Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 22, 2024

Streets Division Updates

• Winter Information: Visit www.cityofmadison.com/Winter for a comprehensive guide on winter-related topics in the City of Madison. Explore information on proper salt usage, winter recreation opportunities, free sand locations, and sign up for snowplowing update emails.  

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 here.

• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, January 22, in virtual format at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include development related requests in Districts 2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 16, and 19, as well as authorizing the City of Madison Planning Division to submit an application to the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission to expand the Central Urban Service Area to include properties located in the Reiner and the High Point-Raymond Neighborhood Development Plan areas.
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• Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 23, in hybrid format at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items include appointing and swearing in an alder to represent District 19, an honoring resolution celebrating Black History Month, and amending Madison General Ordinances related to Salaries of Officials to update salaries for alders.
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• Board of Public Works: The Board of Public Works meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 24, in virtual format at 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include updating the City’s policy for the assessment of sanitary sewer improvements to serve unsewered and sewered lands located within the current and future boundaries of the City of Madison, as well as approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Country Grove Park Shelter and for the 2024 Rennebohm Park East Tennis Courts.
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Public Information Meetings & Sessions

• Salt Awareness Week:  January 22-26, 2024 The Wisconsin Salt Wise Partnership will spotlight the threats that road salt poses to our rivers, lakes, and drinking water. The week's events include five webinars that will address the environmental toll of deicers, salts in our drinking water, actions the DNR is planning, and how residents can get involved. Live streams run from 12:30-1pm CT. After the event, they will remain available on the WI Salt Wise Partnership YouTube channel. Learn more and Register for the event.
• Northeast Area Plan - Art Workshop, Wednesday, January 24: In collaboration with the City Arts Administrator Kairn Wolf, the Northeast Area Planning (NEAP) team is hosting an upcoming art workshop on January 24, 6-8pm at the Fleet Service Facility located at 4151 Nakoosa Trail, Madison, WI 53714. The primary goal of the workshop is to gather feedback and insights regarding potential art projects within the NEAP area. Your participation would be instrumental in shaping the artistic vision of this community.

Announcements & News Releases

• Common Wealth Development is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2024 Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship Program!: The 2024 Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship Program is a 8-week internship provides Madison youth with the space to build valuable connections, learn about the City of Madison, and gain crucial professional development skills, all with supportive mentorship. Interns will work, on average, 16 hours per week and wages start at $15.50/hour for this internship opportunity. For more information, please visit Common Wealth’s website. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Sam Heim at samantha@cwd.org or via phone at 608-220-8155. 
• Spring Primary Media Kit Now Available: As the February 20 Spring Primary approaches, the Madison City Clerk's Office is releasing a media kit to provide accurate and timely information to the media and the public.The media kit includes essential details about the election, statistical…
• Next Passenger Rail Meetings for Madison Station Location: The City of Madison invites the community to join us and share your feedback at one of two upcoming public meetings to see the draft results of the corridor evaluation for passenger rail, and learn more about several potential station sites under…
• ENJOY A FREE FUN WEEKEND IN YOUR LOCAL PARKS: Activity Permit Fees are Waived January 20 and 21 in Dane County and City of Madison Parks  Madison Parks and Dane County Parks are offering a permit-free weekend on Saturday and Sunday, January 20 and 21, 2024. Winter activities typically requiring…
• Don't miss the Winter Wonderland Family Prom: Music, Dancing, Crafts, and Fun for All: Celebrate the magic of winter at the Family Winter Prom! Join us for a night of frosty fun and create lasting memories with your loved ones on Saturday, January 27 from 6-8 pm at Monona Terrace. Tickets are $5 per family (ages 4-13). Dress up and…
• City of Madison Earns 2023 Leadership Circle Recognition with National Monarch Pledge  : The City of Madison is proud to continue its dedication to the Monarch butterfly community and pollinator conservation in southcentral Wisconsin as a part of the National Wildlife Federation Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Team. The NWF Mayor’s Monarch…
• Follow Posted Parking Restrictions to Help Ongoing Snowstorm Cleanup: Starting on Monday, January 15 and continuing throughout winter, the Streets Division will be using the posted daytime parking restrictions to prevent streets from narrowing due to the accumulating snow.The Streets Division asks that all residents…

Events 

• Meditation At Monona Terrace, Thursday, January 25 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Life can be stressful, meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace, and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and your overall health. All experience levels and drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, January 11 through May 16, from 12 noon – 12:45pm. Virtually on Zoom (advance registration required) & FREE to participate. 
• Groove & Glide, Friday, January 26: Make the most of winter at a Groove and Glide event! Experience the fun and beauty of ice skating under the lights with fun music and games.  All ages and experience levels are welcome. Grab your friends, a date, or the whole family, and come have some fun on the ice. 
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, January 27: Join a naturalist for an easy family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education along the way. Walk will begin at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 330 Femrite Drive. Meet outside at the Children's Shack. Co-sponsored by Madison Parks, Badgerland Bird Alliance, and Aldo Leopold Nature Center . No registration is required. No pets are allowed.
• Family Winter Prom, Saturday, January 27: Celebrate the magic of winter at the Family Winter Prom! Join us for a night of frosty fun and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Enjoy music, dancing, crafts, and refreshments. Dress up and celebrate this special night!