Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 9, 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 on the Meeting Schedule page.

• Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include an informational presentation from staff regarding planning for the future of Olbrich Botanical Gardens with the completion of a comprehensive master plan.
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Events

• Southwest Area Plan – Neighborhood Walk: Join City staff from Planning, Transportation, Community Development, Parks, Police, and more on a neighborhood walk in the Southwest Area. Share your ideas, concerns, and vision for your community to help shape the future of the Southwest Area. Meet at Allied Park, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The walk will be about 1.25 miles long, with free ice cream at the end of the walk.
• 2026 Budget Engagement Meeting (City Administration & Facilities) - Wednesday, June 11, 2025: The meeting will feature an update on the 2026 budget process with Finance Director Dave Schmiedicke, as well as presentations from the Engineering, Parks, and Streets divisions. The goal of this public meeting is to provide an opportunity for residents to speak directly with City staff about their ideas, concerns, and priorities for Madison’s future.
• Safety Saturday on the Square - Saturday, June 14, 2025: Join the Madison Fire Department, Madison Police Department, Madison Metro, and other community partners for Safety Saturday on the Square! Enjoy hands-on activities, demos, and fun for all ages at this free event.

Please visit the City events calendar for the complete list of upcoming events.

Announcements

• MPD increasing enforcement to address traffic safety concerns: The Madison Police Department is launching a new data-driven traffic safety plan to help reduce dangerous driving.
• Madison Fire Announces Free 'AED Library' Program: AEDs save lives! That's why the Madison Fire Department is making them easier to access through their AED Library checkout program.

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