LakeWay vote for tonight + Dwight Drive + Sandburg Area Updates + Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of July 14, 2025

Hello, 

I am planning to host a virtual neighborhood meeting for the residents on Dwight Drive on 8/14/25 from 6pm - 7pm.  Postcards will be mailed out soon and I'll be sure to post another update when they have gone out. 

Common Council President Alder Vidaver's blog post today on the Madison Lakeway Project vote this evening sums up my thoughts so I would like to direct you to read it ahead of Common Council this evening if you're following updates on this project.  

In community, 

Alder Madison

Parks Alive at Sandburg Park is back next week on July 22nd: 

Parks Alive is back this year with more of what you love! Visit your local park and share fun, family-friendly activities while building connections with neighbors and creating memories with friends. As always, there will be free food, music and the occasional movie. Come out, get active and enjoy your local green space this summer.

Movie: Rudy(link is external) (1993) PG 1h 54m
Showtime: 6:30pm

Movies at Parks Alive are part of the Sina Davis Movies in the Park program. Parks Alive event is from 5 - 7pm. Movie in the Park is from 6:30pm until the end of the movie.

Sandburg Park Dates & Themes

July 22 - Sports & Games

August 19 - Arts & Culture

Community Art Day at the Sandburg Neighborhood Pollinator Garden: 

• Saturday July 19th
• 3pm - 5pm
• Corner of Anniversary Ln & Independence Ln

Join "neighbors for a free, family-friendly event to create mosaic stepping stones to build a path through the new neighborhood garden!

Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of July 14, 2025

Updates and Notices

Farmers' Markets: Find the locations and schedules for farmers' markets near you!

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.

• Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 15, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include the three housing forward proposals.
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• Police and Fire Commission: The Police and Fire Commission meeting will take place on Monday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include a discussion of the Police Chief hiring process.
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• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 15, at 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include approving amendments to Tax Incremental Districts in District 2, 4, 6, 8, 13, and 15.
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If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here.

Announcements and News Releases

• Road Striping: Help Keep Our Roads, and Your Vehicle, Safe During Striping Season: What is Road Striping and Why Does it Matter? Every summer, the City of Madison Traffic Engineering Department refreshes many of the lines on City streets. These bright markings help: [posted July 11, 2025]
• City of Madison receives bids for Block 113 redevelopment: The City of Madison’s Request for Proposals period for the redevelopment of Block 113 closed Wednesday, July 9, 2025, with two development teams submitting a bid. [July 11, 2025]
• Concerts on the Rooftop Moved Inside: Due to the forecasted potential for storms tonight, Thursday, July 10, Concerts on the Rooftop will be moved indoors in Monona Terrace's spacious exhibition hall. Don't miss the Eddie Butts Band and their exciting blend of R&B, pop… [posted July 10, 2025]
• Street Closure Map for Madison Gospel 5K, 10K Run Walk & Health Fair: One street will be closed this weekend for the annual Madison Gospel 5K, 10K Run/Walk & Health Fair near Penn Park. [posted July 10, 2025]
• Street Closure for Fete de Marquette 2025: Two streets will be closed for the Fete De Marquette event at McPike Park this week. [posted July 10, 2025]
• Street Closures for Art Fair 2025: Multiple streets will be closed this weekend for the annual Art Fair on the Square and Art Fair off the Square events. [posted July 10, 2025]
• Statement on WEC Investigation : The Wisconsin Election Commission announced this morning that it has concluded its investigation into unprocessed absentee ballots from the November 5, 2024, election in the City of Madison. [posted July 9, 2025]
• Nakoma Road Sidewalk Project - AT&T Utility Work : Starting Monday, July 14th, Cherokee Drive at Nakoma Road will close to through traffic and re-open July 23rd. Manitou Way will temporarily be re-opened for this AT&T work and will re-close July 23rd. [posted July 8, 2025]
• Olin Avenue Brush Processing Site Will Stop Accepting Brush and Wood Chips from Contractors Starting July 14, 2025: Starting on July 14, 2025, the Street and Urban Forestry Division’s brush processing center on 121 E. Olin Avenue will stop accepting brush and wood chips for processing from contractors. Contractors, such as tree service professionals and… [posted July 7, 2025]
• Free Mulch Changing Locations: Ending at Olin Site on July 11, 2025; Moving to Sycamore and South Point on July 14, 2025: The City of Madison Streets and Urban Forestry Division will be changing where Madison residents can pick up free mulch. Last Day for Free Mulch at Olin Avenue is July 11, 2025The final day for residents to scoop free mulch from the current location… [posted July 7, 2025]

