far, the investigation has identified several community locations where people may have been exposed. [posted February 2, 2026]
• MPD sees drop in theft from autos; here are ways to help continue downward trend: MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is sharing ways people can prevent having their property stolen from their vehicles. [posted February 2, 2026]
• Confirmed Case of Measles in Dane County(link is external): Public Health Madison & Dane County reports that there is a confirmed case of measles in Dane County. [posted February 2, 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

• Lakeside Dance Lab: WERQ, Thursday, February 12: WERQ is a cardio dance fitness class that uses pop and hip-hop music to provide an intense and fun workout without the feeling of a traditional workout. 
• Visit RoundTrip @ Winter Bike to Work Day, Friday, February 13: We’re joining Madison Bikes to celebrate International Winter Bike to Work Day! Stop by and say hi—we’ll be set up just off the Cap City Trail near Machinery Row for a commuter station. 
• Warner Family Fun Night, Friday, February 13: Join us at WPCRC for Warner Family Fun Night! Families can create art projects, play in the game room or the gym, watch a movie or win some prizes playing bingo! 
• Groove & Glide | Vilas, Friday, February 13: 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, February 7 (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 | Owen, Saturday, February 14: Birds & Animals in Winter ~ Join Naturalist Paul Noeldner on a free fun educational family friendly guided walk to look for and learn about birds and animals in winter when love is in the air! Try making some tracks and see who can guess what they are!  Enjoy hot cocoa and smores around a campfire after the walk.
• Pour'n Yer Heart, Saturday, February 14: Pour'n Yer Heart ™ Out is more than just a spectator’s show; it’s a hands-on opportunity to access the art of metal casting. Workshops are open to all who are willing to try something new.  Attendees can enjoy making a deeply unique, hand-crafted iron casting right from scratch!
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Warner Park, Sunday, February 15: Tracks and Signs ~ Join Naturalist Kathlean Wolf  for a free fun educational family friendly guided walk to explore the Wild Side of Warner Park.  We'll look for the footprints, scat, and nests of our wild neighbors, and try to interpret the story of their lives during the coldest part of winter.  We may have hot cocoa and a campfire with smores after the walk.

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