Week of December 1, 2025

Hello District 7 Residents,

I hope you all had a restful holiday weekend. As we begin December, the City continues important work across affordable housing, transportation, sustainability, public safety, and community engagement. Below are the key updates, meetings, and events for the week. Thank you for staying involved, your engagement keeps our community strong.

Updates and Notices

Snow Emergency Continues Tonight; Winter Parking Rules in Effect Citywide

The declared snow emergency continues tonight (1:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m., December 1). Crews will continue plowing roads overnight.

More details are available in the City’s Snow Plowing Update, but here are the essentials:

Street Parking – Alternate Side Parking Rules Apply Citywide

• Tonight (11/30 into the morning of 12/1): Park on the odd-numbered side of the street.
• These rules apply throughout Madison, including the Snow Emergency Zone.
• Please also follow all posted signage.
• Fines: $60 for violating winter parking rules; towed vehicles incur an additional $115 towing fee.
• Winter Parking Hotline: 608-261-9111

Free Overnight Parking in City Garages During Snow Emergency

Free from 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. during a declared snow emergency.
Please remember:

• Do not park on the top level (plowing required).
• Do not park in metered areas (meters are not included in the free parking program).
• Do not leave your vehicle in a city garage for more than 48 hours.
• You may also park at the Brittingham Park Shelter parking lot on W Washington Ave.

How Residents Can Help Snowplows

• Park off-street whenever possible, this greatly improves plowing efficiency and safety.
• Keep trash and recycling carts out of the street. Place them in your driveway or on a cleared terrace area.

For full details on winter operations, visit the City of Madison winter website.

Leaf Collection Suspended for 2025

Due to the November 29 snowstorm, the City has suspended guaranteed curbside leaf collection for the remainder of 2025.

Key information:

• Next guaranteed pickup: Spring 2026.
  Spring yard-waste set-out dates will be posted early next year.
• Staff who normally collect leaves are currently supporting snow and ice operations.
• Frozen leaf piles and additional forecasted snow make pickup impractical.
• If there is an unexpected stretch of favorable weather before Christmas, the City will attempt limited leaf pickup and announce it publicly but residents should not rely on this possibility.

Drop-Off Sites Resume Normal Hours December 1

All sites were closed November 30 for snow response.
Beginning Monday, December 1, the South Point and Sycamore drop-off sites return to standard hours.

For assistance:

• Streets East — (608) 246-4532, 4602 Sycamore Ave
• Streets West — (608) 266-4681, 1501 W Badger Rd

Yard Waste Reminder

Please check your yard-waste set-out dates and make alternative plans if needed due to leaf collection suspension.

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.

• Finance Committee: The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday, December 1, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include awarding up to $13,963,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund to support four affordable housing development projects.
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• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Monday, December 1, at 5:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include creating a housing type called “cottage courts” in Madison General Ordinances.
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• Board of Public Works: The Board of Public Works meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 3, at 4:30 p.m. in virtual format. Agenda items include public works projects in districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, and 20.
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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.

Public Information Meetings (PIMs)

• Public Information Meeting - Carpenter-Ridgeway Park, Tuesday, December 2: The City of Madison Planning Division, in cooperation with Madison Parks, is hosting a Public Information meeting on this Bike Playground and Skills Track at Carpenter Ridgeway Park. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Advanced registration is required.
• Far West Operations Building, Tuesday, December 2: A public information meeting is scheduled for this project at 6 p.m., Dec. 2, 2025, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.

Announcements and News Releases

• Help Shape Greater Madison’s Music Identity: The Hero’s Journey process is rooted in community participation. Through the survey, community members are encouraged to reflect and respond to what makes the Madison-area music scene unique. [posted November 25, 2025]
• Help Us Envision Downtown Madison: Envision Downtown Madison is a strategic partnership between the City of Madison and Downtown Madison, Inc. (DMI) that will provide a vision for the future of downtown. [posted November 25, 2025]
• City of Madison Secures $17 Million in Federal Funding to Modernize Metro Fleet : This significant investment allows Metro Transit to retire some of the oldest vehicles in its fleet. [posted November 24, 2025]
• Last Day for Olin Avenue Drop-off Site is November 30, 2025; Site Moving to Address Starting in 2026: The final day for the Streets Division drop-off site at 121 E. Olin Avenue is Sunday, November 30, 2025.Residents who need to use a Streets Division drop-off site after November 30, 2025, must choose a different drop-off site. New Drop-off Location… [posted November 24, 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

• Girls' Mentorship Group, Tuesday, December 2 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Join Keena Atkinson of R'oujie Wellness on Tuesday evenings at Warner Park Community Recreation Center! This free series is designed for females aged 11 to 18. Pre-registration is requested but not required.
• Vaccine Clinic at Madison Area Partners and Allies, Thursday, December 4: In partnership with O'Connell Pharmacy, we're offering vaccines at Madison Area Partners and Allies on December 4th.
• Wright Design Series - Behind the Scenes of Frank Lloyd Wright: Modern Chair Design, Thursday, December 4: Go behind the scenes with architectural historian and exhibition curator Eric Vogel as he discusses Frank Lloyd Wright: Modern Chair Design, an exhibition that challenges the common notion that Wright’s designs were secondary to his architectural work.
• Vaccination Clinic at the Bayview Foundation, Saturday, December 6: We're offering vaccines at the Bayview Foundation on December 6th. For more information about eligibility, please read further.
• Holiday Fantasy in Lights, Saturday, November 15, through Monday, January 5, 2026: Lighted holiday-themed displays set in beautiful Olin Park. Drive through from dusk until 10:00pm to enjoy this magical light show for free, brought to you by The Electric Group.

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

Please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or ideas. Thank you for staying engaged and helping build a vibrant, safe, and connected District 7.

Stay warm, and have a wonderful week!

Badri Lankella
Alder, District 7
City of Madison