Network Redesign Final Decision, Bike Week, Waterfront Festival - D15 Update 6/6/22

Circle Park Oak Tree

On Thursday, I shared an email that I had received from Parks staff on the SASY FB group describing a dangerous situation of a large oak tree with a hollow trunk in Elmside Circle Park that required immediate removal. Several neighbors have questioned the extent of the decay and have advocated for a comprehensive evaluation of the tree's condition prior to removal. At the time of writing this update, I understand that a more comprehensive evaluation of the tree's condition is scheduled to occur early this week and that the tree will not be removed before that occurs. I appreciate those that have spoken up asking for assurance that there aren't other alternatives to consider aside from complete removal. I will share the results of the evaluation once I get them and will also be advocating for proceeding with caution and care.

Madison Bike Week

It's Madison Bike Week through Saturday, June 11 with bike-related events and activities citywide and in District 15. You can read the Common Council's Bike Week proclamation here and find the schedule of week's events here.

Transit Network Redesign Final Decision

The Transportation Policy & Planning Board (TPPB) held a public hearing on the Transit Network Redesign proposal last week and will vote on a recommendation at their meeting on Monday. This recommendation will be in front of the Common Council on Tuesday for final action. You can find all the details on the proposal including amendments here, details for the TPPB's Monday meeting here, and for Tuesday's Common Council meeting here. 

SASYNA Meeting

The SASYNA will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday at 6:30 at Goodman Community Center. The Agenda is available here.

Madison Jazz Festival

The Madison Jazz Festival kicks off on Friday, June 10th and will run through June 19. You can find more details here.

Marquette Waterfront Festival

The Marquette Waterfront Festival is back at Yahara Place Park on Saturday & Sunday. You can find more details here.

In the News

• Kids Summer Programming at Madison Public Library Kicks-Off in June

• Know Before You Go: Check Water Conditions Before Swimming

• Madison Commons, Media Digest

• City of Madison Complete Meeting Schedule

• City of Madison Calendar of Events

District 15 Public Works Projects

(You can find a map of current public works projects in District 15 here. You can find a map of future road projects here.)

• Starkweather Drive/Garver Path

• St. Paul Avenue, Ohio Avenue, Talmadge Street, Jackson Street, Lafollette Avenue Reconstruction

• Eastmorland Sidewalk Installation

• Starkweather Creek Watershed Flood Study

• Atwood Avenue/Olbrich Path

• Davies St., Dempsey Rd., Maher Ave.

• Worthington Avenue, Powers Avenue, Thurber Avenue Sanitary Replacement

District 15 Development Projects (dates are tentative and subject to change)

• 3900 Monona Drive

  • 4/7 - Public Information Meeting

  • 4/11 - Submission of application

  • 6/13 - Plan Commission

  • 6/21 - Council meeting

Save the Date

• June 13 - 3900-3920 Monona Drive & 109 Cottage Grove Road at Plan Commission

• June 14 - ECA Monthly Meeting - Walter St. shelter at Olbrich Park - 7p - here are bios of the 2022-23 ECA directors

• June 14-19 - The Kujichagulia Madison Center for Self-Determination's 33rd Annual Outdoor Celebration of Juneteenth Celebration

• June 18-19 - Lake Edge/Eastmorland/Glendale joint neighborhood garage sale - register your sale to have it published on the map

• June 20 - LENA Meeting at 6:30p at Lake Edge Park

• June 21 - 3900-3920 Monona Drive & 109 Cottage Grove Road at Common Council

• June 21 - Make Music Madison

• July 23 - Monona Terrace Commemorates 25th Anniversary with Free Community Celebration

• July 7 - Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society 2022 Back Porch Concerts

• July 14 - Eastmorland Outdoor Market

• July 17 - Eastmorland Garden/Chicken Coop Tour

• August 4 - Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society Annual Ice Cream Social

• August 25 - Tunes on the Triangle

• Sept 15 - Eastmorland Outdoor Market

• Nov 12 - Eastmorland Outdoor Market

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