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

• Monday Mornings at The Glen, Monday, July 14, 2025: Enjoy The Glen for a stroll, nature, workout or leashed dog walk from sunrise to 8:00 am. Tee times resume at hole #1 at 8:00am. Visitors should be alert for golf balls and golfers while exiting the course.
• Movie in the Park | Remember the Titans, Monday, July 14: Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for a free movie in the park! Movie: Remember the Titans(link is external) (2000) PG 1h 53m, Showtime: 6:30pm
• Lakeside Kids: Power Dance Kids, Tuesday, July 15: Join us for another exciting summer season of Lakeside Kids! – a free, interactive series featuring science, culture, arts and entertainment. Designed for kids ages 4+, this event provides hands on fun and learning in an engaging and dynamic setting. 
• Movie in the Park | Turbo, Tuesday, July 15: Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for a free movie in the park! Movie: Turbo(link is external) (2013) PG 1h 36m, Showtime: 6:30pm.
• Movie in the Park | A Minecraft Movie, Wednesday, July 16: Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for a free movie in the park! Movie: A Minecraft Movie(link is external) (2025) PG 1h 41m. Showtime: 6:30pm.
• Learn to Nordic Walk, Thursday, July 17: Turn your walk into a full-body workout with Nordic walking!  We've partnered with Madison Nordic Ski Club (MadNorSki) for a free class.  Participants of all ages are welcome and will explore the park and learn how to use walking poles for a cardio and strength-building workout.  
• Movie in the Park | Field of Dreams, Thursday, July 17: Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us for a free movie in the park! Movie: Field of Dreams(link is external) (1989). Showtime: 6:30pm PG 1h 47m.
• Concerts on the Rooftop: SuperTuesday (Party Band),Thursday, July 17: Enjoy the unparalleled experience of sensational bands and breathtaking views at Concerts on the Rooftop! Dance the night away or just relax with family and friends, A truly unique Madison event.
• Brat Fry Friday, Friday, July 18: Come join us for lunch at the links!  The grill will be fired up from 10am-3pm for a delicious afternoon treat.  Brats are $5.00 each or choose to make it a meal and add chips and a soda for $8.00 or chips and a beer for $10.00.  This event is open to all to participate!
• RISE Together: Resilience, Inclusion & Solidarity in Harm Reduction, Friday, July 18: Join us for a powerful in-person event bringing together harm reduction advocates and those interested in learning more to...
• Health Screening Event, Friday, July 18: Stop by Warner Park Community Recreation Center on Friday, July 18, between 2:30 and 6:30pm for your free health screening!
• Mobile Vaccination Clinic - Kennedy Elementary School, Saturday, July 19: All vaccines are free to those eligible, including children six months and older who do not have insurance, are under 19, and are Alaskan Native or American Indian, have BadgerCare, and have most other types of insurance.

Parks Alive Dates!

Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city and throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors and engage with your community at a Parks Alive event near you! Events start at 5:00 p.m.

• Parks Alive at Elver on Monday, July 14
• Parks Alive at Aldo Leopold Park on Tuesday, July 15
• Parks Alive at Warner Park on Wednesday, July 16
• Parks Alive at Owl Creek Park on Thursday, July 17

Please find additional upcoming City of Madison Parks events listed on the City parks event calendar.

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