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Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 21, 2025

Updates and Notices (D12 Relevant)

Metro Transit Public Meetings Scheduled for a North/South Bus Rapid Transit Line: Rapid Route B: A new north-south route will be the next phase of bus rapid transit in Madison. This new phase will bring BRT upgrades to Route B. Public Meetings Scheduled: A number of public meetings have been scheduled to learn more about the proposed… [posted April 17, 2025]

  • North/South Bus Rapid Transit Plan will be presented at Transportation Commission this week
  • First Public Meeting Wednesday, April 30 (Virtual)
  • In-Person Public Meeting Thursday May 1st
    • 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
      Warner Park Community Rec Center
      1625 Northport Dr., Community Rms 2 & 3

Imagination Center at Reindahl Park Project Moves Forward; Bid Awarded : The construction process for the City’s Imagination Center at Reindahl Park (ICRP) project is moving forward with the construction contract awarded to Corporate Contractors Inc., as the lowest responsible bidder. [posted April 16, 2025]

Celebrate Earth Day in Your Local Park: Celebrate Earth Day with your neighbors and friends by volunteering to clean up your local park! Join this community-wide volunteer event on Saturday, April 26.

  • Reach out to your neighborhood association to see what parks in your neighborhood will be hosting cleanups!

North Street Neighborhood Association Grant Applications are Open: The North Street Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce that the annual Giving Committee grant process has begun for the Eken Park and Emerson East Neighborhoods. Interested parties can apply for a North Street Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Improvement Grant at this link. Application due date is May 16th 2025!

Ramp Closure — Highway 30 Exit 1B – Fair Oaks Westbound Off Ramp : Starting Monday, April 21st, R.G. Huston Company will close the Highway 30 westbound off-ramp, at Fair Oaks Avenue, to complete utility work within the intersection. The ramp will reopen on May 5th. Bi-directional traffic on Fair Oaks Avenue is… [posted April 15, 2025]

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.

  • Transportation Commission: The Transportation Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 23, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include amending Sections 24.02 and 1.08 of the Madison General Ordinances to add Disorderly Conduct directed at a city transit operator.
  • Police and Fire Commission: The Police and Fire Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 23, at 5:00 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include a discussion of the Police Chief hiring process.

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 Meeting (PIMs)

  • Public Input Meeting - Hoyt Park, Tuesday, April 22: The City of Madison Parks Division invites neighbors and community members to attend a virtual public input meeting and learn about the upcoming improvements to Hoyt Park.  Parks staff will make a short presentation and there will be time for attendees to ask questions and submit comments. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and registration is required. Register online.

Announcements and News Releases

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

  • Public Health Offices Closed beginning at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 22: Our offices will be closed for an all-staff meeting.
  • MSCR & Madison Parks Hiring Fair, Thursday, April 24: Madison Parks and MSCR are hiring seasonal staff in aquatics, golf, maintenance, conservation and more! Attend the Hiring Fair at Parks Lakeside Offices and apply and interview onsite! Make this a summer to remember!
  • Wright Design Series: Designing Change Together, Thursday, April 24: Join Taruna Gupta, Yash Mehta and Marion Clendenen-Acosta of Designing Humanity as they share stories from around the world that show how design, when rooted in care, can become a powerful tool for community transformation.
  • Styling it Wright: Garbage to Glam Design Night, Friday, April 25: We’ll provide the recycled materials—you bring the vision. With just two hours, your team will design and fabricate a high-fashion creation from the trash pile. Then, it’s time to strut your stuff on the catwalk, showcasing your upcycled masterpiece for a chance to win prizes for the most innovative design.
  • Volunteer at The Glen, Saturday, April 26: We're on a mission to make The Glen a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming place for everyone – and we need your help!  Volunteering at The Glen offers you a unique opportunity to contribute to your community, learn new skills, grow personally and professionally, and connect with like-minded individuals.
  • Earth Day Challenge, Saturday, April 26: Celebrate Earth Day with your neighbors and friends by volunteering to clean up your local park! Join this community-wide volunteer effort to help make a difference. Accept the Earth Day Challenge with Madison Parks!
  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor, Saturday, April 26: Join Doug Davis for a free, family-friendly guided walk in nature starting from the Aldo Leopold Nature Center and through the trails of Edna Taylor Conservation Park!  
  • Bird & Nature Festival 2025, Sunday, April 27: The 2025 Bird & Nature Festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating Madison Bird City, Arbor Day and Earth Day.  See live birds by Open Door Bird Sanctuary and visit nature displays throughout the day.  Plan 30-45 minutes for your visit anytime between 12 and 4 pm, during this ongoing event.
  • "The Wright Look" Fashion Show, Sunday, April 27: With over 60 original, student-created designs modeled on the runway, The Wright Look is a fully immersive experience featuring live music and an innovative approach to architectural storytelling through fashion. Free and Open to the Public. Reserve Your Spot Today!

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

 

All the best!

Ald. Julia Matthews

 

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