Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 29, 2026 

Updates and Notices 

• Payment Systems Scheduled Maintenance: Municipal Services Bill, Property Taxes, and General Billing Invoice payments will be down for maintenance beginning 9pm on Wednesday, July 8 through 8am on Monday, July 13. 

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: Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, June 29, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include a staff presentation on the 2027 Operating Budget outlook and request guidance.  
• Meeting Details 
• Meeting Agenda 
• Register for Public Comment 
• Watch Online 
• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, June 29, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include development-related requests in Districts10, 13, and 19. 
• Meeting Details 
• Meeting Agenda 
• Register for Public Comment 
• Watch Online 

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) 

• Parman Terrace, Tuesday, June 30: A public information meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m., June 30, 2026, via Zoom. Registration is required.  
• Public Input Meeting - Odana Hills Golf Course and Park, Tuesday, June 30: The Parks Division is continuing to refine the Master Plan conceptual Clubhouse and Odana Hills East Park Master Plan.  Since the April 30 Public Information Meeting and June 2 site tours, staff have further investigated implications of utility easements within the park and have determined that adjustments are necessary from the preferred conceptual design. 

Announcements and News Releases 

• Community Celebration & Ribbon Cutting Set for the Expanded WPCRC: The community is invited to join Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, alders, neighborhood leaders, project partners and community members to officially open the expanded Warner Park Community Recreation Center on Wednesday, July 8 beginning at 10:00am. [posted June 26, 2026] 
• Christine Knapp Appointed General Manager of the Madison Water Utility: Christine Knapp has served with the City of Cedar Rapids Water Division for the past nine years, the last five as Plant Manager. [posted June 25, 2026] 
• Absentee Ballots Are in the Mail: The City of Madison Clerk's Office has begun mailing absentee ballots for the August 11, 2026, election. [posted June 25, 2026] 
• Common Council Approves Southwest, Southeast Area Plans: The City of Madison Common Council voted to adopt the Southwest and Southeast Area Plans during its meeting on Tuesday, June 23. [posted June 24, 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 

• Monday Mornings at The Glen, Monday, June 29 (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. 
• Fourth of July Fireworks workshop - Child + Adult, Monday, June 29: Young artists use the "wax resist" technique of using watercolors to paint over designs made in crayons to reveal a 4th of July night sky. 
• Movie in the Park | Elio, Monday, June 29: Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for a free movie in the park! 
• Lakeside Kids!: Black Star Drum Line, Tuesday, June 30: 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.  
• Learn to Standup Paddleboard Yoga, Tuesday, June 30: Learn to Standup Paddleboard Yoga with Madison Boats! This free class is open to beginners who want to learn how to stand up on a paddleboard and yoga stretches while on the water.  
• Movie in the Park | Zootopia 2, Tuesday, June 30: Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for a free movie in the park! 
• WPGA Jr. Tournament | Par 3 | Monona Golf Course, Thursday, July 2: City of Madison Golf will host a WPGA Jr. tournament at Monona Golf Course on July 2, 2026. 
• Capitol City Band Concerts - 58th Season, Thursday, July 2 (This event occurs on multiple dates): The Capitol City Band's 58th season begins June 18 at the Rennebohm Park Shelter. Bring a chair and enjoy live music on Thursdays at 7:00 PM through August 20. 
• Summer Nights, Friday, July 3 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Summer Nights at Westmorland Park features an exciting family friendly line-up of entertainers and musical performers.  
• WPCRC Madison Pro-Am Basketball League, Friday, July 3 (This event occurs on multiple dates): The Madison Adult Pro-Am League is set to tip off this summer, bringing high-level competition to Friday nights at Warner Park Community Recreation Center. This 8-week league is designed for elite talent only, featuring current and former college players, professional athletes, and other top-tier competitors. 

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. 

• Parks Alive | Galaxy Park, Monday, June 29 
• Parks Alive | Sandburg Park, Tuesday, June 30 
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Interested in volunteering for Parks Alive? Volunteers Welcome! Learn more and register online! 

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