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Meetings and Updates Week of July 10th

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Meetings and Updates Week of July 10th

  • Important City Meetings This Week
    • Plan Commission 7/10
    • Common Council 7/11
    • Transportation Commission 7/12
    • Public Safety Review Committee 7/12
    • Board of Park Commissioners 7/12
  • Comprehensive Plan Interim Update: Public Meeting and Land Use Amendments Process
  • Message from Water Utility re Postcard Solicitation
  • Events & Announcements
 

Important City Meetings This Week

Common Council 

The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in hybrid format at 6:30 PM. Agenda items include:

  • A presentation by MDP Chief Shon F. Barnes of MPD’s 1st Quarter Report.
  • Consideration of a liquor license for 3859 East Washington Ave, here in District 3, subject to approval conditions.
  • Approval of the Autumn Ridge Ped/Bike Bridge Project connecting Ziegler Road to Milwaukee Street over Hwy 30 (I’m a co-sponsor).
  • Amending the MPD budget to accept state grants for processing bullet casings and victim notification software (I’m a co-sponsor).
  • Authorizing money for the purchase of air quality monitoring equipment (I’m a cosponsor).
  • Amending the 2023 Capital Budget to authorize two development-related Tax Incriment Finance loans (totaling $6.25m, to be repaid to the City as development improves nearby land value) for two projects in the Hartmeyer area that will add 303 units of multifamily affordable housing and 250 units of multifamily senior affordable housing.
  • Reconsideration of Council’s 6/20 vote rejecting a rezoning for CORE Spaces development project downtown; I wrote about my thoughts on this one in this recent blog post.
  • Authorizing the City Clerk to apply for and accept a state grant supporting printing absentee ballots (I’m a co-sponsor).
  • Meeting Details:

Plan Commission  

The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, July 10, 2023 in virtual format at 5:30 PM. Agenda items include a discussion with City staff about WisDOT’s I-39/90/94 Interstate Corridor Study and design alternatives, a potential new exception to height and story minimum requirements, the implementation of the Greater East Towne Area Plan, various development-related requests.

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in virtual format at 5:00 PM. Agenda items include a discussion with City staff about WisDOT’s I-39/90/94 Interstate Corridor Study and design alternatives, a Metro Transit Network Redesign update on accessibility planning for people with disabilities, Metro Transit Network Refinements, and a Complete Green Streets review.

Note that in the I-39/90/94 Corridor Study memo from City Transportation Department staff, there is a map on page 12 of prioritized pedestrian/bicycle connection improvements the City is asking WisDOT to make. I’m very pleased to see that improvements to the State’s bridges carrying Milwaukee Street over the interstate is identified as the City’s highest ped/bike priority. My thanks to City staff and Transportation Director Lynch for hearing us, for understanding, and recognizing this need in City communications with WisDOT. I will continue to push for this in Corridor Study meetings and input so that WisDOT hears a consistent message about the need as they plan the timeline for reconstruction work along the interstate corridor. I'll continue to share opportunities for community input on this point, too.

Public Safety Review Committee

The Public Safety Review Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in virtual format at 5:00 PM. Agenda items include authorizing the Body Worn Camera Pilot Program, reviewing the MPD Quarterly Report, and a Report from MFD with an update on the Community Alternative Response Emergency Services (CARES) program.

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in virtual format at 6:30 PM. Agenda items include Approving Revised Statement of Policy and Guidelines for On-Leash Dog Access to the Madison Park System to allow leashed and licensed dogs with valid dog park permits be allowed in all general parks, with continued exceptions consistent with Madison General Ordinance.

Comprehensive Plan Interim Update

Comprehensive Plan Interim Update public meeting, Thursday, July 13, 2023   

A virtual public meeting on the Comprehensive Plan Interim Update has been scheduled for July 13th at 6 p.m. (registration required ). Staff will provide an overview of the Interim Update and answer questions. More information about the Comprehensive Plan Interim Update can be found on here.

Comp Plan Interim Update Public Meeting 7/13 and Land Use Amendment Process Open

City of Madison Opens Process for Future Land Use Amendments

Madison is estimated to grow by about 128,000 residents between 2020 and 2050. The City is working on an Interim Update of the Imagine Madison Comprehensive Plan, which is a long-term vision for the future of Madison to help guide the growth and change Madison is experiencing. The Comprehensive Plan Interim Update is focused on the Generalized Future Land Use (GFLU) map, which broadly guides how and where Madison grows. In addition to the City making administrative updates to the GFLU map, the public has an opportunity to propose amendments to the GFLU map through an online application (due August 6). We are looking to hear from residents, developers, neighborhood associations, and all other interested parties.  

Why is this important? The GFLU map is used to analyze rezoning requests – rezoning for a property needs to be consistent with the specified future land use shown on the GFLU map. For example, a parcel of land specified for future “Medium Residential” land use could not be rezoned to allow for industrial uses, but could be rezoned to allow for a multifamily residential building.

For more information, including a project timeline, frequently asked questions (FAQ) document, past meeting recordings, and to sign up to receive project updates via email, please visit the project website.

Message from the Madison Water Utility Regarding Unaffiliated Solicitation Postcard  

Madison Water Utility customers are reporting water quality testing solicitations from a company called C & P Clear Water. The reported solicitations have come in the form of an urgent postcard. The postcard claims it is the second attempt they are trying to contact the customer. Madison Water Utility is NOT associated with this company or their solicitation. If you have any questions regarding water quality or a solicitation you received, please contact Madison Water Utility - Water Quality Department at (608) 266-4654.

Madison Water Utility employees drive marked vehicles and always carry a Madison Water Utility issued ID badge. Mailings from Madison Water Utility will always contain the Utility logo and contact information.

Events & Announcements

  • East Side Farmers' Market, Tuesday, July 11, 2023: The Eastside Farmers' Market is Madison Wisconsin’s finest weekday farmers' market. Our goal is to bring the freshest Wisconsin grown food direct to the heart of the East side. Our vendor members are agricultural producers and food artisans who make value added products from Wisconsin's agricultural bounty.
  • HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education (2-Part Class)(July 11 and 18), Tuesday, July 11, 2023: Take the first step to owning a home, and join us in this Home Buyer Education Workshop. This FREE HUD Approved Homebuyer Education workshop takes place virtually (a link will be sent closer to day of class), and is split into two sessions. In order to complete the class portion towards the certificate, you must attend and complete both sessions.
  • The Capitol View Farmers’ Market, Wednesday, July 12, 2023: The Capitol View Farmers Market is returning to the North Star Neighborhood! Join us each Wednesday (May 31-October 11, 2023) from 3:00-7:00pm to support local farmers and vendors, enjoy live music and food carts, and make the most of summer in Madison!
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