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Leaf Collection, Wingra Watershed Study, More Updates

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Hi Everyone,

Here are this week's updates:

Brush Pick-Up Over, Leaf Collection Begins

Fall Leaf Collection Begins Week of October 5; Get Your Home’s Set Out Dates from Yard Waste Website: For some neighborhoods, the Streets Division’s fall leaf and yard waste pickup begins the week of October 5. Different neighborhoods have different set-out dates. Check the link above for the yard waste website to learn the set-out dates for your home. 

Wingra Watershed Study

In response to the flooding in August 2018, a series of watershed studies have taken place to address the need for improved stormwater infrastructure. The Wingra Proper Watershed Study details will be shared in a public information meeting this Thursday, October 9 via Zoom at 6:30 pm. For more information, click here. Prior registration is required.

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. 

  • Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include reducing minimum lot width and lot area within certain zoning districts, updating the existing step-down rules for larger buildings when adjacent to a residential district, and allowing detached Accessory Dwelling Units to have two units. 
  • Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include approving the employment of John Patterson as City of Madison Police Chief, reducing minimum lot width and lot area within certain zoning districts, updating the existing step-down rules for larger buildings when adjacent to a residential district, and allowing detached Accessory Dwelling Units to have two units. 
  • Board of Park Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Parks Lakeside Offices at 330 E Lakeside St. Agenda items include an informational presentation on the Parks Division 2026 Executive Operating Budget, as well as approving a number of 2026 proposed fees. 

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 Meetings (PIMs) 

  • Public Information Meeting - Mifflin and Carroll Plaza Design Concept Public Meeting – Monday, October 9: Please join City staff to discuss the latest design concept for the Mifflin and Carroll Plazas at the top of State Street. At the last meeting in June, staff presented three concepts for public discussion. The latest concept was shaped by public response to those three initial concepts. This hybrid meeting will have in-person and virtual options and will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 6:30pm. Those who wish to attend in person can attend the meeting in Room 302 at the Central Library at 201 W Mifflin Street in downtown Madison. Those wishing to attend virtually can fill out the meeting registration form to receive a Zoom link to the meeting. 
  • Public Information Meeting - Warner Park – Thursday, October 9: With much anticipation, new, dedicated pickleball courts are planned for Madison's northside at Warner Park! The community is invited to attend a virtual public input meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Staff will provide an overview of the proposed plan, schedule and potential impacts to the park. Attendees will have an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. Located between the existing shelter and tennis courts in the southeast area of Warner Park, 8 pickleball courts will be constructed along with associated fencing and seating. Advanced registration is required. 

Announcements and News Releases 

  • Dane County Transportation Challenge Shows Big Impact: Hundreds of Dane County residents took part in a free transportation challenge this September—collectively saving more than $12,000 and avoiding more than 17 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. [posted October 2, 2025] 
  • Dane County Transportation Challenge Shows Big Impact: Hundreds of Dane County residents took part in a free transportation challenge this September—collectively saving more than $12,000 and avoiding more than 17 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. [posted October 2, 2025] 
  • Well Woman Program Enrollment Increases: More women than ever are getting connected to life-saving breast cancer screenings through the Wisconsin Well Woman Program (WWWP). [posted October 2, 2025] 
  • Parking Division to Test New Meter Payment Equipment: Beginning October 2, the City of Madison Parking Division will test new parking space signage and payment equipment on the blocks of 300 N Henry and 200 W Gorham. These new features, installed earlier in the week, will test new payment kiosks… [posted October 1, 2025] 
  • Explore the Night Sky at Moon Over Monona Terrace: The night sky comes alive on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. as Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and the Madison Astronomical Society (MAS) host Moon Over Monona Terrace on the William T. Evjue Rooftop Gardens. [posted October 1, 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 

  • Financial Empowerment Series Part 1 of 3 – Tuesday, October 7: Do you have financial goals you are working to attain? Maybe you’d like to purchase a home, start your own business, or plan for retirement? The Urban League’s free Financial Empowerment series can help you build the budget to achieve those goals, understand and build your credit score, learn about other community resources that can help support your goals, and much more! For more information, call (608) 729-1222. 
  • Conservation Park Tour – Wednesday, October 8: Conservation Park Tours are educational staff-guided walks held at various conservation parks on the 2nd Wednesday, May - October. Topics vary and include highlights of the past, present and future of the land. This tour will be held at Turville Point Conservation Park from 5:00 – 6:30 PM on Wednesday, October 8. 
  • Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen – Saturday, October 11: Finding Fall Colors ~ Let's look beyond the leaves! Join Friends of Owen Park volunteer naturalists Noelle Chambers, Sandy Geier and Jane Nelson Worel to seek out all the fall colors that abound in nature this time of year...in flowers, berries, insects, birds and more. A fun and engaging activity for kids as well as adults. See the Friends of Owen Park Facebook page for more information and find out what's happening at Owen Park! Explore Owen Conservation Park on gentle trails through historic oak openings on a hillside with an Ice Age kettle and along restored prairies with beautiful vistas on this high point overlooking the west side of Madison. 

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

That's all for now.

Take care and stay safe,

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